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4R100 Valve Body 2000

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4R100 Valve Body 2000, remanufactured and ready to install. Fits the 4R100. Ships fast from the USA.

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About this product

If a 2000 model year Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, Excursion or E-Series van with the 4R100 is shifting hard, slipping, or setting a limp mode code, this remanufactured valve body is sized to that exact model year. We list the 4R100 valve body by individual year and by year range because Ford did not change this casting every model year, and buyers searching by their own VIN year should still land on a part that matches without guessing at a range.

What the Valve Body Does in a 2000 4R100

The valve body is the hydraulic control center of the transmission. Line pressure routes through its bores and spool valves to apply the clutch packs and bands, and the solenoid block bolted to the valve body carries the shift and EPC solenoids the onboard computer pulses to set mainline pressure and time each shift. Sonnax's own parts documentation for this unit shows the 4R100 kept the 1998-and-later solenoid block design through the end of production in 2004, so a 2000 valve body shares its core design with other years in that span - the difference between individual year listings here is mainly about matching your exact casting and connector, not a different hydraulic design each year.

Symptoms on a 2000 4R100

How to Confirm the Valve Body Before You Order

Before you order, check for a false 4x4-low signal and inspect the case connector for corrosion, since Ford documented both issues specifically on these trucks and either one can mimic a valve body problem. Ford also issued a safety alert on the overdrive cancel switch wire shorting against a steering column screw on this platform, which can blow fuse 17 and throw throttle and shift complaints that have nothing to do with the valve body. Our valve body symptoms and testing guide and 4R100 and E4OD common problems guide cover how to rule these out before you spend money on a part you may not need.

Fitment: 2000 4R100

This valve body fits the 4R100 as installed in 2000 model year Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, F-53 chassis, Excursion and E-Series vans with the 7.3L Power Stroke, 5.4L or 6.8L V10. It does not fit the earlier E4OD, which used a different case and solenoid block before the 1998 redesign. If you are not certain whether your truck has the E4OD or the 4R100, check your casting marks against photos or send us your VIN, and browse the full E4OD and 4R100 collection which covers both families and every year we stock.

Install Notes

Service the pan, filter and case connector together rather than just swapping the valve body, since a corroded connector will reproduce the same symptoms with a brand-new part installed. Torque the valve body bolts to spec in sequence, refill with Mercon V ATF, and if the truck has towing miles on it, a clutch drum or clutch module is worth inspecting while the pan is down, since clutch wear from towing heat and valve body wear tend to show up on the same truck. Clear codes and run the adaptive relearn after the swap.


Specifications

Fits4R100 2000
Part typeValve Body
ConditionRemanufactured
BrandOEM
ReferenceF150
ShipsFrom the USA
Warranty1-year

Complete the job: parts that go with this

Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.

4R100 Solenoid Kit 1995
4R100 Solenoid Kit 1995
$69.98
E4OD Shift Kit 1989
E4OD Shift Kit 1989
$115.99

4R100 Valve Body 2000: common questions

Is this valve body new or remanufactured?

Remanufactured, sized to the 2000 model year 4R100 and backed by our 1-year warranty.

Why is there a separate listing just for the year 2000 instead of a year range?

We list some years individually and some as ranges so buyers searching by their own VIN year land on a matching part without guessing. The 2000 4R100 shares its core valve body design with other years in the 1998-2004 span, but matching casting and connector details still matters.

My shifting problem comes and goes. Could it be something other than the valve body?

Yes. Ford documented a false 4x4-low signal and connector corrosion on this platform, plus an overdrive cancel switch wire that can short against a steering column screw. Any of these can mimic a valve body problem.

Will this fit an earlier E4OD instead of the 4R100?

No. The E4OD used a different case and an earlier solenoid block design before Ford's 1998 redesign into the 4R100.

What fluid does the 4R100 use?

Mercon V ATF.

Do I need to do anything after installing this?

Clear codes and run the adaptive relearn so the computer re-times clutch fill against the new valve body.


Repair guides for this job

Sources
  1. Transmission Digest — Ed Lee, "Code 47/633 in E4OD/4R100". Backs the false 4x4-low signal issue referenced in the diagnosis section. www.transmissiondigest.com/code-47-633-in-e4od-4r100/
  2. Transmission Digest — Ed Lee, "E4OD/4R100 Safety Alert". Backs the overdrive cancel switch wire and fuse 17 issue referenced in the diagnosis section. www.transmissiondigest.com/e4od-4r100-safety-alert/
  3. Sonnax — Ford E4OD transmission unit page and symptom index. Backs the 1998-and-later solenoid block design shared across 4R100 model years, referenced in the overview. www.sonnax.com/units/352-e4od
  4. Transmission Digest — Jim Stokes, "Top 10 Problems at Installation, Part 2". Backs the connector corrosion issue referenced in the symptoms and diagnosis sections. www.transmissiondigest.com/top-10-problems-at-installation-part-2/

4R100 Valve Body 2000

$447.99
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