Oct 24, 2014 · Hello All, I just replaced the valve body gaskets on my 5r55e transmission after gears were slipping and I was receiving a code for the TCC solenoid. Turned out the VB Gasket was blown along the strip of solenoids as well as on the small outside strip around the low/reverse servo (not the individual servo gasket, tho).Apr 27, 2018 ... a21 bravo Starting the initial troubleshooting of the 5r55w Ford explorer transmission. It slips 2nd and 5th gear, overdrive.JEGS 555-603046 5R55E Transmission Features: This unit only works in vehicles with a 16-pin wiring harness connector. New frictions/steels. Complete overhaul kit (seals, gaskets, rings) New overdrive sprags. New overdrive, intermediate, and reverse bands. (4) New shift solenoid.Solving fluid leak. With this problem, you have to go through the front seal of the transmission, or you need to check the torque converter hub. These are the two core parts that can cause this issue to happen. In that case, you will need to refill the lost fluid and fix the seal as quickly as possible.Chuck : The most likely problem is the reverse/low band servo is bad.The reverse band is pretty heavy duty so it is very unlikely that it broke.Some other possiblities are. 2-3 shift valve , 3-4 shift valve, reverse modulator valve, spring, damaged, missing, misassembled, stuck bore damaged. 6:55 AM.Binding: Paperback - 8.5 x 11 inches. ISBN: UPC: 852553006240. Years: 1997 - 2009. Expert rebuild procedures in this Ford 5R55E transmission manual by ATSG. Covers tranny rebuilds for Ford Explorer, Aerostar, Ranger, Mountaineer, & Mazda pickups. Free Shipping.He also said the 5R was basically an upgraded version of the 4R so it could handle the increased output of the upcoming 4.0l SOHC ford was switching to, that's it. And the 5th speed was an engineers brainstorm to counteract the increased fuel usage of the SOHC, and keep the MPG acceptable.Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator - 4r55e Transmission Problems - 96 Ford Explorer 4.0l 4r55e Automatic 150k Rebuilt clutches and seals 45k ago. Here are the symptoms o/d light blinking, extreme flare in shift from 2-3,on extended or long drives shifts out of overdrive. Removed pan and found slightly...4. 01-23-2006 05:04 AM. /. Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case - 5R44E transmission no reverse - took apart a 5R44E, had melted reverse sprag, couple of leaking solenoids, some stuck valves, put new/good parts back in, new seals & gaskets. Now there is no reverse. 2 seems normal, 1 seems like it is in 2 gears at once; at...Transmission Automatic Feb 13, 2009 #1 Hey Gang, Long time reader, first time poster. ... 1998 4.0L 4x4 with the 5r55e automatic tranny .... same problem pretty much every day now.... transmission shifts through the first 4 gears just fine and then at speeds between 35 and 50 mph,,, it is really slow to engage the O/D.1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 4r55e 5r55e Ranger / Explorer Transmission Problems - CLICK HERE - I am making a sticky for the numerous people with transmission problems. If you own a ranger or explorer you might be experiencing numerous shifting problems. If you would feel free to post here so we can have a running...5R55S Transmission Problems is a five-speed automatic that was used in various vehicles by Ford Motor Company. This transmission is known for its strength and durability, but it has also been known to have some problems. Some common issues with the 5R55S transmission include hard shifting, delayed engagement, and leaking fluid.JEGS 555-603046 5R55E Transmission Features: This unit only works in vehicles with a 16-pin wiring harness connector. New frictions/steels. Complete overhaul kit (seals, gaskets, rings) New overdrive sprags. New overdrive, intermediate, and …Dec 26, 2009 · I have a 1998 Ford Ranger with 4.0 engine that has a 5R55E automatic transmission. The transmission started slipping in drive or reverse. The truck will barely move in either direction. I can manually put the transmission in first gear and it appears to take off normally. I can then shift it to second and it also appears normal.1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 4r55e 5r55e Ranger / Explorer Transmission Problems - CLICK HERE - I am making a sticky for the numerous people with transmission problems. If you own a ranger or explorer you might be experiencing numerous shifting problems. If you would feel free to post here so we can have a running...I have Park,N,and reverse but no drive no 1 or 2 (automatic) I drove it to the auto parts store turn it off come back out and nothing just rev's up checked fluid looks good, change the fluid and filter like a 2 months ago.. could it be a valve body gasket? or is this transmission finally giving...1997 4wd sohc Explorer. October 3, 2013. #1. I have a 97 