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Is a C4 transmission 3 speed?

Is a C4 transmission 3 speed?

The Ford C4 is a three-speed, medium-duty automatic transmission introduced on 1964 model year vehicles and produced through 1981. The C4 was designed to be a lighter and simpler replacement for the original Ford-O-Matic two speed transmission being used in smaller, less powerful cars.

Where was the Ford C4 automatic transmission made?

Ford took what it learned from the 2-speed BorgWarner automatic and applied it to the C4 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic that arrived for the 1964 model year. The C4 was produced at Ford’s Sharonville, Ohio, transmission plant for its entire production life through 1981 and was the first automatic transmission Ford designed and built.

What is C4 automatic?

The Ford C4 is a three-speed, medium-duty automatic transmission introduced on 1964 model year vehicles and produced through 1981. The C4 was designed to be a lighter and more simple replacement for the original Ford-O-Matic two speed transmission being used in smaller, less powerful cars.

What are the specs for a C4 transmission?

C4 Transmission Performance Specs. The C4 is an automatic transmission that is mounted longitudinally. I should also mention that the transmission was a 3 speed which utilized gear ratios of 2.46 for 1st, 1.46 for 2nd, and 1 for 3rd. Reverse was designated with a transmission ratio of 2.18.

When did the Ford C4 Select Shift come out?

In 1982 Ford introduced the C5 Select-Shift transmission, which was nothing more than a C4 with a locking torque converter to improve fuel economy. The C5 was in production between 1982 and 1986 at the Livonia, Michigan, transmission and axle plant and is not recommended as a performance transmission as received from the factory.

What is the length of a C4 transmission?

Transmission. The kit is designed for exclusive use with the Ford C4 automatic transmission. The Ford C4 is a 3 speed transmission was used between 1963-’82. The transmission bellhousing is removable, the overall length measures 17.00″.

What is the fluid capacity for a C4 transmission?

According to Ford, the C4 has two “dry” capacities. the low capacity is 16 quarts and the high capacity is 18. Unless you buy a new converter and completely go through your C4 you will never have a “dry” transmission.

What is c4 transmission fluid?

SWEPCO 714 Heavy Duty TO-4/C4 Transmission Fluid is a high performance multi-service lubricant formulated to deliver unsurpassed performance in the widest possible range of applications in mining, construction, trucking, marine, agri-business and municipal services.

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Ruth Doyle