# MOOG 98-03 Ford Explorer Front Outer / Outer Tie Rod End

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG(R) outer tie rod ends deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

-   PROBLEM SOLVER(R) GUSHER BEARING -- Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
-   RESTORES LIKE-NEW STEERING -- Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear and promoting longer life
-   INSTALLERS ADVANTAGE -- Designed to save time, simplify the job, fix OE design issues, solve customer complaints or enhances durability and longevity
-   STRONG AND DURABLE -- Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
-   RIGOROUS TESTING -- Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by MOOG engineers for quality you can count on
-   EASY TO INSTALL -- Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
-   ABSORBS IMPACT -- Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear
-   GREASEABLE SOCKET -- Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
-   COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE -- Available for foreign and domestic nameplates

This Part Fits:

Year

Make

Model

Submodel

1998-2003

Ford

Explorer

Eddie Bauer

1998-2003

Ford

Explorer

Limited

2000-2003

Ford

Explorer

Postal

1998-2000

Ford

Explorer

Sport

1998-1999

Ford

Explorer

XL

2000

Ford

Explorer

XL Fleet

1999-2003

Ford

Explorer

XLS

1998-2003

Ford

Explorer

XLT

2001-2005

Ford

Ranger

Edge

1998-2002

Ford

Ranger

EV

2005-2009

Ford

Ranger

FX4

2002

Ford

Ranger

Postal

1998

Ford

Ranger

Splash

2006-2011

Ford

Ranger

Sport

2005-2007

Ford

Ranger

STX

2004

Ford

Ranger

Tremor

1998-2011

Ford

Ranger

XL

1998-2011

Ford

Ranger

XLT

2002

Lincoln

Blackwood

Base

2002-2003

Mazda

B2300

Base

2001,2003

Mazda

B2300

SE

2001

Mazda

B2300

SX

1998-2001

Mazda

B2500

SE

1998-2001

Mazda

B2500

SX

1999

Mazda

B2500

Troy Lee

2002

Mazda

B3000

Base

2001-2004

Mazda

B3000

DS

1998-2001,2003-2004

Mazda

B3000

SE

1998,2000

Mazda

B3000

SX

1999-2000

Mazda

B3000

Troy Lee

2002-2004

Mazda

B4000

Base

2001-2004

Mazda

B4000

DS

1998-2001,2003-2004

Mazda

B4000

SE

2000

Mazda

B4000

Troy Lee

1998-2003

Mercury

Mountaineer

Base

## Details

- **Price:** 85.4 CAD
- **Vendor:** Moog
- **Type:** Tie Rods

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 85.40 CAD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-07-20