explorer with the 4.0 sohc and 5R55E transmission with 225000 miles on it. It is well serviced and has had numerous updates and last year I replaced the valve body with a rebuilt one from Central Valve body which has all the Sonnax updates as well. This week a problem with how it shifts ...Feb 12, 2019. #3. Applies to ALL automatic trans installs. Seat the torque converter on to the transmission's input shaft FIRST. Put it on the shaft then push it in, rotate it and continue to push it in, it should slide in 2 or 3 more times as the shafts and slots inside the transmission line up.So a few months after resurrecting this SUV (1998 Explorer XLT Resurrection), I started having transmission shift problems. Not surprising since the vehicle sat unused for 10+ years in a garage before I started working on it. I've explored a lot of different threads here and tried a lot of...Performance Upgrades - Maintenance - Modifications - Problem Solving - Off-Road - Street Trucks. Covering the Explorer, ST, Sport, Lincoln Aviator, Sport Trac, Mercury Mountaineer, Mazda Navajo, Ford Ranger, Mazda Pickups, and the Aerostar. ... What is the perfered manufacture of the 5R55e Transmission Filter you all are using?1998 ford explorer. May 25, 2018. #3. Thanks @puzzaa for the reply! And a little more on the issues. It always shift hard into 2nd (especially when downshifting) more on the 4th to od flare, it'll rev to about 3500 rpms and depending on how you baby it …November 28, 2014. #1. I'm right in the middle of rebuilding my 5r55e. Forward clutch pack was completely cooked, the rest of the trans was in pretty good shape. I have never rebuilt a transmission before so this is foreign soil for me, so to speak. The reverse and intermediate drums were no problem to rebuild but the forward is not cooperating ...Just as the title states, the Ford 5R55 Transmission has four versions. Ford 5R55 can have an N, S, or W behind those numbers. The 5R55 is a rear wheel drive 5-speed that appeared in 1999 and later vehicles.; The 5R55W came out in the 2002 and later Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger models.; The 5R55N appeared in the Jaguar S-Type and Lincoln LS and in 2002 in the Ford Thunderbird.2008 Ranger Transmission Upgrades. I have a 5R55E transmission due for rebuild after 167k miles that included a lot of long distance towing, by this I mean I’ve towed cars from Connecticut and Washington DC to NC. I would like to install better clutches and upgrade the valve body but have no idea what would be my best options.To remove the filter all you have to do is use the 3/8" drive and the 10mm drive. There is a bolt in the middle of the filter. Simple remove this and gently pry off the filter with your hand. Ensure that the two black O-rings are on the filter. I now started the clean up process.Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator - 4r55e Transmission Problems - 96 Ford Explorer 4.0l 4r55e Automatic 150k Rebuilt clutches and seals 45k ago. Here are the symptoms o/d light blinking, extreme flare in shift from 2-3,on extended or long drives shifts out of overdrive. Removed pan and found slightly...1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 4r55e 5r55e Ranger / Explorer Transmission Problems - CLICK HERE - I am making a sticky for the numerous people with transmission problems. If you own a ranger or explorer you might be experiencing numerous shifting problems. If you would feel free to post here so we can have a running...2008 Ranger Transmission Upgrades. I have a 5R55E transmission due for rebuild after 167k miles that included a lot of long distance towing, by this I mean I’ve towed cars from Connecticut and Washington DC to NC. I would like to install better clutches and upgrade the valve body but have no idea what would be my best options.Yulee, Florida. Year, Model & Trim Level. 01 Ford Sport Trac 4x4. January 12, 2020. #1. Does anyone know the torque sequence on the 5r55e for reinstalling the solenoid pack? Cant find it anywhere. I know they are 71 inch/lbs but not the sequence to do so. Thanks!Is your transmission not shifting properly? There are some common transmission issues that can cause that, and some basic troubleshooting steps can help you diagnose the problem. T...5R55E or 5R55W. From the Ford Technical Service Bulletin # 96-17-24: "96-17-24. 08/12/96. TRANSMISSION - 5R55E - DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES AND MAJOR COMPONENTS. LIGHT TRUCK: 1997 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER. ISSUE: Beginning with September, 1996 production, the 1997 Aerostar, Explorer, and Ranger will have a new electronically controlled 5-speed ...Transmission. Manual. Jun 11, 2023. #2. Its the torque number that matters more than horsepower. The 55 in the 5R55E stands for 550ft/lb of torque. 