1. Custom Built Monster Heavy Duty E4OD Transmission, Gas 4WD. The E4OD Mega Monster transmission is ideal for vehicles powered by engines producing up to 350 horsepower (600tq) with a naturally aspirated system using pump gasoline.
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• Ford E40d Transmission
• E40d Rebuild Kit
• Ford E4od Transmission

Section 6: E4OD Transmissions

The E40D was Ford's first electronically controlled automatic in light trucks. According to 'Popular Mechanics,' the E40D receives commands from the EEC-IV on-board engine control computer, 'which processes input from engine, transmission and the vehicle itself to determine the best shift points for performance and consistent shift feel.'

Tips for Lightning and Other Truck Owners

The E4OD four speed automatic transmission is used in F and E seriestrucks, as well as AOD and AOD-E/4R70W four speed automatic transmissions.To determine which is used in your vehicle, follow these guidelines:

• If the shifter has a P-R-N-OD-D-1 pattern, the transmission must be anAOD (applicable to 1980-1993 vehicles).
• If a 1989-1993 truck has an Overdrive Cancel Switch and a P-R-N-OD-2-1shifter pattern, then it is equipped with an E4OD transmission. With thepossible exception of some 4R70W equipped 1993 E-150 vans with 5.0L SFIengines (The existence of a 1993 4R70W van is unsubstantiated).
• 1994 and later vehicles with four speed automatic transmissions will allhave an Overdrive Cancel Switch and a P-R-N-OD-2-1 shifter pattern, butmay have either an E4OD or a 4R70W transmission. All 4.2L, 4.6L, and some5.0L engines use the 4R70W transmission, while diesel, 4.9L, 5.4L, 5.8L,6.8L, and 7.5L vehicles always use E4OD's. You can measure the transmissionfluid pan to determine which transmission you have if identification informationis not available. A 4R70W transmission pan has an overall length of justunder 15 inches, while an E4OD pan is much larger, measuring about 20 inchesin overall length.

The E4OD has seen many changes and updates since its introduction in 1989,but most later transmissions will prove reliable with nothing more thanour ReCal-Pro E4OD valve body recalibration kit and a 'low pressure drop'auxiliary oil cooler (an OEM auxiliary cooler, if installed, is usuallyadequate). Baumann Electronic Controls supports the E4OD with the US Shift electronic transmission control system (which provides completecontrol of all transmission shift points as well as torque converter clutchoperation and part-throttle shift firmness). We can alsoprovide custom-built torque converters for the E4OD transmission as mentionedin the 'Torque Converter Upgrades' section ofthis guide.

If it becomes necessary to overhaul your E4OD transmission, you shouldperform as many updates as possible if it is a pre-1995 unit. E4OD componentupdates include, as an example, the following items:

• Improved (thicker) converter clutch piston (circa 1994), prevents the formationof cracks which relieve fluid pressure from the apply side of the clutch,causing it to slip and even bluing the outside surface of the torque converterin extreme cases. Ensure that your new converter contains an updated OEMor 'LuK' brand heavy-duty clutch. This can be difficult, as many torqueconverter suppliers and remanufacturers may not use this new style of clutch.
• Higher displacement front pump (for 1995) provides more fluid capacityfor faster engagement of reverse and greater lube flow.
• New (for 1994) 4-pinion overdrive planet and input shaft assemblies replaceolder 3 and 4 pinion units which tend to develop cracks in the carrierunder heavy loads.
• Center support update kit (for units built from 1989 through part of 1994)replaces wear-prone bushing with a ball bearing and contains a new overdrivestub shaft.
• Stronger overdrive clutch cylinder snap ring which will not dislodge.
• Revised sun gear and rear case bushings (circa 1992 model year) providelonger wear life and better lubrication.
• 4 pinion planet carriers (first used in 1992 model year)
• New forward clutch friction plates with hardened internal splines cure'chatter' and 'no-drive' conditions in E4OD and some later C-6 transmissions.

Look at it this way... You've made it to this site because you are, at the very least, considering the possibility of attempting to fix one, right? Well, keep reading and give me a chance to convince you that you should.

