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Automatic Kickdown Cable | C4 Transmission | 144 / 170 6-cyl | 1965 Ford Mustang

Automatic Kickdown Cable | C4 Transmission | 144 / 170 6-cyl | 1965 Ford Mustang

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Restore C4 automatic kickdown operation on your early 1965 Ford Mustang with a 144 or 170 6-cylinder using this OE-spec cable for cars built before 11/16/1964.

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Early Mustang C4 Automatic Transmission Kickdown Cable | 170 Inline 6-cylinder

Fits 1965 Ford Mustang

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.