Tie Rod replacement again !!

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Feb 10, 2016 | 05:47 PM

mattymax

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Tie Rod replacement again !!

Had my outer tie Rod done about a year ago. Bought it from Napa Went to get an alignment today and the shop sent me a video of the same outer tie Rod loose again at the knuckle. What gives.
I called napa and they said it would be replaced if I have the receipt. The part isnt even rusted yet. I called ford and ordered one from Ford
Anyone ever have this happen ? Napa part was $60. Ford is $180

Matt

Feb 10, 2016 | 08:03 PM

LindenBruce

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What year and model? I have an 06 F250 Super Duty with a 124000+ miles and have never had to replace tie rod ends. B.

Feb 10, 2016 | 08:06 PM

mattymax

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2008 Ford F-350. Gas. It's a work truck. Plows and tows. But only put about 3k miles on since they were installed. I think faulty part

Matt

Feb 10, 2016 | 08:07 PM

MisterCMK

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Probably faulty part. Will they warranty it?

Feb 10, 2016 | 08:11 PM

mattymax

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I called them and they stated they need a receipt. I'm going in with it and asking for credit. I don't want a new one from them. I'm getting a ford one tomorrow

Feb 10, 2016 | 08:55 PM

fordmerc

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Was it ever greased after the install?

Feb 10, 2016 | 09:19 PM

davester250

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But 3K? Unless it wasn't greased when he installed it, no way it should have failed that fast..

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Feb 11, 2016 | 03:06 AM

sealer700

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Same thing happened to me. Same truck, same year, NAPA part. Was replaced under part warranty but not labor. Mine was 7000 miles. I hate NAPA parts

Feb 11, 2016 | 05:46 AM

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CollinsCD

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Since it happen to two trucks here, I'm thinking it is a defect from NAPA's China supplier.

Feb 11, 2016 | 06:01 AM

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nojoke327

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I have a few friends that only use Napa parts, mostly because of having an account, and they have all been going through ball joints and tie rods like crazy. My 08 Ford tie rods have 105k miles and just now need replacing and I plow, haul and tow with the truck Can't complain about that

Feb 11, 2016 | 11:35 AM

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AAubinoe

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I have gone through and replaced ball joints and complete steering on a couple trucks recently. Use MOOG greasable stuff! I get everything from rockauto. All USA made. No reason not to grease everything at every oil change. I also smear a bit of grease on the boot. I bet the NAPA stuff comes from china with the ball already corroded.