Baldwin 18033 Transmission Filter

Baldwin 18033 Transmission Oil Filter

The Baldwin 18033 transmission oil filter is built for Ford front-wheel-drive vehicles with AX4N and AX4S 4-speed transmissions and a deep pan. It is a direct-fit service part for maintaining clean automatic transmission fluid flow in supported Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.

Key Features

• Transmission oil filter for AX4N and AX4S automatic transmissions
• Fits Ford Automotive with AX4N, AX4S Transmissions (FWD, 4 Spd., Deep Pan)
• Includes mounting bracket
• Pan gasket included
• Dimensions: 7 13/32 in. length, 7 1/16 in. width, 2 7/32 in. height
• Replaces Ford F5DZ-7A098-A
• Part number: 18033

Detailed Description

Baldwin 18033 is a transmission oil filter service part for Ford vehicles using AX4N and AX4S front-wheel-drive automatic transmissions with a deep pan. It is sized at 188.1 mm long, 179.4 mm wide, and 56.4 mm high, and it includes a mounting bracket plus an included pan gasket for the listed applications. This filter replaces Ford F5DZ-7A098-A and is identified for use in Ford Taurus, Ford Windstar, Ford Freestar, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury Sable applications where the transmission configuration matches the fitment data. Part number 18033 is the reference to use when matching this service filter to the correct transmission setup.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2005 Ford Freestar, N/A; To 12/12/04; OE Number: FT128
• Fits 2004 Ford Freestar, N/A; OE Number: FT128
• Fits 2000-2002 Ford Windstar, N/A; OE Number: FT128
• Fits 1996-2002 Lincoln Continental, N/A; OE Number: FT128
• Fits 1998-1999 Ford Taurus, N/A
• Fits 1996 Ford Taurus, N/A
• Fits 1993-1994 Ford Taurus, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford Taurus, N/A; OE Number: FT128
• Fits 1990-1995 Ford Taurus, N/A; OE Number: FT128
• Fits 1996-1999 Mercury Sable, N/A
• Fits 1995 Lincoln Continental, N/A
• Fits 1993-1994 Mercury Sable, N/A; OE Number: FT128
• Fits 1990-1991 Mercury Sable, N/A; OE Number: FT128

What It Helps Address

• Restricted transmission fluid flow caused by a worn or clogged filter
• Routine transmission service on AX4N and AX4S-equipped Ford vehicles
• Replacement of a filter matching Ford F5DZ-7A098-A
• Service work on deep-pan automatic transmission applications
• Fitment matching for Ford Taurus, Windstar, Freestar, Lincoln Continental, and Mercury Sable

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the transmission code, pan style, and OE reference before installation. The listed fitment includes AX4N and AX4S front-wheel-drive 4-speed applications with a deep pan, and some vehicles note specific OE number FT128. Confirm pan gasket bolt-hole count against the application notes before service. Use the included pan gasket during transmission pan removal and replacement.

Quality Assurance

Baldwin manufactures filtration components for automotive service applications, and this filter is built to match the listed OE replacement reference for the specified Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury transmissions.