4R44E Overhaul Kit 1985-1995, new and ready to install. Fits the 4R44E. Ships fast from the USA.
If you are searching for a 4R44E overhaul kit for a Ranger, Bronco II, Aerostar, Explorer or Mazda B-Series built before 1995, the transmission in your truck is almost certainly the A4LD, the four-speed that the 4R44E grew out of. This is the Precision KP53900EV overhaul kit catalogued for that whole 1985-1995 run. It is the soft-parts set for a teardown: gaskets, O-rings, lip and metal-clad seals and sealing rings, with Viton governor rings, a Viton front metal-clad seal, two sets of aftermarket center support rings and a converter clutch filter. It does not include frictions, steels, bands or a pan filter.
Ford built the A4LD by adding an overdrive to the old C3 three-speed. It went into the 1985 Ranger and Bronco II first and was the first Ford automatic to have its converter clutch run by the EEC computer. Later units got an electronic 3-4 shift, but first, second and third stayed hydraulic, which is why an A4LD still has a governor and why this kit carries governor rings. For 1995 Ford made the controls fully electronic and renamed the light-duty version the 4R44E, so the governor rings are left over on an electronic unit.
Every clutch and servo in this family is applied by oil routed through sealing rings on the center support and drums. When those rings wear and the rubber seals harden, apply pressure bleeds off before it reaches the clutch, and the unit flares, slips or engages late even though the friction material may still be serviceable. A fresh set of seals restores the pressure path.
Drop the pan and read what is in it. Light gray paste is normal; black friction flakes or chunks of metal mean the clutches or hard parts are finished and seals alone will not save it. A line pressure test with a gauge tells you whether a circuit is leaking before you open the case. Our line pressure guide covers the gauge hookup, and the gasket and seal materials guide explains why Viton rings outlast the original rubber.
This kit is catalogued for the A4LD from 1985 through 1994 and the units carried into 1995. A4LD trucks include the 1985-1994 Ranger, 1985-1990 Bronco II, 1986-1994 Aerostar, 1991-1994 Explorer and Navajo, the 1987-1993 Mustang and 1987-1988 Thunderbird with the 2.3L four, and early Mazda B-Series. If you have a true 1995 or 1996 electronic 4R44E, our 1995-1996 4R44E overhaul kit is the closer catalog match. Check the ID tag on the case or send us your year and VIN, and compare the extension housing seal, because two- and four-wheel-drive tail housings differ. More kits are in our rebuild kits collection.
| Fits | 4R44E 1985-1995 |
| Part type | Overhaul Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Both names appear in the catalog, but the kit is built around the A4LD used from 1985 to 1994, including Viton governor rings that only the hydraulic A4LD uses. For a true 1995-1996 electronic 4R44E, the 1995-1996 overhaul kit is the closer match.
No. It is a gasket and seal set with sealing rings, governor rings, two sets of center support rings and a converter clutch filter. Add a friction module or step up to a master kit if the clutches are worn.
The center support rings are easy to cut or misalign when the drums are installed. A second set lets you redo that step without waiting on parts.
The A4LD was used behind the 2.3L four in the 1987-1993 Mustang and 1987-1988 Thunderbird, and the kit is catalogued for 1985-1995 A4LD units. Confirm the transmission tag reads A4LD before ordering.
Use the automatic transmission fluid printed on the dipstick or listed in your owner guide, and set the level at operating temperature.
