How to Replace Front Upper Control Arm 06-10 Ford Explorer

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace failing, rusted, rotted, or damaged upper control arms. This video is applicable to the 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 Ford Explorer
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2006 Ford Explorer
2007 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Explorer
2009 Ford Explorer
2010 Ford Explorer
🔧 List of tools used:
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• Pickle Fork
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• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa6y/1AXAA00016
• Gloves 1aau.to/orD/1AXSS00048
• Rust Penetrant
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/omR/1AXAA00343
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oLg/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oH4/1AXAA00091
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[@neomatrixfree3627]

Any able bodied person can do this thanks to you guys! I am going to buy my ball joint and control arms from y'all to support your videos! Thanks!

[@sandycharlton8669]

You guys just saved me $300

[@gudmundurp67]

Bless you for those videos.... totally brilliant. Cleard a wheel alignement issue I was lost in after changing UCA. on 6:00 -6:50 in this one :-)

[@pxods]

Thank you

[@emmanuelcastillo8782]

Is it possible to replace only the ball joint?

[@gabrielrosales4699]

2022 January and this video is great!!!!!! able to replace both Control Arms....

[@BMWE90HQ]

I got one from a local parts store and the ball joint is off to the side. It is seated properly in the control arm but the bolt is off and like a 30 degree angle while the drivers side was essentially vertical. Is that okay or is it defective?

[@skateminilogo18]

What do I do if the stud is spinning in place!!

[@bryersellers4299]

Can you make one for a 2003 ford explorer sport my upper control arm on the driver side needs redone

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[@pinpom774]

Make a video whit the lower control arm please

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+Miguel Hernandez That video is located here: www.1aauto.com/how-to-replace-front-lower-control-arm-06-10-ford-explorer/video/12285

[@KENTONCATRACHO]

When you change the upper control arms you have to do alignment?

[@eegg6954]

Nice video! Two tips: Mark the location of the control arm nuts with a paint pen before loosening. (See 6:20) The holes are slotted for caster/camber alignment and by marking the nut location, you can hold the alignment. This only works if you use USA-made OEM Motorcraft control arms, which are identical to the originals. Use some China junk and all bets are off... and you'll be doing it again in eight months.

[@wakcedout]

oof, these jobs look easy but 1 you have the luxury of lots of space around the vehicle and a lift, and 2 it looks like you guys are based outside of the rust belt judging by the ease these bolts break free. that and when i hear lift to ride height or get an alignment, im just ya know i got a guy who can do this lol.

[@lavontreivey7003]

How much is total for this replacement

[@lavontreivey7003]

??

[@eegg6954]

USA made Motorcraft part is $70; China part is $20. Dealers get $575 for this installed in NYC.