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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 09:55 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 20-Nov-02 AT 11:02 PM (EST)]Hi All

I have a 96 F-150 4X4 with the 5.0 engine and the door sticker has a "U" in the trans code. A search shows that this is the 4R70W transmission and I have found a number of other posts that also mention the AOD/E. Are these just two names for the same transmission?

I am getting a shuddering around 40-45 mph and I have heard that re-tightening the valve body bolts might help. Since I need to drop the pan, I will need a new gasket and filter and I want to make sure I get the right parts.

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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:43 AM
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The 4R70W and the AODE are different but not by much. The 4R70W has a wider gear range (hence the W) and also a different output shaft. Other than that they are pretty much the same thing.

 
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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the 4r70w also has a much more expensive filter thats only available at the dealership.

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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 07:43 AM
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The name AODE was only used for car applications; 4R70W was the name when installed in trucks.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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The last AODE was built in 1995. They are all 4R70W now, even in cars. And as was mentioned above they are different transmissions, not just different names.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 05:19 PM
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Gentlemen,

Thank you all very much for your responses! I just hate having to buy parts from the dealer (usually WAY over priced), but it doesn't look like I've got a choice.

Thanks again for the information guys

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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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Ryan,you can get a 4R70W filter at any auto parts store.I get mine at Discount Auto,which is a PURALATOR,for about $8.00.
 
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Thanks FatF150, that is welcome information! I pass by an AutoZone on my way back home from work, I think I'll stop and see if they might have something that fits.

Thanks again!

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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 01:46 AM
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AutoZone and Advanced auto parts didn't have the filter available last time i was there. does anyone have the part number of the purolater one?

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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:42 AM
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Ryan,i will post it later today when Discount auto parts opens.I need to go buy one anyway.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 11:35 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 25-Nov-02 AT 00:35 AM (EST)]My 1994 T-bird had a 4r70w in it.. they put it in cars back then too.. and napa carries the filter.


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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 05:06 PM
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Ryan,sorry i didnt get back to you.I went to Discount Auto,and since they've merged with Advance Auto they dont sell Purolator trans. filters anymore.So,i had to go to Autozone and got a Deausch trans. filter part#TF403 for 12.99.Pep boys sells Purolator but i dont know how much.Hope this helps.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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