ATP Parts Z-275 Automatic Transmission Flexplate

Automatic Transmission Flexplate for Ford and Mercury

ATP Parts Z-275 is an automatic transmission flexplate built for vehicles that use a torque converter and starter ring gear interface. It is made from high-quality steel with the correct bolt-hole spacing and 138 teeth to match the original application requirements for a proper engine-to-transmission connection.

Compatible with 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar, and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, ATP Parts Z-275 is a direct replacement flex plate for automatic transmission service on these vehicles.

Key Features

• Automatic transmission flexplate for engine-to-transmission connection
• Outside diameter: 11.75 in.
• 138-tooth ring gear for starter engagement
• 8 mounting holes with 9.0 mm mounting hole diameter
• 298.9 mm diameter specification
• High-quality steel construction for durability
• OE-style bolt hole spacing and ring gear tooth layout
• Cross-reference: Pioneer Automotive Industries FRA-435

Detailed Description

The flexplate is a critical rotating component in automatic transmission systems, linking the engine crankshaft to the torque converter while providing the starter ring gear teeth needed for engine cranking. ATP Parts Z-275 is engineered to match the original fit and function with 138 teeth, an 11.75-inch outside diameter, and the correct mounting-hole pattern for the listed Ford and Mercury applications. This part number is a practical replacement choice when servicing a cracked, warped, or sheared flexplate on a Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, or Mercury Mystique.

ATP Parts Z-275 also cross-references Pioneer Automotive Industries FRA-435 for the same application. Use ATP Parts Z-275 when you need a replacement flexplate for 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar, or 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique automatic transmission service.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Cracked flexplate from repeated expansion and contraction
• Sheared or damaged ring gear teeth affecting starter engagement
• Noise or vibration caused by a distorted flexplate
• Loss of proper torque converter connection
• Damage that requires replacement rather than repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the flexplate closely before installation and replace it if cracks, distortion, or tooth damage are present. Confirm the 138-tooth count, 8-hole mounting pattern, and outside diameter match the vehicle’s original specification before assembly. Because a damaged flexplate can lead to expensive drivetrain damage, installation should be completed with careful alignment and verification of torque converter and starter engagement.

Quality Assurance

ATP Parts flexplates are manufactured from high-quality steel and built to match original bolt-hole spacing and ring gear tooth geometry for long service life and durability. ATP Parts Z-275 is not SFI approved and does not include an SFI certification sticker.