Manual Tranny swap on a 96

[JS-Bronco]

Hey everyone New here, but i have read enough of the forums as a guest and have been impressed with the level of support and info. So here is my question I have a 96 Bronco 302 with a manual OD transmission F1TA ( I believe this is the M5R2 tranny sadly). It has been nothing but a problem the 5 years i have owned the vehicle. What i would like to know is if i can easily swap this out for one of the slightly older stronger 4 speed manuals? I have been told the transmission I have has always been wrought with issues and i would like to get rid of it. Or if anyone has another option I can look into?

 

[miesk5]

yo JS,

WELCOME!

Most go to the ZF brand.

According to sources;

The M5OD was in the F-Series up to the F450; and for up to the 460 and Diesels. The ZF is avail. as a gas or diesel versions w/diff ratios (see below Link)

Here are some M5OD Swaps;

ZF-S5-42 Swap in a 95 F 150

Source: by gijoe4500 at http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160498

But Joe's pics are gone

ZF-S5-42 Swap Parts List in a 94

by Franklin at http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1712&highlight=swap+parts+list

ZF-S5-42 Swap in an 89 F 150

by JC at http://www.f150forum.com/f10/details-zf-manual-transmission-swap-121866/

ZF Swap in a 95 F 150

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46124

ZF-S5-47 Swap pics in a 95

Source: by Pepper (J A F O, Big Pig) at http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/37/18885

ZF Cross Member Fabrication in a 94

Source: by Haustkraft (Rob, The Green Macheen) at http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90451

S5-42 (7003) Service Tips & Troubleshooting Guide, Jan 99

Source: by Mike W via http://www.rsgear.com/articles/1992_09.pdf

S5-42 (7003) DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Diagnosis & Testing, Removal, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES, ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENTS,SPECIFICATIONS, SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT, Overview & Parts Break-Out Diagram, Service Tips & Troubleshooting in 96 Econoline / F-150, F-250, F-350 / Bronco / F-Super Duty

Source: by Ford http://www.diesel-dave.com/vehic/manual/stj/stjs73bl.htm

For a YARD SEARCH on-line, I use;

http://www.hollanderparts.com/

http://www.copartfinder.com

HAS PICS!!!

http://www.picknpull.com

This is a Company name w/yard locations in various states

http://www.car-parts.com/

Also for obsolete parts by Ford pn:

http://www.partsvoice.com/

http://www.rearcounter.com

http://www.greensalescompany.com

 

[JS-Bronco]

That is amazing thank you! this is exactly the info i was looking for, appreciate the help! I hope to start posting pics of the project soon i have a lot of body work to do and i am researching doing a cummins diesel conversion to the bronco next