What are the steps involved in the removal, inspection, and installation of the lower control arm on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?

To remove the lower control arm, first loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the front wheel. For 2WD models, take off the brake disc and dust shield, then remove the shock absorber and disconnect the stabilizer bar from the lower control arm. Compress the coil spring using a typical internal spring compressor tool, and for 4WD models, remove the torsion bar. Position a floor jack under the lower control arm for support, then remove and discard the cotter pin from the lower control arm balljoint stud, loosen the castellated nut, and use a small puller to separate the balljoint from the spindle/steering knuckle. Carefully remove the compressed coil spring for 2WD models and set it aside, then loosen the two control arm pivot nuts and bolts to remove the lower control arm. Inspect the bushings for cracks and tears, and if damaged, take the control arm to an automotive machine shop for new bushings, as this requires specialized tools. If the balljoint is worn, the entire control arm must be replaced. Check the lower control arm balljoint and boot seal for damage; if either is damaged, replace the lower control arm since the balljoint cannot be serviced. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to tighten the pivot bolts and nuts finger-tight only during assembly, and do not fully tighten until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. For 2WD models, ensure the coil spring covers the first hole in the lower control arm but is not visible through the second hole. After lowering the vehicle, tighten the lower control arm pivot bolts and nuts to the specified torque, and have the front-end alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: EL3Z-3078-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2014 | FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: FR3Z-3078-D
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Front Lower Control Arm; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Forward position
- Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Upper Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 6L1Z-3084-AA
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Upper Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: RH Upper
- Position: Front Upper Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2003-2006 | Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: CR3Z-3079-D
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Left Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: AR3Z-3079-C, CR3Z-3079-B, CR3Z-3079-A, CR3Z-3079-C, MCF-2239, MCF-2276, MCSOE-146
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2010-2014 | Base, Boss 302, GT, Shelby GT500 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: CR3Z-3078-D
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: AR3Z-3078-C, CR3Z-3078-B, CR3Z-3078-A, CR3Z-3078-C, MCSOE-115, MCF-2238, MCF-2275
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2010-2014 | Base, Boss 302, GT, Shelby GT500 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: EL3Z-3079-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Left Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2014 | FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: FR3Z-3078-B
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Front Lower Control Arm; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Forward position
- Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Rear Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: BE5Z-3079-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Left Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Rear Arm; Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Driver Side
- Replaces: 5M8Z-3079-L, 6M8Z-3079-L, MCSOE-123, 7E5Z-3079-L, MCSOE-139
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2006-2012 | Hybrid, S, SE, SEL, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Rear Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: BE5Z-3078-B
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Rear Arm; Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6M8Z-3078-R, 5M8Z-3078-R, MCSOE-93, 7E5Z-3078-RA, MCSOE-107
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2006-2012 | Hybrid, S, SE, SEL, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: FR3Z-3079-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Left Rearward Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Rear Lower Control Arm; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Aft Position
- Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Upper Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: FL3Z-3084-B
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Upper Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: RH Upper
- Position: Front Upper Passenger Side
- Replaces: FL3Z-3084-A, MCF-2324
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2015-2020 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: FR3Z-3079-D
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Left Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Front Lower Control Arm; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Forward position
- Position: Front Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: 4R3Z-3079-B
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Left Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Control Arm
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 4R3Z-3079-A, 6R3Z-3079-A, 7R3Z-3079-A, MCF-2241, 9R3Z-3079-B, 9R3Z-3079-A, MCSOE-47, MCF-21
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- Mustang | 2005-2010 | Base, GT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: 9L3Z-3079-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Left Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2009-2014 | Eddie Bauer, EL Eddie Bauer, EL King Ranch, EL Limited, EL XL, EL XLT, King Ranch, Limited, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX
- F-150 | 2009-2013 | FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lariat Limited, Limited, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Passenger Side Part Number: FR3Z-3078-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Front Right Rearward Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly.; Rear Lower Control Arm; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: Aft Position
- Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2023 | Bullitt, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium, Mach 1, V6 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Front Lower Control Arm Part Number: AE5Z-3078-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly; Front Lower Forward.; Rear Lower Control Arm; Front Arm; Control Arm
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 7E5Z-3078-R, BE5Z-3078-A, MCSOE-40, MCF-8
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2007-2012 | Hybrid, S, SE, SEL, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Upper Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: NL1Z-3085-A
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm, Front Left Upper
- Position: Front Upper Driver Side
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2022-2024 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Trailing Arm, Rear Part Number: JL1Z-5500-C
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Rear Suspension; Suspension Trailing Arm, Rear; Suspension Control Arm, Rear; Suspension Trailing Arm
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: JL1Z-5500-G
- Replaces: JL1Z-5500-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2018-2024 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: GB5Z-3079-J
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- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Control Arm
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: GB5Z-3079-B, MCF-2353, GB5Z-3079-D, MCF-2346
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 2016-2019 | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side Part Number: FR3Z-3079-H
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Assembly - Front Suspension; Suspension Control Arm, Front Left Forward; Control Arm; Front Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: FR3Z-3079-F
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2015-2022 | Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500 | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS

