ZF S542 5 Speed Ford Manual Transmission

Below you will find a detailed list for the ZF S542 5 Speed Ford Manual Transmission that includes complete rebuilt transmissions, bearing rebuild kits with and without synchro rings, gaskets & seals, individual bearings, hub slider, synchro rings, forks, gears, case & extension housing shift components and shafts. Also available are bearing retainer and small parts.

Having issues diagnosing problems with your ZF S542 Ford 5 Speed manual transmission we can help. We have a large inventory of rebuilt ZF S542 Manual Transmissions plus transmission parts. Our factory rebuilt re-manufactured transmissions are dyno tested before leaving the factory, ensuring high quality, We offer a no hassle 12 month warranty, performance guaranteed. The ZF S542 is a five speed, RWD or 4WD transmission. The ZF S542 is a German ZF Friedrichshafen AG engineering design, is end loaded aluminum case with integrated bell housing. You can find the identification tag on the left side of the transmission case. Tag will include the Ford code and the ZF number 1307-XXX-XXX. Supplying this tag information when ordering a replacement transmission or transmission parts is important. The ZF S542 was used by Ford in 1987 -1994. Select this link to see what models used this 5 Speed transmission.

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We have found a number of issues with this widely used Ford ZFS542 Transmission. Bearing wear on the main shaft can cause a noise that is present in all gears, at most engine RPM’s. If you hear a whine at greater (higher) RPM’s in 3rd and or 5th gear it’s possibly an input shaft failing. A noise in one gear that gets worse with speed can be caused by a chipped tooth in that gear. Shifting problems in the shifter stub can increase with use and time and suggest you replace your shifter with our easy to install Short Throw Shifter Kit. Worn out synchronizer cones or syncro rings can cause grinding noise during shifting. Popping out of gear can be caused by damaged shift forks, or worn sliders. The most widely pointed out problem are problems with shifting the 5th/reverse gear typically caused by high mileage. We offer a kit to fix this problem, the kit includes Reverse Gear, 5th Rev Slider, Rev Ring and 5th Ring.

F250, F350 pickups with this transmission have suffered from failing pilot bearings. You can hear this noise with the clutch depressed. We offer a kit to replace the damaged pilot bearings and input shaft end, kit with oversized bearing and new steel sleeve for input shaft.

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Below we provide a ZF S542 parts illustrations (2 pages) to assist you with correct identification of the parts you need. short throw shifterSelect the parts you require from the following list and give us a call. One of the most common problems is rough bearing failurenoise coming from the front of the transmission clutch area. This is generally caused by pilot bearing failure that generally damages theinput shaft, see our repair kit. The second most common problem with the is shifting problems with the ZF S542 5th reverse gear. See our specially designed repair kits to resolve these problems. We offer an easy to install Short Throw Shifter to improve shifting performance.

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Applications
F-Series Truck 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 7.3 & 7.5 L
P-Series Van 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 7.3 & 7.5 L
Full-Size Bronco 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 7.3 & 7.5 L
E-Series Van 4.9, 5.0, 6.8 L
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ZF-S542 Rebuilt Transmissions

Description Part Number / SKU
Rebuilt Transmissions 300/302/351 4WD Small Block Electro/mech speedo MTFRD039
Rebuilt Transmissions 460 Gas 2WD Electro/mech speedo MTFRD042
Rebuilt Transmissions 460 Gas 4WD Electro/mech speedo MTFRD043
Rebuilt Transmissions Diesel 2WD Small Block Electro/mech speedo MTFRD040
Rebuilt Transmissions Diesel 4WD Small Block Electro/mech speedo MTFRD041
Rebuilt Transmissions300/302/351 2WD Small Block Electro/mech speedo MTFRD038
Brake Assembly Mechanical Speedo MTFRD044
Brake Assembly Super-duty Electro/mech speedo MTFRD045
Core Charge on above Transmissions and Brake Assemblies

ZF-S542 Bearing Rebuild Kit

Description Part Number / SKU
Bearing Rebuild Kit w/o Synchro Rings S5-42 MWT-300ZF
Bearing Rebuild Kit with Synchro Rings S5-42 BK300ZFWS
Repair kit Slider Gear Reverse, fix reverse shifting problems, kit includes Reverse Gear, 1307-204-297, 5th Rev Slider 1307-304-175, Rev Ring 1307-304-175 and 5th Ring 1207-304-268 MW1307-SRK
Rebuild Kit Brake Drum Section Only MWT-300BDZF

