Inner tie rod end for 2020 Ford vehicles designed to replace worn steering components and restore precise steering control. This right/left hand inner tie rod end secures the steering rack to the outer tie rod, maintaining alignment and reducing play that causes uneven tire wear and wandering. Built from hardened steel with corrosion-resistant coatings and precision threading, it provides reliable durability and consistent performance under road stresses. Ideal for maintenance and restoration of steering systems, this part helps return steering feel and alignment to factory specifications when replacing damaged or aged components. Verify vehicle-specific fitment before purchase to ensure compatibility with your 2020 Ford model.
Features:
- Fitment: Designed for select 2020 Ford vehicles — right or left hand inner tie rod end; verify OEM part number for exact model fitment.
- Material: Hardened steel construction with corrosion-resistant finish for long-lasting durability.
- Function: Secures steering rack to outer tie rod, preventing play and restoring precise steering response.
- Ease of use: Direct replacement design for straightforward installation with standard steering tools.
- Benefit: Helps prevent uneven tire wear and wandering by restoring proper steering linkage alignment.
- Application: Ideal for steering system maintenance, repair, and restoration projects.
Installation / Application:
- Difficulty: 2/5
- Estimated time: 30-60 minutes per side
Instructions:
- Park vehicle on a level surface, engage parking brake and place wheel chocks behind rear wheels.
- Loosen front wheel lug nuts slightly, lift the front of the vehicle with a jack and secure on jack stands; remove the wheel.
- Locate the inner tie rod end and apply penetrating oil to fasteners as needed.
- Remove the cotter pin and nut from the outer tie rod end, then separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using a tie rod end puller or pickle fork.
- Mark or measure the distance/number of turns between the inner and outer tie rod to preserve alignment, then unscrew the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod.
- Loosen and remove the retaining nut or clamp that secures the inner tie rod to the steering rack; use the appropriate inner tie rod tool if required.
- Unscrew the inner tie rod from the steering rack and remove it from the vehicle.
- Compare the new inner tie rod to the old unit to confirm correct orientation and hand (right/left), then thread the new inner tie rod onto the steering rack to the same depth as the original.
- Torque the inner tie rod retaining nut to the manufacturer’s specification and install any retaining clips or clamps.
- Reinstall the outer tie rod onto the new inner tie rod using the measured turns to approximate original alignment, then tighten the outer tie rod nut and install a new cotter pin if applicable.
- Reinstall the wheel, lower the vehicle, and torque the lug nuts to specification.
- Have a professional wheel alignment performed to ensure proper toe settings and prevent premature tire wear.
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Vehicle Fitment:
The Vehicle Fitment Guide is to be used as a general reference. The data has been provided by our suppliers and manufacturers and may contain errors or incorrect data. Always refer to a professional to verify correct fitment for your vehicle.
| Make |
Model |
Years |
| Ford |
Explorer |
2020 |
| Ford |
Police Interceptor Utility |
2020 |