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Ford Control Arm maintains the wheels straight and in position when going through all the bumps and turns. Ford has opened the door to mass mobility in 1903 and has continued to go the extra mile on the rolling assembly line that could cut build times by half and allow common households to afford a car anywhere in the world, then followed by EcoBoost engines that squeeze turbo power out of small blocks and sip fuel, SYNC voice technology that allows drivers to pick songs or route planners without taking their hands off the wheel, Co-Pilot360 assistive technology that stomps the brakes or gently steers wheels before disaster strikes, and battery trucks such as the F-150 Lightning. Ford continues to add intelligent software to make each dashboard touch like home but tomorrow ready. Ford associates these concepts with a hundred years of quality construction that individuals have faith in on highways and dirt roads. Control Arm is applied to connect the chassis to the wheel hub, pivots on bushings, and supports the forces always perpendicular to the vertical plane to keep the suspension geometry straight regardless of the speed. Cast aluminum Control Arm decreases the unsprung mass whereas the cast iron ones shake off off-road collisions. Tires lose their way and the steering wheel vibrates when a Control Arm is worn. The Control Arm has been upgraded with harder joints and with adjustable angles, which allow tuners to make corners tight and the ride not uncomfortable. Ford replacements are also swapped in by many drivers as a direct replacement and the car immediately returns to crisp handling.

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Lower Control Arm, Front Driver Side
F87Z-3079-AA
Q: What are the steps involved in the removal, inspection, and installation of the lower control arm on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?
A:
To remove the lower control arm, first loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands before removing the front wheel. For 2WD models, take off the brake disc and dust shield, then remove the shock absorber and disconnect the stabilizer bar from the lower control arm. Compress the coil spring using a typical internal spring compressor tool, and for 4WD models, remove the torsion bar. Position a floor jack under the lower control arm for support, then remove and discard the cotter pin from the lower control arm balljoint stud, loosen the castellated nut, and use a small puller to separate the balljoint from the spindle/steering knuckle. Carefully remove the compressed coil spring for 2WD models and set it aside, then loosen the two control arm pivot nuts and bolts to remove the lower control arm. Inspect the bushings for cracks and tears, and if damaged, take the control arm to an automotive machine shop for new bushings, as this requires specialized tools. If the balljoint is worn, the entire control arm must be replaced. Check the lower control arm balljoint and boot seal for damage; if either is damaged, replace the lower control arm since the balljoint cannot be serviced. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to tighten the pivot bolts and nuts finger-tight only during assembly, and do not fully tighten until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. For 2WD models, ensure the coil spring covers the first hole in the lower control arm but is not visible through the second hole. After lowering the vehicle, tighten the lower control arm pivot bolts and nuts to the specified torque, and have the front-end alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.