Gearbox Ford E4OD

The Ford E4OD 4-speed automatic transmission has been assembled in the USA since 1989 and is essentially a further development of the popular C6 super-heavy-duty three-speed transmission. It is installed in pickup trucks, minivans, and SUVs with engines larger than 5.0 liters.

Specifications

Type automatic transmission
Number of gears 4
Type of drive rear / all wheel
Engine volume, l up to 6.7
Torque output, Nm up to 600
Recommended oil ATF Mercon V
Oil capacity, liter 16.7
Replacing the oil every 60 000 km
Replacing the filter every 60 000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~300 000 km

Gear ratios Ford E4OD

Using the example of a 1995 Ford Bronco with a 5.8 liter engine:

Main 3.550
1st 2.400
2nd 1.467
3rd 1.000
4th 0.670
Reverse 2.000

Using

The transmission was installed on:

  • Ford Bronco 4 in 1990 – 1991;
  • Ford Bronco 5 in 1991 – 1996;
  • Ford E-Series 3 (VN58) in 1989 – 1991;
  • Ford E-Series 4 (VN127) in 1991 – 1997;
  • Ford Expedition 1 (UN93) in 1996 – 1997;
  • Ford F-Series 8 in 1989 – 1991;
  • Ford F-Series 9 in 1991 – 1997;
  • Ford F-Series 10 (PN96) in 1995 – 1998.

Disadvantages of the Ford E4OD gearbox

  • This powerful transmission can withstand all the abuse it faces;
  • With regular oil changes, its service life exceeds 300,000 kilometers;
  • When operating in extreme cold, warming up this transmission is highly recommended;
  • At a major maintenance check, the brake band, pump seal, and input shaft seal are usually replaced.
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