1994 A4LD Question

[RojoBlanco]

The 1994 Explorer has a 3-4 shift that is electronically controlled. If an earlier model A4LD is installed, I assume that overdrive would be rendered useless. Is that correct? Would the earlier-year transmission still function normally except that overdrive would be missing? Thanks for any comments. David B.

 

[natenkiki2004]

All A4LD's should be the same. Later years used some stronger parts I think but they're all computer controlled 3-4 and torque converter lockup.

 

[MrShorty]

You need to go all the way back to '87 or '88 to get the vacuum controlled 3-4 shift in the A4LD. About '88, the electronic controlled 3-4 shift became the norm for A4LD's, so you should not have anything to worry about (as far as this detail goes) as long as you are searching post '88 A4LD's

 

[BrooklynBay]

The 1987 model has a different valve body with only one solenoid. You could swap a 1988 to 1995 valve body into it with 2 solenoids.

 

[arco777]

Can personally attest that a '92 trans will work without issue in a '94. You'd really want a later model A4LD if possible though, with all the updates.

 

[RojoBlanco]

Thanks to all who replied. Your answers are much appreciated. And it's wonderful we have this site for support. David B.