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Pioneer Cables FRA-203HD Automatic Transmission Flexplate
| Brand | Pioneer Cables FRA-203HD |
|---|---|
| Diameter (in) | 1.109 |
| Diameter (mm) | 338.175 |
| Outside Diameter | 13.313 |
| Pitch Flywheels | 12 To 14 |
| Teeth | 157 |
| Tooth Quantity | 157 |
| Fits | Ford and Mercury · 58 vehicles |
OEM-level replacement. Restores original performance with factory-spec dimensions.
High-grade steel. Built for strength and consistency with automated welding.
Precision balanced. Matched to factory specs for smooth operation.
Cross-references Pioneer Automotive Industries FRA-203HD and FRA203HD for the same application. See all 2.
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Automatic Transmission Flexplate for Ford and Mercury
Pioneer Cables FRA-203HD is an automatic transmission flexplate built to restore OEM-level performance in classic Ford and Mercury applications. It is made from high-grade steel, precision balanced to factory specifications, and uses automated welding for consistent strength and fit.
Compatible With 1964-1976 Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Montego, Mercury Monarch, Ford LTD, and select 157-tooth applications with FMX or C4 fitment notes as listed below.
Key Features
- High-grade steel construction for durability in automatic transmission use
- Original-dimension replacement for proper starter engagement and drivetrain alignment
- Automated welding process for consistent weld quality and strength
- Precision balanced to factory specifications
- 157-tooth design with 13.313-inch outside diameter
- 12-to-14 pitch flywheel compatibility
- Part number FRA-203HD for easy identification
Detailed Product Overview
This Pioneer Cables flexplate is engineered as a direct replacement for classic Ford and Mercury automatic transmission setups where the correct tooth count, diameter, and balance are critical. The 157 teeth and 13.313-inch outside diameter support proper engagement in applications such as Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Montego, Mercury Monarch, and Ford LTD listings that call for this configuration. FRA-203HD is also cross-referenced as FRA203HD for the same application.
Built to original dimensions and balanced to factory specs, this flexplate helps maintain smooth operation between the crankshaft and torque converter in compatible automatic transmission systems. It is a practical replacement choice for restoration work and drivetrain service on vintage Ford and Mercury vehicles.
What It Helps Address
- Cracked or fatigued flexplate material
- Noise from an out-of-balance flexplate
- Starter engagement issues caused by incorrect tooth count or diameter
- Torque converter connection problems in worn automatic transmission setups
- Drivetrain vibration related to flexplate imbalance
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify tooth count, outside diameter, and pitch flywheel requirements before installation. Confirm the transmission-specific notes in the fitment list, including FMX and C4 references where shown, and check that the application matches the listed Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Montego, Mercury Monarch, or Ford LTD configuration. Inspect the starter, torque converter, and crankshaft mounting surfaces during replacement to ensure proper engagement and alignment.
Quality Assurance
Pioneer Cables manufactures this flexplate from high-grade steel with automated welding and factory-spec balancing to support consistent fit and operation. The part is not SFI approved and does not include an SFI certification sticker.
- Fits 1975-1976 Mercury Monarch, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version
- Fits 1974 Mercury Montego, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX
- Fits 1968-1972 Mercury Montego, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX
- Fits 1974 Mercury Montego, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4
- Fits 1968-1972 Mercury Montego, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4
- Fits 1968-1974 Mercury Montego, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate
- Fits 1965-1973 Ford Mustang, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version
- Fits 1968-1972 Ford LTD, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate
- Fits 1968-1970 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX
- Fits 1968-1970 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4
- Fits 1968 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate
- Fits 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate
- Fits 1967 Ford LTD, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate
- Fits 1964 Ford Mustang, N/A; Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate
This part fits 58 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Mercury | Monarch | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1975 | Mercury | Monarch | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1974 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1973 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1973 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1972 | Ford | LTD | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1972 | Ford | LTD | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1972 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1972 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1971 | Ford | LTD | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1971 | Ford | LTD | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1971 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1971 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1970 | Ford | LTD | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1970 | Ford | LTD | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1970 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1970 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1970 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1970 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1969 | Ford | LTD | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1969 | Ford | LTD | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1969 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1969 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1969 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1969 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1968 | Ford | LTD | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1968 | Ford | LTD | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1968 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1968 | Ford | Mustang | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1968 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1968 | Mercury | Cougar | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1968 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1968 | Mercury | Cougar | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1968 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1968 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits C4 |
| 1968 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1968 | Mercury | Montego | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate; Only Fits FMX |
| 1967 | Ford | LTD | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1967 | Ford | Mustang | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1967 | Mercury | Cougar | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; 157 Teeth; w/Weight; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
| 1966 | Ford | Mustang | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1965 | Ford | Mustang | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; HD Version |
| 1964 | Ford | Mustang | 4.7L | V8 | N/A | Improved Heavy Duty; Outer Diameter: 13.294"; exc. Special Eng.; Heavy Duty Flexplate |
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Directly replaces or cross-references 2 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
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