Restore automatic kickdown function on your 1965 Ford Mustang with a C4 transmission and 144 or 170 6-cylinder engine using this automatic kickdown cable. Built for cars produced before 11/16/1964, this OE-spec replacement installs between the butterfly arm on the carburetor and the kickdown lever on the automatic transmission.
- Fits 1965 Ford Mustang applications built before 11/16/1964
- For 144 or 170 6-cylinder engines with C4 automatic transmission
- OE-spec automatic kickdown cable replacement
- Installs between the butterfly arm on the carburetor and the kickdown lever on the automatic transmission
- Mechanically downshifts the transmission in response to sudden wide open throttle during normal cruise conditions
- Helps restore passing response when additional acceleration is needed
- Restores original functionality when replacing a failed, aging, worn, damaged, missing, binding, or incorrect component
- Box measures 12 in. L x 1 in. W x 1 in. H
The automatic kickdown cable connects the carburetor butterfly arm to the kickdown lever on the automatic transmission. On 1965 Mustang applications with a 144 or 170 6-cylinder engine and C4 transmission, built before 11/16/1964, it allows the transmission to mechanically downshift when sudden wide open throttle is reached during normal cruising.
Replacing a failed, aging, worn, damaged, missing, binding, or incorrect kickdown cable helps restore original transmission kickdown function and drivability. This OE-spec replacement supports proper downshift response for passing or added acceleration when needed.
Restore C4 automatic kickdown function on your early 1965 Mustang 144 or 170 6-cylinder with this OE-spec cable for cars built before 11/16/1964.
| Product Fitment |
| Make |
Ford |
| Model |
Mustang |
| Year |
1965 |
| Build Date Note |
For cars built before 11/16/1964 |
| Engine Fitment |
144 / 170 6-cylinder |
| Transmission Fitment |
C4 automatic transmission |
| System |
Automatic transmission kickdown linkage |
| Connection |
Carburetor butterfly arm to automatic transmission kickdown lever |
| Fitment Style |
OE-spec replacement |
| Application |
1965 Ford Mustang |
| Product Specs |
| Product Type |
Automatic Kickdown Cable |
| Transmission Fitment |
C4 automatic transmission |
| Engine Fitment |
144 / 170 6-cylinder |
| Build Date Note |
Before 11/16/1964 |
| Connection |
Butterfly arm on carburetor to kickdown lever on automatic transmission |
| Function |
Mechanically downshifts the transmission in response to sudden wide open throttle during normal cruise conditions |
| Fitment Style |
OE-spec replacement |
| Restoration Benefit |
Restores original functionality when replacing a failed or aging component |
| Replacement Use |
Replaces failed, aging, worn, damaged, missing, binding, or incorrect automatic kickdown cables |
| Box Dimensions |
12 in. L x 1 in. W x 1 in. H |
| Approximate Weight |
0.1 lb. |