Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Description (Description and Operation)
The 4R70W has the following features:
- Wide ratio gears
- Four speeds
- Rear wheel drive
- Automatic
- Electronic shift
- Torque converter clutch control
- Line pressure controls
The transmission uses Ravigneaux-style double-pinion gearset with two bands, one one-way roller clutch, one mechanical diode and four friction clutches to produce four forward gears and Reverse.
4R70W Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
General Specifications
a - MERCON V is not interchangeable at this time with the current MERCON
fluids. Check the
transmission fluid level indicator to determine the correct fluid and refer to
the ...
Identification Tags
All vehicles are equipped with a Vehicle Certification Label, located
on the driver side door lock post.
For correct transmission identification, refer to the code in the space
marked TR.
...
Other materials:
Driveline Angle
Item
Description
1
Bottom of the frame
2
Engine crankshaft centerline
3
Engine angle
4
Driveshaft and coupling shaft centerline
5
Driveshaft and coupling shaft angle
6
Rear axle pinion centerline ...
Safety Belt Maintenance
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster
(if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardw ...
Tire Wear Chart
Wheel and tire NVH concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not
generally affected by
acceleration, coasting or decelerating. Also, out-of-balance wheel and tires can
vibrate at more than
one speed. A vibration that is affected by the engine ...
