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    Help with 5R55E transmission issues

    I have an Explorer Sport Trac with the 5R55E automatic transmission. It has been having some issues for a while which I am trying to repair completely. The issues I have are below. 1.) After transmission is warm and if I make a stop at the store and shut the truck off for maybe 15-45 minutes...
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    Solving shift flare before it ever occurres?

    Has anyone ever tried the Servo bore o-ring fix before experiencing any delayed/hard shifts from 2-3 and 4-5? I have an ‘03 Explorer and it shifts fine but I anticipate it will start “flaring” between shifts. I’m familiar with the simplicity of the fix —temporary or not — and I’m considering...
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    Need some help with tranny 5r55e

    1997 ford explorer xlt. 5R55E Trans Here goes had some shift trouble as in flare and start out in 3rd after a stop and or slip and no speedo. and a code for vss. flashing od light. What I have done so far: Changed the sensor on rear diff and top of trans and transfer case. Changed all valve...
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    97 5R55E Shift Flare/Reverse Issues.

    Trans got hot and sprang a leak. I changed filter, gasket and put in dex/merc. (trans calls for Mercon V) Noticable sludge in magnet but no pieces. Fluid smelled bad. After 20 mi experienced 2-3 shift flare and no reverse. Once cold again trans operates normally. Truck is parked pending...
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