{"product_id":"suspensia-x15ca0278-suspension-control-arm-and-ball-joint-assembly-front-right-lower","title":"Suspensia X15CA0278 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Right Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSuspension Control Arm for Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuspensia X15CA0278 is a front right lower suspension control arm and ball joint assembly built for select Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner applications. It combines a steel arm, pre-greased ball joint, and rubber bushings to restore steering response and suspension geometry on the front right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: X15CA0278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2009-2012 Ford Escape, front right lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner, front right lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel control arm and steel housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall joint included with press-in mounting type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased design with no grease fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber bushings and rubber dust boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack bushing and boot color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock nut included; castle nut and cotter pin not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for OE-Style Suspension Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Suspensia X15CA0278 control arm assembly is manufactured in Turkey in IATF 16949 certified factories, with supply-chain experience tied to OE Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs for major global automakers. For Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner front suspension repair, this assembly provides the control arm, ball joint, and bushing components in one service part for the front right lower position. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK621455 and RK621663 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or wandering caused by worn control arm bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping from a worn lower ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension geometry issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering instability on Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner front right lower suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess movement in the lower control arm assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the front right lower position before installation and confirm stud thread size M12 x 1.25 and ball joint thread diameter 12 mm during service. The ball joint uses a press-in mounting type and includes a threaded stud, so proper suspension tools and alignment procedures are recommended after installation. Because the assembly is pre-greased and not greaseable, no grease fitting service is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuspensia is owned by ISC Industries, a Turkish suspension manufacturer that supplies OE customers including Ford, Fiat\/Chrysler, Volkswagen Group, and Renault\/Nissan. X15CA0278 is produced in IATF 16949 certified factories and built to meet the demands of everyday suspension repair on the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner platform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suspensia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52420805099701,"sku":"HDHN-X15CA0278","price":46.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/IZ_X15CA0278_Fro.jpg?v=1777816235","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/suspensia-x15ca0278-suspension-control-arm-and-ball-joint-assembly-front-right-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}