The 2016 Ford Mustang has 69 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 17 part types and 18 brands, covering the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2016 Ford Mustang, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 27 parts of the 69 listed are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (9 parts), Differential Pinion Seal (9 parts) and Differential Rebuild Kit (9 parts). The other 14 part types cover the remaining 42 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged — the only engine offered in the 2016 Ford Mustang.
The most listed brands for 2016 Ford Mustang drivetrain parts are USA STANDARD GEAR (13 parts), MOTIVE GEAR (8 parts) and BCA (8 parts), plus 15 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Master Kit.
12 parts on this 2016 Ford Mustang page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including TIMKEN FC66998 (Axle Shaft Bearing) and BCA NS710950 (Axle Shaft Seal). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR | MG3080 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | CV Axle Assembly34 Spline | View on Amazon |
| MOTIVE GEAR | MG3081 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | CV Axle Assembly34 Spline | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle shafts.
MOTIVE GEAR supplies both parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang.
Listed part numbers: MOTIVE GEAR MG3080 and MOTIVE GEAR MG3081.
Axle Shaft Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WRFC66998 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Visteon Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular | FC66998 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Needle Bearing1.9696 Housing Diameter | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBFC66998 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Visteon Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | FC66998 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 9.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA18055 | 🇺🇸 US | RearFord 8.8" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
5 Axle Shaft Bearing parts are listed for the 2016 Ford Mustang, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 2 other brands. TIMKEN FC66998 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRFC66998.
The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from TIMKEN, BCA, NATIONAL and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. TIMKEN FC66998 is listed in this group.
This group includes TIMKEN FC66998, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRFC66998 and BCA NBFC66998 and the remaining parts above.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NS710950 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Viton | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | SL260013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 1.750 in. Shaft Size2.874 in. Bore | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2850 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear2.88" O.D. X 0.41" Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 18005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA30257 | 🇺🇸 US | Yukon Mighty Seal | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS710950 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Visteon Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
6 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from 6 brands — BCA, TIMKEN, SCHAEFFLER and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS710950.
This group includes BCA NS710950, TIMKEN SL260013 and SCHAEFFLER SS2850 and the remaining parts above.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | FD8280 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear LeftEco Boost | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular | FD8281 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear RightEco Boost | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV11274 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV11021 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN40191 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN40020 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
6 CV Axle parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from 3 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, GSP and TOP NOTCH. The "Popular" part is TRAKMOTIVE FD8280.
This group includes TRAKMOTIVE FD8280, TRAKMOTIVE FD8281 and GSP NCV11274 and the remaining parts above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT | TS225 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear RightInner and outer | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | TS223 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Inner and OuterRight Side | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | TS226 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear LeftInner and outer | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | TS224 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Inner and OuterLeft Side | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
4 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from MOTORCRAFT.
Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT TS225, MOTORCRAFT TS223 and MOTORCRAFT TS226, plus the other parts above.
Differential Carrier
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA12497 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Yukon Dura Grip | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA20143 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Carrier case | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA20163 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Open Differential (without Limited Slip) Carrier Case | View on Amazon |
This table covers the carriers that hold the differential gears in the axle.
3 Differential Carrier parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from USA STANDARD GEAR.
In the Heavy Duty grade, USA STANDARD GEAR supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is USA STANDARD GEAR USA12497.
Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from USA STANDARD GEAR. A representative part number is USA STANDARD GEAR USA20143.
This group includes USA STANDARD GEAR USA12497, USA STANDARD GEAR USA20143 and USA STANDARD GEAR USA20163.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN | LM104949 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA10971 | 🇺🇸 US | Differential Carrier Bearing & shim KitIncludes Carrier Bearings/ Races and Adjustable Carrier Shims | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
2 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from 2 brands — TIMKEN and USA STANDARD GEAR.
Part numbers include TIMKEN LM104949 and USA STANDARD GEAR USA10971.
Differential Carrier Shim
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR | 1148R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Differential Carrier Shim Kit | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA55079 | 🇺🇸 US | Super Carrier Shim Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Carrier shims.
2 Differential Carrier Shim parts are listed for the 2016 Ford Mustang, from MOTIVE GEAR and USA STANDARD GEAR.
This group includes MOTIVE GEAR 1148R and USA STANDARD GEAR USA55079.
Differential Crush Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR | BL1Z4662A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearFord Super 8.8" | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA33545 | 🇺🇸 US | RearFord 8.8" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Crush sleeves.
2 Differential Crush Sleeve parts are listed for the 2016 Ford Mustang, from MOTIVE GEAR and USA STANDARD GEAR.
This group includes MOTIVE GEAR BL1Z4662A and USA STANDARD GEAR USA33545.
