Ford Focus Mk3 Front Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Lower Right O/S 2172992

Ford Focus Mk3 Front Wishbone Suspension Control Arm Lower Right O/S is an original Ford component designed for the front suspension on the passenger side. It belongs to the Wishbones and ball joints group, ensuring precise wheel guidance, body stability, and predictable vehicle behavior during braking and cornering.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2172992
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2172992
• Substitutable numbers: 2172992
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Part type: Control Arm & Ball Joint Assembly
• Category: Control Arms, Ball Joints & Assemblies

Purpose and function in the suspension

The offered wishbone operates in the front suspension on the right side, responsible for maintaining proper wheel geometry and controlling the movement of the steering knuckle relative to the body. As a load-bearing element of the suspension system, it transfers vertical and lateral loads, stabilizes the driving path, and limits unwanted wheel displacement during dynamic maneuvers.

Thanks to its design compliant with the vehicle manufacturer's standards, the wishbone works in harmony with other suspension components, such as the shock absorber, spring, or stabilizer, creating a cohesive system that ensures predictable vehicle reactions to road irregularities and load changes.

Benefits of using an original Ford wishbone

Using an original Ford wishbone in the Focus Mk3 model allows you to maintain the factory driving parameters of the vehicle. Key advantages include:

• maintaining proper wheel geometry and driving stability,
• seamless compatibility with factory ball joints and mounting elements,
• appropriate stiffness and performance characteristics under load,
• reduction of excessive play in the suspension, which translates into more precise handling.

For the user, this means more confident vehicle behavior during braking, less susceptibility to the vehicle pulling to the side, and better control over the car in emergency situations.

Part condition and service application

This item comes from the used parts group, which allows for an economical suspension repair while maintaining compliance with factory solutions. This type of wishbone is suitable both for replacing a single worn-out component and for broader service work within the front suspension when it is necessary to replace several components at once.

Selecting the correct wishbone for a specific version of the Ford Focus Mk3 should take into account the vehicle's technical parameters and the manufacturer's markings, which helps avoid assembly problems and ensures proper cooperation with other system parts.

Technical support and knowledge about the suspension system

When planning work on the suspension, it is worth expanding your knowledge about the operating principles of the entire system and the typical symptoms of wear for individual elements. A guide material describing the role of shock absorbers, wishbones, and stabilizers in various car models may be helpful – check out the article Suspension system – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, wishbones, and stabilizers to better plan your diagnostics and scope of repairs.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front suspension area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as additional wishbones, ball joints, or mounting elements, check the available parts in the Ford wishbones and ball joints category.