52 ford

I know a guy with a 2002 Ford F150 4WD with a 5.4L. Something in the transmission went wrong and now it only has reverse. Besides from that, it's a pretty decent truck and I could get it for a good price. What do y'all think is wrong with it? If we buy it, then I do plan to do all the work myself. I have the means to take the engine out, etc.

Thanks

Tackle

You don't need to pull the engine to take out the transmission.

You can put a junk yard transmission in and be on your way for less than $500. Or pull it yourself, have it rebuilt, then re-install yourself. Would be $600-1000. Otherwise you can bring it to a shop and they'll do it all for ~$1,800-2,800.

Or if you repair the transmission yourself, you're only out the cost of parts.

52 ford

Alright, thanks for the info. 500 dollars would definitely be worth it.

Jackedup00

I wouldn't junk yard it.. I bought my trans through transdepot,new reman with the torque converter and shift kit in the $1100-$1300 range. Comes with a 3 year unlimited mile warranty..

charliedyal

If you really want to do it yourself: https://www.monstertransmission.com/...eSubCat_5157_1

I've seen the 4r70w rebuild manuals at books a million & on ebay for about $25-30.

Jackedup00

Also if you don't feel up to it,shops around here only charge $300 to swap transmissions.

Tackle

$300? Wow.

I was quoted $1200 just to remove and install a different one that I provide.

I could do a 3k mile round trip down there, spending $400-500 in gas if I averaged 14mpg. And still come out ahead.

Not with a bum transmission though I suppose.

Jackedup00

$1200?!? I had two shops and the stealership all say $300.. I do get labor half off of the stealership though.

02_Black_On_White

Wowzers monster transmission sells a heavy duty performance built tranny shipped to the door for $1,770.00

Tackle

The shops charge book time and labor is anywhere from $70-100 an hour. It's a 8-12 hour job depending on which "book" they look at.