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Ford Transmission Pan Identification Chart - C4, C5, C6, AOD, E4OD, 4R70W

Identification guide comparing transmission pan shapes and bolt counts to identify C4, C5, C6, AOD, E4OD and AODE transmissions.

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This document is a Ford automatic transmission identification chart titled "How to Identify Your Transmission." It shows outline drawings of six different transmission oil pans, each labeled with its bolt count and the transmission model it belongs to. The C4 and C5 transmissions both use 11-bolt pans (distinguished by pan shape), the C6 uses a 17-bolt pan with a tip noting that the rear edge of the C6 pan is S-shaped, the AOD/AOT uses a 14-bolt pan, the E4OD uses a 20-bolt pan, and the AODE-W (also called 4R70W) uses a 14-bolt pan of a different shape than the AOD. A closing note explains that transmissions can be identified by the shape of the transmission pan, the original gasket, and/or the number of pan bolts. A reader can use this chart to determine which Ford automatic transmission is installed in their vehicle by counting the pan bolts and comparing the pan outline shape, which is useful when ordering filters, gaskets, or rebuild parts. The document itself lists no specific vehicle years, models, or part numbers.

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Frequently asked questions

How many pan bolts does a Ford C6 transmission have?
The C6 transmission pan has 17 bolts, and the rear edge of the pan is S-shaped.
How can I tell a Ford C4 from a C5 transmission?
Both the C4 and C5 use 11-bolt pans; per the chart, they must be distinguished by the shape of the pan (each has a different outline shown in the diagram).
How many bolts does the E4OD transmission pan have?
The E4OD transmission pan has 20 bolts.
What is another name for the AODE-W transmission?
The chart labels it AODE-W(4R70W), and its pan has 14 bolts.
What are the ways to identify a Ford transmission according to this chart?
Transmissions can be identified by the shape of the transmission pan, the original gasket, and/or the number of pan bolts.

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