Sunsong 8401208 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit
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Sunsong 8401208 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit

Brand Sunsong 8401208
Fits Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 108 vehicles

Seal kit. Contains the quality components required for steering unit repair.

Steering repair. Built for servicing the steering unit with the needed sealing components.

Cross-references Anchor 2791, Anchor 8589 and Gates 351640 for the same application. See all 4.

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Rack and Pinion Seal Kit for Ford Steering Repair

The Sunsong 8401208 rack and pinion seal kit contains the quality components required for steering unit repair. It is built for Ford steering gears used across a wide range of Mustang, Thunderbird, Cougar, and related applications from 1978-1995.

  • Rack and pinion seal kit for steering unit service
  • Supports repair of leaking or worn steering gear seals
  • Fits 1988-1995 Ford Mustang
  • Fits 1979-1989 Ford Mustang, compatible with steering gears from Ford
  • Fits 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird
  • Fits 1985-1988 Ford Cougar
  • Fits 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII
  • Fits 1982-1987 Lincoln Continental
  • Fits 1983-1986 Ford LTD
  • Fits 1979-1986 Mercury Capri, compatible with steering gears from Ford
  • Fits 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont, compatible with steering gears from Ford
  • Fits 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr, compatible with steering gears from Ford

Detailed Product Information

Sunsong 8401208 is a steering rack and pinion seal kit for repairing Ford-based steering units rather than replacing the entire gear assembly. It cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 5505 for the same application. Use this part when servicing steering gears on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mark VII, where seal wear can lead to fluid loss and steering performance concerns.

Common Repair Uses

  • Steering fluid leakage at the rack or pinion seals
  • Worn seals causing steering gear seepage
  • Service work on Ford steering gears with age-related wear
  • Restoration of steering unit sealing on Mustang, Thunderbird, and Capri applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the steering gear for shaft wear, scoring, and internal damage before installation. Clean all sealing surfaces thoroughly and follow the vehicle-specific service procedure for disassembly and reassembly. Verify the steering gear application before ordering, especially on Ford steering gears noted in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Sunsong supplies the components needed for steering unit repair in a dedicated seal kit format. Part number 8401208 is cataloged for multiple Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications from 1978-1995.

This part fits 108 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelNotes
1995FordMustangSVT Cobra R—
1995FordMustang——
1994FordMustang——
1993FordMustangSVT Cobra—
1993FordMustangSVT Cobra R—
1993FordMustangLX—
1993FordMustangGT—
1992FordMustang——
1992FordMustangLX—
1992LincolnMark VII——
1991FordMustang——
1991FordMustangLX—
1991LincolnMark VII——
1990FordMustang——
1990FordMustangLX—
1990LincolnMark VII——
1989FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1989FordMustangLX—
1989LincolnMark VII——
1988FordCougar——
1988FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1988FordMustangLX—
1988FordThunderbird——
1988LincolnMark VII——
1988MercuryCougar——
1988MercuryCougarLS—
1987FordCougar——
1987FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1987FordMustangLXCompatible with steering gears from Ford.
1987FordThunderbird——
1987LincolnContinental——
1987LincolnMark VII——
1987MercuryCougar——
1987MercuryCougarLS—
1986FordCougar——
1986FordLTD——
1986FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1986FordMustangLXCompatible with steering gears from Ford.
1986FordThunderbird——
1986LincolnContinental——
1986LincolnMark VII——
1986MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1986MercuryCougar——
1986MercuryMarquis——
1985FordCougar——
1985FordLTD——
1985FordLTDLX Brougham—
1985FordLTDBrougham—
1985FordLTDBase—
1985FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1985FordMustangLXCompatible with steering gears from Ford.
1985FordThunderbird——
1985LincolnContinental——
1985LincolnMark VII——
1985MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1985MercuryCougar——
1985MercuryMarquis——
1984FordLTD——
1984FordLTDBrougham—
1984FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1984FordThunderbird——
1984LincolnContinental——
1984LincolnMark VII——
1984MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1984MercuryCougar——
1984MercuryMarquis——
1983FordFairmontFuturaCompatible with steering gears from Ford.
1983FordLTD——
1983FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1983FordThunderbird——
1983LincolnContinental——
1983MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1983MercuryCougar——
1983MercuryMarquis——
1983MercuryZephyr—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1982FordFairmont—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1982FordGranada—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1982FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1982FordThunderbird——
1982LincolnContinental——
1982MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1982MercuryCougarXR-7—
1982MercuryCougar——
1982MercuryZephyr—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1981FordFairmont—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1981FordGranada—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1981FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1981FordThunderbird——
1981MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1981MercuryCougarXR-7—
1981MercuryCougar——
1981MercuryZephyr—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1980FordFairmont—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1980FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1980FordPinto—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1980FordThunderbird——
1980MercuryBobcat—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1980MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1980MercuryCougarXR-7—
1980MercuryZephyr—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1979FordFairmont—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1979FordMustang—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1979FordPinto—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1979MercuryBobcat—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1979MercuryCapri—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1979MercuryZephyr—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1978FordFairmont—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
1978MercuryZephyr—Compatible with steering gears from Ford.
Directly replaces or cross-references 4 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Anchor — 2791Anchor — 8589Gates — 351640Monroe Shocks & Struts — 5505