Car running ruff after tran put in.

sounds like u have an e4od trans with a torque converter that is slipping when it try's to lock in. if you can live with it drive it if not have a new or rebuilt torque converter put in with a new seal. fords e4od trans have had all updates and modifications as of 1995. mine has been shifting ruff for the last 4 years. I will drive mine until it quits if it does.

a tune up will be appropriate like spark plugs,cap rotor,clean throttle body,fuel filter, let try that first and look for PCM code
hope it helps

Hi Mike, Seems to me you have an electronic management problem. The fire must have caused short circuits and has maybe damaged the on board computer. Sort out the short circuits first and then carry out another scan and see what comes up. The traction control is incorporated as part of the ABS system, using many of the same sensors for operation. The problems you relate can have been caused by incorrect signals from the management system. regards John

None they are the same parts.

It seems that the "black bolt" is the bolt-shaped sheet metal around the fitting for your trans cooler line. If you are certain that your connection is good and the leak is coming from around that fitting then you will have to replace your radiator as the area around the fitting is probably cracked. Take a good close-up look, with an inspection mirror and a light, to try to determine from where the fluid is leaking.
Does your other line have an O-ring?

Sounds like it's sucking trans fluid into the intake this can be couse by tranny selonoid value sticking

check the trans fluid

Chk. the big 3 air, fuel, fire. come back if you don't have one of the three and i'll try to help.

try getting the freeze plugs checked out. =]

Hi mnfchen, here is a little info for you,enjoy, on the 272-292 and312 cu.in the firing order is:

1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 (from front to rear right: 1-2-3-4 left:5-6-7-8

spark plugs should be gapped @.035

timing is 3 deg BTDC for manual trans

6 deg BTDC on ford-o-matic

valve lash hot and @idle .019 in/ex

idle speed for manual trans is 475 rpm

idle speed ford-o-matic is 450 rpm

hope this helps you good luck :)