Another 5r55 tranny question..

[fedyfedz]

ok so to start off i have 4.6l almost 100k i remever reading on here and being a part of the thread but i cant find it for some reason. looking for some insight...

when driving it only happens sometimes and i believe it is under load. there is a slight thumping noise throughout the truck, once it shifts it goes away(sometimes), it happens in a bunch of gears. I recall seeing someone post something that stated this was a problem in some 2002-2005 explorers and the fix was a new 4x4 control module, can anyone clarify this. I will be changing my tranny fluid to synthetic soon, i havent checked it since i bought it but i dont think that has anything to do with it but i could be wrong. I also have the gear flare that happens on occasion, can someone recommend steps to take to fix this and prevent any serious repairs to my tranny i know the 5r55 has numerous problems and i would like to correct or address them before it turns into something to expensive.

 

[swetrid]

Here is the Ford tsb.
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TSB
05-21-4 SHUDDER IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR ON ACCELERATION - 4X4 VEHICLES WITHOUT ADVANCETRAC

Publication Date: October 5, 2005

FORD: 2002-2003 Explorer


ISSUE:
Some 2002-2003 Explorer 4X4 vehicles without AdvanceTrac (Interactive Vehicle Dynamics - IVD) equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a shudder in 2nd and 3rd gear on acceleration. This condition may be more pronounced when the vehicle is under load.

ACTION:
Replace the 4X4 control module following the procedure in Workshop Manual Section 308-07A. Refer to the Part Application Table for the correct part number to install.


Part Application Table
Build Date (Off Build Plate) Build Plant 11th VIN Digit Part Number
Built prior to 3/4/2002 Louisville U 1L2Z-7E453-A
Built on or after 3/4/2002 Louisville U 2C5Z-7E453-A
Built prior to 3/11/2002 St. Louis Z 1L2Z-7E453-A
Built on or after 3/11/2002 St. Louis Z 2C5Z-7E453-A



WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
052104A 2002-2003 Explorer 4X4: Replace The 4X4 Control Module Includes Time For Road Test To Verify Concern (Do Not Use With 7453D, 7453D1) 0.7 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7e453 42

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[fedyfedz]

Yahtzee thats what i was looking for thanks alot