[alexwhitehead27]

I have a 96 cougar xr7 that I’m trying to install a transmission from 2000 crown Vic. Wiring harness don’t match. 2000 has a circuit board in pan. What can I do to make it work as I’m limited on funding and experience. But I need my car.

 

[Grog6]

go look at the transmission articles. Search a bit. Use the newer repinning diagram.

 

[Grog6]

Please only start one tread per problem.

 

[alexwhitehead27]

Please only start one tread per problem.

Sorry new here just trying to get some help or advice

 

[mercenvy]

I swapped the circuit board out on my trans and returned it to the older style of wiring.
Had to drop the valve body to swap out the connector.
This website is a wealth of information on the 4r70w, if you do a search i'm sure you can find what you are looking for.
If not, reply to this thread and you will be helped in the right direction.

 

[theterminator93]

4R70W AODE Transmission Bulkhead Pinouts - p71interceptor.com

 

[alexwhitehead27]

Can I use the trans from 2000 crown Vic in a 96 mercury cougar xr7?

 

[theterminator93]

Yes, assuming your 96 is a 4.6. Do a little more reading...

 

[alexwhitehead27]

It is sorry just trying to eliminate time consuming research so I can use the energy on the mods I’m sure will follow obtaining the info

 

[theterminator93]

If you rush into this without the proper experience or knowledge beforehand, it will not go well. Do the research ahead of time and you most certainly will thank yourself after-the-fact. There are a lot of what-ifs you need to be prepared for.

 

[mercenvy]

It is sorry just trying to eliminate time consuming research

This is a bad decision imho
research is free and is the best thing you can possibly do.

 

[Grog6]

Thanks Brandon;I looked and didn't find that one. The hardest part is to use the wire colors to figure out which side of the connector you're looking at. There is a short section of harness you can disconnect, and take inside to work on. Get the old pinout to match the new one, and you're set. If you screw it up, you will only get second gear.

There is a detailed article now that completely details the process.

 

[mercenvy]

Time to source some valve body gaskets?

 

[Grog6]

Yup.

 

[racecougar]

Ford Overdrive Transmissions 101

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www.tccoa.com

 

[alexwhitehead27]

I swapped the circuit board out on my trans and returned it to the older style of wiring.
Had to drop the valve body to swap out the connector.
This website is a wealth of information on the 4r70w, if you do a search i'm sure you can find what you are looking for.
If not, reply to this thread and you will be helped in the right direction.

So if I drop the circuit board and attach connectors for wiring harness and apply it would that be sufficient or do I need a felon?

 

[alexwhitehead27]

So if I drop the circuit board and attach connectors for wiring harness and apply it would that be sufficient or do I need a felon?

Repin?

 

[mercenvy]

You would need to swap over all of the older-style solenoids, temp sensor, and all wiring from your old trans to the new trans.

 

[mercenvy]

Or follow the repin instructions above

 

[Grog6]

The ONLY time you need the old, wired stuff is if you have a 94 or 95 EEC. Using the old LOW impedance stuff will kill a later EEC, IIRC. I have 96's, so that stuck in my head. I've looked at so many JY transmissions, lol.