Backed by the Motorcraft Service Parts Warranty which offers 2 years, unlimited mileage, limited labor cost and no commercial exceptions. Warranty is supported nationwide by Ford/Lincoln dealers and Ford Authorized Distributors. The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Each filter meets the specific needs of its application and intended service life. Filtration efficiency is fine tuned to match transmission fluid cleanliness requirements to help ensure transmission durability throughout the intended life cycle. Filters are engineered to maintain fluid flow rates even as wear debris accumulates. Filter housings are constructed from advanced fiber reinforced temperature-resistant polymers or a combination of polymers and stamped steel. In most cases, new pan gaskets are not needed when performing transmission filter service. All Motorcraft Automatic Transmission Filters are performance tested to meet Ford standards for each application. Filter media strength is tested to withstand the most extreme dirt loads under extreme wear conditions at elevated temperatures. Filtration and hydraulic performance testing is performed according to procedures approved by the International Organization for Standardization. Replacement transmission filters remove contaminants from the fluid, to help the transmission operate as designed. Motorcraft Automatic Transmission Filters are designed, engineered and tested to help ensure peak transmission performance throughout the li Vehicle Linkages Car/Truck Ford Aerostar: 1996 - 1997 Explorer: 1995 - 1998 Ranger: 1995 - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer: 1998