Used Ford F-150 Transmissions
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Transmission Options
Which transmission does your F-150 have?
In 1980 the three-speed C6 was the F-150’s only automatic. The four-speed AOD joined it for 1981 and the electronically controlled E4OD for 1989. Four-speed automatics carried on until 2010, the six-speed 6R80 arrived in 2009 and the ten-speed 10R80 in 2017.
The table below shows what was fitted when. On 1980–1996 trucks one engine could be paired with several manuals and automatics, and from 1997 the engine often decides which automatic the truck has, so have your VIN ready.
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Three-speed manual, column shift | To 1986. |
| Borg-Warner T-18 four-speed manual | Heavy-duty four-speed with a very low first gear. |
| New Process NP435 four-speed manual | Another heavy-duty four-speed with a very low first gear. |
| Four-speed overdrive manual | From 1981. Overdrive fourth gear for highway driving. |
| C6 three-speed automatic | Heavy-duty three-speed; the only automatic in 1980. |
| AOD four-speed automatic | From 1981. Ford’s first automatic with an overdrive gear. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| Borg-Warner T-18 four-speed manual | |
| M5OD five-speed manual | Mazda-designed; from 1988. |
| C6 three-speed automatic | |
| AOD four-speed automatic | |
| E4OD four-speed automatic | Electronically controlled heavy-duty four-speed, from 1989. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| M5OD five-speed manual | |
| AOD four-speed automatic | Hydraulically controlled; early trucks of this generation. |
| AODE / 4R70W four-speed automatic | The electronically controlled successor to the AOD, which replaced it during this generation. |
| E4OD four-speed automatic | Heavy-duty electronic four-speed; the only transmission in the 1993–1995 SVT Lightning. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| 4R70W four-speed automatic | With the 4.2L V6 and 4.6L V8, and most 5.4L trucks. |
| E4OD four-speed automatic | Some 1997–1998 trucks with the 5.4L. |
| 4R100 four-speed automatic | With the supercharged 5.4L in the SVT Lightning and the 2002–2003 Harley-Davidson Edition. |
| M5OD five-speed manual | With the 4.2L V6 and 4.6L V8. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| 4R70E four-speed automatic | With the 4.2L V6 and 4.6L V8, 2004–2005. |
| 4R75E four-speed automatic | With the 5.4L throughout, and with the 4.2L and 4.6L from 2006. |
| M5OD five-speed manual | With the 4.2L V6 only, 2005–2008. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| 4R75E four-speed automatic | With the 2-valve 4.6L V8, 2009–2010. |
| 6R80 six-speed automatic | With every engine except the 2-valve 4.6L in 2009–2010, and with every engine from 2011. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| 6R80 six-speed automatic | Every engine in 2015–2016; all but the 3.5L EcoBoost in 2017; the 3.3L V6 only in 2018–2020. |
| 10R80 ten-speed automatic | With the 3.5L EcoBoost from 2017, and with the 2.7L, 5.0L and diesel from 2018. |
| Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|
| 10R80 ten-speed automatic | Every engine except the PowerBoost hybrid. |
| 10R80 MHT hybrid transmission | PowerBoost hybrid. It has an electric motor inside and is a different unit. |
Not sure which one is yours? Request a quote and we’ll work it out from your VIN.
Before You Order
What to check before you order
Hydraulic or electronic four-speed
The AOD shifts hydraulically, while the E4OD and the AODE / 4R70W are controlled by the truck’s computer. They need different wiring and controls, so one is not a direct replacement for another.
Two- or four-wheel drive
A 4x4 transmission has a different output shaft and tail housing from a 4x2 one, and they do not interchange. Tell us which your truck has.
Match the engine
In 2017, for example, the 3.5L EcoBoost had the ten-speed while every other engine kept the six-speed. The transmission has to match the engine it was built for.
2004: two different trucks
The 2004 F-150 Heritage is the older design, and its automatic is the 4R70W. The new-body 2004 truck has the 4R70E with the 4.6L or the 4R75E with the 5.4L.
Hybrid trucks
The PowerBoost hybrid’s ten-speed has an electric motor built in. It is not the same unit as the standard 10R80.
Have your VIN ready
With the VIN we can confirm the transmission, engine, drivetrain and model year before we quote, which avoids ordering the wrong version.
Common Problems
Common F-150 transmission problems
AOD — slipping from throttle-valve adjustment
The AOD’s line pressure is set by its throttle-valve linkage. If the linkage is out of adjustment, often after engine work, pressure drops and the clutches slip and burn.
E4OD — heat and solenoid faults
The E4OD does not tolerate heat well, and heavy towing without enough cooling burns its clutches. Its electronic solenoid pack is another common failure, bringing erratic or missing shifts.
6R80 — sudden downshift to first gear
An intermittent loss of the output shaft speed sensor signal can make the transmission drop into first gear while driving. Ford recalled 2011–2012 trucks for it, and the remedy is a software update rather than a new transmission.
10R80 — harsh or erratic shifts
Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, felt as jerking, clunking or hesitation, is the best-known complaint about the ten-speed. Have it scanned for fault codes and checked for software updates before deciding it needs replacing.
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FAQ
F-150 transmission questions, answered
Which transmission does my F-150 have?
Broadly: a manual, the C6 three-speed or one of the AOD, E4OD and AODE / 4R70W four-speeds on 1980–1996 trucks; a four-speed automatic or the M5OD manual on 1997–2008 trucks; the 4R75E on 2009–2010 trucks with the 2-valve 4.6L; the six-speed 6R80 on other 2009–2016 trucks, 2017 trucks without the 3.5L EcoBoost and 2018–2020 trucks with the 3.3L V6; and the ten-speed 10R80, or its hybrid version on PowerBoost trucks, on all other trucks from 2017. Send us your VIN and we will confirm.
My F-150 has an open transmission recall. What should I do?
Have the recall work done first. It is free at a Ford dealer, and for the 6R80 downshift fault the remedy is usually a software update rather than a new transmission.
Can I fit a 10R80 in place of a 6R80?
Not as a straightforward replacement. The two need different electronics and programming. We recommend replacing like with like.
Will a transmission from a Bronco, Expedition or Navigator fit?
Sometimes. The full-size Bronco of 1980–1996 was built on the F-150’s chassis and shared its C6, AOD and E4OD automatics, and the 2018-on Expedition and Navigator use the 10R80, as later F-150s do. The unit still has to match your engine, drivetrain and model year, so send us your VIN and we will check.
Is the transmission covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every transmission we sell is covered by warranty, and extended cover is available at extra cost. The full terms are in our Warranty Policy.
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