total system capacity is almost 13 qts
In my Ford service manual it says 9.8-10.3 qts.
SECTION 307-01B: Automatic Transmission — 5R55E 1999 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
SPECIFICATIONS Procedure revision date: 06/12/2002
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Fluid Maintenance
CAUTION: Use only MERCON ® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM meeting Ford MERCON ® V specification. Use of any other fluids may result in a transmission malfunction or failure.
Intervals
Normal Maintenance Not required. Filled for life.
Special Operating Conditions Change the fluid at 48,000 km (30,000 miles) intervals. Use MERCON ® V; Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM meeting Ford MERCON ® V specification.
Sustained high speed driving during hot weather 32°C (90°F)
Towing a trailer for long distances over 1600 km (1000 miles)
Accumulating 8000 km (5000 miles) or more in one month.
Continuous running service.
General Specifications
Vehicle Engine Approximate Liters Refill Capacity U.S. Quartsa Fluid Type
Explorer, Mountaineer— 5R55E (4x2) 4.0L SOHC 9.5 10.0 MERCON ® V XT-5-QM
Explorer — 5R55E (4x2) 4.0L OHV 9.3 9.8
Explorer — 5R55E (4x4) 4.0L OHV 9.5 10.0
Explorer, Mountaineer — 5R55E (4x4) 4.0L SOHC 9.8 10.3 MERCON ® V XT-5-QM
Mountaineer — 5R55E (4x2) 4.0L OHV 9.3 9.8
Mountaineer — 5R55E (4x4) 4.0L OHV 9.5 10.0
a Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and lines. Fluid level indicator should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification. Check the level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. If it is necessary to add or replace fluid, use only fluid which has been certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford Motor Company specification shown.
General Specifications
Item Specification
MERCON ® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM MERCON ® V
Lubricant
Ford Multi-Purpose Grease D0AZ-19584AA ESA-M1C45-A
Band/Clutch Application Chart No. 601
Gear Front Band Intermediate Band Low/ Rev- erse Band Forward Clutch Direct Clutch Coast Clutch Front One-Way Clutch Rear One-Way Clutch Engine Braking TCIL
Drive Coast Drive Coast
P NE NE
R A A H OR NE NE
N NE NE
1st A H OR H OR NO OFF
1sta A H OR H OR NO ON
2ndb A A OR OR H OR NO OFF
2ndab A A OR OR H OR NO ON
3rd A A H OR OR OR NO OFF
3rda A A H OR OR OR NO ON
4th A A H OR OR OR NO OFF
4tha A A A H OR OR OR YES ON
5th A A A OR OR OR OR NO OFF
Man 1st A A A H OR H OR YES NE
Man 2nd (3rd gear) A A A H OR OR OR YES NE
a Overdrive Cancelled CANCELLED
b PCM Controlled
A = Applied
H = Hold
OR = Overrunning
NE = No Effect
Selective Snap Rings
Coast and Reverse Clutch Drum Forward Clutch Cylinder
Part Number Thickness Diameter Part Number Thickness Diameter
mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch
E860126-S 1.37 0.0539 130.1 5.122 E860115-S 1.37 0.0539 125.1 4.925
E860127-S 1.73 0.0681 130.1 5.122 E860116-S 1.73 0.0681 125.1 4.495
E860128-S 2.08 0.0819 130.1 5.122 E860117-S 2.08 0.0819 125.1 4.925
E860129-S 2.44 0.0961 130.1 5.122 E860118-S 2.44 0.0961 125.1 4.925
Service Identification Model Chart
Vehicle Application
7000 Prefix and Suffix C=Column F=Floor Engine Displacement Vehicle Application
XL2P-EA C 4.0L EI Explorer (4x2)
XL2P-FA C 4.0L EI Explorer (4x4)
XL2P-CA C 4.0L (SOHC) Explorer, Mountaineer (4x2)
XL2P-DA C 4.0L (SOHC) Explorer, Mountaineer (4x4)
Reference: Line Pressure Chart
Trans. Transmission Model/Application Range Idle 1000 RPM WOT Stall
EPC Line EPC Line
5R55E 4.0L EI R 55-65 175-215 112-134 282-350
Explorer/Mountaineer N 20-40 75-120
4x2, 4x4 (D) 2, 1 25-35 80-110 112-134 228-263
5R55E 4.0L SOHC R 55-65 175-215 112-134 282-350
Explorer/Mountaineer 4x2/4x4 N 20-40 75-120
(D), 2, 1 40-50 100-135 112-134 228-263
Clutch Plate Usage And Clearance Specifications
Clutch Steel Friction Clearance Selective Snap Rings
Part Number Thickness
Forward Clutch (4.0L) 6 6 1.397-2.108 mm (0.055-0.083 in) E860115-S 1.37 mm (0.0539 in)
E860116-S 1.73 mm (0.0681 in)
Forward Clutch (2.5L, 3.0L) 5 5 E860117-S 2.08 mm (0.0819 in)
E860118-S 2.44 mm (0.0961 in)
Direct Clutch 1.295-2.006 mm (0.051-0.079 in) E860126-S 1.37 mm (0.0539 in)
4.0L SOHC use 1.71 mm (0.06 in) 5 5 E860127-S 1.73 mm (0.0681 in)
EI and all others use 2.14 mm (0.08 in) 4 4 E860128-S 2.08 mm (0.0819 in)
E860129-S 2.44 mm (0.0961 in)
Coast Clutch 2 2 1.295-2.006 mm (0.051-0.079 in) E860126-S 1.37 mm (0.0539 in)
E860127-S 1.73 mm (0.0681 in)
E860128-S 2.08 mm (0.0819 in)
E860129-S 2.44 mm (0.0961 in)
Stall Speed
Vehicle Engine Rpm
Explorer 4.0 EI 2610-2983
Explorer, Mountaineer 4.0 SOHC 2632-3114
Shift Speeds — KM/H (MPH)
NOTE: Shift speed ranges are approximate for all applications. For specific applications (engine, axle ratio and application) refer to the Automatic Transmission Specification booklet.
Throttle Position Range Shift MPH KM/H
Closed Throttle (D) 3-2 11-19 18-31
(D) 2-1 6-16 10-26
Minimum Throttle (TP Voltage 1.25 Volts) (D) 1-3 36-79a 58-127
(D) 1-2 11-13 18-21
(D) 2-3 15-38 24-61
(D) 3-4 16-47 26-76
(D) 4-5 39-71 63-114
(D) 5-4 39-49 63-79
(D) 4-3 17-30 27-48
(D) 3-2 10-22 16-35
(D) 2-1 6-12 10-19
Wide Open Throttle (D) 1-2 18-80 29-129
(D) 2-3 55-94 88-151
(D) 3-4 72-108 116-174
(D) 4-5 100-134 161-216
(D) 5-4 88-119 142-192
(D) 4-3 66-96 106-154
(D) 3-2 33-67 53-108
(D) 2-1 25-40 25-64
a The 5R55E 4.0L EI will shift 1-3 at minimum throttle. At medium throttle the transmission will resume a normal shift pattern 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5.
