If there are the same engine, yes, it will fit. Then you have the issue of replacing the: computer, steering column (for the shifter), & flywheel off the motor. In other words, it is a pain.....
Trans Dipstick
no it wont work ur 1996 thunderbird has a 4r70w aode trans which is an electronic trans, the 85 crown vic aod trans is not electronic it will probably bolt up... but not much else
on the trans were shifting linkage hooks up
Flywheel/trans area. Follow the pos batt cable to the end. it is attached there.
Standard set of mechanics tools SAE and Metric, floor jack, jack stands, low profile trans jack, large drain pan and a repair manual for that vehicle.
Discard it. It was put in at the factory. This tells me pan has never been pulled an cleaned.
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AnswerCan be tricky -may be dial-sensor at trans -or gear on shaft that turns sensor --even wiring or connection or the computer.
No problem for a small trailer up to say 2,500 lbs or even 3,000 lbs. Just as long as you turn off the electronic over drive. This will keep the trans. cooler. Also for those long trips, have a trans. cooler installed, it helps.
The drive shaft does not leak. It is either the pinion seal or the trans. seal. Either one, the drive shaft has to be removed. The rear seal should be done at a garage, but you could do the front.
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Standard trans, 25/31 Automatic trans, 23/30