TrakMotive FD-8145 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

TrakMotive FD-8145 CV Axle Shaft

The TrakMotive FD-8145 CV axle shaft is a new front left driveline replacement for select Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner applications. It is built with a neoprene boot, a toothed ABS ring with 44 teeth, and the correct spline and joint configuration for the listed vehicles.

TrakMotive’s CV Axle Shaft line focuses on direct-fit driveline replacements for passenger vehicles, with this part engineered for the front left position on 2001-2006 Ford Escape and 2005-2006 Mercury Mariner models. Part number FD-8145 is also identified by related cross-reference numbers used for the same application.

Key Features

• New CV axle shaft for the front left position
• Fits 2001-2004 Ford Escape, front left
• Fits 2005-2006 Ford Escape, front left
• Fits 2005 Mercury Mariner, front left
• Fits 2006 Mercury Mariner, front left
• Neoprene boot material for driveline protection
• ABS tone ring included with 44-tooth toothed ring
• Male inboard shaft connection with 35 inboard splines
• Conventional outboard joint with 28 outboard splines
• Overall compressed length: 25.87 in. (657 mm)
• Axle nut included; M22 x 1.5 thread, 32 mm hex size, self-locking type

Detailed Description

FD-8145 is a direct replacement CV axle shaft for the front left side of select Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles. It uses a male inboard connection, a conventional outboard joint, and the specified spline counts to match the listed driveline setup. The included ABS tone ring and 44-tooth toothed ring support vehicles equipped with ABS, while TrakMotive notes that ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted.

This part cross-references Dayco 71529 for the same application. Additional interchange references include 5L8Z3A428DA and AX-9605. For buyers searching for a Ford Escape front left CV axle shaft or Mercury Mariner front left axle replacement, FD-8145 provides the listed fitment and dimensions in one assembly.

What This Part Helps Address

• Clicking or popping during turns caused by worn CV joints
• Vibration from a damaged or out-of-balance axle shaft
• Grease leakage from a deteriorated axle boot
• ABS warning concerns related to a missing or damaged tone ring
• Driveline noise from spline wear or joint wear at the front left axle

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s 8th VIN digit and front left application before ordering, especially on 2005-2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Mercury Mariner models noted with VIN Z. Confirm axle nut thread size, hex size, and overall length against the removed part before installation. The listing notes an inboard guide tool for certain applications, so compare the vehicle setup and existing hardware before beginning the repair.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states this CV axle shaft is a new part and backs it with a limited lifetime warranty. The manufacturer also identifies ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, supporting controlled production standards for this driveline component.