markfnc Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I was looking at Explorers yesterday, transmission made in France? What is that about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 The V8s in the late '90s had Japanese transmissions - the domestic content was 75%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 The 5R55 subassemblies are made in France and assembled in the U.S. Same for the Lincoln LS and Tbird and I assume the Mustang as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT90SC Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 The V8s in the late '90s had Japanese transmissions - the domestic content was 75%. The 5.0l's had 4R70W's built domestically. (Sharonville Ky, I think, I could be wrong) The 4r70w started out life as the AOD in the '80 A-bodies. The only Explorers with 'Japanese' trannies were the 5 speed manuals.. they were Mazda M5R1's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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