Tie Rod End for Ford Focus: ABS Plastic
This tie rod end for the Ford Focus is specified around abs plastic, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Focus |
| Material / finish | ABS Plastic |
| Typical use | Rural Transport |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- PU Leather — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Natural Rubber — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Anodised Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Brass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- precision stamping
- assembly line testing
- gravity casting
- electroplating
- shot blasting
- heat treatment
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for rural transport. Related applications include airport ground fleets, daily commuting, mining sites, passenger transport, construction sites.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ECE R90-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
