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Overhaul - Aod: Overview Ford Thunderbird X

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IDENTIFICATION

Automatic Overdrive Transmission (AOD) is identified by the code letter "T". The identification code letter is found on the lower line of Vehicle Certification Label under TR. This label is attached to driver's side door lock post.

The transmission model may be identified by a metal tag attached to transmission by the middle left hand extension housing retaining bolt. Top line of tag shows transmission model number and line shift code. Bottom line on tag shows the build date code. (Scheme 16)

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: IDENTIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

AOD is a 4-speed, fully automatic transmission which combines automatic shifting with 2 fuel saving features: an overdrive gear ratio and mechanical lock-out split torque path in 3rd gear. AOD transmission differs from similar Ford C-6 automatic transmissions in that the planetary gear set operates in 4th gear. see scheme 6