Product Description
The MOOG Track rod end (FD-ES-0331) is a premium-grade outer steering joint manufactured by MOOG. Positioned at the outer edge of the front steering gear assembly, its primary function is to link the inner tie rod to the wheel steering knuckle. It translates steering rack lateral movement into predictable wheel pivoting, allowing precise directional steering control while maintaining crucial wheel alignment geometry under changing load conditions.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: MOOG
- Item Number: FD-ES-0331
- Trade / Alternative Numbers: FD-ES-0331
- EAN Number: 5412096213768
- Product Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front Axle (Left / Right Outer)
- Length [mm]: 67
- Inner Thread Size (Connection 1): R 1/2" x 20 UNF (Right-hand internal thread for tie rod connection)
- Outer Thread Size (Connection 2): M10 x 1.25 (Ball joint pin thread)
- Cone Pitch / Diameter [mm]: 13
- Supplementary Article / Info: Supplied complete with a new high-tensile locking nut and split pin (where applicable).
Vehicle Compatibility
This classic right-hand UNF-threaded steering joint profile is a legendary component servicing a massive selection of classic, rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and early front-wheel-drive (FWD) Ford passenger platforms from the late 1960s to the late 1990s:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Engine Power (hp / kW) | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD Fiesta Mk1 / Mk2 / Mk3 (GFBT, FBD, GFJ) | 0.9 / 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 / XR2 / XR2i / 1.6 Turbo / 1.6 D / 1.8 D | 40 - 130 hp / 29 - 96 kW | 1976 - 1996 |
| FORD Escort Mk1 / Mk2 / Mk3 / Mk4 (AFH, ATH, GAA, AWV) | 0.9 / 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.6 / RS 1600 / RS 2000 / RS Turbo / XR3i / 1.6 D | 34 - 132 hp / 25 - 97 kW | 1968 - 1990 |
| FORD Capri I / II / III (ECPC, GECP) | 1.3 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.8 Super Injection / 3.0 V6 | 50 - 160 hp / 37 - 118 kW | 1968 - 1987 |
| FORD Orion I (AFD) / Orion II (AFF) | 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.6 i / 1.6 D | 54 - 105 hp / 40 - 77 kW | 1983 - 1990 |
| FORD Cortina Mk3 / Mk4 / Mk5 | 1.3 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.3 V6 | 50 - 116 hp / 37 - 85 kW | 1970 - 1982 |
| TVR Tasmin / 280i / 350i Convertible | 2.8 i / 3.5 V8 | 160 - 197 hp / 118 - 145 kW | 1980 - 1989 |
| RELIANT Scimitar Estate & GTC | 2.8 GTE / 3.0 GTE | 135 - 150 hp / 99 - 110 kW | 1968 - 1986 |
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This track rod end replaces or is interchangeable with the following vehicle manufacturer factory reference numbers:
- FORD: 1447222, 1474103, 1541527, 5021410, 6046187, 6081391, 6128814, 81AB3289AA, A790X3289AA, A830X3289JA