SKF 16626 Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Front Left, Front Right or Left

SKF Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Seal 16626

SKF 16626 is an automatic transmission output shaft seal built for precise sealing at the transmission shaft interface. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and measured dimensions of 0.390 in. width, 2.520 in. outside diameter, and 1.652 in. shaft diameter to support a proper OE-style fit.

Compatible With 1995-2002 Ford and Mercury applications including Ford Contour, Ford Escape, Ford Probe, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique. This SKF 16626 seal is also cross-referenced to Ford F23P7H260AA for the same application.

Key Features

• Automatic transmission output shaft seal for transmission sealing service
• Nitrile sealing surface type for fluid sealing at the shaft
• Width: 0.390 in.
• Outside diameter: 2.520 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.652 in.
• Fits select Ford Contour, Ford Escape, Ford Probe, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique applications
• SKF part number 16626 for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

SKF 16626 is engineered as an automatic transmission output shaft seal for vehicles that require controlled sealing around the output shaft area. The nitrile sealing surface is selected for transmission sealing environments, while the listed dimensions help support accurate replacement selection during service. SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, and this part reflects that focus on dimensional accuracy and material selection.

Vehicle coverage includes Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, front left, front right, and N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Ford Escape, left and N/A; Fits 1995-1997 Ford Probe, N/A, CD4E Transaxle; Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, front left and front right; and Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, front left, front right, and N/A. For parts lookup and service records, use SKF 16626 when matching this transmission seal to the listed Ford and Mercury applications.

Common Problems This Seal Addresses

• Transmission fluid leakage at the output shaft area
• Contamination entering the transmission through a worn seal
• Fluid loss that can affect transmission operation
• Seal wear from age, heat, and normal drivetrain use
• Incorrect replacement selection when matching OE dimensions

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm shaft diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation to match the transmission case and output shaft dimensions. Inspect the shaft surface for scoring or wear before installing the new seal, and clean the sealing area thoroughly so the nitrile lip seats evenly. Verify the application by year, make, model, and position, especially on Ford Contour, Ford Escape, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique listings.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and established bonding and sealing methods. The brand’s seal engineering history dates back to the first integrated shaft seal, and SKF products are built to meet high manufacturing standards for long service life and dependable sealing performance.