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    Won't shift when in Drive

    I just bought a 1995 Explorer 2WD, 4DR Eddie Bauer, for my son. It hadn't been driven in 5 years. New fuel pump and battery and it was running. I replaced all the fluids etc. and when replacing the Tranny fluid and filter I put new gaskets on the Valve Body because it was had some slippage. I am...
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    5r55e trams help!!!

    I have researched as much as I can on this website and other sites anyone with knowledge please help me, I need a experienced opinion and or someone who had/have this same problem. I have a 99 Explorer 4.0 SOHC auto 4wheel drive and it's just hit 105,000 miles. I started having issues one night...
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    Rebuilt 5r55e Transmission - Moves Forward in Reverse/Neutral

    I have just rebuilt a 5r55e transmission for my 1997 Explorer 4.0 4x4 OHV. I had a broken reverse band that I replaced along with the front and intermediate band and all friction/clutch packs. I followed the manual on the complete rebuild and now that everything is back together I am having an...
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    Stuck after valve body repair S.O.S

    First off I love this site, and big thanks goes out to all who help on here. It has helped me out big time! I have a 2000 (11/99) Eddie Bauer 4.0 SOHC with automatic 4wd with 95000miles and the 5r55e tranny. The truck is awesome has given me no major problems (lots of little ones). When I...
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    5R55E - Decisions...decisions - How many $$/mile ?

    '97 Explorer 2WD 130K mi Symptoms: 'typical 5R55E gasket symptoms' as I research this forum: dropping OD, then no 3rd, intermittent shifting of all gears for a few days my Daughter reports, but 'when it catches - it works fine' Expectation: I was hoping to find a crack/hole in the VB...
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    4wd to 2wd swap

    what all would i need to make this happen? i have a 98 explorer with the 4.0. the 4wd is out and i found a nice 2wd tranny for a good price.
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    2002 Explorer, Blinking OD light and no shift from 2nd to third

    Hello all, I have a 2002 Explorer XLS, 4.0L with a 5R55E transmission. I have roughly 180K miles on the explorer. The transmission was rebuilt at 67K miles (yeah just out of warranty) and now its at it again. I have had it in the shop for the last three days and they are not quite sure...
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    How To? Changing EP Solenoid

    I figured since I already dropped the VB to change the gaskets, no noticeable tears/blow out on upper gasket, I would go ahead and order a new EP solenoid for the Explorer (96 EB 4X4 5R55E). Should the EP be able to twist a little while still in the valve body? To remove it do I just unbolt...
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    Burnt trans fluid, won't engage ANY gear?

    Hey guys, I've got a 99 explorer, 4.0 sohc with awd/4wd with dark stinky fluid that intermittently (most of the time) won't move in any gear. I understand that with potentially burnt/darkened fluid (& likely never being serviced) that may be the problem but something tells me it's something...
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    97 4x4: anyone know how to resolve coast clunk?

    Hello everyone, my 97 4x4 started the coast/downshift clunk after the transmission being overhauled and installation of the Superior Shift Kit. As with other members, VERY FIRM braking between 30-40mph is the only thing that will prevent it. So, somehow, it is capable of smooth operation, there...
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    Possible blown transmission valvue body gasket?

    Ive been noticing a lack of power, what feels like sliping (but im not sure what that feels like), its very hesitant. The fluid is black and nasty smelling, im assuming burnt, and the pan has a small fluid leak. The o/d light is not flashing though. I think its the valvue body gasket. Thanks!
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    5R55E TCC won't lock up and hard 1-2 Shift

    So here’s my problem - I have a 1997 Ranger 177,000 miles, 4X4, 4.0L, with a 5R55E transmission. It has been throwing code P1744 and once threw code P0756. The problem has been getting worse but for a while if I was in OD and I had to slow down and the transmission downshifted it wouldn’t lock...
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    O/D Off light Blinking, no DTCs

