4r55e shifting problem

bmisch · 07-19-2010, 09:58 AM

just rebuilt 4r55e in my 96 ex. now its won't shift out of first unless you let up on the throttle shifts into thre other gears just fine it seems to down shift ok , just hard shifting out of first

*PopRichie77* · 07-20-2010, 09:02 AM

Did you have the valve body apart?

**BrooklynBay** · 07-20-2010, 11:55 AM

Check the bands. It sounds like you have a broken band.

bmisch · 07-21-2010, 08:38 AM

i INSTALLED NEW SEP. PLATE & GASKETS & BLOW OFF VALVE , READJUSTED BANDS, IT SEEMS TO SHIFT FINE NOW ,BUT , NOW HAVE A CODE FOR SHIFT SOLENOID C STUCK

**BrooklynBay** · 07-21-2010, 08:46 AM

What's the code number? Did you use a torque wrench to adjust the bands, and tighten the valve body bolts?

bmisch · 07-21-2010, 09:47 AM

yes vb bolts tightened to specs, & bands to 10 inch lbs 1 1/2 turns out, are shift solenoids in a 5r55e the same as 4r55e

MBeaston · 07-21-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmisch

yes vb bolts tightened to specs, & bands to 10 inch lbs 1 1/2 turns out, are shift solenoids in a 5r55e the same as 4r55e

I personally had the same problem with one of my explorers befor and it turned out to be the servo piston for the band was seized up because where the heat shield is for the exhaust is right over the servo pistons and it causes them to get hot and harden up... my advise would be to check your servo pistons for signs of cracking or hardening and if found to replace them... you can get them for around 15 usd each

**BrooklynBay** · 07-21-2010, 09:55 AM

# 4 in my list of useful threads has the specifications for the band adjustment: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=158160

LV_PRERUNNER · 04-08-2012, 09:37 AM

i really need to know what you ended up fixing that was the problem....was it the solenoid or bands or etc.... this same thing happened to my ranger and my obd2 wont read at all ...please help

07-19-2010, 09:58 AM	#1
bmisch Wannabe Elite Explorer northern wet virginia 1996 xlt /1997xlt Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	4r55e shifting problem just rebuilt 4r55e in my 96 ex. now its won't shift out of first unless you let up on the throttle shifts into thre other gears just fine it seems to down shift ok , just hard shifting out of first

07-20-2010, 11:55 AM	#3
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	Check the bands. It sounds like you have a broken band. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

07-21-2010, 08:46 AM	#5
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	What's the code number? Did you use a torque wrench to adjust the bands, and tighten the valve body bolts? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

07-21-2010, 09:55 AM	#8
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	# 4 in my list of useful threads has the specifications for the band adjustment: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=158160 __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

04-08-2012, 09:37 AM	#9
LV_PRERUNNER Wannabe Elite Explorer henderson nv Ford Ranger Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	I know this is old!!! i really need to know what you ended up fixing that was the problem....was it the solenoid or bands or etc.... this same thing happened to my ranger and my obd2 wont read at all ...please help

07-20-2010, 09:02 AM	#2
PopRichie77 Elite Explorer Quakertown, PA 1999 Explorer XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 980 Vehicle Specs	Did you have the valve body apart?

07-21-2010, 08:38 AM	#4
bmisch Wannabe Elite Explorer northern wet virginia 1996 xlt /1997xlt Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i INSTALLED NEW SEP. PLATE & GASKETS & BLOW OFF VALVE , READJUSTED BANDS, IT SEEMS TO SHIFT FINE NOW ,BUT , NOW HAVE A CODE FOR SHIFT SOLENOID C STUCK

07-21-2010, 09:47 AM	#6
bmisch Wannabe Elite Explorer northern wet virginia 1996 xlt /1997xlt Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yes vb bolts tightened to specs, & bands to 10 inch lbs 1 1/2 turns out, are shift solenoids in a 5r55e the same as 4r55e