Band Adjustment And Torque Chart
Description Number of Turns To Back Off Locknut Adjusting Screw
Nm Lb-Ft Nm Lb-Ft
Intermediate Band 2.0 47-61 35-45 14 10
Front Band 2.0 47-61 35-45 14 10
End Play Specifications
Transmission Front End Play Dimension "C" Select Thrust Washer (No. 1 Nylon) Identification: Color
Part Number Thickness
Front No. 0.4 in (10 mm) (0.007-0.028 in) Without Gasket F7TZ-7D014-VA
F7TZ-7D014-TA
F7TZ-7D014-MA
F7TZ-7D014-NA
F7TZ-7D014-PA
F7TZ-7D014-RA
F7TZ-7D014-SA 1.35-1.40 mm (0.053-0.055 in)
1.55-1.60 mm (0.061-0.063 in)
1.75-1.80 mm (0.069-0.071 in)
1.85-1.90 mm (0.073-0.075 in)
1.95-2.00 mm (0.077-0.079 in)
2.05-2.10 mm (0.081-0.083 in)
2.15-2.20 mm (0.085-0.087 in) Blue
White
Green
Red
Beige
Black
Yellow
End Play Specifications
Rear (No. 4) Dimension "H" Selective Needle Bearings (No. 4) Identification: Notches
Part Number Thickness
3.01-3.15 mm (0.119-0.124 in) XW4Z-7D014-CA 2.65-2.80 mm (0.104-0.110 in) 0
3.17-3.34 mm (0.125-0.132 in) XW4Z-7D014-DA 2.80-2.95 mm (0.110-0.116 in) 1
3.36-3.54 mm (0.133-0.140 in) XW4Z-7D014-EA 3.00-3.15 mm (0.118-0.124 in) 2
3.57-3.71 mm (0.141-0.147 in) XW4Z-7D014-FA 3.20-3.35 mm (0.126-0.132 in) 3
Rear No. 4 Reference End Play 0.20-0.54 mm (0.008-0.021 in)
Torque Converter End Play
Transmission Model Converter End Play
New or Rebuilt Converter Used Converter
mm inch mm inch
5R55E 0.58 max. 0.023 max. 1.27 max. 0.050 max.
Solenoid Application Chart
Gearshift Selector Position Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Commanded Gear 5R55E Solenoid States
SSA SSB SSC SSD Engine Braking
P/N P/N On Off Off Off No
R R On Off Off Off No
(D) (Overdrive) 1 On Off Off Off No
(D) 22 On Off On Off No
(D) 3 On On Off Off No
(D) 4 Off Off Off Off No
(D) 5 Off Off On Off No
Drive 1 On Off Off Off No
22 On Off On Off No
3 On On Off On2 No
4 Off Off Off On Yes
2 3 On On Off On Yes
1 1 On Off Off On Yes
2 PCM Controlled
2 On time calibration dependent
Torque Specifications
Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Catalytic converter-to-exhaust pipe nuts and bolts 34-46 25-34 —
Catalytic converter-to-crossover pipe nuts 34-46 25-34 —
Center support capscrew 9-13 — 80-115
Converter housing screws 36-52 27-39 —
Converter housing-to-engine screws 40-55 30-41 —
Crossmember screws 85-118 63-87 —
Crossmember nuts 88-115 65-85 —
Digital transmission range (TR) sensor screws 8-11 — 71-97
Extension housing screws and studs 36-52 27-39 —
Fluid pump screws 22-28 16-21 —
Front band locknut 47-61 35-45 —
Intermediate band locknut 47-61 35-45 —
Low/reverse servo cover screws 12-14 — 106-124
Main control valve body screws 8-11 — 71-97
Manual control outer lever nut 41-54 30-40 —
Manual valve detent spring screw 8-11 — 71-97
Manual valve inner lever nut 41-54 30-40 —
Output shaft speed sensor (OSS) sensor screw 8-11 — 71-97
Pressure plug to case (line and EPC) 8-12 — 71-106
Rear driveshaft screws 95-129 70-95 —
Separator plate screws 6-8 — 53-71
Solenoid clamp screws 6-8 — 53-71
Torque converter-to-flexplate nuts 30-40 22-30 —
Transmission cooler lines to case connectors 35-43 26-32 —
Transmission cooler line nut 24-31 18-23 —
Transmission fluid filter screws 8-11 — 71-97
Transmission fluid pan screws 13-15 — 115-132
Transmission servo heat shield nut 8-11 — 71-97
Transmission servo heat shield stud 12-16 — 106-142
Transmission mount nuts to crossmember 87-110 64-81 —
Transmission mount-to-extension housing screws 87-110 64-81 —
Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor screw 8-11 — 71-97
Transmission servo heat shield stud 12-16 — 106-142
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