TC Remanufacturing F48 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter

Automatic Torque Converter for Ford and Mercury Applications

TC Remanufacturing F48 is an automatic transmission torque converter built for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln rear-wheel-drive applications. It features a non lock-up design, 11.500-inch converter diameter, and a 1300-1500 stall range for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number: F48
• Automatic transmission torque converter
• Non lock-up converter type
• 11.500-inch converter diameter
• 11.375 bolt circle
• 1300-1500 stall speed
• 26-spline count
• Stud mounting type
• Milled flats hub type
• 1.375 pilot diameter and 1.360 pilot length
• No ring gear
• Converter codes: CB, DC, DD, DF, DH, DX, FB

Detailed Description

TC Remanufacturing F48 is an automatic transmission torque converter for Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Ford F-Series trucks, Ford LTD, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Montego, Mercury Monarch, Mercury Zephyr, and related applications listed in the fitment data. The F48 uses a non lock-up configuration with a 26-spline interface, stud mounting, and a milled-flats hub to match the specified transmission setup. If you are replacing a worn torque converter in a 1970-1977 Ford Bronco, 1970-1974 Ford F-250, or 1970-1981 Mercury Cougar application, this unit is built around the listed dimensions and converter codes for those vehicles.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a slipping or worn torque converter in listed Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Restoring proper stall characteristics in automatic transmission service
• Addressing shudder, poor engagement, or inconsistent launch feel
• Matching the correct converter code for supported transmission applications
• Servicing vehicles that require a non lock-up torque converter design

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify converter code, spline count, pilot dimensions, bolt circle, and mounting style before installation. Confirm transmission compatibility against the vehicle’s original application, especially on Ford Mustang, Ford F-100, Ford F-150, Ford F-250, and Ford F-350 models where multiple drivetrain combinations were used. Proper fluid fill, cooler inspection, and alignment during installation are important for reliable operation.

Quality Assurance

TC Remanufacturing supplies remanufactured drivetrain components with application-specific specifications for fitment accuracy. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Compatible With

• Fits 1980-1981 Ford F-100, N/A
• Fits 1970-1978 Ford F-100, N/A
• Fits 1977-1981 Ford Thunderbird, N/A
• Fits 1979-1981 Mercury Capri, N/A
• Fits 1970-1981 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Fits 1970-1980 Ford LTD, N/A
• Fits 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, N/A
• Fits 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 1980 Mercury Marquis, N/A
• Fits 1971-1974 Mercury Marquis, N/A
• Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Monarch, N/A
• Fits 1978-1979 Ford Fairmont, N/A
• Fits 1979 Ford Mustang, N/A
• Fits 1970-1973 Ford Mustang, N/A
• Fits 1965-1968 Ford Mustang, N/A
• Fits 1978-1979 Mercury Zephyr, N/A
• Fits 1977-1978 Ford F-150, N/A
• Fits 1970-1977 Ford Bronco, N/A
• Fits 1970-1977 Ford E-100 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1975-1977 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1976-1977 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1976-1977 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1977 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1970-1974 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1977 Ford F-350, N/A
• Fits 1970-1974 Ford F-350, N/A
• Fits 1970-1976 Mercury Montego, N/A