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4WD Steering Knuckles: Overview Ford Explorer II

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Note. This article also applies to Cab & Chassis.

Note. Unless otherwise specified, references to Pickup include F-150, F-250 and F-350 models.

Series (1)Model
"F" (2) (3)Pickup
"R"Ranger
"U"Expedition, Explorer, Mountaineer & Navigator
(1) Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN. (2) "X" for Super Cab models. (3) "W" for Crew Cab models.
(1)Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.
(2)"X" for Super Cab models.
(3)"W" for Crew Cab models.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

Steering knuckles are attached to upper and lower control arms or ball joints allowing steering knuckles to pivot. Tie rod ends attach to arms of knuckle for steering.