ATP Parts Z-602 Automatic Transmission Flexplate

Automatic Transmission Flexplate for Ford and Lincoln

ATP Parts Z-602 is an automatic transmission flexplate built for vehicles that use a flex plate to connect the engine and torque converter. It is made from high-quality steel with the correct bolt hole spacing and 112 ring gear teeth to match the original application and support reliable starter engagement.

Compatible With Ford Fusion, Transit Connect, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Taurus, Focus, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKC, Lincoln MKZ, and Lincoln MKT applications across the listed model years, this flexplate is a direct replacement for worn, cracked, or damaged OE-style units. Part number Z-602 is also cross-referenced to Pioneer Automotive Industries FRA-545 for the same application.

Key Features

• Automatic transmission flexplate for engine-to-transmission connection
• High-quality steel construction for durability under repeated expansion and contraction
• 112 teeth for starter ring gear engagement
• 11.375-inch outside diameter
• 0.948-inch diameter and 288.925 mm diameter specification
• 10 pitch flywheels specification
• Correct bolt hole spacing to match original fitment
• ATP Parts Z-602 replacement for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles

Detailed Description

The flexplate is a critical automatic transmission component that links the engine to the torque converter and provides the starter ring gear surface. Over time, repeated flexing can lead to cracks, shearing, or tooth wear, and a damaged flexplate should be replaced rather than repaired. ATP Parts Z-602 is manufactured to match the original part’s bolt pattern and ring gear tooth count, helping maintain proper alignment and starter engagement in Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, Ford Taurus, Ford Focus, Ford Transit Connect, Lincoln MKC, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKT, Mercury Mariner, and Mercury Milan applications.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked flexplate from fatigue or repeated load cycling
• Starter engagement problems caused by worn ring gear teeth
• Noise from a damaged or distorted flexplate
• Torque converter connection issues related to a failed flexplate
• Expensive drivetrain damage caused by continued operation with a broken flexplate

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the 112-tooth specification, 11.375-inch outside diameter, and vehicle application before installation. Inspect the torque converter, starter gear, and mounting surfaces for wear or damage before fitting the new flexplate. Because a broken flexplate cannot be repaired, replacement is the correct service procedure when cracks, shearing, or tooth damage are present.

Quality Assurance

ATP Parts manufactures this flexplate with high-quality steel and OE-style dimensions to support proper fit and long service life. Z-602 is built to match the original bolt spacing and ring gear tooth layout for the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.