Need 2001 Ford F-150 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 2001 is 10th-gen F-150 (1997–2003). Do not mix 1992–1996 9th-gen Twin I-beam numbers or 2004+ 11th-gen. 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.
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10th-gen F-150 (1997–2003) shop notes — 2001
2001 Ford F-150 suspension — 10th-gen shop focus
Model-year 2001 sits in the 10th-gen Ford F-150 window (1997–2003). It is not Super Duty, not 1992–1996.
Catalog applications for 10th-gen (1997–2003) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 2001 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG K80014, MOOG ES3366T, MOOG ES3369T, MOOG K8765, MOOG K8764, MOOG CK8722T, MOOG CK8724T — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 2001 Ford F-150 brake parts · 2001 Ford F-150 shock parts.
These are shop notes for the 10th-gen F-150 (1997–2003) that includes 2001. Includes Heritage overlap years — confirm 1997–2003 vs 2004 redesign before ordering.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link (K80014). 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 (ES3366T / ES3369T) or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing (515029).
Key SKU choices
Upper ball joint on this page: K80014. 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: ES3366T / ES3369T. Replace as a pair when play is present; an alignment is required after tie-rod work.
Fitment forks on this page
- Lower, AWD: K8765
- Lower, 4×4: K8765
- Lower, 4×2: K8764
- Lower, SuperCrew, 4×4: K8765
- Lower, SuperCrew, 4×2: K8764
- Upper, AWD: left CK8722T, right CK8724T
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. Confirm the hub (515029) if you have a growl that rises with road speed.
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 — 2001 Ford F-150 front-end (10th-gen F-150 · not 2004+)
When the 2001 Ford F-150 clunks or wanders, this page already Amazon-links upper/clunk SKU K80014 and tie-rod stack ES3366T + ES3369T plus hub 515029 — order it all once, do it right. Cross-check the 2001 shop-notes gen boundary before you mix parts from an adjacent year page. Also note: hub forks also list 515030.
1. Clunk / sway kit
- Ball joint / clunk path named on this page — K80014
2. Wander / steering kit
- Outer / tie-rod end (page list) — ES3366T
- Inner / drag-link companion on this page — ES3369T
- Alignment after install
3. Hub growl add-on
Search Amazon for a 2001 Ford F-150 front-end kit · Full lists are below.
2001 Ford F-150 front suspension
Ball joints
- Upper, Will Not Fit OE Control Arm: K80014
- Lower, Oversized Ball Joint; Fits Control Arm With 1.749″ to 1.753″ Inside Diameter Lower K8695T006 ‡ 2 F210, F211: K8695T
- Upper, SuperCrew, Will Not Fit OE Control Arm: K80014
- Lower, SuperCrew, Oversized Ball Joint; Fits Control Arm With 1.749″ to 1.753″ Inside Diameter Lower K8695T006 ‡ 2 F210, F211: K8695T
Control arm bushings
Control arm bushing sets
- Lower, AWD: K8765
- Lower, 4×4: K8765
- Lower, 4×2: K8764
- Lower, SuperCrew, 4×4: K8765
- Lower, SuperCrew, 4×2: K8764
Control arms with ball joint
- Upper, AWD: left CK8722T, right CK8724T
- Upper, AWD: left RK8722, right RK8724
- Lower, Naturally Aspirated, 4×2: left RK620056, right RK620055
- Right lower, Naturally Aspirated, 4×2, Contains Bushing: CK620055
- Upper, 4×4: left CK8722T, right CK8724T
- Upper, 4×4: left RK8722, right RK8724
- Lower, 4×4: left CK620211, right CK620210
- Lower, 4×4: left RK620211, right RK620210
- Upper, 4×2, Replaceable Ball Joint: left CK8726T, right CK8728T
- Upper, 4×2: left RK8726, right RK8728
- Lower, SuperCrew, 4×4: left CK620211, right CK620210
- Lower, SuperCrew, 4×4: left RK620211, right RK620210
- Lower, SuperCrew, Naturally Aspirated, 4×2: left RK620056, right RK620055
- Right lower, SuperCrew, Naturally Aspirated, 4×2, Contains Bushing: CK620055
- Upper, SuperCrew, 4×4: left CK8722T, right CK8724T
- Upper, SuperCrew, 4×4: left RK8722, right RK8724
- Upper, SuperCrew, 4×2, Replaceable Ball Joint: left CK8726T, right CK8728T
- Upper, SuperCrew, 4×2: left RK8726, right RK8728
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, 4×4, 27mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80073
- To frame, 4×4, 30mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80074
- To frame, 4×4, 33mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80075
- To frame, 4×4, 35mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80076
- To frame, 4×2, 29mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80077
- To frame, 4×2, 32mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80078
- To frame, SuperCrew, 4×4, 27mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80073
- To frame, SuperCrew, 4×4, 30mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80074
- To frame, SuperCrew, 4×4, 33mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80075
- To frame, SuperCrew, 4×4, 35mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80076
- To frame, SuperCrew, 4×2, 29mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80077
- To frame, SuperCrew, 4×2, 32mm Sway Bar Diameter: K80078
Sway bar repair kits
- Heavy Duty Design: K8772
- ( Barrel Nut Allows: K700536
- SuperCrew, Heavy Duty Design: K8772
- SuperCrew, ( Barrel Nut Allows: K700536
Torsion bar keys (adjustable)
- 4×4, Minus 1/2 To Plus 1-1/2 Degree, (Allows Front Ride Height Changes Up To: K100014
- SuperCrew, 4×4, Minus 1/2 To Plus 1-1/2 Degree, (Allows Front Ride Height Changes Up To: K100014
Wheel hubs & bearing assemblies
- AWD, 4 Wheel ABS, 5 Stud Hub: 515029
- 4×4, 4 Wheel ABS, 5 Stud Hub: 515029
- AWD, 4 Wheel ABS, 7 Stud Hub: 515030
- 4×4, 4 Wheel ABS, 7 Stud Hub: 515030
- SuperCrew, 4×4, 4 Wheel ABS, 5 Stud Hub: 515029
- SuperCrew, 4×4, 4 Wheel ABS, 7 Stud Hub: 515030
2001 Ford F-150 steering
Center links
Idler arms
- 2-1/2″ Between Mount Holes: K8739T
- 3-1/2″ Between Mount Holes: K8747
- SuperCrew, 2-1/2″ Between Mount Holes: K8739T
- SuperCrew, 3-1/2″ Between Mount Holes: K8747
Pitman arms
Tie rod adjusting sleeves
Tie rod ends
- Outer: left ES3366T, right ES3367T
- Inner, 4×4: left ES3369T, right ES3370T
- Inner, 4×2: left ES3365T, right ES3364T
- Outer, SuperCrew: left ES3366T, right ES3367T
- Inner, SuperCrew, 4×4: left ES3369T, right ES3370T
- Inner, SuperCrew, 4×2: left ES3365T, right ES3364T
2001 Ford F-150 rear suspension
Leaf spring bushings
Leaf spring shackles
- Rear, 7700 Lb And Under GVW, Contains Shackle, Nuts, Bolts & Bushing: K150412
Leaf spring shackle bushings
Sway bar links
- Lightning: K750430
Sway bar repair kits
- Lightning, Bolts Not Included, Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Both Ends Of Link: K80086
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 1991–2006 catalog rows that include 2001. 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: 2001 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 2001 Ford F-150 brake parts.