Ignorance is NOT bliss

[carlgustav]

Hello,

I'm having more trouble than I probably should positively identifying my transmission. I have a '95 Xploder with the 4.0 V6. There is a tag, attached to the rear of the xmission, near the rear mount. On the tag is the following:

95 GT FAA ( or maybe FA4 )
SC06 ( the 6 is questionable, could be a G closed up? )

Anyway, I'm not sure what I've got . I've got the thumb switch on the shift lever for switching O/D in or out ( default is in ). My assumption is a 4R55E, based on my Haynes guide. However, some parts places on the web don't even reference this model ( for things like external filter kits or shift kits ). Is there another designation for this tranny? Am I correct in assuming a 4R55E?

TIA,
Anders

 

[MrShorty]

From what I've gathered, sometimes it's called the A4LDE or 4R44E.

 

[Bronco638]

I think you're right with "4R55E" but even the Forum "experts" (Glacier991 and Brain) aren't sure. I think my '96 has the same slushbox. If you're friendly with the local Ford store, call the Parts Dept. They'll ID it for you.

 

[glfredrick]

In any case, the same filter and pan gasket from the A4LD or 5R55E should fit it. They are all the same base transmission with internal upgrades.

 

[Doug]

You should have a 4r55e. The A4LD was used in all explorers from 91-94 and I beleive the 4r55e was used up till 97 when the sohc came out and they have the 5r55e while the ohv kept the 4r55e, but I could be wrong. Unfortunantly there isn't much available out there for any of our transmissions in the way of much of anything. You can get a generic cooler for it but that's about it.

 

[Opera House]

4R55E in 95 & 96. OHV and SOHC in 97 both used the same 5R55E transmission, though never say never with Ford at model year change times. My 97 OHV uses an air filter for a V8.