2007 EB 4.0 trans fluid/filter change

[Matt98svt]

I have a 07 Eddie Bauer 4.0 2wd explorer that just turned 150k miles and am doing the 150k required service. From my owners manual it appears I have the 5r55s transmission but am unsure from reading online, code on the driver door under TR is "v" if that helps. From my records the trans fluid was changed 55k ago @ 95k miles and have never had any problems from the transmission. I have read through the procedure and have ordered the screw in plug and a hand pump to fill the pan but wanted to confirm my trans is a 5r55s and also wanted to see if I needed a new trans pan gasket with rtv sealent when dropping it to change the filter? Thanks

 

[Bill MacLeod]

I have a 2006 Explorer workshop manual and it lists the 5r55s trans for the v6 and 6r60 for the v8. It also mentions that the pan gasket is reusable if not damaged. The 6r60 trans pan is stamped " Pan is equipped with a Reusable Gasket" on the bottom.
Use mercon V only.