Useing transaxle with small ford v8. - Ford Cars & Trucks

anon post no history of car wow NO YEAR> no VIN.
It is no RANGER or is custom none OEM swap job.
. nor what is wrong, (cam changes or spark wires fell off)
no engine told at all (USA car?) (in liters or Cubic Inches)
the service manual covers that.
if you google Ford year ranger or F250 (engine size) firing order
bingo,
The F-nnn series goes back to 1973 and over 15 engines +++

but RANGER is a compact truck and is not F250 at all
V8 not found in RANGERS. (promised but not delivered)

(1983-2012) some are MAZDA's what ford calls trucks outside USA, I've no clue. are you?
just this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ranger


F250 Ranger does not ADD up. (big + small)????'

or is really just an F250 pickup 1948 to present,
the wiki, huge list of trucks and engines, vast

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-Series

so I post a guess now by example year 2000
year ford F250 2000 5.4L v8 firing order.

googled (note VIN codes told)

https://search.brave.com/search?q=+ford++F250+2000+5.4L+v8+++firing+order.&source=web

shows. front right bank is #1 (drivers seat perspective)
1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 8

Usually; the MAF sensor has the IAT (intake air temperature sensor) integrated in one unit. So you should work on the MAF unit. Use a scanner, pull the codes and know what you're really up against.

The differential is inside and part of the transaxle. A transaxle has both the transmission and the differential together as a single unit. On rear wheel drive cars, the differential would be in the rear end- the large center case on the rear axle. With front wheel drive, the differential is incorporated within the transaxle. It is used to keep the front drive wheels turning properly during steering turns.

The differential uses the same oil or fluid as in the transmission/transaxle case-it is all the same piece, not serviced or flushed separately from the transmission, or transaxle as front wheel drive cars are called.

Check the related help links to troubleshoot the problem:----
4x4 front differential will not engage the axle on ford? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/4x4-front-differential-will-not-engage.html

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How to replace Automatic Transaxle Assembly on Acura Car models? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-automatic-transaxle.html

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How to replace Manual Transaxle Assembly on Acura Car models? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-manual-transaxle.html

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CV AXLE stuck in Transmission?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/cv-axle-stuck-in-transmission.html
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These will help.
Thanks.

The filter is not replaced unless an overhaul of the trans-axle is needed, It involves the removal of the trans-axle and partial disassembly to accomplish the filter replacement. That is only if trans failure is suspected, and diagnosis requires removal and inspection of the filter. The filter removal and replacement is procedure 42 out of 72 in the disassembly manual and 12 different Ford specific SST's (Special Service Tools) are needed. I did however, include the procedure for the normal drain and fill service performed at the dealer.
I hope this info helps!
subyguru
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Specifications

Material

Draining

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist.

1. NOTE: If an internal problem is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present the transaxle will need to be overhauled.

Remove the transaxle drain plug.

Refill

1. Using a small amount of pipe sealant on the threads, install the transaxle drain plug.

• Tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) .

1. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
2. Start the engine and run through all the gears and check fluid level.

Procedure pasted below. Please let me know if you have questions, and thanks for using FixYa.

Drain, Refill & Filter Service

1. The fluid should be drained when warm so contaminants are in suspension in the transaxle fluid.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle on safety stands.
3. Place a suitable drain pan under the transaxle fluid pan.
4. There is no drain plug for changing the transaxle fluid, so fluid change on most automatics is messy. Draining the fluid involves loosening some bolts, removing others, and, after the pan is loosened, letting the fluid run out from the joint between the pan and gasket and the transaxle body. Use a drain pan with a large enough opening to accommodate draining the fluid from a large section of the pan.
5. There are twenty oil pan bolts. Loosen and remove only the bolts from the front and sides of the pan.
6. Loosen the rear bolts about four turns.

WARNING Do not pry between the oil pan and the aluminum transaxle case. A prying tool could mark, scratch or gouge the gasket sealing rail making it impossible for the replacement gasket to provide a satisfactory seal.

1. Lightly tap the pan with a rubber mallet to loosen and allow the fluid to drain.

NOTE If the transaxle fluid is very dark or has a burnt smell, transaxle damage is indicated. Have the transaxle checked professionally.

1. Remove the remaining bolts, the pan and the gasket. Hold the pan level to keep a small amount of fluid in the bottom. This allows you to check the sediments in the pan for contaminants. Remove the pan and set aside.
2. The transaxle oil filter has a small neck that is a press-fit into the transaxle case. It should pull straight out. A little careful prying may be required. The rubber grommet that accepts the neck on the filter will likely remain in the transaxle case. Use a small screwdriver to carefully remove the seal. Use care not to damage the case sealing surface.
3. Inside the pan should be a small magnet. Inspect the oil pan magnet for small bits of steel. The factory places the magnet here to trap stray metal particles. Excessive amounts of steel shavings indicate internal transmission damage. A small amount of sediment in the pan is normal as the friction elements wear.
4. If desired, use side cutters to open up the transaxle oil filter assembly by cutting or prying the metal crimping away from the top of the filter and by pulling the filter apart. Inspect the filter for excessive amounts of the following: clutch plate assembly fiber material, indicating clutch distress; bronze slivers, indicating bushing wear; steel particles, indicating internal transaxle wear.

To install:

1. Clean all parts well. Clean all traces of old gasket off of the oil pan gasket rail as well as the sealing surface on the transaxle. Use care not to damage the sealing surface on either area.
2. Inspect the oil pan for damage to the sealing surface and dents or cracks in the pan.
3. If the oil filter seal came out of the case, install it using a socket as a driver. Gently tap in with a plastic mallet. Using the same plastic mallet, gently tap the filter neck in place.
4. The design of the steel-core factory gasket is such that it may be reusable, if not bent or otherwise damaged. Note that most replacement transaxle oil filters come with a new gasket. Lay the oil pan gasket on the pan and install the pan to the case. Normally, no sealer is used. Start a few bolts at the ends of the pan to hold it and to keep the gasket from moving out of position. Install all 20 bolts and tighten to 97 inch lbs. (11 Nm). Do not overtighten or the gasket could be squeezed out of position and/or the bolt threads in the aluminum transaxle case could be damaged.
5. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
6. To refill the transaxle from just a bottom pan removal, 7.4 quarts of DEXRON® IIE or DEXRON® III will be required. Use a funnel to reach the filler/dipstick tube. Use care not to spill fluid in the engine compartment.
7. Check for leaks.

use a very small funnel placed into the dipstick tube check frequently with the dipstick so you don't overfill

my suggestion would be to power wash the engine off and let it dry then run it this will help you isolate where the leak is originating from

yes a transmission should bolt up to the v8 as long as it's stays a small block and not a big block , i'm sure the tranny bolt pattern will bolt on a small block or a v6 /but the v6 transmission wont last long on a v8 :) gl on your project..

No they don't, the cases look the same but they have part numbers, so the internal parts and how the trans is operated is different. Here are the part numbers. Many of the big parts may interchange.

Tribute Trans # Ford LA4A-EL 4 Spd. Automatic Transaxle

Ford Escape # Ford CD4E 4 Spd. Automatic Transaxle