How do I identify a Ford AOD transmission?
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How to Identify a Ford AODE Transmission
- Slide under the vehicle to view the transmission pan. The transmission is under the center of the vehicle, immediately behind the engine.
- Look for the electronic cable and electrical plug. AODE and 4R70W transmissions have a plug on the driver's-side rear of the transmission housing.
Similarly, it is asked, how do I know what Ford transmission I have?
How to Identify Ford Transmissions
- Take a picture of the transmission.
- Measure the distance from the bellhousing to the rear of the transmission.
- Look at the transmission pan and note the shape and the number of bolts.
- Find the year of the vehicle the transmission came from.
- Find the model of the vehicle the transmission came from.
Herein, are all Ford AOD transmissions the same?
The AODE and 4R70W transmissions were an all-new AOD case designed for electronic interaction with engine controls. The AODE and 4R70W are essentially the same AOD-based transmission. This is a 1997 4R70W with a speedometer drive and output shaft speed sensor. Visible here is the manual shift lever for a column shift.
The AOD (for automatic overdrive) is a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Introduced in 1980, it was Ford's first four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The gearset design is based on the Ford "X" automatic transmissions used during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.