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E4OD Banner Rebuild Kit 1989-95

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E4OD Banner Rebuild Kit 1989-95, new and ready to install. Fits the E4OD. Ships fast from the USA.

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About this product

Early E4OD trucks are now 30-plus years old, and most of the original clutches and rubber in them are finished. If your 1989-1995 F-250, F-350, full-size Bronco or E-Series van slips into gear, flares on the shift, has lost overdrive or drips fluid at every stop, this new E4OD banner rebuild kit for 1989-95 (reference TF36004E) supplies the soft parts for a proper overhaul of that first-generation unit.

What a banner rebuild kit does in a 1989-95 E4OD

The E4OD was Ford's first electronically controlled heavy-duty four-speed, built on the bones of the C6 with an overdrive section added in front. The coast clutch and overdrive clutch live up front, and the forward, direct and intermediate clutches plus the reverse band sit in the main case. Every piston in that stack is sealed with rubber, and the pump, valve body, case and extension housing are sealed with gaskets that harden with age and heat. A banner kit puts the full gasket and seal set together with new frictions and a filter. It is the soft-parts core of a rebuild, priced below a master kit, and it lets you spend the difference on the hard parts your teardown actually condemns.

Symptoms on early E4OD trucks

How to confirm the transmission needs this kit

On a 1989-95 truck, start with the EEC-IV self test. Pull the stored codes with a reader such as our EEC-IV code reader, because a bad solenoid pack or a corroded case connector can mimic slipping clutches by dropping line pressure or skipping a shift. Sonnax ties stored codes such as 62 and 628 to main regulator valve and pressure problems in this family, so check pressure before blaming frictions. Our E4OD shift solenoid symptoms guide walks through the electrical checks. Burnt fluid and debris on the magnet mean the clutches are gone and an overhaul is due.

Fitment

This kit is listed for the 1989-95 E4OD. That range crosses a real Ford change: for 1995 the pump output volume went up and a new solenoid block design came in, and parts suppliers split many E4OD pieces at 1989-94 and 1995-98. A 1989-1994 truck is the core fit. If you have a 1995 truck, compare the pump and solenoid-area gaskets with your old ones, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships. For 1996-1997 trucks see the E4OD banner kit, and 1998-up trucks take the 4R100 banner kit. Browse everything for this unit on our E4OD collection page.

Install notes

If the teardown shows a cracked shell or a worn drum, the 1989-1995 E4OD master kit covers more of the hard parts. Before you start, our E4OD rebuild cost guide breaks down what usually drives the final bill.


Specifications

FitsE4OD 1989-95
Part typeBanner Rebuild Kit
ConditionNew
BrandOEM
ReferenceTF36004E
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.

E4OD Shift Kit
E4OD Shift Kit
$139.64
4R100 Pump 1995
4R100 Pump 1995
$83.88
4R100 Clutch Drum
4R100 Clutch Drum
$97.98

E4OD Banner Rebuild Kit 1989-95: common questions

Will this kit fit my 1995 F-350?

Possibly, but check it. Ford increased E4OD pump volume and changed the solenoid block for 1995, so pump-area gaskets can differ from 1989-94 units. Compare the gaskets with your old ones or send us your year and VIN before ordering.

Does a banner kit include steels and bushings?

No. A banner kit is the overhaul gasket and seal set plus friction plates and a filter. Steels, bushings and other hard parts are bought separately once you know which ones measure bad.

What fluid should I use in a 1989-95 E4OD?

These trucks were filled with MERCON originally. MERCON V supersedes it and is what most builders use after a rebuild. Fill, run through all ranges, then check level hot.

How do I read codes on a pre-1996 E4OD truck?

1989-95 trucks use the Ford EEC-IV system, so you need an EEC-IV code reader or a scanner with an EEC-IV adapter rather than a standard OBD-II tool. Run the key-on engine-off test and record every code.

Should I upgrade the pump on an early E4OD?

If your pump is an early E9 or F1 casting, it is worth inspecting closely. Those castings were known for low output, and Ford later released a pump assembly that retrofits back to 1989.

What else should I replace during the rebuild?

Plan on rear case bushings, the front lube and drainback valve update, and any steels that are heat-marked. Test the solenoid pack and clean the case connector so electrical faults do not follow the rebuild.


Repair guides for this job

Sources
  1. Sonnax — Ford E4OD unit parts directory. Shows the 1989-94 versus 1995-98 splits in E4OD solenoid blocks, rear bushings and pump gears behind the fitment advice. www.sonnax.com/units/352-e4od
  2. Sonnax — Rear Case Bushing 36008B. One-piece replacement for the original two-bushing rear case design on C6 and 1989-94 E4OD units, and its wear failure mode. www.sonnax.com/parts/2050-rear-case-bushing
  3. Sonnax — Front Lube/Drainback Valve Kit 36425-01K. Describes the melting OE plastic ball seat that restricts front lube and causes overdrive planetary failure. www.sonnax.com/parts/2067-front-lube-drainback-valve-kit
  4. Sonnax — Ford E4OD, 4R100 Vacuum Test Guide. Links main regulator valve wear to soft shifts, delayed reverse and stored codes 62 and 628. d2q1ebiag300ih.cloudfront.net/uploads/tech_resource/639/E4OD-4R100_VacTestGuide.pdf

E4OD Banner Rebuild Kit 1989-95

$211.85
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