1998 Ford Mustang Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

5 transmission variants are listed for the 1998 Ford Mustang. 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 M150085

T45 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
Shifter IncludedNo
Speedometer Type8 Tooth Speedometer Drive Gear
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyT45
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150087

T45 Manual Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of M150087
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, M150087 appeared in 2 of 2 orders (100%).

Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
Shifter IncludedNo
Speedometer Type7 Tooth Speedometer Drive Gear
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyT45
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150120

T5 Manual Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of M150120
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyT5
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160641

4R70W Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R4.8
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBlack
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Output Speed Sensor
Speedometer Type8 Tooth Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Starter2 Bolt Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4R70W
Transmission Fluid14
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160647

4R70W Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T160647
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.6
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeBlack
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts14
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/e4ojucievo
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Output Speed Sensor
Speedometer Type8 Tooth Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Starter3 Bolt Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4R70W
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1998 Ford Mustang?

5 variants are listed: M150085, M150087, M150120, T160641, T160647. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1998 Ford Mustang?

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 1998 Ford Mustang?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Fluid Type, Speedometer Type, Starter, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid, Transmission Speeds.

Which variant shows up most in your own orders for a 1998 Ford Mustang?

M150087 appeared in 2 of 2 completed orders (100%).

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.