1998 Mercury Mountaineer Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

4 transmission variants are listed for the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer. 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 T160614

4R70W Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R6.4
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 TypeWithout 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 T160635

4R70W Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.0
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 TypeWithout 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 T160802

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R5.4
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, Without Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160803

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.4
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, Without Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer?

4 variants are listed: T160614, T160635, T160802, T160803. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 1998 Mercury Mountaineer?

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 Mercury Mountaineer?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Connector Type, Pan Bolts, ProductVideoURL, Sensor Type, Tail Housing, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid, Transmission Speeds.

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.