April 6, 2006

Clutch bonding issues

Clutch bonding issues for Ford raise liner questions In the past several years, Ford Motor Company has manufactured a variety of embossed clutch liners for numerous […]
April 1, 2006

Pilot clarification for pesky repairs

Pilot clarification for pesky repairs Correction needed for pilot clarification in February issue Correction to February’s edition of the TCRA newsletter. We incorrectly listedthe long pilot […]
April 1, 2006

A4LD / 4R55 Converter

A4LD / 4R55 Converter Most commonly used in… …Ford light-duty passenger cars and trucks Common failures include… …front bearing and turbine hub Suggested replacement parts… …include […]
April 1, 2006

Guidelines produce quality rebuilds

Easy guidelines produce quality Ford CD4E rebuilds OEM CD4E Turbine Hub Modified CD4E Turbine hub with thrust washer. Ford currently uses three different converters for the […]
March 30, 2006

Ford Focus Dacco # CT27

Ford Focus Dacco # CT27 Most commonly used in… 2004 and newer Ford economy models   Most common areas of concern should be… worn impeller drive […]
March 29, 2006

Special attention in the areas

Ford’s 5R110W  requires special attention in the areas of clutch clearance and fluids. The TorquShift Transmission, or otherwise known as the 5R110W, is Ford’s newest transmission […]
March 29, 2006

Alignment solves hub problem

Alignment hopefully solves hub problem Continuous A4LD torque converter hub failures was brought to attention. In his email he questioned why his converter supplier repeatedly has […]
March 29, 2006

Converter Overheating/Failure

Converter Overheating/Failure A common complaint on E4OD's is converter overheating/failure and burned fluid with no other internal damage. This may be the original complaint or a […]