Pioneer Automotive Industries Automatic Transmission Ring Gear,Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear P/N:FRG-153N
Give your starter motor fresh teeth to engage with the Pioneer Flywheel Ring Gear, part number FRG-132E. It is a direct-fit replacement for many Ford, Mercury and Merkur applications, including the 1983-2009 Ford Ranger, 1979-1993 Ford Mustang (L4-2.3L) and 1986-1995 Ford Taurus. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Pioneer describes this part as a manual transmission flywheel ring gear. It is also cataloged as a Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear / Automatic Transmission Ring Gear, so you may find it under either name.
Signs this part may need replacing include grinding or clashing when you start the engine, or a starter that spins without turning the engine over. Other faults can cause the same symptoms, so inspect the ring gear teeth before you replace it. Follow the vehicle service information for the correct removal and installation procedure.
Interchange: 132E · XG53 · FM132E · 4476 · D4FZ6384A · 6003113 · RG53
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does a flywheel ring gear do?
The ring gear's teeth engage with the starter motor so the engine can crank over and start. Pioneer lists the FRG-132E as a manual transmission flywheel ring gear.
What are signs the ring gear may need replacing?
Grinding or clashing at startup, or a starter that spins without cranking the engine. Other faults can cause these symptoms, so inspect the ring gear teeth before you replace it.
Why is it also listed as an automatic transmission ring gear?
It is cataloged under both Clutch Flywheel Ring Gear and Automatic Transmission Ring Gear. Pioneer's own description calls it a manual transmission flywheel ring gear.
Which vehicles does the FRG-132E fit?
It fits many Ford, Mercury and Merkur models, including the 1983-2009 Ford Ranger and 1979-1993 Ford Mustang (L4-2.3L). See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What numbers does this ring gear interchange with?
It cross-references 132E, XG53, FM132E, 4476, D4FZ6384A, 6003113 and RG53. The listed quantity per application is 1.
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