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Pioneer Cables FRG-138RY Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear
Overview of Pioneer Cables FRG-138RY Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear
The Pioneer Cables FRG-138RY clutch flywheel ring gear is engineered for reliable performance in select Ford and Mercury vehicles. Designed with precise dimensions and 138 teeth, this ring gear ensures proper engagement and smooth operation in your transmission system.
- Inside diameter: 10.475 inches
- Outside diameter: 11.642 inches
- Thickness: 0.373 inches
- Tooth quantity: 138
- Compatible with Ford and Mercury models including Aerostar, Bobcat, Bronco II, Capri, Explorer, Mustang, Pinto, and Ranger
Detailed Product Description
The FRG-138RY clutch flywheel ring gear by Pioneer Cables is manufactured to meet the exact specifications required for proper fit and function in various Ford and Mercury vehicles. With an inside diameter of 10.475 inches and an outside diameter of 11.642 inches, this ring gear fits securely onto the flywheel, providing a consistent interface for the starter motor. The 0.373-inch thickness contributes to durability and resistance to wear, while the 138 teeth ensure accurate meshing with the starter gear for reliable engine starting. This part number FRG-138RY is designed specifically for models such as the Ford Mustang, Explorer, Ranger, and Mercury Bobcat, among others, making it a suitable replacement for maintaining transmission integrity.
Applications and Problem Solving
- Restores proper starter engagement in Ford Aerostar and Mercury Capri vehicles
- Eliminates starter slipping or grinding issues in Bronco II and Pinto models
- Addresses wear-related damage to the flywheel ring gear teeth in Ranger and Mustang transmissions
- Prevents transmission starting failures caused by damaged or worn ring gears
- Ensures smooth engine cranking and reliable ignition performance
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify compatibility with your specific Ford or Mercury model before installation
- Inspect the flywheel surface for damage or wear prior to mounting the ring gear
- Use proper torque specifications when securing the ring gear to avoid misalignment
- Ensure the starter motor gear properly meshes with the 138-tooth ring gear to prevent premature wear
- Professional installation is recommended for optimal fit and function
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Pioneer Cables manufactures the FRG-138RY clutch flywheel ring gear to meet industry standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, Pioneer Cables products typically undergo quality control testing to ensure reliability in automotive applications. Using this part helps maintain the integrity of your transmission system in compatible Ford and Mercury vehicles.
| Brand | Pioneer Cables |
| Part Number | FRG-138RY |
| Inside Diameter | 10.475 |
| Outside Diameter | 11.642 |
| Thickness | 0.373 |
| Tooth Quantity | 138 |
This part fits 54 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 2000 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1999 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1999 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1998 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1998 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1997 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1996 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1996 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1996 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1995 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1995 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1994 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1994 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1993 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1993 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1992 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1992 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1992 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1991 | Ford | Explorer | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1990 | Ford | Bronco II | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1990 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1990 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1989 | Ford | Bronco II | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1989 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1988 | Ford | Bronco II | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1988 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1987 | Ford | Bronco II | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1987 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1986 | Ford | Aerostar | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1986 | Ford | Bronco II | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1986 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1985 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1984 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1983 | Ford | Ranger | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1979 | Ford | Mustang | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1979 | Ford | Pinto | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1979 | Mercury | Bobcat | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1979 | Mercury | Capri | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1978 | Ford | Pinto | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1978 | Mercury | Bobcat | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1977 | Ford | Pinto | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1977 | Mercury | Bobcat | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1977 | Mercury | Capri | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1976 | Ford | Pinto | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1976 | Mercury | Bobcat | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1976 | Mercury | Capri | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1975 | Ford | Pinto | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1975 | Mercury | Bobcat | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1975 | Mercury | Capri | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
| 1974 | Mercury | Capri | Manual | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Width: 0.373"; Teeth: 139; Outer Diameter: 11.642"; Inner Diameter: 10.475" |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.