Description
Whiteline W53557 provides front lower control arm ball joint for 79-93 Ford Mustang / 80-88 Mercury Cougar / 79-86 Capri.
How It Works
A complete suspension arm renews the structural link and its specified mounting components as an assembly. It can simplify service compared with replacing individual pressed-in components, but included bushings and joints depend on the exact part number. Where adjustment is provided, the arm must be set as part of a complete alignment rather than installed at an assumed length.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer part number: W53557
- Position: Front
Installation & Selection
Confirm axle, side, mounting geometry and any adjustment requirements before installation. Compare the assembly with the removed part and inspect adjoining mounts. Tighten fasteners using the prescribed procedure and have the alignment checked after fitting.
Vehicle Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-1997 | Ford | Aerostar | Base |
| 1988-1994 | Ford | Aerostar | Eddie Bauer |
| 1986-1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XL |
| 1989-1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Plus |
| 1991-1994 | Ford | Aerostar | XL Sport |
| 1986-1997 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT |
| 1989-1997 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Plus |
| 1991-1997 | Ford | Aerostar | XLT Sport |
| 1987-1991 | Ford | Country Squire | Base |
| 1987-1991 | Ford | Country Squire | LX |
| 1992-1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Base |
| 1992-1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | LX |
| 1993-1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Police Interceptor |
| 1992-1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S |
| 1992 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Touring Sedan |
| 1981-1982 | Ford | Granada | GL |
| 1981-1982 | Ford | Granada | GLX |
| 1981-1982 | Ford | Granada | L |
| 1979-1981 | Ford | Mustang | Base |
| 1981 | Ford | Mustang | Cobra |
| 1979-1981 | Ford | Mustang | Ghia |
| 1982-1983 | Ford | Mustang | GL |
| 1982-1983 | Ford | Mustang | GLX |
| 1982-1993 | Ford | Mustang | GT |
| 1984 | Ford | Mustang | GT-350 20th Anniversary |
| 1982-1984 | Ford | Mustang | L |
| 1984-1993 | Ford | Mustang | LX |
| 1984-1986 | Ford | Mustang | SVO |
| 1993 | Ford | Mustang | SVT Cobra |
| 1993 | Ford | Mustang | SVT Cobra R |
| 1983 | Ford | Mustang | Turbo GT |
| 1980-1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Base |
| 1984-1986 | Ford | Thunderbird | Elan |
| 1984-1985 | Ford | Thunderbird | Fila |
| 1981-1983 | Ford | Thunderbird | Heritage |
| 1983-1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | LX |
| 1980 | Ford | Thunderbird | Silver Anniversary |
| 1983-1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Sport |
| 1980-1982 | Ford | Thunderbird | Town Landau |
| 1983-1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Turbo |
| 1980 | Lincoln | Continental | Base |
| 1980-1983 | Lincoln | Mark VI | Base |
| 1982-1983 | Lincoln | Mark VI | Bill Blass |
| 1982 | Lincoln | Mark VI | Givenchy |
| 1982-1983 | Lincoln | Mark VI | Signature |
| 1981-1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Base |
| 1982-1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Cartier |
| 1990-1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Cypress |
| 1990-1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Executive |
| 1993 | Lincoln | Town Car | Jack Nicklaus |
| 1982-1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature |
| 1989 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature SE |
| 1990-1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Touring Edition |
| 1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Tournament Edition |
| 1979-1983 | Mercury | Capri | Base |
| 1982-1983 | Mercury | Capri | Black Magic |
| 1983 | Mercury | Capri | Crimson Cat |
| 1979-1980 | Mercury | Capri | Ghia |
| 1981-1986 | Mercury | Capri | GS |
| 1982-1983 | Mercury | Capri | L |
| 1982-1985 | Mercury | Capri | RS |
| 1984 | Mercury | Capri | RS Turbo |
| 1981-1986 | Mercury | Cougar | Base |
| 1982 | Mercury | Cougar | GS |
| 1982-1988 | Mercury | Cougar | LS |
| 1980-1982,1984-1988 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 |
| 1979-1986 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Base |
| 1979-1986 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park |
| 1987-1994 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | GS |
| 1983-1994 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS |
| 1979-1986 | Mercury | Marquis | Base |
| 1979-1986 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham |
| 1978-1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | Base |
| 1982-1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | GS |
| 1978-1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | Z7 |
| 1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | Z7 GS |