Ford Motor Co.: Notes

Escort and Lynx use MacPherson strut type suspension system with the spring at the top of the shock absorber strut assembly A single ball joint is used at the lower end of the steering knuckle where it attaches to the lower control arm Ball joint is not replaceable If worn, lower control arm assembly must be replaced.

Ford, Mercury, Lincoln Town Car and Mark VI use the double arm enclosed coil spring system with 2 ball joints Upper ball joint attaches outer end of upper control arm to steering knuckle and lower ball joint connects lower control arm to bottom of steering knuckle Ball joints are not replaceable.

All remaining Ford models use a modified MacPherson strut with coil spring mounted between frame spring pocket and lower control arm Ball joint is used at attachment point of lower control arm and steering knuckle Ball joints are not replaceable.