Front Driver-Side CV Axle Shaft for Select 2001-2008 Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute & Mercury Mariner

Front Driver-Side CV Axle Shaft Assembly

Single front-left/driver-side CV axle shaft assembly for the specific Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner applications listed below.

Critical fitment warning: Match the exact model year and every listed engine, transmission, trim, ABS, and fuel-type condition. The source does not specify FWD versus AWD/4WD, transmission model, production date, compressed length, inner or outer spline counts, ABS tone-ring configuration, seal diameter, axle-nut thread, or intermediate-shaft connection. Confirm the VIN, drivetrain, transmission, ABS system, original reference number, splines, length, inner-joint style, seal surface, and axle-nut thread before ordering.

Vehicle Compatibility

Ford Escape

• 2001–2005 — automatic transmission and four-wheel ABS
• 2006–2008 — Limited, XLS, or XLT with automatic transmission

Mazda Tribute

• 2001–2004 — 3.0L V6 with four-wheel ABS
• 2005–2006 — automatic transmission
• 2008 — gasoline model with automatic transmission

Mercury Mariner

• 2005 — all models, according to the source
• 2006–2008 — gasoline models

Hybrid Mariner and other unlisted engines, transmissions, ABS configurations, trims, fuel types, model years, or vehicle configurations are not confirmed.

Position and Quantity

• Axle position: Front
• Side: Left / driver side
• Quantity: One CV axle shaft assembly

Reference Numbers

YL8Z3A427CA, YL8Z3A427DA, YL8Z3A427EA, YL8Z3A427FA, GG052560XE, GG062560XE, GG312560X, GG322560X, GG362560XA, 662084, 66-2084

Reference numbers are provided for comparison. Match them together with the VIN, drivetrain, transmission, ABS system, original axle, compressed length, splines, inner-joint design, seal surface, and axle-nut thread.

Package Contents

• One front driver-side CV axle shaft assembly

The source does not confirm inclusion of an axle nut, retaining clip, transmission seal, intermediate shaft, support bearing, mounting hardware, or fluid. Inspect the product images and obtain any one-time-use parts required by the vehicle service procedure.

Installation Notes

CV axle replacement affects steering, suspension, wheel-bearing preload, transmission sealing, and vehicle safety. Professional installation is recommended. Compare the replacement and original axle before installation, including overall and compressed length, spline counts, tone ring, inner-joint connection, seal surface, shaft diameter, and axle-nut thread. Inspect the wheel bearing, hub splines, control arm, ball joint, seals, and related components. Do not pull on the shaft or damage the CV boots. Seat the inner joint fully, replace required seals and retaining hardware, refill or correct fluid as needed, and torque the axle nut and suspension fasteners to vehicle-specific specifications. Verify there are no leaks, warning lights, binding, clicking, or vibration before road use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which side does this fit?
This is for the front-left, also called the driver side.

Is this for an automatic or manual transmission?
Several Escape and Tribute applications explicitly require an automatic transmission. The source does not confirm manual-transmission fitment.

Does it fit Hybrid models?
Hybrid fitment is not confirmed. The 2008 Tribute and 2006–2008 Mariner entries specifically identify gasoline models.

Does it fit FWD and AWD?
The source does not state drivetrain coverage. Verify the VIN, drivetrain, original reference, splines, and length.