Differential Gear Installation Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND | 831047B | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Install Kit Includes Brush, Cover Gasket (or RTV), Crush Sleeve (or Preload Shim Pack), Marking Compound, Pinion Nut, Pinion Seal, Ring Gear Bolts, Shims (Pinion, Carrier), and Thread Locking Compound | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Gear Installation kits.
One part is listed for the 2016 Ford Mustang — RICHMOND 831047B.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Popular | SM802048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearInner | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTHM89443 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outerwith Visteon Axle | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | SM802011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearInner | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | SM88010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearOuter | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM89411 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NBHM89411 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM89443 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outerwith Visteon Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | HM89411 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA13115 | 🇺🇸 US | Differential Pinion Bearing Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
9 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 2016 Ford Mustang, from FAMOUS BRAND, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 2 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND SM802048 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 5 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND SM802048.
The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from BCA, NATIONAL and USA STANDARD GEAR. BCA NBHM89411 is listed in this group.
Part numbers include FAMOUS BRAND SM802048, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTHM89443 and FAMOUS BRAND SM802011, among others listed above.
Differential Pinion Nut
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR | FL3Z4320A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Differential Pinion Shaft Nut | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA33577 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Differential Pinion Shaft Nut | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Pinion nuts.
2 Differential Pinion Nut parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from 2 brands — MOTIVE GEAR and USA STANDARD GEAR.
Part numbers include MOTIVE GEAR FL3Z4320A and USA STANDARD GEAR USA33577.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | 4278 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 4278 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outerwith 9.75 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS3604 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Visteon Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| MOTIVE GEAR | 4278 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearFord Super 8.8", 9.75", 10.25"/10.5" | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2852 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sealing Material: Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS6392 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sealing Material: Viton | View on Amazon |
| SKF | 18062A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear3.15, 3.31, 3.55 Rear Axle Ratios | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 4278 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS4278 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outerwith Visteon Axle | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
9 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from 8 brands — SCHAEFFLER, ACDELCO, NATIONAL and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 4278.
This group includes ACDELCO 4278 and BCA NS3604 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 81048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Differential Shaft Lock Bolt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Pinion Shaft Lock bolts.
One part is listed for the 2016 Ford Mustang — DORMAN 81048.
Differential Pinion Shim
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTIVE GEAR | 1136R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Pinion Shim Pack | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Pinion shims.
This group shows a single part: MOTIVE GEAR 1136R.
Differential Rebuild Kit
Master Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND Popular | 8310471 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Koyo Bearings | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBDRK311SMK | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Master Kit | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBDRK311QMK | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Master Kit | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | USA14223 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Yukon Master Kit | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | ZKF88D | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Differential Rebuild KitsIncludes Koyo Bearings | View on Amazon |
Standard Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular | DRK311Q | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Standard Kit | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBDRK311S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Standard Kit | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | DRK311S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Standard Kit | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | ZBKF88D | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Differential Bearing and Seal KitIncludes Koyo Bearings | View on Amazon |
This table covers kits that group the bearings, races and seals for a differential rebuild.
9 Differential Rebuild Kit parts are listed for the 2016 Ford Mustang, from BCA, USA STANDARD GEAR, TIMKEN and 1 other brand. RICHMOND 8310471 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Master Kit grade, BCA, USA STANDARD GEAR and RICHMOND supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Master Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is RICHMOND 8310471.
The Standard Kit section lists 4 options from TIMKEN, BCA and USA STANDARD GEAR — grouped under the catalog's "Standard Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. TIMKEN DRK311Q is listed in this group.
This group includes RICHMOND 8310471, BCA NBDRK311SMK and BCA NBDRK311QMK and the remaining parts above.
Differential Ring and Pinion
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND Popular | F88 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | EXCel | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 10045107 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SVL | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAM | F88355GS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 3.55 Axle Ratio | View on Amazon |
| MOTIVE GEAR | F88L | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearFord Super 8.8" | View on Amazon |
| RICHMOND | 4902101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearFord Super 8.8" | View on Amazon |
This table covers the ring-and-pinion gear sets that set the axle ratio.
5 Differential Ring and Pinion parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang come from 4 brands — RICHMOND, DANA, AAM and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is RICHMOND F88.
The Economy section: 2 options from RICHMOND and DANA. RICHMOND F88 is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AAM, MOTIVE GEAR and RICHMOND. A representative part number is AAM F88355GS.
Part numbers include RICHMOND F88, DANA 10045107 and AAM F88355GS, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2016 Ford Mustang
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Pinion Bearing / Race and Differential Pinion Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2016 Ford Mustang?
Our catalog currently lists 69 drivetrain parts for the 2016 Ford Mustang across 17 subcategories and 18 brands, covering the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2016 Ford Mustang?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Ford Mustang was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Ford Mustang?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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