Dorman 936-285 rear drive shaft for the 2001-2007 Ford Escape and other vehicles carries engine torque from the transmission toward the rear axle. This Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft is a two-piece steel assembly with an adjustable overall length.
- Delivered fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced
- Drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing with 0.065 in wall thickness for uniform concentricity and torsional strength
- All-new tubing, yokes, CV joints and U-joints in the assembly
- Bolt-on end on one side and a universal joint on the other
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 936-285 drive shaft
- Fits: 2001-2007 Ford Escape and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
Worn joints can show up as vibration that rises with speed or a clunk when you accelerate from a stop. Out-of-balance tires, a worn rear wheel bearing or a loose pinion flange can be behind a vibration too, so find the source before buying. The rear driveline takes one shaft, and this listing is one drive shaft.
Fits
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2001-2007 Ford Escape, the 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner and the 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 2.5 in
- Shaft length: 73.125 in
- Wall thickness: 0.065 in
- Overall length: adjustable
Build and materials
- Type: two-piece drive shaft assembly, standard replacement
- Shaft material: steel
- Ends: bolt-on end and universal joint end
- CV joints: included
- Greaseable: no
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One drive shaft.
Interchange: FDP-065 · FDP-412
D36285 · 2L8Z4R602BA · 2L8Z4R602DA · 3L8Z4R602BA · 5L8Z4R602BA · 6L8Z4R602B · 7L8Z4R602B · YL8Z4602BH · YL8Z4602BJ · YL8Z4602DE · YL8Z4602DF · SA5625100K · SA5625100L · SA7125100 · ZZC025100A · ZDS9463A
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
D36285, 2L8Z4R602BA, 2L8Z4R602DA, 3L8Z4R602BA, 5L8Z4R602BA, 6L8Z4R602B, 7L8Z4R602B, YL8Z4602BH, YL8Z4602BJ, YL8Z4602DE, YL8Z4602DF, SA5625100K, SA5625100L, SA7125100, ZZC025100A, FDP-065, FDP-412, ZDS9463A
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dorman 936-285 work as a drive shaft for the 2001-2007 Ford Escape?
Yes. Dorman 936-285 is a rear drive shaft listed for the 2001-2007 Ford Escape, and it is sold as a single shaft.
Is this a Mazda Tribute drive shaft for the 2001-2006 model years?
Yes. Dorman 936-285 is a rear drive shaft that fits the 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute.
Does this Dorman drive shaft come with CV joints?
Yes, the assembly includes new CV joints along with the yokes and U-joints, and the package holds one drive shaft.
What length and tube size is this rear drive shaft?
The shaft is 73.125 in long with a 2.5 in shaft diameter and a 0.065 in wall thickness. Its overall length is adjustable.
Does the Dorman 936-285 need greasing?
No. Dorman 936-285 is listed as a non-greaseable drive shaft.
