SKF 16901 Manual Transmission Output Shaft Seal - Front Left, Front Right or Left

SKF Output Shaft Seal for Ford, Mazda, and Mercury

SKF 16901 is a manual transmission output shaft seal built for specific Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help maintain a tight seal at the shaft and keep transmission fluid where it belongs.

SKF has a long history in shaft seal engineering, and this Automatic Transaxle Seal, Output Shaft line reflects that experience with application-specific design and premium materials. If you need a replacement for a Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, or Mercury Mariner, SKF 16901 is a direct-fit service part for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number 16901 for identification and ordering
• Nitrile sealing surface type for transmission sealing applications
• Width: 0.390 in.
• Outside diameter: 2.526 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.654 in.
• Designed for manual transmission output shaft sealing
• Cross-reference part numbers include 2F1P1177AB and FW5027238

Detailed Description

SKF 16901 is engineered as an output shaft seal for transmission sealing systems, with dimensions matched to the shaft and housing interface for the listed vehicles. The nitrile sealing surface is selected for dependable contact at the seal lip, helping control lubricant retention and contamination at the transmission output shaft. This part is a practical replacement choice for Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner service work, as well as other listed Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.

This part cross-references 2F1P1177AB and FW5027238 for the same application. Use SKF 16901 when servicing a Ford Escape output shaft seal, a Mazda Tribute transmission seal, or a Mercury Mariner seal replacement where the cataloged dimensions and fitment match.

What It Helps Address

• Transmission fluid seepage at the output shaft
• Contamination entering the transaxle or transmission housing
• Seal wear from age, heat, and fluid exposure
• Leak-related drivability concerns from low lubricant level
• Service replacement for worn OE-style shaft seals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the year, make, model, and position against the fitment list before installation. Confirm shaft diameter, outside diameter, and seal width match the original part, and inspect the shaft surface for scoring or wear that could affect sealing. Clean the sealing bore and shaft area thoroughly before installing the new seal to help ensure proper seating.

• Fits 2003-2012 Ford Escape, N/A
• Fits 2005-2012 Ford Escape, Left
• Fits 2008 Mazda Tribute, N/A, Tribute w/ FWD
• Fits 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, N/A, Tribute w/ FWD
• Fits 2008 Mazda Tribute, Left, Tribute w/ 4WD
• Fits 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute, Left, Tribute w/ 4WD
• Fits 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner, Left
• Fits 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner, N/A
• Fits 2004-2007 Ford Freestar, Front Left
• Fits 2004-2007 Ford Freestar, Front Right
• Fits 2004-2007 Ford Freestar, N/A
• Fits 1996-2007 Ford Taurus, Front Left
• Fits 1996-2007 Ford Taurus, Front Right
• Fits 1986-2007 Ford Taurus, N/A
• Fits 1996-2005 Mercury Sable, Front Left
• Fits 1996-2005 Mercury Sable, Front Right
• Fits 1986-2005 Mercury Sable, N/A
• Fits 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, Front Left
• Fits 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, Front Right
• Fits 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, N/A
• Fits 1990-2002 Lincoln Continental, Front Left
• Fits 1990-2002 Lincoln Continental, Front Right
• Fits 1993-2002 Mazda 626, N/A
• Fits 1995-2001 Ford Sable, N/A
• Fits 1988-2001 Lincoln Continental, N/A
• Fits 1994-1996 Ford Escort, N/A
• Fits 1981-1990 Ford Escort, N/A
• Fits 1984-1994 Ford Tempo, N/A
• Fits 1984-1994 Mercury Topaz, N/A
• Fits 1981-1990 Ford Escort, N/A, Ford RGT & RJS Trans.
• Fits 1983-1989 Ford Escort, N/A, Ford RWB Trans.
• Fits 1984-1989 Ford Tempo, N/A, Ford RWB Trans.
• Fits 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx, N/A
• Fits 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx, N/A, Ford RGT & RJS Trans.
• Fits 1984-1986 Ford Tempo, N/A, Ford RGT & RJS Trans.
• Fits 1984-1985 Mercury Topaz, N/A, Ford RGT & RJS Trans.
• Fits 1982-1983 Mercury LN7, N/A
• Fits 1982-1983 Mercury LN7, N/A, Ford RGT & RJS Trans.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and controlled production standards. The brand’s seal engineering heritage dates back to the first integrated shaft seal, and SKF 16901 reflects that focus on long service life and reliable sealing performance.