I have a 1996 f150 5.8l with electronic 4WD. My E4OD transmission is acting up (slipping out of gear in drive at random times) and I know these are expensive transmissions to rebuild. At 154k miles, I'd say it served it's time well. I've been wanting to do a ZF swap, but I wasn't sure if the electronics on the 4WD will transfer over (sensors, PCM, etc.).

 

I believe you`ll need a matching computer,wiring to the tranny,pedals etc... and a different cross-member,you`ll need a new drive-shaft also.

 

This is the list from user Delox on the Powerstroke Forum:

• ZF-5 Transmission
  The transmission must be from a 4x4 truck OR an F-superduty with a driveline mounted emergency brake.
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• Manual transmission crossmember
  From any zf5 truck, gas or diesel.
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• Pedal assembly (clutch and brake)
  From any manual transmission ford truck of this vintage only! (92-97)
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• Master cylinder
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• Slave cylinder (external)
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• Steering column cover and "push" tab for key release
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• PRNDL blank cover
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• Shifter
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• Shift boot
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• lower shift boot
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• doghouse (floorpan with shifter hole)
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• PCM
  Not required from what I've read, but worth the money if one can be found to avoid a touchy throttle. I believe I will be looking for an ECU with code "ALF6"
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• Clutch
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• Flywheel
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• Transmission wiring harness
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• Front Drive shaft (shorter than auto)
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• Rear drive shaft (longer than auto)
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• Clutch fork
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• pivot ball
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• throwout bearing
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• pilot bearing
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• Clutch pedal position switch
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• Transmission mount
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• Transfer case shift linkage (this is my question...there's no shift linkage since it's electronic)

 

No shift linkage needed. And you don't need any sensors, there ain't any on a ZF. You will have to connect the reverse light wiring tho.