SR55S Trans

[Hirini]

Hi I got a 2001 explorer xlt 4.0 sohc just wondering with the trans having no dipstick do you check the level with it running like you usually do but with it being at the bottom of the pan do you still do this or can you do it with it off

 

[grizzlyxjim]

I believe the 5R55s was used on the later models 2002 and up. I may be mistaken but I am pretty sure that 2nd gen explorers have the 5R55E

FORD "FOUR VERSIONS OF 5R55" - The Transmission Shop

 

[Hirini]

I believe the 5R55s was used on the later models 2002 and up. I may be mistaken but I am pretty sure that 2nd gen explorers have the 5R55E

FORD "FOUR VERSIONS OF 5R55" - The Transmission Shop

You could be rightit says on the side of the trans 4L2P 7000 BB tried googling it to see what one it is but couldn’t find anything

 

[grizzlyxjim]

You can look up the specs of your vehicle on FordEtis home page with the Vin number. There should be a dipstick in the back of the engine bay on the passanger side

 

[Hirini]

Yea

You can look up the specs of your vehicle on FordEtis home page with the Vin number. There should be a dipstick in the back of the engine bay on the passanger side

yea I know I’ve been under it as well there’s diffently no dipstick

 

[Hirini]

Yea

yea I know I’ve been under it as well there’s diffently no dipstick

Just went on that ford etis comes up a 2002

 

[grizzlyxjim]

Unfortunatly I don't know much about the 3rd gen explorer. You should try asking in that section of the forum!

 

[Hirini]

Unfortunatly I don't know much about the 3rd gen explorer. You should try asking in that section of the forum!

They must of registered it in NZ in 2001 thanks for your help

 

[drdoom]

You have to check it running and warmed up.

 

[koda2000]

5R55S is a 3rd Gen trans. All the second Gen's had trans dipsticks. Try asking in the 3rd Gen forum.

In general for transmissions w/out dipsticks if you don't see evidence of any transmission leaks the fluid level is fine. The non-dipstick transmissions I have seen have a drain plug and a fill plug. On some you pump fluid in until it starts to spill out of the fill port. Some require a special tool/fitting to pump the fluid in.

BTW - The 2002 5r55S transmissions were extremely problem prone with a very high failure rate.