Moog K8283 Steering Idler Arm

Brand Moog K8283
Length 132.5
Length 5.217
Pre-Greased Yes
Grease Fitting Included Yes
Mounting Hole Diameter 2.500
Mounting Hole Diameter 63.5
Fits Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 82 vehicles

Cross-references Centric Parts 620.61009, Delphi TA2139 and Dorman - OE Solutions 536-495 for the same application. See all 30.

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Steering Idler Arm Overview

The MOOG K8283 steering idler arm is a direct-fit chassis replacement for a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury full-size applications. It is built with pre-greased construction and an included grease fitting to support serviceable steering performance.

Key Features

  • Pre-greased design for easier initial installation and reduced setup time.
  • Grease fitting included for routine maintenance access.
  • Length: 132.5 mm (5.217 in.)
  • Mounting hole diameter: 63.5 mm (2.500 in.)
  • MOOG K8283 steering idler arm for chassis repair and steering linkage service.

Detailed Description

MOOG K8283 is engineered as a steering idler arm replacement for vehicles that rely on a center-link steering layout. MOOG is known for ongoing design updates that focus on longer service life and simpler replacement, and this part reflects that approach with service-friendly features and application-specific fitment. This part cross-references Delphi TA2139 and Dorman - OE Solutions 536-495 for the same application.

Compatible With 1979-2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1992-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 1981-2002 Lincoln Town Car, 1987-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, 1987-1991 Mercury Colony Park, 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, 1979-1982 Ford LTD, 1979-1982 Mercury Marquis, and 1980 Lincoln Continental.

What It Helps Address

  • Steering looseness caused by wear in the idler arm assembly.
  • Excess play in the steering linkage.
  • Uneven steering response from a worn support point.
  • Noisy or unstable steering feel during normal driving.
  • Replacement needs during front-end steering service.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Inspect related steering linkage components, center link condition, and mounting surfaces during replacement. Use the grease fitting for regular lubrication after installation to maintain serviceability.

Quality Assurance

MOOG positions this chassis part within its Problem Solver line, emphasizing design improvements that simplify replacement and support product life. Part number K8283 is built for application-specific steering service on compatible Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.

This part fits 82 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelPositionNotes
2003MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2002FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2002LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2002MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2001FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2001LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2001MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2000FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2000LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
2000MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1999FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1999LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1999MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1998FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1998LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1998MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1997FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1997LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1997MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1996FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1996LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1996MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1995FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1995LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1995MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1994FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1994LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1994MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1993FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1993LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1993MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1992FordCrown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1992LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1992MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1991FordLTD Crown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1991LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1991MercuryColony Park—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1991MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1990FordLTD Crown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1990LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1990MercuryColony Park—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1990MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1989FordLTD Crown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1989LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1989MercuryColony Park—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1989MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1988FordLTD Crown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1988LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1988MercuryColony Park—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1988MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1987FordLTD Crown Victoria—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1987LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1987MercuryColony Park—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1987MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1986LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1986MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1985LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1985MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1984LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1984MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1983LincolnMark VI—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1983LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1983MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1982FordLTD—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1982LincolnMark VI—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1982LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1982MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1982MercuryMarquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1981FordLTD—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1981LincolnMark VI—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1981LincolnTown Car—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1981MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1981MercuryMarquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1980FordLTD—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1980LincolnContinental—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1980LincolnMark VI—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1980MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1980MercuryMarquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1979FordLTDBaseN/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1979FordLTDLandauN/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1979MercuryGrand Marquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
1979MercuryMarquis—N/AIncludes patented cover plate design for enhanced accuracy and perfect fit.
Directly replaces or cross-references 30 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Centric Parts — 620.61009Delphi — TA2139Dorman - OE Solutions — 536-495Mevotech Supreme — MK8283MOOG Chassis Products — K8283Raybestos Brakes — 981000SKF — 1883309-8100045C104245C1122268-3608268-3608FT268-3716450-1042450-11228833K62161009B3-264D9AZ-3355AE9AZ-3355AFA1174FA1174EFA5052FA5052EFC1174IA-8833IA8283IA8833IA85499JIA208