SKF 15966 Automatic Transmission Seal - Rear
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SKF 15966 Automatic Transmission Seal - Rear

Brand SKF 15966
Position Rear
Fits Mercury and Ford · 172 vehicles

Premium materials. Built to maintain the right sealing properties for the application and environment.

Polyacrylate sealing surface. Helps keep lubricants in and contaminants out.

Seal design heritage. SKF has pioneered seal designs and bonding techniques for decades.

Cross-references F6UZ7052A for the same application. See all 1.

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SKF Automatic Transmission Seal 15966

SKF 15966 is an automatic transmission seal built for rear applications on a wide range of Ford and Mercury vehicles. It uses a polyacrylate sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain a tight seal where the shaft diameter and housing interface meet.

Fits 1994-2011 Ford and Mercury rear transmission applications, including Ford F-150, Explorer, Crown Victoria, Mustang, Expedition, and Mercury Grand Marquis models listed below.

Key Features

  • Automatic transmission seal from SKF
  • Part number 15966
  • Polyacrylate sealing surface type
  • Width: 0.394 in
  • Outside diameter: 2.480 in
  • Shaft diameter: 1.598 in
  • Designed for rear-position applications and select N/A-position listings with short boot notes
  • Cross-reference: Ford F6UZ7052A

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1997-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear
  • Fits 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, N/A, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 2007-2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 2005-2008 Ford F-150, N/A
  • Fits 1996-2003 Ford F-150, N/A
  • Fits 2005-2008 Ford F-150, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1994-2003 Ford F-150, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1997-2007 Ford Crown Victoria, rear
  • Fits 2003-2006 Ford E-150, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 2004-2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 2003-2005 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 2003-2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1997-2005 Ford Expedition, rear, w/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
  • Fits 2003-2004 Ford E-250, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, N/A
  • Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1996-2004 Ford Mustang, rear
  • Fits 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, rear
  • Fits 1996-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1994 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1996-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1994 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1997-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1997-2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1995-2002 Ford Grand Marquis, rear
  • Fits 1995-2001 Ford Explorer, rear, w/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
  • Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1997-2000 Ford F-250, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1997-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, rear, w/Short Boot
  • Fits 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird, rear
  • Fits 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, rear, From 6/16/96
  • Fits 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, rear, Thru 6/16/96
  • Fits 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, From 6/16/96
  • Fits 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, Thru 6/16/96
  • Fits 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, rear, From 9/26/94
  • Fits 1995 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear, w/Short Boot; FROM 9/26/94
  • Fits 1995 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear, w/Short Boot; Before 9/24/94
  • Fits 1995 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear, w/Short Boot; FROM 9/26/94
  • Fits 1995 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear, w/Short Boot; Before 9/24/94
  • Fits 1994-1995 Mercury Cougar, rear
  • Fits 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, From 9/26/94

What It Helps Address

  • Transmission fluid leakage at the shaft seal area
  • Contamination entering the transmission through a worn seal
  • Seal wear from age, heat, and fluid exposure
  • Service issues on Ford F-150 and Ford Explorer rear applications
  • Replacement needs on Mercury Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria rear applications

Installation Notes

Verify the transmission application, position, and boot note before installation. This seal is listed for rear use on many Ford and Mercury platforms, with select N/A entries and short boot requirements. Inspect the shaft surface and sealing bore for wear, scoring, or debris before fitting the new seal.

For best results, match the part number 15966 to the vehicle’s transmission configuration and confirm the interchange reference F6UZ7052A when cross-checking catalog data.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific dimensions and material requirements for the application and operating environment. The brand has a long history in seal engineering, with products built to support long service life and reliable sealing performance in automotive use.