    Guys, I need some help. My 2000 Explorer, Limited, with 4.0L SOHC and 5r55e transmission is misbehaving. On the way home last night, I noticed the transmission was not going into overdrive, and not locking up the torque converter. There were no lights on the dash at the time. When I got off...
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    5r55s 4x4 4.0 swap

    hi guys I am a newbie on the forum and have a few questions.. I have been doing a lot of research on the 5r55e (week) and the tr55s/w (stronger). my ranger is getting up there in mileage and is starting to have some shifting issues. I would rather just swap out the 5r55e for a s/w as I am...
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    1997 ford explorer transmission replacement

    Hi, my name is Sergio and I own two Ford Explorer. One in the US (manufactured in 1998) and one in Italy (manufactured in 1997.) Whenever I need fixing, finding a service in the US is not a problem. But when I have a problem with my Explorer in Italy, no one here is familiar with this car. I...
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    5R55E does not lock up.

    Ok, I got my cheap chinese ELM327 Bluetooth reader the other day. I ran it with 4-5 different softwares, freewares or trial, incuding "Torque" in my Android pad. None of the softwares have reported any errorcodes whatsoever, not a single one! Not even while O/D lamp is actually blinking...
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    epc blowoff valve question 5r55e

    Hi all, Replacing the separator plate (1L5Z-7Z490-HA) and new blowoff valve upgrade (3L5Z-7M203-JA). I have the tsb instructions for the valve , but I am not clear on which parts to throw out. Step 6 says remove and discard the epc limit screen, epc limit valve (silver color) and spring (figure...
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    Still have P0741 after replacing TCC solenoid

    Hi all, been a while since I've been around, (put a mustang motor in my 98 explorer, rebuilt rear end etc. with a lot of help from this site). Now I have an issue with the 5r55e (code D) transmission. The o/d off light started flashing and it clunked as it went below 20mph while slowing down...
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    1999 Explorer Sport Transmission Identification

    I bought a used 1999 Explorer Sport in January. Last week, my transmission took a crap. My tech dropped the trans pan and there were a lot of bits and pieces in there. I am looking into a used transmission. I was asked when the Explorer was built. Is there a difference in transmissions with...
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    02 mounty 4.6 2wd tow package cooler issue

    I have a 2002 mountaineer 4.6 2wd with a towpackage. I have had a shift problem with the past few months did a filter replacement. It was good for a few weeks then it overheated. I didnt see an oil cooler until today it was between the condenser and radiator. I was wondering if the overheat...
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    02 mounty 4.6 2wd tow package cooler issue

    I have a 2002 mountaineer 4.6 2wd with a towpackage. I have had a shift problem with the past few months did a filter replacement. It was good for a few weeks then it overheated. I didnt see an oil cooler until today it was between the condenser and radiator. I was wondering if the overheat...
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    5r55e Trans swap PROBLEM

    Im having some trouble with my 5r55e swap, ive pulled the old trans and swapped in the new one already but something is wrong. Now when i start it, it will only start in neutral and wont shift into gear at all. Ive checked the trans wiring harness thoroughly(i pulled it out, checked wires...
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    TCC Problem

    Hey Everyone, This is my first post, but I've been searching through this forum for weeks now and ya'll have some great info here. I think I have my problem pinned down but I'd like a second opinion and possibly someone to jog my mind so I know I have covered all my bases. I traded my 1990...
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    Transgo shift kit

    Ok I am a newbie here and I have searched and searched. I am looking for a copy of Transgo SK44-55E shift kit instructions. I am rebuilding transmission that has shift kit but I need information about unique adjustments, springs, ect. Thank you in advance.
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    Has anyone ever successfully rebuilt a 5r55e?

    Ive seen alot of posts and so far only negative results (might just be me). I want to take on the challenge but not if I'm doomed from the start. I've never rebuilt a trans before but fear no machine, I have the atsg manual and its already screwed so only way to go is up. I had "the 2-3 flare"...
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