Our 4R70W is a great testbed to show just what goes into an automatic transmission rebuild since it was used in such a wide variety of trucks. Ford’s AOD transmission begat the AODE, which then ...

4R70W Transmission Rebuild - Ford Overdrive Transmission. High Mileage Takes Its Toll. Read About How We Overhauled A Ford Overdrive Transmission. HOT ROD Staff Writer Nov 23, 2009.

Ford's Automatic Overdrive (AOD) transmission arrived in 1980 in ... Baumann says all AODE/4R70W units from '96-up are ... it's an easy fix that doesn't require a complete transmission rebuild.

The new engine is mated to a modern Ford 4R70W 4-speed transmission, and the whole truck rests on a suspension that has been raised 3.5 inches. The Bronco’s front and rear axles were upgraded, ...