Mevotech MES455RL Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer

Mevotech Supreme Tie Rod End for Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat

The Mevotech MES455RL is a steering tie rod end built for the front outer position on select Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat applications. It is engineered in-house with application-specific upgrades for durability and consistent steering response in high-use passenger vehicles, SUVs, fleets, and working trucks.

Key Features

• Front outer steering tie rod end
• Female end 1 and male end 2 configuration
• Pre-greased and greaseable for serviceability
• Grease fitting included
• Dust boot included with natural rubber construction
• Threaded stud type
• Castle nuts and cotter pin included
• Black dust boot color

Product Details

Mevotech Supreme Parts are built with application-specific design updates to improve durability and performance in demanding steering systems. This MES455RL tie rod end is a direct-fit steering component for 1975-1980 Ford Pinto front outer and 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat front outer applications. It is also cross-referenced to Delphi TA5910 and MOOG Chassis Products ES455RL for the same application. The pre-greased, greaseable design with an included grease fitting supports routine maintenance, while the included natural rubber dust boot helps protect the joint from contamination.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Loose or wandering steering feel
• Excessive play at the front outer steering linkage
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering joints
• Clunking or knocking from the steering system
• Reduced steering precision on Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat models

Installation Notes

Fits 1975-1980 Ford Pinto, front outer. Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat, front outer. Verify thread direction, stud engagement, and alignment settings before returning the vehicle to service. Because this part includes castle nuts and a cotter pin, confirm all fasteners are properly seated and torqued during installation. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to restore steering geometry.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech Supreme tie rod ends are engineered in-house with upgrades aimed at durability and performance for commercial and passenger use. The MES455RL is built for serviceable steering maintenance and is backed by Mevotech product engineering standards.