Transmission Type Codes for 1957 - 1959 Door Data Plate Decoding
| Year | Code | Type |
| 57/59 | 1 | 3-Speed Manual Shift |
| 57/59 | 2 | Overdrive |
| 57/59 | 3 | Fordomatic (2-Speed) |
| 57/59 | 4 | Cruise-O-Matic |
| 57/59 | 5 | 4-Speed Manual Shift |
| 57/59 | 6 | Cruise-O-Matic (3 spd. dual range) |
| 57/59 | C | Fordomatic (3-Speed) |