ZF-S542 Gaskets, Bushings & Seal Kit

Description Part Number / SKU
Gaskets, Seals, Soft Plugs & Main Shaft Nuts Kit 359001
Bushing 3RD Gear 0730-162-428
Seal Input Pocket 300ZF
Seal Extension Housing 4WD 200215
Seal Extension Housing 2WD 200214
Seal Shaft Input 200213
O’Ring Quill Tube 0634-313-136

ZF-S542 Bearings

Dwg # Description Part Number
24 Bearing Needle 2nd Gear (qty 2) 0735-320-871
21 Bearing Needle 3rd Gear (qty 2) 0735-320-871
22 3rd Gear Thrust Race 0730-106-561
Bearing Counter Shaft Front & Rear 2580
14 Bearing Input 28580
Bearing Needle Kit (Complete) NK1307-R
27 Bearing Needle 1st & Reverse Gear (qty 2) 0735-320-873
Bearing Needle 5TH (2 Req) 0735-321-010
41 Bearing Needle Reverse Idler (qty 2) 0750-115-233
Bearing Needle Main Shift Rail (Qty 2) F81Z-7D362BA-R
Bearing Pilot Main Shaft JH13349
21 Bearing Race 3rd Gear 0730-162-428
Bearing Race Counter Shaft 2520
Bearing Race Input 28521
Bearing Race Main Shaft 28521
33 Bearing Rear Main Shaft J28573

ZF-S542 Hub & Slider

Dwg # Description Part Number
18 Hub & Slider Kit 1-2 1307-204-243
18A Hub & Slider Kit 5th-Reverse 1307-204-239
18 Hub & Slider3-4 Kit 1307-204-244
Hub Syncro 5/R 1307-304-167
Hub Syncro 1-2 1307-304-166
Hub Syncro 3/4 1307-304-168-U
Slider 3-4 1307-304-371
Slider Reverse 5th 1307-304-372
Slider 1/2 1307-304-370

ZF-S542 Syncro Rings

Dwg # Description Part Number
18A Syncro Ring Kit RK1307-R
18A Synchro Ring 1st 1307-304-181
18A Synchro Ring 2nd 1307-304-181
18A Synchro Ring 3-4 1307-304-268
18A Synchro Ring 5th 1307-304-268
Synchro Reverse 1307-304-175
Synchro Key, Spring & Ball Kit 1-2 1307PPK
Synchro Key, Spring & Ball Kit 5 3-4 -R 1307PPK
Synchro Key, Spring & Ball Kit 5-R 1307PPK
Syncro Ball 0635-460-010-U
Syncro Blocker Reverse 1307-304-175
Syncro Dog 1307-304-156-U
Syncro Spring 0732-041-571-U
18 3-4 Synchro Assembly (w/ Rings) 359703K
18 5-R Synchro Assembly (w/ Rings) 359709K
18A 1-2 SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY HUB & SLIDER 1307-204-243
Syncro Assembly 3/4 1307-204-244
Syncro Assembly 5/R 1307-204-239

ZF-S542 Forks

Dwg # Description Part Number
43A Fork 1-2 1307-298-933
43 Fork 3-4 1307-206-003
43B Fork 5th-Reverse 1307-306-019
Fork Roll Pin (pkg of 1) 0631-329-069
Fork Shift /Rail Assy 1/2 1307-298-933

ZF-S542 Gears

Dwg # Description Part Number
26 Gear 1st (48 T) 1307-204-298
23 Gear 2nd Diesel 51T 1307-204-320
23 Gear 2nd Gas 37T 1307-204-319
19 Gear 3rd Main Shaft (40 T) Diesel 1307-204-322
38 Gear 3rd Counter Shaft Diesel 1307-303-109-U
19 Gear 3rd Counter Shaft Gas 1307-303-110-U
19 Gear 3rd Gas 30T 1307-204-321
37 Gear 4th Counter Shaft (43 T) 1307-303-060
37 Gear 4th Counter Shaft (45 T) Gas 1307-303-014
37 Gear 4th Counter Shaft Diesel 1307-303-015
39 Gear 5th Counter Shaft (57 T) Gas 1307-303-112
39 Gear 5th Counter Shaft Diesel 47T 1307-303-113
32 Gear 5th 26T Gas 1307-204-323
32 Gear 5th Diesel 30T 1307-204-324
Gear Reverse Idler 1317-305-004-U
29 Gear Reverse Main Shaft (44 T) 1307-204-297

