1990 F150 Trans. Death....PLease Read
 

:-rip ....:-X16 :'( .....I am sorry to say that My beloved 1990 Ford F150 4.9L 300 with E4OD Trans,
Has just Passed away...She was a very good Trans. we had some good times and I will miss her deeply....She only got to see 100528 miles...Such a young life ...I am the grief process, But will soon be happy again...I lost her about
2:00pm est today...But As a Pheonix being reborn, My New Trans has allready started taking its first steeps to a new life....Dropped my truck off for a complete Trans rebuild...And I am happy to say it will be ready to start making some great memories on Tuesday..

There is going to be a private memorial On Oct. 23rd at 3:00pm
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local charity in her name....

Oh Man!! Jeez! I am REALLY sorry to read about your recent and tragic loss! How is the rest of the family coping with it? Man, that's gotta be tough!

Just out of curiosity, what was the exact cause of death? One too many smoky burnouts off of the light? One too many overloaded trailer pulls? or was it just one of those things like a myocardial infarction right out of left field? Just askin' cause like thousands of others, I have the same tranny in my old girl!

Cheers! And many thousands of happy miles out of your rebuild!

Mike

wow- are you going to bury "her" and play taps? my 3-speed automatic in my 87 f-150 4.9 250,000 is getting ready to go- maybe our two transmissions will meet up in transmission heaven.

oh no! baby trannies? who delivers them? the stork would certainly crash!
lol
Tim

Don't grieve for too long! Even at a young age, your transmission outlived about 95% of Dodge truck auto trannies out there! Oooooohhh, low blow...

I honestly think that Dodge designs their Autos for 60k miles, anything above that is just a bonus. Trust me, I know first hand.

I think one of the most stout auto trannies in the 90s was the 700R4/4L60E (GM). Those were good trannys. I know that first hand too... Between towing and playing with trucks with huge tires and big engines, I never put a cent into those trannies and they never gave out.

This is my first experience with an E40D, and I am a bit skeptical, but will keep my fingers crossed.

family is coping very well...LOL
It was a instant and complete shock of a death...Never had any problems with it..
It was just out of nowhere..About 1:00pm yesterday I noticed a severe shudder and then as I was going down the road Complete failure....Lucky I was only 5 min. away from in laws...Made it there had it towed to trans shop for a complete rebuild...

Dale you are right about the Dodge Trans. they are junk...My brother has a 2002 full size, never tows and he drives like a old school marm...His went out on him only after 42,000 miles...
The trans shop that is doing the work My family has known them for at least 15yrs.
My Dad was in the Navy with the owner and he has always given us great deals on Trans. work...For the complete rebuild new T.C. and with all the upgrades It's only $1150.00....Cant complain about the price at all...

I have always hated to take my vehicles into shops because most of them arent very honest....I completely trust him and has always been a good friend to us ...
Thanks to all who have replied ....Words on comfort in out time of grief always helps..LOL

Mine may be heading for tranny heaven soon too. The one in my 91 Lariat with the 5.8 engine "Bangs" whenever shifting for I think 2nd to 3rd. I have asked questions about some fix for it such as a switch gone bad or something, but haven't figured it out yet. How much does it cost to rebuild those puppies?

Mine is $1150.00....But that is with a good discount....My dad has been friends with the owner for at least 15 years...Since they both retired from the same squadron in the Navy years ago...Aslo after the rebuild He is giving me a 2 year unconditional warranty parts and labor...You wont find that anywhere...Having friends is a great thing especilly in the trans. Business..

Most places around me are between $1800 - $2600 with only 6 - 12 month warranty...

asked the local trans. shop to rebuild my c6 3-speed auto- $350.00- can't beat that
-Matt

My rebuild is with them doing all of the work.....The $1150.00 price includes ,removal of trans. , complete rebuild with upgraded T.C. and shift kit,and re-install...