Tie rod end question?

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My Dad's 2013 F150 has a suspect outer tie rod end. Its easier to turn the steering wheel to the right than to the left, even parked. Other than that no uneven tire wear or noises. We did notice that the outer tie rods are different. The driver side appears to be a factory original sealed type with no grease fittings. It does not seem to have any play but it is very easy to pivot back and forth by one hand. The passenger side appears to be a aftermarket replacement with a grease fitting, we can not pivot that one by hand at all. Is easy pivoting a sign of a worn outer tie rod in general? Or is the replacement tie rod end on the passenger side likely overtightened?
 

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If the rod end pivots that easily I'd replace it even at just 10 years old. You shouldn't be able to move it much, if at all.
 

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