Need 1996 Ford F-150 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 1996 is 9th-gen F-150 (1992–1996). 1997–2003 10th-gen independent-front trucks use different ball joints, arms, and hubs. Not Super Duty, not Raptor, not Econoline.
A clunk at low speed is usually a ball joint or sway link. Wander or inner-edge tire wear is more often a tie rod or a worn control-arm bushing. Most people replace the control arm as a complete unit with the ball joint already pressed in.
Find the Suspension Parts you Need
Other years: 1991 · 1992 · 1993 · 1994 · 1995 · 1996 · 1997 · 1998 · 1999 · 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003 · 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017
Search and buy 1996 Ford F-150 parts on Amazon
Jump to: Shop notes · Works Kit · Front · Steering · Rear · Fitment notes
9th-gen F-150 (1992–1996) shop notes — 1996
1996 Ford F-150 suspension — 9th-gen shop focus
Model-year 1996 sits in the 9th-gen Ford F-150 window (1992–1996). It is not Super Duty.
Catalog applications for 9th-gen (1992–1996) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 1996 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG K80026, MOOG DS1017T, MOOG DS1138T, MOOG K8195T, MOOG K8432T, MOOG K8431T, MOOG K8292 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 1996 Ford F-150 brake parts · 1996 Ford F-150 shock parts.
These are shop notes for the 9th-gen F-150 (1992–1996) that includes 1996. Do not mix 1997+ 10th-gen numbers.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link (K80026). Most shops prefer replacing the control arm as a complete unit with the joint already pressed in.
- Wander, loose steering feel, or inner-edge tire wear → outer/inner tie rod (DS1017T / DS1138T) or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing — confirm 4×2 vs 4×4 before ordering.
Key SKU choices
Upper ball joint on this page: K80026. Match the arm style (forged vs stamped / aluminum vs iron) before you order — the wrong upper is a common return.
Outer/inner tie rods on this page: DS1017T / DS1138T. Replace as a pair when play is present; an alignment is required after tie-rod work.
Fitment forks on this page
- Upper, 4×4: K80026
- Lower, 4×4: K8195T
- Upper, 4×2: K8432T
- Lower, 4×2: K8431T
- 4×4: K8292
- 4×2, 1/2″ Bolt: K8672
While you’re in there
While you’re tearing into the front end, inspect the matching side and the sway-bar links — one-sided wear is common after a hit or a long alignment delay.
Shop notes only — not a service manual. Use the factory procedure or a Haynes/Chilton manual for wrench work, torque, and safety steps. Leave a comment with drivetrain, suspension type, and the symptom if you want a part-number check.
Works Kit — 1996 Ford F-150 front-end (9th-gen F-150 · not 1997+)
Do not chase a single joint on 1996: this page’s Amazon rows already give joint path K80026 and outer/inner path DS1017T + DS1138T. order it all once, do it right. Shop notes on this 1996 URL keep the self-canonical year-specific even when the catalog repeats gen SKUs.
1. Clunk / sway kit
- Ball joint / clunk path named on this page — K80026
2. Wander / steering kit
- Outer / tie-rod end (page list) — DS1017T
- Inner / drag-link companion on this page — DS1138T
- Alignment after install
Search Amazon for a 1996 Ford F-150 front-end kit · Full lists are below.
1996 Ford F-150 front suspension
Ball joints
Front axle pivot bushings
Radius arm brackets
Radius arm bushing kits
- High Performance Bushing With Metal Insert Prevents Lateral Movement: K8361
- improved Kit With Thermoplastic For Heat Resistance: K80007
Radius arm hardware kits
- 10 Per Package, Self Locking Nut: K4006
Radius arm heat shields
- 20-Gauge Stainless Steel Material Provides Longer Service Life: K8729
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, 7/8″ Sway Bar Diameter, Contains Thermoplastic Bushings And Universal Mounting Bracket: K8791
- To frame, 4×2, 1″ Sway Bar Diameter, Contains Thermoplastic Bushings And Universal Mounting Bracket: K8793
Sway bar links
Sway bar repair kits
- Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Threaded Rod End: K8434
- Link Not Included, Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Both Ends Of Link: K8657
1996 Ford F-150 steering
Pitman arms
Tie rod adjusting sleeves
Tie rod ends
- Left inner, Left Outer ES2078LT ‡ 1 S286 Right Outer ES2077RT ‡ 1 S286: DS1017T
- Right inner, Up To 4200 Lb Front Axle: DS1138T
1996 Ford F-150 rear suspension
Leaf spring shackles
- Rear, 4×4, Contains Shackle, Nuts, Bolts & Bushing: K150411
- Rear, 4×2, Contains Shackle, Nuts, Bolts & Bushing: K150409
Leaf spring shackle brackets
- Rear, 4×4, New Part – Pending Availability: K150410
- Rear, 4×2, New Part – Pending Availability: K150414
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, 4×4, 1-1/8″ Sway Bar Diameter: K201624
- To frame, 4×4, 1-1/8″ Sway Bar Diameter, standard: K8655
Sway bar links
- Base Model, Eddie Bauer, S, XL, XLT, 4×2, 13.8″ Length, link and bushing kit: K80017
- Lightning, 4×2, link and bushing kit: K8662
- 4×4, 12.9″ Length, link and bushing kit: K80016
Sway bar repair kits
- Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Threaded Rod End: K8434
- Link Not Included, Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Both Ends Of Link: K8657
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 1991–2006 catalog rows that include 1996. Confirm 4×2 vs 4×4, aluminum vs steel, and trim before you order.
Diagrams are on the F-150 catalog page. How to diagnose suspension noises.
Related: 1996 Ford F-150 shock parts.
Leave a comment with 4×2 vs 4×4 and the noise if you want a part-number check. #HAPPYMOTORING
Need pads and rotors? See 1996 Ford F-150 brake parts.