June 2003 Archives - Transmission Digest
Solving a Tough Problem With the Tremec T45 Transmission

The T45 five-speed transmission was introduced in the Ford Mustang in the 1996 model year and continued in production through the 2001 models. Tremec Transmissions Corp. in Mexico manufactures this transmission for Ford.

Troubleshooting One-Way Clutches

There was a time when the only fact that you had to know about a one-way clutch was the direction in which the clutch freewheeled. Today you also must be able to troubleshoot some difficult problems related to one-way clutches.

What’s in Your Wallet?

For years now, almost everyone in the automotive-aftermarket repair business has been complaining that we did not have access to the same technical information that the car dealerships have. Well, now you do! But did you think it would be free?

CVT World

CVT World

Technically Speaking

Author: Wayne Colonna, Technical Editor

June 2003 Issue

Issue Summary:

Before or after overhaul, 1989-95 vehicles equipped with E4OD transmissions may exhibit a delayed bang shift into reverse.

Beginning at the start of production for the 1999 model year, some models of the THM 4T65-E were produced with an internal mode switch, attached to the selector detent inside the transmission side cover.