Sunsong 8401396 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Kit - Lower

Brand Sunsong 8401396
Position Lower
Fits Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury · 134 vehicles

Steering gear seal kit. Contains the quality components required for steering unit repair.

Cross-references Anchor 2818, AP Exhaust 8772 and DENSO Auto Parts 5048 for the same application. See all 5.

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Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Kit for Ford Applications

Sunsong 8401396 is a steering gear pitman shaft seal kit for servicing leaking steering units on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It contains the quality components needed for steering unit repair and is a direct-fit option for lower steering gear applications listed below.

Key Features

  • Steering gear pitman shaft seal kit for lower steering gear service
  • Built for repair work on steering units with confirmed vehicle fitment
  • Fits select Ford E-Series vans, F-Series trucks, Expedition, Excursion, and Crown Victoria applications
  • Also fits Lincoln Town Car and Navigator, plus Mercury Grand Marquis applications
  • Part number 8401396 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Detailed Description

This Sunsong steering gear pitman shaft seal kit is used when the steering gear develops leakage at the pitman shaft area. It is listed for lower-position steering gear applications across a wide range of Ford platforms, including 1997-2006 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 Super Duty, 1997-2004 Ford F-150, 1997-2003 Ford F-250 and F-350, and related Lincoln and Mercury models. Part number 8401396 is also a useful reference when searching for steering gear seal service parts for these vehicles.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 2016 for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

  • Steering gear oil seepage at the pitman shaft seal
  • Fluid loss from a worn steering gear seal area
  • Steering gear service needs on lower steering units
  • Leak-related steering maintenance on Ford E-Series and F-Series platforms
  • Seal replacement during steering gear repair on Expedition, Excursion, and Crown Victoria models

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Verify the vehicle’s steering gear configuration before ordering, especially axle rating and spline count notes.
  • Fitment includes lower steering gear applications only.
  • Some listings require specific notes such as under 4200 lb. front axle rating or 8-spline sector shaft configuration.
  • Confirm year, make, model, and steering gear details against the vehicle before disassembly.

Quality Assurance

Sunsong supplies the components required for steering unit repair, and this kit is cataloged with confirmed fitment for 1997-2006 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. Part number 8401396 is supported by detailed vehicle-specific fitment data for accurate ordering.

This part fits 134 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelDrive TypeTransmissionFuel TypePositionNotes
2006FordE-350 Super Duty———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2006FordE-350 Super Duty——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordE-150———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordE-150 Club Wagon———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordE-250———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordE-350 Club Wagon———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordE-350 Club Wagon——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordE-350 Super Duty———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordE-350 Super Duty——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2005FordEconoline———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordE-150———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordE-150 Club Wagon———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordE-250———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordE-350 Club Wagon——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordE-350 Club Wagon———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordE-350 Super Duty———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordE-350 Super Duty——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordEconoline———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2004FordF-150———Lower—
2004FordF-150 Heritage———Lower—
2003FordE-150———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordE-150 Club Wagon———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordE-250———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordE-350 Club Wagon——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordE-350 Club Wagon———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordE-350 Super Duty——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordE-350 Super Duty———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordEconoline———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2003FordF-150—Automatic—LowerExc. 9 Splines
2003FordF-250———Lower—
2003FordF-350———Lower—
2003LincolnTown Car———Lower—
2002FordCrown Victoria———Lower—
2002FordE-150———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2002FordE-150 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2002FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2002FordE-250 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2002FordE-350 Club Wagon———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2002FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2002FordE-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2002FordEconoline———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2002FordExcursion———LowerSteering Gear Seal Kit compatible with sector shaft with 8 splines between blocked teeth.
2002FordExpedition———LowerTo 3/17
2002FordF-150———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2002FordF-250———Lower—
2002FordF-250 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2002FordF-350———Lower—
2002FordF-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2002FordGrand Marquis———Lower—
2002LincolnNavigator———Lower—
2002LincolnTown Car———Lower—
2002MercuryGrand Marquis———Lower—
2001FordCrown Victoria———Lower—
2001FordE-150 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2001FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2001FordE-250 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2001FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2001FordE-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2001FordEconoline———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2001FordExcursion———LowerSteering Gear Seal Kit compatible with sector shaft with 8 splines between blocked teeth.
2001FordExpedition———Lower—
2001FordF-150RWD——Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2001FordF-150———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2001FordF-250———Lower—
2001FordF-250 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2001FordF-350———Lower—
2001FordF-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2001FordGrand Marquis———Lower—
2001LincolnNavigator———Lower—
2001LincolnTown Car———Lower—
2001MercuryGrand Marquis———Lower—
2000FordCrown Victoria———Lower—
2000FordE-150 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2000FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2000FordE-250 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2000FordE-350 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2000FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2000FordE-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
2000FordE-350 Super Duty——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2000FordE-350 Super Duty———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2000FordEconoline———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
2000FordExcursion———LowerSteering Gear Seal Kit compatible with sector shaft with 8 splines between blocked teeth.
2000FordExpedition———Lower—
2000FordF-150———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2000FordF-250———Lower—
2000FordF-250 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2000FordF-350———Lower—
2000FordF-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
2000FordGrand Marquis———Lower—
2000LincolnNavigator———Lower—
2000LincolnTown Car———Lower—
2000MercuryGrand Marquis———Lower—
1999FordE-150 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1999FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1999FordE-250 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1999FordE-350 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1999FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1999FordE-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1999FordE-350 Super Duty——DIESELLowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
1999FordE-350 Super Duty———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
1999FordEconoline———LowerFront Axle Rating Under 4200 Lbs.
1999FordExpedition———Lower—
1999FordF-150———Lower—
1999FordF-250———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
1999FordF-250 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
1999FordF-350———Lower—
1999FordF-350 Super Duty———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
1999FordGrand Marquis———Lower—
1999LincolnNavigator———Lower—
1999MercuryGrand Marquis———Lower—
1998FordE-150 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1998FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1998FordE-250 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1998FordE-350 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1998FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1998FordExpedition———Lower—
1998FordF-150———Lower—
1998FordF-250———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
1998FordGrand Marquis———Lower—
1998LincolnNavigator———Lower—
1998MercuryGrand Marquis———Lower—
1997FordE-150 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1997FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1997FordE-250 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1997FordE-350 Econoline———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1997FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———Lowerw/ Under 4200 Lb. Front Axle
1997FordExpedition———Lower—
1997FordF-150———Lower—
1997FordF-250———Lower—
1997FordF-250———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
1997FordF-250 HD———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
1997FordF-350———Lowerw/ 8 Splines
1997FordGrand Marquis———Lower—
1997MercuryGrand Marquis———Lower—
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Anchor — 2818AP Exhaust — 8772DENSO Auto Parts — 5048FEL-PRO — 2016Gates — 349600