Reply to "Ford C6 automatic transmission help needed"

Hi dovf

In case you get in that situation again, here's how to get it out w/o removing the engine.
1. From inside the cabin, remove the gear selector and the approx 5"x10" black plate, that gives room for the rear of the trans.
2. Drop the front of the trans approx 2", push it as far back as you can, that gives 2" space, then remove the flywheel

Then you can lower it, despite the crossmember. And he's right, it shouldn't be converted to bolt on, the car has to be stiff...