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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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automatic trans ?

I have a 2001 E250 and a 1997 E150, both have the 5.4 engine. My question is, are the transmisions the same in both of the vans?

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Maybe. The 5.4L van could have had the 4R70W or the 4R100 transmissions.

There is a blue tag in the driver's door opening. Under TR will be either a U or an E. U is 4R70W, E is 4R100.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Trans I.D. info

Mark, thank you , I have been using the E250 to pull a 6000 lb. trailer and would like to pull it with the E150 but do not want to destroy the trans.
Is either one of the the trans better than the other for towing that wgt
trailer?

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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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The 4R100 is a stronger transmission, but it really doesn't matter in this instance. Both vans have the same engine, and that's how transmission strength is rated, by the amount of engine torque. Either van should be fine.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Make sure the E150 has a tow package. Check the grille and see if there is an aux transmission cooler. If not, I would consider adding one after the in-radiator cooler.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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Suggest you also look at rear axle ratios before deciding which van is better to tow with. Fair odds the "2001 E250 and a 1997 E150" have different ratios.
 
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