2005 Transmission won't move till it warms up.

[Joe Dyce]

First post here. My 2005 4.0 explorer with 189,000 miles had the automatic transmission rebuilt about 29,000 miles ago.....Now in the morning, when cold, I'm in Florida keep in mind, I have to roll down the driveway wait about 2 minutes and then the drive away. The unit will not move in drive apparently till it warms up. Any thoughts? Thanks for the help?..

 

[JK080]

First thing to find out is if the fluid level is correct.

 

[Joe Dyce]

I do not see any way to check the transmission level? Do I have to take it in to a shop?

 

[Tech By Trade]

Just have a search, lots of videos on youtube. basically there is a plug you pull out of the transmission, run it in park at operating temperature on level ground. Then you install a nipple, and use a fluid pump to overfill it with mercon v fluid. Then you let it drain out until it becomes a drip. Then you know its full. Google 5r55s fluid check. The non-serviceable transmission that requires service.

 

[Joe Dyce]

Thank You so much. I appreciate your advice and I will have it done this week..