Need 2016 Ford F-150 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 2016 is 13th-gen aluminum-body F-150 (2015–2018). Do not mix 2009–2014 12th-gen numbers. Raptor / Raptor R is a different front end.
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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13th-gen F-150 (2015–2020 aluminum body) shop notes — 2016
2016 Ford F-150 suspension — 13th-gen shop focus
Model-year 2016 sits in the 13th-gen Ford F-150 window (2015–2020). It is not Super Duty, not 2009–2014.
Catalog applications for 13th-gen (2015–2020) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 2016 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG K500359, MOOG K750362, MOOG ES800515, MOOG EV801332, MOOG K750074, MOOG ES800514, MOOG K500318 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 2016 Ford F-150 brake parts.
These are shop notes for the 13th-gen F-150 (2015–2020 aluminum body) that includes 2016. Do not mix 2009–2014 12th-gen numbers. Raptor is a different front end.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link (K500359 / K750362). 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 (ES800515 / EV801332) or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing (515169).
Key SKU choices
Upper ball joint on this page: K500359. 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: ES800515 / EV801332. Replace as a pair when play is present; an alignment is required after tie-rod work.
Fitment forks on this page
- King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT, 4×2, (Powdered Metal Gusher Brg.: K750074
- King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT, 4×4, (Full Ball Stud Provides 360: K750362
- 4×4: 515169
- 4×2: 515170
- Outer: left ES800515, right ES800514
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 (515169) 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 — 2016 Ford F-150 front-end (13th-gen · order it all once, do it right)
Stacks from the Moog numbers on this page — confirm 4×4 vs 4×2 sway/hub forks before checkout.
1. Clunk / sway kit
- Upper BJ — K500359 ×2
- Sway links — 4×4 K750362 · 4×2 K750074
- Optional lower BJ forks on this page — K500318 / K500339
2. Wander / tire-wear kit (both sides)
3. Hub growl add-on
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2016 Ford F-150 front suspension
Ball joints
Strut bumper bellows
Strut mounts
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT: K201486
Sway bar links
- King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT, 4×2, (Powdered Metal Gusher Brg.: K750074
- King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT, 4×4, (Full Ball Stud Provides 360: K750362
- K750813
Wheel hubs & bearing assemblies
Control arm bushings
- Inner, Lower Front: K201761
2016 Ford F-150 steering
Tie rod ends
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 2007–2018 catalog rows that include 2016. 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.
Leave a comment with 4×2 vs 4×4 and the noise if you want a part-number check. #HAPPYMOTORING
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