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QuickSteer K80012 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper
Reliable Suspension Ball Joint for Ford, Mazda, and Mercury Vehicles
The QuickSteer K80012 suspension ball joint is designed to provide dependable steering and suspension performance for select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury models. Engineered to meet OEM specifications, this part ensures a secure connection between the control arm and steering knuckle.
- Compatible with Ford B2500, B3000, B4000, Explorer, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Mountaineer, and Ranger models
- Durable construction for consistent suspension performance
- Precision fit to maintain proper steering geometry
- Part number K80012 for easy identification and replacement
Durable Suspension Component for Specific Ford and Mazda Models
The QuickSteer K80012 suspension ball joint is manufactured to provide a precise fit and reliable operation in the suspension systems of Ford B-series trucks, Explorer SUVs, and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles, as well as Mazda B-series trucks. This ball joint connects the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing for smooth pivoting and stable handling. Its robust design helps maintain alignment and reduces wear on other suspension components.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replaces worn or damaged suspension ball joints on Ford Ranger and Explorer models
- Addresses steering looseness and uneven tire wear in Mazda B2500 and B3000 trucks
- Restores proper suspension articulation for Mercury Mountaineer vehicles
- Eliminates clunking noises caused by ball joint wear in Ford B4000 and Explorer Sport Trac
- Improves vehicle handling and safety by maintaining correct suspension geometry
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the QuickSteer K80012 suspension ball joint, ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Remove the old ball joint carefully to avoid damage to surrounding components. Verify that the new ball joint seats fully in the control arm and steering knuckle. After installation, it is recommended to perform a wheel alignment to maintain proper handling and tire wear.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
QuickSteer suspension components are manufactured to meet or exceed industry standards for durability and performance. The K80012 ball joint undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure consistent fit and function. While specific warranty details are not provided, QuickSteer products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
This part fits 61 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2010 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2009 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2009 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2008 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2008 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2007 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2007 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2007 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2006 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2006 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2006 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2005 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2005 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2005 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2004 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2004 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2004 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2003 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2003 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2003 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer Sport | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2002 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2002 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2002 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | XLS | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Postal | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer | Eddie Bauer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer Sport | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2001 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2001 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2001 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2001 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2001 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2000 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2000 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2000 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1999 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1999 | Mazda | B2500 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1999 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1999 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1998 | Ford | Ranger | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1998 | Mazda | B3000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1998 | Mazda | B4000 | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1997 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1996 | Ford | Explorer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm | |
| 1995 | Ford | Explorer | Front Upper | Replacement Joint with Press-Fit Diameter Width of 2.00 (in); Will not fit OE Control Arm |
* 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:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.