The Ford 5R110W Torque-Shift 5-speed automatic transmission was introduced in 2003 as a replacement for the 4R100 automatic transmission in Ford’s largest and most powerful vehicles. This transmission is capable of handling the monstrous torque of V8 diesel engines, up to 1,100 Nm.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | rear / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 8.4 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 1100 |
| Recommended oil | ATF Mercon V |
| Oil capacity, liter | 17.6 |
| Replacing the oil | every 80 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 80 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
Gear ratios Ford 5R110W
Using the example of a 2004 Ford F-350 with a 6.0-liter diesel engine:
| Main | 3.73 |
| 1st | 3.09 |
| 2nd | 2.20 |
| 3rd | 1.54 |
| 4th | 1.00 |
| 5th | 0.71 |
| Reverse | 2.11 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford E-Series 4 (VN127) in 2002 – 2014;
- Ford Excursion 1 (UW137) in 2003 – 2005;
- Ford Super Duty 1 (PHN131) in 2002 – 2008.
Disadvantages of the Ford 5R110 gearbox
- The powerful transmission handles enormous torque, but it’s not particularly reliable;
- There are many electrical problems: sensors fail and wiring harnesses break;
- The solenoid block becomes clogged with dirt, causing jerking when shifting;
- The transmission requires mandatory warm-up before use in cold weather.
