1st gear whine

[drake437]

My 5r55e whines in first gear. As soon as it shifts to second it stops and all is fine. New fluid did not help. It's really not a problem just annoying.

Anybody else have this? 2001 xlt sport 4dr. 4x4 only 50k.

 

[HoozYerDdy]

Same problem

Not on an explorer, but on my 2001 Ranger XL. Auto-Trans 2.5L engine. The whine is only in 1st gear just like yours. I've noticed that it will sometimes shift pretty hard between 1st & 2nd but its rare.

If you get any info on this, please share with me I'm interested in knowing whats up.

 

[toy720]

Bulletin #: 16038
Date of Bulletin: JUL 01, 2002
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5R55E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A GEAR WHINE TYPE NOISE IN 1ST AND / OR 2ND GEARS ONLY. *TT

There is a tsb so its a problem i dont know what the fix is if there is one.but im going to say it has something tho do with the planetary?

 

[HoozYerDdy]

What now

So TSB's are known issues, are these generally repaired for free or is it just a confirmation of a widespread problem and its up to the owner to pony up the cash to get it fixed?

Does anyone have any knowledge of the contents within this TSB?

 

[toy720]

Its a known problem with the manufacturer but no recall has been done,But they have more than llikely issuued a fix for the ford techs? if i was you i would call the service dept and give them the tsb# and ask them what they are doing about it warranty work???etc

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check my TSB thread: Dead Link Removed