4.0l SOHC has 238 ft/lb stock so you have some head room there, if you stay lower than 300ft/lb you should be OK. Torque is what gets you up to speed, horse power is what keeps you at that speed.4R44E 4R55E 5R44E 5R55E Transmission Solenoid Kit (1995-UP) NEW - Global Transmission Parts.This will END the downstream contamination issues and provide more fluid capacity. Check the 5R55E 2-3 flare thread for the "must haves" (Sonnex, EPC, bonded separator, etc) and make sure that they are doing that, at least. '05 Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin, 4.0L SOHC, 5R55E, 4.10 open, 245/75R16's on Explorer rims, Rough Country5" Drop bracket ...Year, Model & Trim Level. '97 SOHC. November 3, 2011. #1. Planning to install a separate drain plug and temp sensor in the transmission pan of my '97 XLT 4x4 SOHC with 5R55E. Getting ready for some moderate towing duty next year. I see B&M and Mr. Gasket brands available, as well as others. Are any brands especially preferred here, …Nov 14, 2005 · no reverse in 5r55e trans. just looking for some ideas of why i dont have reverse in my 99 explorer 4.0 ohv. the truck drives smoothly in all the gears but no reverse. when i rev the rpm up for sometimes the truck moves slightly backwards. I had my truck repaired for the same thing, mine was slipping when you accelerated hard in reverse so I ...Jan 21, 2017 · 2001 Explorer Sport Trac. November 10, 2019. #1. I have a 5R55E transmission that has been slipping out of first gear, almost into neutral it seems, and I have to remove my foot from the gas, and let it clunk back into gear, then it's fine. It only will do this when the transmission fluid is warm, only once, then drive with no symptoms.This was the 5r55e that had no reverse. After taking the transmission apart, I found it has a broken reverse/low band. Basically it snapped off at the reverse servo location. There were only a few little flakes of metal, a clean break. Since this is real uncharter waters, I want to do a good rebuild, but not stuff that is unnessary.December 22, 2006. #1. Well by now, if you are either a loyal reader of this sub forum, or possibly have an Explorer with a 5R55E, you are used to hearing complaints about the so-called 2-3 shift flare. Simply put, many folks experience a situation where, at the time the transmission is shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd gear, the rpm's jump a ...1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 4r55e 5r55e Ranger / Explorer Transmission Problems - CLICK HERE - I am making a sticky for the numerous people with transmission problems. If you own a ranger or explorer you might be experiencing numerous shifting problems. If you would feel free to post here so we can have a running...Here are some details: 1997 Ranger 4.0L w/ 5R55E transmission. I rebuilt a transmission core from a 1998 SOHC explorer. Trans worked fine prior to rebuild, and I went through it from front to back. New torque converter, bushings, frictions, gaskets, seals, o-rings, bands, filter, servos, epc, sonnax updates, rebuilt valve body etc.First I would like to thank everyone for all the info on these forums. Because of the information, I rebuilt the valve body on my 1998 5R55E. All forward gears work great. They shift so smooth. I did the superior shift kit, Ford TSB mod, new separator plate and replaced the EPC solenoid. But reverse is still out.In this video, i teardown a 5R55E ford transmission, The problem was the converter had gone bad, and customer claimed when hot the car would not move. This ...It apparently, as we all know, has a little problem in that it seems to need replacement more often than other solenoids... sometimes as soon as 60,000 miles or so. (Though usually longer). As was described in the thread about the 2-3 flare, the design of this solenoid makes it terribly unforgiving of any contamination.The 5R55 Transmission is a 5-speed automatic transmissions produced by Ford Motors and is the heavy duty version of the 5R44. ... 5R55E: MERCON V: 9.5: MAZDA: 5R55E: MERCON V: 10.5: MERCURY: 5R55E: MERCON V: 13: Popular Pages: Tech Articles. Installation Guides. My Returns. Product Catalog. Help Videos.Solving fluid leak. With this problem, you have to go through the front seal of the transmission, or you need to check the torque converter hub. These are the two core parts that can cause this issue to happen. In that case, you will need to refill the lost fluid and fix the seal as quickly as possible.I am picking up 5r55e from 2004 ranger 4x4 4.0l. This is my first automatic transmission swap, but I replaced clutch in my 5spd 2000 mustang GT, so l already had transmission jack and knew to jack up the car as high as the stand jacks can safely handle, so I had no problem getting old tranny from under the car. I have couple more questions for you:Nov 4, 2018. #2. The OD light flashing means there is a