Ford AODE transmission

AODE/4R70W

AODE was used 1992-95 and 4R70W was used 1993-up in many Ford products.

This is a computer controlled rear wheel drive overdrive transmission.

This transmission replaced the AOD and shares a few common components. 1992 & 1993 were crossover years and could have either an AOD, AODE or 4R70W.

The 4R70W is basically a wide ratio version of the AODE. They are NOT interchangeable. Swapping them WILL cause a ratio code.

Top cooler line is the cooler return line.

Band adjustments:
Overdrive = not adjustable
Reverse = not adjustable

Gear Ratios (AODE):
2.40:1 1st gear
1.47:1 2nd gear
1.00:1 3rd gear
0.67:1 4th gear
2.00:1 reverse

Gear Ratios (4R70W):
2.84:1 1st gear
1.55:1 2nd gear
1.00:1 3rd gear
0.70:1 4th gear
2.32:1 reverse

Transmission

Pan and gasket

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