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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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what trans do i have

Ive got 86 f150 302 with automatic with overdrive. could anyone tell me how to figure out what trans i have for mine is slipping and will need replacing very soon Thanks Todd
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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Those year trucks came with what's called the AOD tranny. Automatic-Over-Drive. It's a decent trans, but you really can't beat a C-6.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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aod..got that in my 84.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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AOD trannys do not do well in heavy traffic. Ford had 1000's of warranty issues beginning in 1980 when it was introduced. There is no external cooler (xcept on tow paks) and in heavy traffic, the trans searches between drive and overdrive...the heat build up cooks the trans.

The largest limo company in SoCal converted all their Town Cars over to C-6's staring in 1983....and was still doing it in 1987.

Save your trans..stay out of o/d in heavy traffic.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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If you're not gonna do a lot of traveling with it, and you are gonna pull a trailer or haul a load frequently, save the grief, put in a c6.
 
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