diagnostic trouble code for the transmission. It is the transmissions version of a check engine light. Start by getting the truck scanned and figure out what the code (s) is before you do anything.Oh the fun of a 5R55W. This transmission was a fun one to open. While a P0741 can be a fun code to chase, it wasn't in this one. The final result of finding ...In order to modify cold-start valve to remain locked: Disassemble cold-start valve on the bench. Relocate the big spring to the other side as it shown in the following photo for full trans-cooler flow. How To: Eliminate Cold-Start Valve in 5R55W/S Valve-Body for Full Trans-Cooler Flow.1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 4r55e 5r55e Ranger / Explorer Transmission Problems - CLICK HERE - I am making a sticky for the numerous people with transmission problems. If you own a ranger or explorer you might be experiencing numerous shifting problems. If you would feel free to post here so we can have a running...The PNH Difference: High Quality & Dependability. We are true torque converter professionals. We do not just cut open used converters and weld them back together and call it good enough. If you want hasty, cheap, low quality converters—then PNH is NOT for you. Show More. Quote Request. To order by phone: 800-654-1220. Standard Features ...Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator - 2000 Explorer 5r55e transmission issues, drive and reverse. - Hello all, My 2000 Ford Explorer is having 5r55e transmission issues. It has been giving me issues with the overdrive for a couple of years, blinking OD light but I usually don't drive it far so I was trying to...So how hard is it to do a VB swap on a 5r55e. I've never messed with a tranny and am a shade tree mechanic at best. Shops are quoting me 250+ fluid I am pretty sure my VB gasket is going, it's having a hard time shifting and I figured what the heck might as well get one with one of the shift kits pre installed.JEGS 555-603046 5R55E Transmission Features: This unit only works in vehicles with a 16-pin wiring harness connector. New frictions/steels. Complete overhaul kit (seals, gaskets, rings) New overdrive sprags. New overdrive, intermediate, and reverse bands. (4) New shift solenoid.1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 4r55e 5r55e Ranger / Explorer Transmission Problems - CLICK HERE - I am making a sticky for the numerous people with transmission problems. If you own a ranger or explorer you might be experiencing numerous shifting problems. If you would feel free to post here so we can have a running...NV5600 Technical Specs. Case: Cast-iron with aluminum bellhousing. Torque capacity: 550 lb-ft. Weight: 360 lbs. Fluid capacity: 4.75 - 5 qts. Fluid type: Mopar manual transmission fluid PN 4874464. NV5600 Transmission Gear Ratios. 1st = 5.63. 2nd = 3.38.I did got to the JY today and took down a VB for a 5r55e (it was toast) but I did it so that I could get a feel before I did it to my DD. and to get some ideas as to why it would be leaking. What I discovered on the JY Explorer : The only thing I can think is that the 98 Explorer that I took down the VB from was soaked underneath just like mine...Here we talk about something that needs to be checked first if you're having shifting issues with the 5R55E transmission. Our vehicle wouldn't shift past 2n...Transmission will not shift out of 1st gear into 2nd. ... Problems may occur as early as 70,000 miles and as late as 180,000 miles depending on driving habits.. ... into the following issues with the Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer / Lincoln Aviator / 5R55W / 5R55S / 5R55N / 5R55E / 4R44E / 4R55E and other type transmissions with the worn ...position, preventing a cooler flow problem. The diagrams for the 5R55W/S (figures 4, 5, and 6) and the 5R55N transmission (figures 7, 8, and 9) show cooler flow working the same way. The only difference is the ther-mal element, fluid cooler bypass sleeve, and converter clutch control valve lineup aren't in the same bore.Advertisement The three-phase power leaves the generator and enters a transmission substation at the power plant. This substation uses large transformers to convert or "step up" th...1998 XLT SOHC 4x4 - Oxford White - 5r55e - 3.73 LS - 31" Open Country ATIII - OME36+Shackle/TT - Borla ProXS+Res Delete 323k Miles- 8/25/22 You have to work hard to become successful, but anyone can work hard. It's passion that will make you stand out and put your work above anyone else's.Shift Pointers. The 5R55S/W transmission has been with us for a little more than a decade. Its common complaints include harsh forward engagement; harsh reverse engagement; delayed, harsh initial engagements; flares on the 3-4 shift; and bind-up on shifts. What has made this unit difficult to diagnose is the inability to comprehend fully how it ...