Need 2004 Ford F-150 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 2004 is the last of the 11th-gen (steel-body) F-150. 2009–2014 12th-gen and 2015–2018 aluminum 13th-gen are different front ends. Not Super Duty, not Raptor.
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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11th-gen F-150 (2004–2008) shop notes — 2004
2004 Ford F-150 suspension — 11th-gen shop focus
Model-year 2004 sits in the 11th-gen Ford F-150 window (2004–2008). It is not Super Duty, not 1997–2003.
Catalog applications for 11th-gen (2004–2008) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 2004 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG ST8568, MOOG ST8582, MOOG K80149, MOOG K200365, MOOG K160035, MOOG K90460, MOOG K80219 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 2004 Ford F-150 brake parts · 2004 Ford F-150 shock parts.
These are shop notes for the 11th-gen F-150 (2004–2008) that includes 2004. Do not mix 2009–2014 or Heritage 1997–2003 numbers casually — verify the page list.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link. 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 → tie rod or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing (K80219).
Fitment forks on this page
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 (K80219) 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.
2004 Ford F-150 front suspension
Ball joints
- Lower: K80149
Control arm bushing sets
- Lower: K200365
Strut and spring assemblies
Strut bumper bellows
Strut mounts
- Off-Road Suspension, bearing not included, Contains Dust Tube, Bumper, And Spring Insulator: K80219
- Standard Suspension, bearing not included, Contains Dust Tube, Bumper, And Spring Insulator: K80218
Sway bar bushings
- To frame: K200331
2004 Ford F-150 rear suspension
Leaf spring bushings
- Front: K201765
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 2007–2018 catalog rows that include 2004. Confirm 4×2 vs 4×4, aluminum vs steel, and trim before you order.
Diagrams are on the F-150 catalog page. Raptor / Lightning / Tremor (2019+): 2019–2026 F-150 page. How to diagnose suspension noises.
Related: 2004 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 2004 Ford F-150 brake parts.