This part fits 172 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2011MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2010FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2010MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2009FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2009FordExplorer Sport Trac———N/Aw/Short Boot
2009MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2008FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2008FordExplorer Sport Trac———N/Aw/Short Boot
2008FordF-150RWD4.6LV8N/A—
2008FordF-150RWD5.4LV8N/A—
2008FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2008MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2007FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2007FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2007FordExplorer Sport Trac———N/Aw/Short Boot
2007FordF-150RWD——N/A—
2007FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2007MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2006FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2006FordE-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2006FordE-350 Super Duty———Rearw/Short Boot
2006FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2006FordF-150RWD——N/A—
2006FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2006MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2005FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2005FordE-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2005FordE-150 Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2005FordE-350 Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2005FordE-350 Super Duty———Rearw/Short Boot
2005FordExpedition—5.4LV8Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2005FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2005FordF-150RWD——N/A—
2005FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2005MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2004FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2004FordE-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2004FordE-150 Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2004FordE-250———Rearw/Short Boot
2004FordE-350 Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2004FordE-350 Super Duty———Rearw/Short Boot
2004FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2004FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2004FordF-150 HeritageRWD——N/A—
2004FordF-150 Heritage———Rearw/Short Boot
2004FordMustang———Rear—
2004MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2004MercuryMarauder———Rear—
2003FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2003FordE-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2003FordE-150 Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2003FordE-250———Rearw/Short Boot
2003FordE-350 Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2003FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2003FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2003FordF-150———N/A—
2003FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2003FordMustang———Rear—
2003MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2003MercuryMarauder———Rear—
2002FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2002FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
2002FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2002FordE-250 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
2002FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2002FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2002FordExplorer———N/Aw/Short Boot
2002FordF-150———N/A—
2002FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2002FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
2002FordMustang———Rear—
2002MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2001FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2001FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
2001FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2001FordE-250 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
2001FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2001FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2001FordExplorer———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2001FordF-150———N/A—
2001FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2001FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
2001FordMustang———Rear—
2001MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2001MercuryMountaineer———Rearw/Short Boot
2000FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
2000FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
2000FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2000FordE-250 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
2000FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
2000FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2000FordExplorer———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
2000FordF-150———N/A—
2000FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
2000FordF-250———Rearw/Short Boot
2000FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
2000FordMustang———Rear—
2000MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
2000MercuryMountaineer———Rearw/Short Boot
1999FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
1999FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1999FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1999FordE-250 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1999FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1999FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1999FordExplorer———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1999FordF-150———N/A—
1999FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
1999FordF-250———Rearw/Short Boot
1999FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
1999FordMustang———Rear—
1999MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
1999MercuryMountaineer———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
1998FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordE-250 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordE-350 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1998FordExplorer———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1998FordF-150———N/A—
1998FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordF-250———Rearw/Short Boot
1998FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
1998FordMustang———Rear—
1998MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
1998MercuryMountaineer———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordCrown Victoria———Rear—
1997FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordE-250 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordE-350 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordExpedition———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1997FordExplorer———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1997FordF-150———N/A—
1997FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordF-250———Rearw/Short Boot
1997FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
1997FordMustang———Rear—
1997FordThunderbird———Rear—
1997MercuryGrand Marquis———Rear—
1997MercuryMountaineer———Rearw/Short Boot
1996FordCrown Victoria———RearFrom 6/16/96
1996FordCrown Victoria———RearThru 6/16/96
1996FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1996FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1996FordExplorer———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1996FordF-150———N/A—
1996FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
1996FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
1996FordMustang———Rear—
1996FordThunderbird———Rear—
1996MercuryGrand Marquis———RearFrom 6/16/96
1996MercuryGrand Marquis———RearThru 6/16/96
1995FordCrown Victoria———RearFrom 9/26/94
1995FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot; FROM 9/26/94
1995FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot; Before 9/24/94
1995FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot; FROM 9/26/94
1995FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot; Before 9/24/94
1995FordExplorer———Rearw/Short Boot; 4R75W Trans.
1995FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
1995FordGrand Marquis———Rear—
1995FordThunderbird———Rear—
1995MercuryCougar———Rear—
1995MercuryGrand Marquis———RearFrom 9/26/94
1994FordE-150 Econoline———Rearw/Short Boot
1994FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Rearw/Short Boot
1994FordF-150———Rearw/Short Boot
1994FordThunderbird———Rear—
1994MercuryCougar———Rear—
Directly replaces or cross-references 1 part number
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
F6UZ7052A