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The A960E (2WD) and A960F (4WD/AWD) are Toyota's 5-speed automatics for truck-based platforms. Common in Tacoma and 4Runner, these are well-built units that handle the demands of truck use. Primary failure points are the overdrive planetary and O/D clutch — both from high-mileage and towing stress.
| Speeds | 5 |
| Type | Automatic RWD/4WD |
| Fluid | Toyota ATF WS |
| Fluid Capacity | 10.2 qts (A960F) |
The O/D clutch wears on high-mileage trucks, causing loss of 5th gear at highway speed.
Symptoms: No 5th gear, slip at highway speed, P0755
The 2nd coast brake controls engine braking in low gear. Failure causes a bump when downshifting.
Symptoms: Bump/clunk on decel downshift, shudder in 2nd gear
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Yes — one of the better truck transmissions. 200k+ miles is achievable.
The A960F has an integrated transfer case for 4WD. Same basic transmission internals.
Likely the overdrive clutch pack. We see this on Tacomas over 150k miles. Get a diagnosis before it burns the 4th gear clutch too.
2–3 days.
Yes. Same A960E/F family, same expertise.
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