How to service and repair the steering knuckle on Ford Explorer?

In order to service the steering knuckle, looseness, remove the wheel and tire, making sure that the caliper assembly is supported. Take off the components of the brake disc and the wheel speed sensor. Dispose of old nuts and tighten new ones to given levels of torque. Separate joints with tools and reinstall, afterward check front end alignment.

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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: BB5Z-3K186-A
$136.14 MSRP: $224.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: BB5Z-3K185-A
$136.14 MSRP: $224.00
You Save: $87.86 (40%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: F87Z-3K186-CA
$545.46 MSRP: $754.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Manufacturer Note: L.H., 4x4 without pulse vacuum hub locks
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: LB5Z-3K185-A
$217.24 MSRP: $348.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: LB5Z-3K186-B
$212.25 MSRP: $340.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: LB5Z-3K186-A
$204.80 MSRP: $348.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: LB5Z-3K185-B
$211.00 MSRP: $338.00
You Save: $127.00 (38%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 7L2Z-3K186-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-3K186-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Driver Side Part Number: 2L2Z-3K186-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Left
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 2L2Z-3K185-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Driver Side Part Number: F3TZ3131E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm - Steering Spindle
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 7L2Z-3K185-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-3K185-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Knuckle, Front Passenger Side Part Number: F87Z-3K185-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Knuckle - Front Wheel; Steering Knuckle, Front Right
- Manufacturer Note: R.H., 4x4 without pulse vacuum hub locks
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

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Ford Explorer Steering Knuckle Parts and Q&A

Knuckle, Front Driver Side
7L2Z-3K186-A
Q: How to service and repair the steering knuckle on Ford Explorer?
A: In order to service the steering knuckle, looseness, remove the wheel and tire, making sure that the caliper assembly is supported. Take off the components of the Brake Disc and the wheel speed sensor. Dispose of old nuts and tighten new ones to given levels of torque. Separate joints with tools and reinstall, afterward check front end alignment.