dave@threat 15+ Year Member Joined Jul 4, 2008 Messages 182 Points 3,101 Transmission Automatic Jul 7, 2008 #1 .. Last edited: Feb 17, 2009
AllanD TRS Technical Staff TRS Technical Advisor Joined Jun 1, 2001 Messages 7,897 Points 5,101 Age 64 City East-Central Pennsylvania Vehicle Year 1987... sorta Transmission Manual Jul 8, 2008 #2 Why do you THINK you need an M5OD-R1HD behind a 4.0OHV? The usual cause of failure of an M5OD-R1 isn't due to "stength" but maintainance... basically not keeping oil in it. And that cause of failure will kill an "HD" just as dead. AD
Why do you THINK you need an M5OD-R1HD behind a 4.0OHV? The usual cause of failure of an M5OD-R1 isn't due to "stength" but maintainance... basically not keeping oil in it. And that cause of failure will kill an "HD" just as dead. AD
Ranger44 15+ Year Member Ford Technician Joined Aug 13, 2007 Messages 3,127 Points 3,101 City Illinois Vehicle Year 1995 Transmission Automatic Jul 8, 2008 #3 That's true...the M5OD-R1 is a solid tranny. Keep an eye on those leaky shift rail plugs and fluid levels.
That's true...the M5OD-R1 is a solid tranny. Keep an eye on those leaky shift rail plugs and fluid levels.
Sevensecondsuv 15+ Year Member Boosted (Not Stock) Joined Aug 7, 2007 Messages 1,140 Points 3,101 City Northern IL Vehicle Year Many Transmission Manual Jul 8, 2008 #4 I'm not aware of any availible adaptors to mate a 4.0 to a T-5. Did they just come out with one?
Ranger44 15+ Year Member Ford Technician Joined Aug 13, 2007 Messages 3,127 Points 3,101 City Illinois Vehicle Year 1995 Transmission Automatic Jul 8, 2008 #5 For 2.9, but'll work for the 4.0 http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/T5for29.html