Common questions

What year vehicles have a 4R70W transmission?

What year vehicles have a 4R70W transmission?

The 4R70W/4R75W transmission is used extensively in such popular applications as the following: Ford (F-150 Series pick-up trucks, E-150 Series vans, Explorers, Expeditions, Crown Victorias, Mustangs and Thunderbirds) Lincoln (Town Cars and Mark VIIIs) Mercury (Cougars, Grand Marquis, Mountaineers and Marauders)

When did the Ford 4R70W transmission come out?

A revised version of the AODE was released in 1993 with the Lincoln Mark VIII. Compared to the AODE, The 4R70W has lower 1st and 2nd gear ratios for better take-off acceleration and was designed for better gear-set strength. The 4R70W Fits Ford Vehicles from 1995-2003.

What kind of sensor does a Ford 4R70W have?

To better tie the engine, vehicle, and transmission functions together, Ford went to an output shaft speed sensor and manual shift lever sensor, along with a multiplex electrical connector to simplify service. As the 4R70W evolved to the 4R75W, an input shaft sensor was added.

What kind of gearset do I need for Ford 4R70W?

The 4.6L V-8 needs the 2.84:1 and 1.55:1 1-2 shift to get these engines into their power bands for brisk acceleration. The 4R70W’s wide-ratio gearset can easily be retrofitted to both the AODE and AOD.

What’s the difference between the AOD and the 4R70W?

The AODE/ 4R70W differs from the AOD in input. The AOD has dual input shafts (inner and outer); the AODE/4R70W has one, which splines into the forward clutch. Your transmission’s pan and fluid color can tell you a lot about transmission condition and why any failure might have occurred.

The Ford 4R70W came in 1993 alongside the Lincoln Mark VIII luxury coupe. It has the lowest first and second gear ratios of its series, allowing for better takeoff and was designed for better gearset strength. An upgrade was provided in 1998 models and onward of a mechanical diode for extra holding capacity and longer service.

What kind of clutch does a 4R70W have?

Our 4R70W transmission is packed full of performance enhancing upgrades. It’s six plate direct clutch and 4 plate intermediate clutch packs come standard on all models which helps add an amazing amount of durability. We have updated the EPC solenoid and solenoid clips.

To better tie the engine, vehicle, and transmission functions together, Ford went to an output shaft speed sensor and manual shift lever sensor, along with a multiplex electrical connector to simplify service. As the 4R70W evolved to the 4R75W, an input shaft sensor was added.

The AODE/ 4R70W differs from the AOD in input. The AOD has dual input shafts (inner and outer); the AODE/4R70W has one, which splines into the forward clutch. Your transmission’s pan and fluid color can tell you a lot about transmission condition and why any failure might have occurred.

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Ruth Doyle