1989 Mercury Sable Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

2 transmission variants are listed for the 1989 Mercury Sable. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant T161704

AXOD Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T161704
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.5
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborNo
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyAXOD
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T161705

AXOD Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T161705
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.7
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts17
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyAXOD
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1989 Mercury Sable?

2 variants are listed: T161704, T161705. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1989 Mercury Sable?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 1989 Mercury Sable?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Premium Labor.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.