ZF-S542 Shafts

Dwg # Description Part Number
28 Shaft Main (16 3/8″) (2wd) 1317-304-066-U
39 Shaft Counter Gas Tooth Counts 45-31-21-14-57 1307-203-036
39 Shaft Counter Diesel 1307-203-037
15 Shaft Input 27T 11-3/4 inch 4.9/5.8 GAS 1307-202-126
15 Shaft Input (27 T) (7.5″) 460 GAS 1307-202-127
15 Shaft Input 34T 9-5/8 inch Diesel 1307-202-128
28 Shaft Main (4wd) 1307-204-352-U
28 Shaft Main Small Block (4wd) 1307-304-353

ZF-S542 Bearing Retainer & Shift Components

Dwg # Description Part Number
10 Retainer Bearing Front-Quill Tube (Press-in Type) 1307-302-060
Shift Components: Detent Small 0630-361-077
Shift Components: Guide Piece Shift Blocker Plastic 1307-306-154
Shift Components: Shift Boot Cover 1307-306-035
Shift Components: Shift Rail Interlock Plate 1307-306-230-U
Shift Components: Shifter Housing 1307-306-046
Shift Components: Shifter Kit Short Throw, Improve Performance Replace worn out shifters 1317TSK

ZF-S542 Case & Extension Housing

Dwg # Description Part Number
Case Main (GAS) 1317-401-031
2 Housing Rear (2wd w/ Speedo) (6.9, 7.3L & 7.5L) 1307-301-015
Housing Rear (4wd) (10″) (4.9L & 5.8L) 1307-301-136
2 Housing Rear (4wd) (8 7/8″) (7.3L & 7.5L) Gas & Diesel 1307-301-093
2 Housing Rear(2wd w/ Speedo) (4.9L & 5.8L Gas) 1307-310-041-U

ZF-S542 Miscellaneous Parts

Dwg # Description Part Number
Quill Tube 1307-302-060-U
Baffle Oil 0501-309-612
45 Input Pocket Oil Baffle Seal 300ZF
Bolt Idler Shaft 0636-101-663-U
Bolt Interlock Plate 1307-306-121
Bolt Main Case 38622
Bolt PTO Cover 0736-617-043-U
Bolt Reverse Idler 0636-101-663-U
Bolt Shifter Housing 0636-015-277-U
60 Brake Drum Dust Shield for Seal ZFBD-155
61 Brake Drum Housing (Aluminum) ZFBD-164
58 Brake Shoe (Requires 2) 2086DD
Detent 1307-306-170
Detent Plug Large 0630-361-099
Detent Spring 0732-041-946
Input Pilot Bearing Repair Kit (87-Up Except PTO) PBZ73HD
7 Nut (Main Shaft 2wd) 1317-304-117
47 Nut Brake Drum E8TZ-2L616A
Bearing Pilot Repair kit is designed to repair damaged pilot bearings and Shaft Input end, includes oversized bearing and new steel sleeve for Shaft Input PBZ73HD
Pin Reverse Idler 1307-305-003-U
Plug, Drain / Fill (Fits Cases w/ 3 Bolt Retainer Only) 0501-209-879
Plug, Soft (Large) 0630-361-099
Plug, Soft (Small) 0630-361-077
59 Shaft Brake Drum Main ZFBD-175
Shift Components, Detent Pin 1307-306-170
Shift Components, Detent Spring 0732-041-946
Shift Components, Interlock Plate “T” Bolt 1307-306-121
Shift Components, Reverse Stop Plate Spring 0732-041-947-U
Shift Components, Shifter Interlock 1307-306-230
Shift Components, Shifter Stub (Bent) N/A
Shift Components, Shifter Stub (Straight) N/A
Shift Components, Stop Plate 1307-306-229-U
12&34 Shim Kit, Input & Cluster 1307-SMK
Snap Ring Kit 1307SRK
54 Speedometer Gear (6 T) Green 1307-204-047
54 Speedometer Gear (7 T) White 1307-204-047
54 Speedometer Gear (8 T) Black 1307-204-048-U