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Mevotech MK8259 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Front Lower
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Mevotech MK8259 Suspension Ball Joint Overview

The Mevotech MK8259 suspension ball joint is designed for reliable performance in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. This suspension component is engineered to meet the demands of models such as the Mustang, Crown Victoria, and Thunderbird, providing essential support for your vehicle's steering and suspension system.

  • Castle nut included for secure installation
  • Grease fitting included for easy maintenance
  • Durable dust boot to protect against contaminants
  • Complete ball joint assembly for direct replacement
  • Cotter pin and mounting hardware included
  • Greaseable design with pre-greased sintered metal bearing
  • Threaded stud type with press-in mounting
  • Corrosion-resistant finish for extended durability

Detailed Product Description

The Mevotech MK8259 suspension ball joint is a fully assembled unit that includes all necessary hardware such as the castle nut, cotter pin, and mounting components. It features a grease fitting that allows for routine lubrication, extending the life of the ball joint. The dust boot protects the internal components from dirt and moisture, reducing wear and tear. This ball joint uses a sintered metal bearing that is pre-greased and corrosion-resistant, ensuring smooth operation and durability under various driving conditions. The threaded stud and press-in mounting type make installation straightforward and secure.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

This suspension ball joint is compatible with a range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models, including but not limited to:

  • Ford Mustang
  • Ford Crown Victoria and LTD Crown Victoria
  • Lincoln Town Car and Continental
  • Mercury Cougar and Grand Marquis
  • Ford Aerostar and Thunderbird

Part number MK8259 is designed specifically for these vehicles, ensuring proper fit and function.

Common Issues Addressed by Mevotech MK8259

  • Excessive play or looseness in the suspension ball joint
  • Noise or clunking sounds during steering or over bumps
  • Uneven tire wear caused by worn suspension components
  • Difficulty maintaining proper wheel alignment
  • Reduced steering responsiveness and control

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the Mevotech MK8259 ball joint requires pressing the unit into the control arm. Ensure the mounting surface is clean and free of debris before installation. Use the included castle nut and cotter pin to secure the ball joint stud properly. Regular greasing through the included grease fitting is recommended to maintain optimal performance and extend service life. This ball joint is not adjustable, so proper alignment should be verified after installation.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Mevotech provides a corrosion-resistant finish and uses high-quality sintered metal bearings to ensure durability and reliable performance. The MK8259 ball joint comes pre-greased and includes all necessary hardware for a complete replacement. While specific warranty details may vary, Mevotech typically offers coverage against defects in materials and workmanship to support long-term use in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.

BrandMevotech
Part NumberMK8259
AdjustableNo
Ball Joint AssemblyYes
Bearing TypeSintered Metal
Castle Nut IncludedYes
Cotter Pin IncludedYes
Dust Boot IncludedYes
FinishCorrosion Resistant
Grease Fitting IncludedYes
GreaseableYes
Mounting Hardware IncludedYes
Mounting TypePress In
Pre GreasedYes
Stud TypeThreaded

This part fits 129 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelDrive TypePositionNotes
1997FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1996FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1995FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1994FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1994FordCrown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1994LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1994MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1993FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1993FordCrown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1993FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1993LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1993MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1992FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1992FordCrown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1992FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1992LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1992MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1991FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1991FordLTD Crown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1991FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1991LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1991MercuryColony ParkFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1991MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1990FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1990FordLTD Crown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1990FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1990LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1990MercuryColony ParkFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1990MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1989FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1989FordLTD Crown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1989FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1989LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1989MercuryColony ParkFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1989MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988FordLTD Crown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988MercuryColony ParkFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1988MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987FordLTD Crown VictoriaFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987MercuryColony ParkFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1987MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986FordAerostarRWDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1986MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1985MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1984MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983FordFairmontFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983LincolnMark VIFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1983MercuryZephyrFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982FordFairmontFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982LincolnMark VIFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1982MercuryZephyrFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981FordFairmontFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981LincolnMark VIFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981LincolnTown CarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1981MercuryZephyrFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980FordFairmontFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980FordThunderbirdFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980LincolnContinentalFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980LincolnMark VIFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980MercuryCougarFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1980MercuryZephyrFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1979FordFairmontFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1979FordLTDFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1979FordMustangFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1979MercuryCapriFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1979MercuryGrand MarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1979MercuryMarquisFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1979MercuryZephyrFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1978FordFairmontFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.
1978MercuryZephyrFront LowerEnhanced greasable metal bearings and improved boot design increase durability and prevent contamination on Suspension Ball Joint.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

610.61001B8259B8259PRD8BZ3078AFA1015IK8259JBJ869K8259TC1607TK8259XK8259

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.