2008 Ford F-150: Automatic transmission 4R75E
2008 Ford F-150 · 11th (2004-2008 redesigned, not Heritage) · 5.4 3V Triton, 4.6 3V Triton
What this is
The 4R75E automatic in these trucks is a known wallet item when it slips, shudders, or bangs into gear. A rebuilt transmission is a walk-away-or-discount conversation, not a “we’ll deal with it later” line.
How you’d notice
- Delay into gear
- Slip or shudder under load
- Bang into gear
- Burnt-red fluid smell
Typical shop cost
| Repair | CAD | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Independent shop, parts and labour, before tax | $3,000–$5,500 | US shop quotes vary |
As of 2026. Ballpark, not a quote for the vehicle in the ad. CAD figures are Vancouver Island independent-shop ranges. USD is only printed when we’ve entered a US shop range — we don’t invent one.
A hoist, not a driveway glance. You pay the shop. First appointment of the morning so the engine is cold.
Mechanic’s tip: spot it before you buy
Ask for a cold start and a drive that includes a 1–2 shift under light throttle. A short parking-lot loop will not show a 4R75E that is on the way out.
Walk away if
Delay, slip, shudder, or bang into gear unless buying a project
The bigger picture on this listing
This page is the year and model. The report is the vehicle in the ad. We do not publish, for this listing:
- whether these photos hide this job
- whether the asking price already assumes it
- tax on this price
- a named shop in this city — we only print phones we’ve checked
That’s the $34.99 document. Homework, not an inspection.
Questions people actually ask
Is a fluid change enough?
Sometimes a service buys time. It does not rewrite a worn 4R75E. If it already delays, slips, or bangs, price the rebuild, not the fluid.
Should I walk away?
Walk away if it delays, slips, shudders, or bangs unless you are buying a project and the price already assumes a rebuild.
More on this 2008 Ford F-150
- A/C evaporator$1,200–$2,000 CAD
- Cam phasers / timing chains$2,500–$5,000 CAD
- Exhaust manifold bolts$800–$2,000 CAD
- Frame / cab mount rustOften not worth repairing CAD
- Front end (ball joints, tie rods)$400–$1,500 CAD
- Fuel pump / module on frame$600–$1,200 CAD
- HVAC blend door$400–$1,200 CAD
- IWE / 4x4 vacuum hubs$150–$1,200 CAD
- Power window regulators$250–$450 CAD
- Rear axle / pinion seal$300–$1,800 CAD
- Two-piece spark plugs$400–$2,000 CAD
The same problem on other cars
No other models in the knowledge base share this job yet. When they do, they land here.