My F-150 has a E40D Transmission with about 217,000 miles on it. Its been well maintained and serviced. Recently, it developed the following problem. When I start the truck in the morning and put it in drive, it takes about 3 minutes for the transmission to engage. Can this problem be fixed without the expense of a complete overhaul? No other problems after that - shifts fine. Thanks, Tom

Check your transmission fluid and make sure it is to the full mark; do not overfill and follow the instructions on the dip stick. Look at the color and the odor if is not the color or odor of new oil if it has a burned odor, your clutches could be going and your transmission will get worse until it will not move.

Take your F-150 to a real mechanic to repair the repair.

Big time new plugs and wires oil coolant do it all check the oil make sure there isnt any metal shaving s in it probably new transmission filter also do it all itll save you in the long run maybe a good additive for high milage vehicles also (oil additive) ask in the store they will point you in the right direction

YOU NEED A TRANSMISSION OUT OF 93 OR 94 FORD 150 THE 1999 FOR 150 HAD A 4.2 - 4.6 AND A 5.4 ENGINE.YOU MORE LIKELY GOT TRANSMISSION FOR A 5.4 ENGINE.1993 TO 1999 THATS A 6 YEAR DIFFERENCE.TRANSMISSION NOT GOING TO WORK.YOUR TRANSMISSION WIRING HOOK UP IS GOING TO BE DIFFERENT.

There is a 60,000 mile service for that vehicle. I am assuming you have a 1500. It should have the oil, air filter, transmission filter and gasket & the PCV valve changed. Keep up with maintainence and the vehicle should last you. Regular maintainence to me is the best policy.

The torque converter to flex plate torque spec's are as
follow's.(listed by transmission)
A4LD
20-34 ft lbs (27-46 N.m)
AOD/C-6/E40D
20-30 ft lbs (27-41 N.m)

Here is what code E40D is:
TRANSMISSION - E40D - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES - WATER INTRUSION OF THE MLP/TR SENSOR
TRANSMISSION - E40D - POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION INTO THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERNS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS
TRANSMISSlON - E40D - SHIFT CONCERNS AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS DUE TO WATER INTRUSION OF THE MLP/TR SENSOR
1989-94 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, F-47, F-53, F-59
here is possible fix:
ISSUE: Some vehicles may exhibit a shift concern and/or a harsh engagement concern due to water intrusion into the MLP/TR sensor and vehicle harness. There may also be a number of different DTC's along with those concerns.
ACTION: Replace the MLP/TR sensor and vehicle harness connector if signs of water is evident.

Depending on the mileage of the car! Lantra can be a 'high maitenence' car. has it overheated due to the radiator leaking? They blow the head gasket fairly easily! aslo front struts seize. If engine hasnt had regular servicing they sludge up and wear out engine components, engine becomes very tappety and may eventually fail. It all depends if it has been cared for. hopes this helps. Ben

You say you don't tow anything and you only got 85,000 mi. on the truck i don't think it is neceassery. Just chg.filter and oil and blow out the cooling lines and you should be good to go. I'am not saying its a bad or an expensive procedure i just don't think its neceassery.

are you looking for auto or manual trans? for a auto trans c4 or c5 or a c6 trans will fit and for manual trans AOD/AOT or E40D or a AODE-W(4R70W) will work aswell. have you heard about LMC? i get all my parts for my 1991 f-150 there. check it out get a free catalog everything you need for your truck you will find it there www.LMCTRUCK.com i hope this is of some help.