what kind of trans do most 97 f150 4x4's with the 5.4 have? my trans recently wont shift it to 3rd or over drive so im trying to have a guy look at it but i dont know what kind it is and hed like to know b4 he comes out

 

Standard:5-spd man w/OD (Ford MTX-75 transmission)
Optional:4-spd auto w/OD (Ford AXOD transmission)

 

5.4's wont have 5 spds. Its either going to be a 4R70W, or possibly a R4100......which is the HD one, but most have a 4R70W.

 

is the a place where i can type my vin in and it will tell me? and thanks for the help y'all

 

Look at the door certification label.........it will have a code for trans.........but if your buddy doesnt know, be careful...

 

Not positive,but pretty sure.
97 & 98 5.4 had a E40D and 99 to 03 or 04 Heritage model had the 4R70
The 4.6 in all those years got a 4R70

 

Correct it is an E4OD precursor to the 4R100. After '98 very few had the 4R100.