what make and year will interchange with 96 explorer 4.0 4x4

t5535 · 10-10-2010, 02:00 PM

what make and year will interchange with 96 explorer 4.0 4x4???

**BrooklynBay** · 10-10-2010, 02:04 PM

You have a 4R55E transmission. They were used in the 95 & 96 Explorers, 96 Aerostar (4.0L models), and many Rangers with a 4.0L.

jamieD · 10-10-2010, 08:43 PM

So was a 4r44e ever in the 2wd 1996 model? My dealer tells me that the "T" transmission is a 4r44e in my 1996.?.?.?

**BrooklynBay** · 10-10-2010, 09:03 PM

The 4R44E was used on the Aerostar & Ranger with a 3.0L. The Explorer never came with a 3.0L.

*gmanpaint* · 10-10-2010, 09:07 PM

You wont have the 4r44e in the Explorer. "T" is used for both 4r & 5r, and also the a4ld.

I just removed a 4R55E from a 95 4.0.

jamieD · 10-11-2010, 02:20 PM

Can you look at one and visually tell then if it is a 4r55e or a 5r55e? Can I then safely assume that my 1996 with a "T" code is a 4r55e?

*gmanpaint* · 10-11-2010, 06:16 PM

Not including reverse...

4R= 4 speed including Overdrive

5R= 5 speed including Overdrive

5R55E wasnt available until '97.

The electronics in a '96 will not support a 5R without some major modifications.

The number of solenoids are different. You can see them from the sides of the trans right above the trans pan.

4R55E pics
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...&postcount=300

jamieD · 10-11-2010, 06:33 PM

Ok, so to further clear up the muddy water, will a 5r valve body work on the 4r? My dealer's parts man must really be ignorant of this stuff. I have been ordering 4r44e parts for my now 4r55e tranny. I have been wanting to replace the valve body on mine and have been asking all these vb questions based on the 4r44e. What does interchange?

**BrooklynBay** · 10-11-2010, 06:40 PM

The EPC & TCC solenoids are different as well as the range sensor. The 97 & 01 5R55E have extra sensors.

jamieD · 10-11-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks for clearing this up. So, I basically have a tranny that was in the explorer lineup for only 2 years? My 1954 Ford Tractor is the same, has a lift system made for only 2 years and then it got improved. I must be so lucky!

darkemp · 04-14-2011, 01:37 AM

Question, will the 4.0 1993 motor mate up to a 4r44e?

im trying to fix some guys ranger booboo, cant seem to get the starter to engage the flexplate. 1996 ranger with 93 explorer motor bolted up to a 4r44e.

he had a starter from a 2.3 in there and i took it out and swapped it for a 4.0 starter but had no luck with getting it to engage the flexplate. i think im going to try bolting a 2.3 flexplate up in there seeing how i replaced the flexplate with a 4.0 out of 1996 ranger 4.0.

so complicated, if anyone knows anything about it let me know

*PopRichie77* · 04-14-2011, 08:29 AM

I would say the 1996 flex plate is the problem, you need the flex plate and starter that went with the 4R44E, there maybe a starter torque problem, don't know.

10-10-2010, 02:00 PM	#1
t5535 Wannabe Elite Explorer Arkansas 98 xlt Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	what make and year will interchange with 96 explorer 4.0 4x4 what make and year will interchange with 96 explorer 4.0 4x4???

10-10-2010, 02:04 PM	#2
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,680 Vehicle Specs	You have a 4R55E transmission. They were used in the 95 & 96 Explorers, 96 Aerostar (4.0L models), and many Rangers with a 4.0L. __________________ 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.

10-10-2010, 09:03 PM	#4
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,680 Vehicle Specs	The 4R44E was used on the Aerostar & Ranger with a 3.0L. The Explorer never came with a 3.0L. __________________ 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.

10-10-2010, 09:07 PM	#5
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,924 Vehicle Specs	You wont have the 4r44e in the Explorer. "T" is used for both 4r & 5r, and also the a4ld. I just removed a 4R55E from a 95 4.0. __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

10-11-2010, 06:16 PM	#7
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,924 Vehicle Specs	Not including reverse... 4R= 4 speed including Overdrive 5R= 5 speed including Overdrive 5R55E wasnt available until '97. The electronics in a '96 will not support a 5R without some major modifications. The number of solenoids are different. You can see them from the sides of the trans right above the trans pan. 4R55E pics http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...&postcount=300 __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

10-10-2010, 08:43 PM	#3
jamieD Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastern NC 1996 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	So was a 4r44e ever in the 2wd 1996 model? My dealer tells me that the "T" transmission is a 4r44e in my 1996.?.?.?

10-11-2010, 02:20 PM	#6
jamieD Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastern NC 1996 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	Can you look at one and visually tell then if it is a 4r55e or a 5r55e? Can I then safely assume that my 1996 with a "T" code is a 4r55e?

10-11-2010, 06:33 PM	#8
jamieD Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastern NC 1996 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	Ok, so to further clear up the muddy water, will a 5r valve body work on the 4r? My dealer's parts man must really be ignorant of this stuff. I have been ordering 4r44e parts for my now 4r55e tranny. I have been wanting to replace the valve body on mine and have been asking all these vb questions based on the 4r44e. What does interchange?

10-11-2010, 06:40 PM	#9
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,680 Vehicle Specs	The EPC & TCC solenoids are different as well as the range sensor. The 97 & 01 5R55E have extra sensors. __________________ 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.

10-11-2010, 06:48 PM	#10
jamieD Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastern NC 1996 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for clearing this up. So, I basically have a tranny that was in the explorer lineup for only 2 years? My 1954 Ford Tractor is the same, has a lift system made for only 2 years and then it got improved. I must be so lucky!

04-14-2011, 01:37 AM	#11
darkemp Wannabe Elite Explorer Detroit Michigan 93 Explorer 4.0 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Question, will the 4.0 1993 motor mate up to a 4r44e? im trying to fix some guys ranger booboo, cant seem to get the starter to engage the flexplate. 1996 ranger with 93 explorer motor bolted up to a 4r44e. he had a starter from a 2.3 in there and i took it out and swapped it for a 4.0 starter but had no luck with getting it to engage the flexplate. i think im going to try bolting a 2.3 flexplate up in there seeing how i replaced the flexplate with a 4.0 out of 1996 ranger 4.0. so complicated, if anyone knows anything about it let me know

04-14-2011, 08:29 AM	#12
PopRichie77 Elite Explorer Quakertown, PA 1999 Explorer XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 967 Vehicle Specs	I would say the 1996 flex plate is the problem, you need the flex plate and starter that went with the 4R44E, there maybe a starter torque problem, don't know.