1996 4.0 4WD trans leak

[royando]

At 180K and fluid sprayed all over the back of the vehicle, has anyone had any luck with having the trans repaired, or should I have a rebuilt unit installed.

 

[Midwest Dually]

I am not a huge fan of the auto trannies in these things. My first Explorer ate it when the tranny went, and my second one worked well but was getting the mileage on it to concern me.

I know that when I was trying to get my first Explorer's transmission rebuilt I fought a never ending battle when the shop told me I needed a new one as the original welded itself. The problem I had, was that it was for a Limited Edition Explorer. They use the 4R55E transmission, and are very hard to come by, as well as expensive.

I would recommend getting a new one.

 

[DieselHilux]

Um all explorers except the v8 models have the 5r55e, the limited version only has different interior and exterior trim.

 

[windsors03cobra]

Where is it leaking from ? Could be a bad transmission line and you might just fix that and it could work fine, maybe all the fluid pumped out and its totally fried. Need more info.

96 has a 4 speed.