Moog EV120 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner
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Moog EV120 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner

Brand Moog EV120
Position Inner
End 2 Gender Female
Dust Boot Included No
Type Straight
Greaseable No
Fits Ford and Mercury · 21 vehicles

OE-style steering service. Inner tie rod end for direct steering linkage replacement.

Straight design. Female end connection with non-greaseable construction.

MOOG EV120. Backed by material standards and testing for consistent performance.

Cross-references DNJ EV120, Mevotech Supreme MEV120 and 03-81508 for the same application. See all 15.

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MOOG EV120 Inner Tie Rod End

The MOOG EV120 is an inner tie rod end for select Ford and Mercury applications that require an externally threaded rack or a straight inner steering connection. It is built for direct steering linkage service on vehicles such as the Ford Escort and Mercury Topaz, with fitment defined by specific rack and model details.

Key Features

  • Inner steering tie rod end for rack-and-pinion service.
  • Straight design with a female end connection.
  • Non-greaseable construction for maintenance-free operation.
  • Dust boot not included.
  • MOOG EV120 part number for accurate ordering and replacement.

Detailed Description

MOOG EV120 is an inner tie rod end engineered for steering systems that use an externally threaded rack or the listed straight inner configuration. The part is specified for applications including the Ford Escort, Ford EXP, Ford Tempo, Mercury Lynx, Mercury LN7, and Mercury Topaz, with year and rack details that must match the vehicle exactly. MOOG uses material and testing standards aimed at consistent steering performance, and its problem-solving design approach is intended to simplify service on the steering linkage. The EV120 part number is also referenced by cross-number listings such as 03-81508 and MEV120 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

  • Restoring steering linkage wear at the inner tie rod end.
  • Addressing looseness or play in the steering system.
  • Replacing a damaged female-end steering connection.
  • Servicing vehicles with externally threaded rack specifications.
  • Correcting steering response issues tied to worn inner joints.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rack style, model year, and notes before ordering, since fitment varies by Ford and Mercury application. This part fits 1981-1984 Ford Escort, inner; 1982-1984 Ford EXP, inner; 1984 Ford Tempo, inner; 1981-1984 Mercury Lynx, inner; 1982-1983 Mercury LN7, inner; 1984-1986 Mercury Topaz, inner; and 1985 Ford Escort, EXP, and Tempo, plus 1985 Mercury Lynx, inner, with the listed rack and cutoff-date notes. Always confirm steering linkage condition and alignment after replacement.

Quality Assurance

MOOG backs this steering component with superior materials and rigorous testing for dependable service. Part number EV120 is built to meet the demands of steering repair work on select Ford and Mercury vehicles.

Related reading

This part fits 21 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1986MercuryTopazInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1985FordEscortInnerThru 6/85; with Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1985FordEXPInnerThru 6/85; with Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1985FordTempoInnerThru 6/85; with Externally Threaded Rack; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1985MercuryLynxInnerThru 6/85; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1985MercuryTopazInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1984FordEscortInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1984FordEXPInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1984FordTempoInner360-degree rotation suitable for steering tie rod end with straight suspension ball joint and full ball stud.
1984MercuryLynxInner360-degree rotation suitable for steering tie rod end with straight suspension ball joint and full ball stud.
1984MercuryTopazInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1983FordEscortInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1983FordEXPInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1983MercuryLN7Inner360-degree rotation suitable for steering tie rod end with straight suspension ball joint and full ball stud.
1983MercuryLynxInner360-degree rotation suitable for steering tie rod end with straight suspension ball joint and full ball stud.
1982FordEscortInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1982FordEXPInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1982MercuryLN7Inner360-degree rotation suitable for steering tie rod end with straight suspension ball joint and full ball stud.
1982MercuryLynxInner360-degree rotation suitable for steering tie rod end with straight suspension ball joint and full ball stud.
1981FordEscortInnerwith Externally Threaded Rack # SMC-AR,AT,AV; Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement
1981MercuryLynxInner360-degree rotation suitable for steering tie rod end with straight suspension ball joint and full ball stud.
Directly replaces or cross-references 15 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
DNJ — EV120Mevotech Supreme — MEV12003-8150845A0344269-2642401-1344535-024612.61001381508E1FZ3280AE2FZ-3280AES2252RIS120PEV120TR2642