How to Identify Your Ford Transmission
To identify your Ford transmission, you have a few options:
1. Check the Window Sticker or Ford Website: If you are a current owner, you can find the transmission type on your window sticker. It will be listed under Vehicle Description. Alternatively, you can visit the Ford website, select a vehicle model, and scroll down to Specifications to view the available transmission types.
2. Inspect the Transmission Pan: Many Ford automatic transmissions, especially the C-series, can be identified by the shape of the bottom pan and the number of bolts. The C3, C4, and C6 models have visually identifiable features on their pans. The C3 has a recess on the rear passenger side, the C4 has a bulge on the front passenger side corner, and the C6 has a recess on the rear passenger side that faces the rear of the vehicle.
3. Contact a Certified Mechanic: If the above methods don’t work, you can write down your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and contact your local Mister Transmission or a certified mechanic. They can look up your vehicle’s transmission system specifications and provide the necessary assistance.
Remember, it’s always a good idea to consult your vehicle’s manual or reach out to a professional for accurate and specific information about your Ford transmission.
Contents
- How to tell the difference between a Ford C4 and C6 transmission?
- Where do I find my transmission model?
- Will my VIN number tell me what transmission I have?
- What transmission does Ford trucks use?
- What does the 8th digit in a VIN number mean?
- How do you identify an automatic transmission?
- What Fords had the C6 transmission?
- What is a transmission code?
- What transmission does my pickup have?
- What years did Ford use the C4 transmission?
How to tell the difference between a Ford C4 and C6 transmission?
Determine where the speedometer driver gear is located. If it is on the driver’s side of the extension housing, it is the C6 but a C4, if it is at the rear of the transmission at the point, then driveshaft is connected to the transmission’s back.
Where do I find my transmission model?
2. Placard on the driver’s side door. Open the driver’s side door and look for a white placard with small black lettering. This card contains specific details about the year the car was made, its transmission, engine specifications and other details.
Will my VIN number tell me what transmission I have?
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) isn’t just some random jumble of numbers and letters. It’s the DNA of your vehicle. Input this unique code into the NHTSA’s online VIN decoder, and you’ll get a detailed report, often including your vehicle’s transmission type.
What transmission does Ford trucks use?
The Ford–GM 10-speed automatic transmission is part of a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and General Motors to design and engineer two transmissions: a longitudinal 10-speed transmission and a transverse 9-speed trans-axle.
What does the 8th digit in a VIN number mean?
engine type
Most manufacturers since the 1980s have used the eighth digit to identify the engine type whenever there is more than one engine choice for the vehicle.
How do you identify an automatic transmission?
The best way to identify your automatic transmission is by the bolt pattern on the pan. There are many charts out there, but here is an example of one. Conventional automatic transmissions are the most common type of automatic transmission. They are found in a wide range of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury sedans.
What Fords had the C6 transmission?
- 1978–1991 Ford Bronco.
- 1967–1996 Ford F-Series.
- 1964–1970 Ford Fairlane.
- 1966–1974 Ford Galaxie.
- 1966–1980 Ford LTD.
- 1977–1979 Ford LTD II.
- 1966–1979 Ford Ranchero.
- 1966–1979 Ford Thunderbird.
What is a transmission code?
The Transmission Code regulates the general connection conditions of installations to the high and extra-high voltage grid and is the framework for grid usage, system services, grid expansion, and general grid operation.
What transmission does my pickup have?
The simplest way to find your transmission type is to look in your owner’s manual. Your manual should have the name and type of transmission, along with service information. If you’ve misplaced your owner’s manual, most trucks have a white label printed on the inside of the driver’s door.
What years did Ford use the C4 transmission?
The Ford C4 is a three-speed, medium-duty automatic transmission introduced on 1964 model year vehicles and produced through 1981. The C4 was designed to be a lighter and simpler replacement for the original Ford-O-Matic two speed transmission being used in smaller, less powerful cars.