The Ford 4R44E 4-speed automatic transmission was first introduced in 1994 and was installed in pickup trucks and minivans until it was replaced by the 5R44E in 2000. This transmission is known in many countries as the automatic transmission of the popular Ford Scorpio.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | rear / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 350 |
| Recommended oil | ATF Mercon V |
| Oil capacity, liter | 9.2 |
| Replacing the oil | every 65 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 65 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
Gear ratios Ford 4R44E
Using the example of a 1995 Ford Scorpio with a 2.9 liter engine:
| Main | 3.640 |
| 1st | 2.474 |
| 2nd | 1.474 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.750 |
| Reverse | 2.111 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford Aerostar 1 (VN1) in 1994 – 1997;
- Ford Ranger 2 (PJ) in 1994 – 1997;
- Ford Ranger 3 in 1997 – 2000;
- Ford Scorpio 2 in 1994 – 1998;
- Mazda B-series IV (UF) in 1994 – 1997;
- Mazda B-series V (UN) in 1997 – 2000.
Disadvantages of the Ford 4R44 gearbox
- The service life of this transmission depends entirely on operating conditions;
- Slippage, overheating, or, conversely, driving without warming up quickly takes its toll;
- Under load, brake bands break, bushings wear out, and leaks appear;
- A drop in oil pressure in the system leads to accelerated wear of the clutches;
- Friction dust clogs the solenoids, causing jerking when shifting the automatic transmission.
