How to service and repair the lower ball joint on Mercury Grand Marquis?

To access the lower ball joint, take off the wheel knuckle and get rid of the snap ring. Install the new ball joint, using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, without damaging the boot and making sure that the snap ring is completely inserted. Lastly, replace the knuckle of the wheel.

How to service and repair the ball joint on Mercury Villager?

To service the ball joint, loosen the wheel and tire and then loosen the cotter pin and nut of the lower arm ball joint in order to loosen it free of the wheel knuckle. Take out, and fit back, the nuts that hold the ball joint to the lower arm.

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Mercury Ball Joint Part Number: BL5Z-3050-A
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joints; Lower Ball Joint
- Replaces: 6L5Z-3050-AA, 7L5Z-3050-A, MCSOE-1
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 1997-2005 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Ball Joints, Front Upper Part Number: 8C3Z-3049-B
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Upper; Upper Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Upper
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 1997-2001 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Upper Ball Joint Part Number: F7AZ-3049-AA
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 1995-2002 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 7L2Z-3050-A
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Mountaineer | 2006-2010 | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 6W1Z-3050-A
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Manufacturer Note: Kit with ball-joint, retaining ring and sketch
- Position: Front Lower
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 2006-2011 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Lower Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 3W1Z-3050-B
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Lower; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Lower
- Replaces: 3W1Z-3050-A, MCSOE-17
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 2003-2005 | GS, GSL, Limited Edition, LS, LSE, Ultimate Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Marauder | 2003-2004 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Lower Ball Joint Part Number: F8AZ-3050-A
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Replaces: F8AZ-3050-AA, MCSOE-56
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 1998-2002 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Lower Ball Joint Part Number: F3XY-3050-A
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Villager | 1993-2002 | Base, Estate, GS, LS, Nautica, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Mercury Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 5F1Z-3V050-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front; Suspension Ball Joint; Lower Ball Joint
- Position: Front
- Replaces: XF1Z-3050-AA, 5F1Z-3050-A
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Sable | 1996-2005 | G, GS, LS, LS Premium, Platinum Edition | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Ball Joint Part Number: FOCZ3050A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Ball Joint; Joint Assembly - Ball
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1991-1996 | Base, LTS, Trio | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
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Mercury Ball Joint Part Number: F7CZ-3050-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Lower Ball Joint
- Manufacturer Note: 4/5 door sedans/wagon
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Tracer | 1997-1999 | GS, LS, Trio | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercury Upper Ball Joint, Passenger Side Part Number: F1VY-3049-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints
- Position: Passenger Side
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 1992-1994 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Upper Ball Joint, Driver Side Part Number: F1VY-3049-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint; Upper Ball Joints
- Position: Driver Side
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Grand Marquis | 1992-1994 | GS, LS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Lower Ball Joint Part Number: E9SZ-3050-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly - Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
Fits the following Mercury Models:
- Cougar | 1989-1997 | LS, XR-7 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

Mercury Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

Lower Ball Joint, Front
6W1Z-3050-A
Q: How to service and repair the lower ball joint on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: To access the lower ball joint, take off the wheel knuckle and get rid of the snap ring. Install the new ball joint, using the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover, without damaging the boot and making sure that the snap ring is completely inserted. Lastly, replace the knuckle of the wheel.
Lower Ball Joint
F3XY-3050-A
Q: How to service and repair the ball joint on Mercury Villager?
A: To service the ball joint, loosen the wheel and tire and then loosen the cotter pin and nut of the lower arm ball joint in order to loosen it free of the wheel knuckle. Take out, and fit back, the nuts that hold the ball joint to the lower arm.