1994 Explorer XLT transmission question

[macleod409]

I have almost 200k on my Explorer and do not want to trade it in for a new one. The transmission is starting to go, and with that kind of miles on it, i would just rather replace it then rebuild it.

What do you guys recomend for a replacement? Should I just find another one like the one that came out of it? Or should I get one from a Bronco? I am buying a new enclosed motorcycle trailer and would like to tow it with the Explorer. What should I do guys?

 

[Glacier991]

Candidly your options are few. I'd rather rebuild (properly) a 1994 A4LD I knew the history of than buy one on a crapshoot. There are some upgrades available now for the A4LD, and the 94 was the last year FORD made them, so they had included the most current of the factory upgrades in that year.

 

[CodePoet]

There is also a full size tranny adapter out there

 

[Glacier991]

It is not a simple thing to adapt a transmission. A great project for a talented offroader, but trust me, they ain't "plug and play". I sense he wants "plug and play".

Wish 410Fortune would chime in here.

 

[TeckNine4]

Or Derocha

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Did you read the A4LD rebuild diary, and the valve body diary? Maybe you might want to try rebuilding it yourself? If you have a question on something as you are doing it, you could either do a search, or post it here. It's a good idea to get a manual to follow as you are doing it as well. You could also print out the pages from the diary to refer to as you are rebuilding it.

 

[Mike9758]

I am almost done with my a4ld rebuild and am cautiously optimistic. It is not hard. One just needs to be meticulously thorough, stay on the immediate task, and overcome fear.

My biggest problem so far is conquered by not listening to the rebuild diary when it shows how to install the" "oiler" backwards.

For God sakes, fellas. Put your pics up right or not at all.

It caused me fits in wondering why my screw would not align.

Actually, it was a blessing because it forced me to check alignment of everything.

Thank you

Good luck.

M. Shepard