Hi all , I honestly tried search before i asked this but could not get the answer . I have a 89 f150 4x4 manual and was trying to fiqure which tranny i have . when i looked at door tag it said trans type f . it is a 4 speed manual . any help would be appreciated

 

P.S it is a 302

 

Can you shift into first if its moving?

 

no it definatly has to be stopped

 

Transmission codes from 1995 Manual

M = manual 5 speed overdrive (Mazda?)
E = Automatic E40D
G = C6 auto
U = 4R70W (4spd auto with overdrive)
C = manual 5 speed close ratio (Z-F)
W = 5 speed H.D. Overdrive

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...de_Chart_.html

 

Its a Borg Worner T18. Very tuff and reliable tranny.

 

I did not know they sold a 4 speed in 89.

Perhaps someone swaped the 5 speed shifter **** with a 4 speed one, and it's realy a 5 speed?

Not as stupid an idea as one might think, because I had a customer pissed that 5th did not work on his T18 trans, but there was no 5th gear even though the aftermarket **** on the shifter said there was.

I wonder if the one selling him the truck did it to try and add a little value to the truck?

I should get a TURBO fender ID and mount it on my truck.
From N/A to Turbo power in 15 seconds!

 

I too thought that they didn't put 4spds in after 87, but if the po was like my Dad and his 90, they could have swapped it in.

 

Thanks everyone , just for laughs and giggles I will see if maybe there is a gear i do not know about . It sounds like if it is the t-18 it is a good one . Man i really love this sight and my Ford

 

I believe that Model Year 1992 was the last year that the T18 was offered from the factory in F150. My 92 FSM shows it as an option.

That granny first gear--what is it--6.40 to one?? It is perfect for 4x4ing and offroading.

 

Had a 92 with the 4spd . Would take 1 right now .

 

I bet that your old 92 with the T18 was a good truck. Good for towing and 4x4ing.

I drove many telephone trucks that were 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton with 4.10 or 4.56 axles and granny geared four speeds and it was amazing the amount of low end torque that was available from the 223/240 and 262/300 Ford sixes. Even in trucks that weighed over 5000 pounds.Gearing is almost everything in a working truck.

 

It would seems that it if it is a T18 it probably is a 4 speed.
Heres's what my Haynes manual says.

"Transmissions available from 1988 include the Mazda M5OD 5-speed, the S5-42 ZF 5-speed light and heavy duty and the T-18 4-speed."

Just something I was read

 

It is definatly a 4 spd no surprises or extra gear ther and I am glad from what i read that it is a t-18 . Thanks all and have a fun weekend

 

I'm home now and got the book out, but it was printed in 1990 so it will cover your 1989 truck but not sure about anything newer than 1990.

The FORD 3.03 was a 3 speed (fully synchronized no PTO).
Was used in the E100 to E350 and the F100 to F250 (4X2) from 1980 to 1986.

Borg Warner T18 4 speed (1st gear not synchronized PTO cover on right side)
Was used in the F100 to F350 and bronco (4X2 and 4X4) from 1980 to 1990 (or newer?).

Borg Warner T19 4 speed (fully synchronized PTO cover on right side)
F250HD to F350 (4X2 and 4X4) from 1983 to 1987.
It was only used with the 460 or the Diesel engines.

New process 435 4 speed (1st gear not synchronized PTO cover on right side)
F100 to F350 and bronco (4X2 and 4X4) from 1980 to 1987.

Ford 4 speed overdrive (fully synchronized no PTO)
E100 to E350 from 1980 to 1984.
F100 to F350 in 1980 (only?)

TOD 4 speed overdrive (fully synchronized no PTO)
F150 to F250 (4X2) 1984 to 1987
F150 (4X4) 1984 to 1987
Bronco 1984 to 1987

SROD 4 speed overdrive (fully synchronized no PTO)
F150 to F250 (4X2) 1980 to 1984
F150 (4X4) 1981 to 1984
Bronco 1981 to 1984

*M50D-R1 5 speed overdrive is used in the compact truck line only so dont be fooled*

M50D-R2 5 speed overdrive (fully synchronized no PTO)
F series 1980 to 1990 (or newer?)
E series 1980 to 1990 (or newer?)
Bronco 1980 to 1990 (or newer?)

ZF S5 5 speed overdrive (fully synchronized PTO cover on both sides)
F250 and F350 1988 to 1990 (or newer?)
E350 stripped chassis 1988 to 1990 (or newer?)
F super duty chassis cab 1988 to 1990 (or newer?)
Bronco/F150 (4X4) through 1988

An F150 4X4 in 1989, so it's either a T18 4 speed or a M50D-R2 5 speed.

And that's it, but only up to 1990, as per Fords Dealership issued Transmission application guide.