4r70 question

[bigkeeko]

Generally.

How reliable or dependable is an aode box? I`m assuming in my 2003 I have a 4r70. What the deal with these boxes? Just that I keep reading posts by the same guys ( on another forum ) continually saying they`re garbage with a list of issues and they will fail at some point. My cars only done 21000 miles so I don`t expect problems just yet.

I kinda wondered as I hadn`t found any evidence to suggest they were dodgy or weak. Sure, everybody somewhere will have problems with almost any product but I didnt want to dispute the other guys claims as in Mustang experience I`m still pretty green.

Any input for dudes that know appreciated. :thumbsup:

 

[GTstang97]

I put 125,000 on that transmission and never had a problem. I also installed a transmission cooler around 35,000 miles ago.

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[atlanticblue98]

my 4R70W in my old 1998 had about 160k miles on it. original fluid too, fluid still red and it never slipped

 

[red95r]

mines got 120k ish on it and shifts like a champ. These tranny's, when treated right are hailed as reliable and stronger than its aode father.

My aode in the 6'r was a weak shifter compared to the 4r70 I have now with almost the same mileage. They also bolt these up with the 5.0 in the later explorers.

 

[bigkeeko]

Top replies. Good to know. Thanks

 

[Raffaelli]

On my AODE,

The rear govenor bore was scored from the rings on the output shaft. I tried to hone it out, but it still had 3 little ridges.

It would shift HARD into any gear if you let it.

Its caused by having a zillion miles on it. And when I put it back together, I used a V6 case.

It already had an aftermarket converter and input shaft it it. My stock motor hasnt done anything bad to it yet and still works like a champ.