TrakMotive FD-8085 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

TrakMotive FD-8085 CV Axle Shaft

TrakMotive FD-8085 is a new CV axle shaft for the front left position on select Ford and Mercury applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, a 35-spline male inboard connection, and a conventional outboard joint for direct driveline replacement service.

This CV axle shaft fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, front left; 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, front left; and 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, front left. It includes a 44-tooth ABS window ring and tone ring, and it is supplied without an axle nut.

Key Features

• Part number FD-8085 CV axle shaft for front left driveline repair
• New construction with neoprene boot material
• 35 inboard splines and 27 outboard splines
• Male inboard shaft connection style
• Conventional outboard joint and shaft connection style
• Overall compressed length: 25.98 in. (660 mm)
• ABS tone ring included with 44-tooth window ring
• Fits non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted by the vehicle listing

Product Details

TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft FD-8085 is a direct replacement driveline component for front left applications on the Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar listed above. The axle is engineered as a new unit and uses a male inboard design with a conventional outboard joint to match the specified fitment. TrakMotive positions this CV axle shaft line as a service replacement option backed by ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified manufacturing practices, with limited lifetime warranty coverage noted by the manufacturer.

This part cross-references Cardone New 66-2059 and Anchor 9307 for the same application. Use FD-8085 when replacing a worn or noisy front left axle on a 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, or 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Clicking or popping during turns from a worn CV joint
• Vibration under acceleration caused by axle wear
• Grease leakage from a damaged axle boot
• Excessive play in the front left driveline assembly
• Noise from a failing axle shaft on Contour, Mystique, or Cougar applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify spline count, compressed length, and ABS ring style before installation. This axle is listed for the front left position and includes an inboard guide tool per the fitment notes. The axle nut is not included, so confirm whether the existing hardware can be reused or whether replacement is required for your service procedure. Always compare the original axle to FD-8085 before installation on the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is manufactured by an ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certified company. The manufacturer also lists limited lifetime warranty coverage for this part.