TrakMotive FD-8257 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left

Front Left CV Axle Shaft for Ford and Lincoln

TrakMotive FD-8257 is a new front left CV axle shaft built for specific Ford and Lincoln applications. It is engineered with a neoprene boot, a male inboard connection, and a conventional outboard joint for direct driveline replacement on listed vehicles.

Key Features

• New CV axle shaft for front left applications
• Neoprene boot material for durable joint protection
• Male inboard shaft connection style
• Conventional outboard joint and shaft connection style
• 27 inboard splines and 38 outboard splines
• Overall compressed length: 25.2 in. (640 mm)
• Includes axle nut with M22 x 1.5 thread size, 32 mm hex, stake locking type
• No ABS tone ring included

Product Details

TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft FD-8257 is a direct replacement driveline component for front left service on select Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS models. This axle shaft is built new, not remanufactured, and uses the specified spline counts and compressed length to match the listed applications. TrakMotive FD-8257 is also cross-referenced to Cardone New 66-2254 and Dayco 71591 for the same application.

TrakMotive’s CV Axle Shaft line focuses on application-specific driveline replacement parts for passenger vehicles. For buyers searching for a Ford Flex front left CV axle shaft or a Lincoln MKS front left axle replacement, FD-8257 provides the listed fitment and hardware specifications in one part number.

What This Part Helps Address

• Clicking or popping during turns caused by worn CV joints
• Vibration from a damaged or imbalanced axle shaft
• Grease leakage from a deteriorated axle boot
• Driveline noise from excessive joint wear
• Front left axle replacement after shaft or joint failure

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify front left fitment by year, make, model, and trim before installation.
• Confirm the axle nut thread size, hex size, and locking style match the vehicle specification.
• Inspect hub, bearing, and seal surfaces before installing the new axle shaft.
• Use the correct torque procedure for the axle nut and related fasteners.
• Check ABS configuration carefully; this axle does not include an ABS tone ring.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The manufacturer also notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, supporting controlled production standards for driveline components.

Compatible with 2013-2019 Ford Flex, front left; 2013-2017 Ford Taurus, front left; 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT, front left; and 2013-2016 Lincoln MKS, front left. Search TrakMotive FD-8257 when replacing a front left CV axle shaft on these Ford and Lincoln vehicles.