Keep your rear driveline turning smoothly with the Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft 976-168, a rear 1-piece steel driveshaft assembly that installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer [All] and 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer [All]. It arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, so you can bolt it in and get back on the road. A worn driveshaft can show up as vibration at highway speed, a clunk when shifting into gear or on acceleration, or squeaking from tired joints — if the original shaft is the cause, this replaces it.
- Premium DOM steel tubing: made from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel for superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and more torsional strength and dent resistance than standard welded steel.
- Ready to install: ships fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, with bolt-on connections at both ends.
- All-new construction: built with 100% new—not remanufactured—tubing, yokes, and U-joints. An axle nut and CV joints are not included.
- Key specs: 3.5 in shaft diameter, 0.083 in wall thickness, and 62.93 in length, with a greaseable slip yoke that accommodates driveline movement.
Made in the United States.
Interchange: 6L2Z4602CA · 7L2Z4602A
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles does the 976-168 driveshaft fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer [All] and 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer [All]. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
Does it come ready to install?
Yes. It arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, with bolt-on connections at both ends for a fast installation.
Are CV joints or an axle nut included?
No. Per the catalog, this assembly does not include CV joints or an axle nut.
Is this driveshaft greaseable?
Yes, it features a greaseable slip yoke, allowing periodic re-lubrication of the joints.
What is the driveshaft made from?
It uses drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing for superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and more torsional strength and dent resistance than standard welded steel.
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