Hey everyone,
Not sure if anyone will remember amungst all the E4od threads, but I have been trying to diagnose a problem for some time. Stalling when coming to a stop, not downshifting, pressure spiking.
It's a '92 5.8 4x4.
After months of reading and trying different things, I have now pulled the pan 3 times and have not had a warm and fuzzy about the debris that's been shaking loose. So it's time for a rebuild.
I would go to an established local shop that does great work, would really build this thing and has a very good warranty, however their warranty is only good at their shop. The poop part is I'm about to move 300 miles away and need this thing driving.
So the only alternative to a local shop or online (online dealers sketch me out) is the Ford dealership.
They are offering a reman for $1,957 + tax with a 3 year, unlimited mile nationwide warranty. The gentleman told me there have been many updates to the ford remans but wasn't sure exactly what has been updated. Anyone have any idea??
This will be a dump runner, landscape haulling type truck. Not real heavy use.
Are the Ford remans really that bad for light duty use? Most of the bashing I have seen has been on the diesel forums, and I believe have merit. Any advise to help it last as long as possible?

Thanks for any advise!

Joe

 

Aren't the onliner dealers about $1500? For the extra $500 you can have a face to face with someone,if need be.

 

Most of the online retailers come to +/- $2,100 after shipping and some closer to $3k
Thanks for the reply!!

 

For 1957.00 plus tax that's a good price. It will have all the latest updates and will have a great warranty. I would go for it with no issues.

 

Thanks for your opinion!

That how I see it as well. I have been known to block out the bad though.

 

I agree with the above. That's a darn good price and solid warranty.

If you hear about failing E4ODs, most of it is from towing abuse. They overheat and need proper cooling. I would look into an auxiliary trans cooler connected inline with the factory trans cooler.

 

That's the feeling I have been getting as well. Seems like if they were as bad of a transmission as some of the boards make them out to be, Ford wouldn't run them for the better part of a decade.

My truck has a factory trans oil cooler in addition to the one in the radiator. Is it safe to blow these out or should I just get a new one?

 

Willing to bet that $1957 price does not include torque converter.

Most folk who complain about E4s are driving used/abused/wore-out trucks with 150K+ miles & dozens of other issues.

When I had mine rebuilt, the builder had me send the external cooler with the trans for cleaning by them & a can of flush for my radiator cooler.

 

If it's a genuine Motorcraft reman it will include the torque converter.

 

 

Normally when suppliers have an account like Ford, they go the extra mile to assure performance. Just like the Motorcraft parts that are made by suppliers. I think that is also indicated in the great warranty of 3 yrs no mileage limit. Sandy

 

Thanks for all the replies!
I went ahead and ordered the transmission today. It's sitting in a local Ford warehouse so they will likely have it picked and delivered to the dealership for pickup tomorrow or friday. Will try to get it in this weekend and report back.

 

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