logo

Ford Country Sedan Control Arm Assembly Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(124)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

(124)

Control Arm Assembly Replacement Service

How much does a Control Arm Assembly Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Country Sedan Control Arm Assembly Replacement is $207 with $112 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1970 Ford Country SedanV8-5.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Right ReplacementEstimate$352.99Shop/Dealer Price$422.49 - $608.49
1962 Ford Country SedanV8-6.6LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$405.95Shop/Dealer Price$493.71 - $734.44
1968 Ford Country SedanV8-5.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Lower Left ReplacementEstimate$481.95Shop/Dealer Price$588.71 - $886.44
1961 Ford Country SedanL6-2.4LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Right ReplacementEstimate$327.71Shop/Dealer Price$394.51 - $570.17
1966 Ford Country SedanV8-4.7LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Left ReplacementEstimate$405.95Shop/Dealer Price$493.72 - $734.47
1964 Ford Country SedanV8-5.8LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$657.42Shop/Dealer Price$765.48 - $997.26
1971 Ford Country SedanV8-7.0LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Front Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$677.92Shop/Dealer Price$785.42 - $1016.78
1965 Ford Country SedanL6-3.3LService typeControl Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left ReplacementEstimate$410.95Shop/Dealer Price$498.94 - $739.86
Show example Ford Country Sedan Control Arm Assembly Replacement prices

What is a control arm and how does it work?

A control arm is a suspension component, usually made of heavy gauge steel or aluminum, that links the steering knuckle in the front — or axle carrier in the rear — to the frame of the vehicle. Many vehicles have upper and lower control arms. The inboard link(s) of the arm securely bolt to the frame of the vehicle through rubber bushings, while the outboard link of the control arm connects to the steering knuckle through a ball joint; all of which allow the control of the up and down movement of the steering knuckle or axle carrier. This minimizes the transmission of shock and vibration to the vehicle’s body.

When to consider replacing a control arm:

The structural portion of the control arm can last the life of the vehicle — except for cases of corrosion or crash damage. However, the rubber bushings and the ball joint in a control arm have a limited life. A mechanic should investigate if you notice:

  • Wheel alignment difficulties. Should the bushings, or the ball joint, in a control arm be worn, it will be impossible to properly align the vehicle. The worn components, or the entire arm, must be replaced.
  • Vehicle won’t track straight or pulls to one side. A car will not track straight and may require constant steering correction if there is a worn, bent, or loose control arm.
  • Clunking or squeaking noise. A loose control arm, or a control arm with dried out, rotted, or loose bushings, may move enough to cause detectable noise from the suspension as you go over bumps in the road.
  • Vehicle pulls to one side only when braking. Worn bushings or ball joints can allow control arm to shift when braking, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Although, this could also be caused by brake calipers.

How do mechanics replace a control arm?

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on steel jack stands, and the wheel and tire assembly is removed.
  • Stabilizer bar links are detached from the control arm, if applicable. ABS wiring to the wheel speed sensor, if routed along the arm, is disconnected.
  • Control arm mounting bolts are detached from the frame and from the axle carrier if the control arm is in the rear.
  • For front control arms connected to the steering knuckle via a ball joint, the nut is removed from the ball joint stud and the stud is pushed through the steering knuckle to free the arm.
  • The arm is lowered from the vehicle and examined by the mechanic to confirm that the noise, or other problem, actually originated from a defect in the arm.
  • The new arm is installed using new mounting bolts if required by the service manual. In many cases, the fasteners must be tightened with the vehicle weight on the suspension in order to ensure the bushings are in a neutral, or resting, position.
  • The vehicle is lowered and road tested to confirm the problem is resolved. Replacing a control arm will change the vehicle alignment settings and the mechanic will refer you to a professional alignment shop to have the vehicle alignment set to factory specifications.

Is it safe to drive with a control arm problem?

No. If the car wanders on the road, pulls to one side, or noise from the suspension is loud, you need to schedule repair right away. Should the problem be limited to low levels of noise, such as clunking or squeaking, continued use of the car is reasonable until you can schedule a repair. Should the control arms be damaged as a result of a collision, it would be unsafe to drive the car until it is repaired.

When replacing a control arm keep in mind:

  • The number of control arm types vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the design of the vehicle suspension.
  • Control arms should be replaced in pairs — arms on both sides of a front or rear axle — if the reason for replacement is worn control arm bushings or a worn ball joint.
  • All other suspension components should be inspected when control arms are replaced because looseness, damage, or excessive wear in other parts of the suspension system will make it impossible to perform a wheel alignment after the control arms are replaced.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Number of Ford Control Arm Assembly Replacement services completed
1364+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(124)
Rating Summary
118
3
0
0
3
118
3
0
0
3

Charles

26 years of experience
134 reviews
Request Charles
Charles
26 years of experience
Request Charles
by Colin
Ford Country Sedan V8-5.8L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension System - Seattle, Washington
Charles is very thorough and professional. I’ve had two appointments with him recently and have been very satisfied with both. He has been on time (early) for the appointments and helpfully follows the YourMechanic process. He has done a thorough inspection, completed his assessment and answered my questions.

Claud

8 years of experience
475 reviews
Request Claud
Claud
8 years of experience
Request Claud
by Alexander
Ford Thunderbird V8-4.6L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Lower Left) - Detroit, Michigan
Highly experienced and knowledgeable

Joe

23 years of experience
85 reviews
Request Joe
Joe
23 years of experience
Request Joe
by melissa
Ford F-150 V6-4.2L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Lower Right) - Fort Worth, Texas
He was way better than I expected he even went beyond expectations.. I would most definitely recommend him and I definitely plan on keeping him as my personal mechanic...YOU WERE GREAT JOE

Dave

23 years of experience
303 reviews
Request Dave
Dave
23 years of experience
Request Dave
by Tyler
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Control Arm Assembly Replacement (Front Upper Right) - San Jose, California
Quick and professional

Excellent Rating

(124)
Rating Summary
118
3
0
0
3
118
3
0
0
3
Number of Ford Control Arm Assembly Replacement services completed
1364+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Ford MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform
Yourmechanic was featured in

New York Times NBC CBS Forbes INC Tech Crunch

Learn more about us

Recent articles & questions

How to Get Sap Off a Car
Tree sap on your car can be hard to remove. Hand wash your car, then try car tree sap remover or rubbing alcohol to get tree sap off your paint.
Read more
How to Decide on a Roof Rack
You You may want to attach a roof rack (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/4-essential-things-to-know-about-the-roof-rack-on-your-car) to the top of your car to transport luggage, kayaks or other equipment. Even a simple rack base can host many different attachments to hold bikes, skis, kayaks, surfboards, and...
Read more
B1912 OBD-II Trouble Code: Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Short to Ground
B1912 means there is a circuit malfunction in the airbag diagnostic monitor, likely due a bad electrical component or faulty deployment system.
Read more

Knocking/ticking noise before it died told that engine has no compression also told may be timing chain/belt,worth looking at ?

Hello, the damage to the engine could cost a lot money. When the timing chain breaks, the result can be bent valves and damage to the cylinder head. The effective repair would be to replace the engine assembly. With...
Read more

What does my car start shaking when idling 1997 Ford Taurus

Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. Most of the time the issue is caused from a vacuum leak in the engine or a failure in the idle control valve. This is only true if the issue...
Read more

Black soot in rear cylinder tail pipe of my 1971harley.

Read more
  1. Home
  2. Estimates
  3. Ford
  4. Country Sedan
  5. Control Arm Assembly Replacement

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com

Read FAQ
GET A QUOTE