Cardone 65-2026 Drive Shaft - Rear

Cardone 65-2026 Drive Shaft for Rear Applications

The Cardone 65-2026 drive shaft is a new steel prop shaft engineered for OE-style form, fit, and function. Built for rear driveline service, it is dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM to support smooth operation and reduced vibration in long-wheelbase Ford and Mercury applications.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction for durable driveline service
• Built to match OE form, fit, and function
• 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation
• Lubricated slip yokes help reduce premature wear
• Greasable design for service-friendly maintenance
• New condition, measured from flange face to input shaft end
• Length: 70 3/4 in. (1797 mm)

Product Details

Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft 65-2026 is part of the brand’s driveline line focused on engineered replacement prop shafts. CARDONE uses testing and material analysis to build shafts that align with original equipment performance targets, with attention to balance, fit, and long-term driveline stability. This part cross-references Ford and Mercury OE numbers 3W7Z4602EA and 5W7Z4602B for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2003-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, rear; supplied as new; with 88-3/8 in. (2244 mm) long driveshaft; with extra long wheelbase; measurement taken from end of flange face to end of input shaft.
• Fits 2003-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear; supplied as new; with 88-3/8 in. (2244 mm) long driveshaft; with extra long wheelbase; measurement taken from end of flange face to end of input shaft.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Driveline vibration at speed
• Wear in slip yokes or joints
• Noise from an out-of-balance prop shaft
• Replacement after driveline damage or corrosion
• Restoring rear driveline performance on Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis models

Installation Notes

Verify the measured length from flange face to input shaft end before installation. Confirm rear application, extra long wheelbase configuration, and the 88-3/8 in. long driveshaft specification before ordering. Inspect related driveline components, including joints and mounting points, during replacement.

Quality Assurance

This Cardone drive shaft is engineered and built to OE performance standards and is dynamically balanced for smooth operation. The greasable design and lubricated slip yokes support serviceability and help reduce premature wear in daily driveline use.