Ok, If you don't know what a 10mm socket or feeler guage is maybe this level of repair isn't for you. But, if you have the ability and tools to safely remove the transmission from the vehicle and get it onto a workbench, you definitely have an excellent chance to successfully take apart, repair and reassemble an automatic transmission. Many, like the GM 4L60E, Ford AODE/4R70W, Chrysler 46RE and others are really not that complicated inside. In other words, if you can change out a water pump, do your own brake work and take a transmission out, you can do surgery on them. Really! You won’t need an engineering degree or a lot of unusual tools. Don’t let the word “automatic” intimidate you. If you can work on other areas of a car or truck, you’ve got the mechanical aptitude to handle an automatic transmission. All you need now is good instruction and a source of parts – Transmission Bench has you covered!

It's Not Hard!

Consider the General Motors 4L60E transmission. It’s designed to be repaired by an ordinary average person with little training and only a few unique tools. You may think I’m oversimplifying, but it’s actually true! Think about a transmission technician at the local Chevrolet dealer; he’s a regular person like you. He learned 4L60E transmission repair from training videos and a few manuals in just a few hours. You can too! Yep, GM wanted it that way! They kept it as simple as possible to work on. In addition to many other applications, this transmission is used in their truck and SUV type vehicles. Sales depend in part on keeping a decent reputation in the drivetrain repair department. In other words, GM understood that these vehicles would be driven for many hundreds of thousands of miles under tough conditions making transmission repairs inevitable. The transmission had better be easy to remove and as simple as possible to fix. Parts cost should be reasonable too. Trust me, this is a great, all around, repair friendly transmission. And, like the GM 4L60E, the Ford AODE/ 4R70W/ 4R70E transmissions as well as Chrysler Corporation models like the 42RE, 46RE, 47RE and others are not difficult to work on. YOU can fix them!

Ford E40d Transmission

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Is your situation similar....

You might be the guy with a Chevy 1500 pickup missing 3rd gear. An estimate at the local transmission shop is $2500.00. Ouch! You just don't have that kind of money right now. It's either fix it yourself or walk! You think to yourself, 'Hmm... could I fix it myself?' And then, 'well....maybe, after all, I HAVE successfully repaired other areas under the hood. I'm comfortable working on an engine. Ive replaced a radiator and a starter. As a matter of fact, I'm actually comfortable working on just about anything on a vehicle as long as I have access to repair information. I know I can get the transmission out, but could I go INSIDE the transmission and fix it?'

Perhaps you already work on automobiles professionally but pass up this slightly more complicated yet financially more rewarding work. Like the person in the above example, you’re not quite sure about working on an automatic transmission. You’re intimidated. They seem complicated. You want to learn a new skill, one that pays well, but you‘ve heard horror stories. The negative voice in your head says, “No way! I’ve seen the pictures of the valve body. It looks like an impossible to understand rat maze!” or maybe you think…” Those little balls will fall out, springs will fly everywhere and it’ll never be right again!!”

Maybe you're a type of hobbyist. Let's say you're a sportsman drag racer. You build your own engines and love it. In fact, you do all the work on the car- except the transmission. Wouldn't it be nice to know how to rebuild or repair your own transmission! Think of the fast turnaround and money you could save! It's a shame you can do just about all of the work yourself, yet never quite get the nerve to venture into the transmission.

E40d Rebuild Kit

Are you the person building a hot rod in your spare time? Maybe it's a long term personal project and you want the satisfaction of building everything yourself but think assembling a transmission is over your head. Like the racer, building an engine is no problem, but an automatic transmission? You really want to do it yourself which, incidentally, is the whole point of your project, but you can't help thinking: 'maybe I should farm the transmission out'.

Are your circumstances similar? Do you WANT to fix an automatic transmission? If the answer is YES!, here's how...

Finally! Great Instructional Video AND Parts In One Place

Transmission Bench is THE one stop source for the very best video instruction and highest quality parts! Begin by watching the teardown and reassembly lessons of your transmission model on the video page and decide if this level of vehicle repair is for you. There’s no obligation, donations are welcome and help production costs, but they are FREE to anyone wanting to learn this skill. The overall mission of the videos is to teach anyone, even someone without prior transmission experience, how to easily disassemble, recognize common problems and reassemble an automatic transmission. When you’re ready, you can take your own transmission apart while following along with the instructor at a comfortable pace. After that, you can shop for a rebuilding kit and other parts on our store page. In a few days, after your parts arrive, you’ll follow the reassembly lessons and rebuild your transmission to like new condition.

Ford E4od Transmission

YOU CAN FIX IT!