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Where to find part number for Ford C4 transmission?

Where to find part number for Ford C4 transmission?

If you do not know the Ford part number decoding system, look here. Hopefully this will shed some light onto some of the different versions and uses for the C4 transmission, and help you make the right decision on what’s right for your particular project.

Where is the transmission identification tag on a C4?

The easiest way is to check the transmission identification tag, which is located under one of the servo bolts on the passenger-side servo. On some transmissions the tag may be located under one of the driver-side servo bolts. There should be a series of numbers and letters which tell what year it is.

How can I tell if my C4 has a 3 speed transmission?

The tail shaft or transfer case bolt to the C4 with six bolts. The most effective way to identify which three speed Ford automatic that you are looking at is to count the number of bolts used to secure the transmission pan.

Is the C4 transmission compatible with previous years?

Though the C4 was a very long lasting transmission there were several modifications made every year that makes some versions incompatible with parts from previous years. Though the C4 is an older transmission style, its simplicity lends it to rebuilds, and it’s a popular choice with many for this reason.

The easiest way is to check the transmission identification tag, which is located under one of the servo bolts on the passenger-side servo. On some transmissions the tag may be located under one of the driver-side servo bolts. There should be a series of numbers and letters which tell what year it is.

If you do not know the Ford part number decoding system, look here. Hopefully this will shed some light onto some of the different versions and uses for the C4 transmission, and help you make the right decision on what’s right for your particular project.

The tail shaft or transfer case bolt to the C4 with six bolts. The most effective way to identify which three speed Ford automatic that you are looking at is to count the number of bolts used to secure the transmission pan.

Though the C4 was a very long lasting transmission there were several modifications made every year that makes some versions incompatible with parts from previous years. Though the C4 is an older transmission style, its simplicity lends it to rebuilds, and it’s a popular choice with many for this reason.

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