R1 transmissions have been used in the Ford Ranger, Explorer, Aerostar, and Bronco II.
R2 versions have been used in the F-150, Econoline Van, full size Bronco, and the Cougar/Thunderbird with the supercharged V6.
[citation needed] The M5OD ended production in December 2011, being last used in the 2011 Ford Ranger.
[citation needed] The M5OD is fully synchronized on all gears, including reverse.
[2] The transmission has an integral bellhousing, making the power plant stiffness high enough to avoid harmful resonance.