Broken Gearbox

[Kingfisher23]

Hello to everyone,
came across the site while looking for details/info about explorer gearboxes as mine has just been diagnoised as a terminal case. I am being quoted about £2000 for a rebuild and refit or about £500 for secondhand fitted. Anyone got any experience / information or advice, it would all be appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[IZwack]

Just so we can all understand each other, can you please specify whether you're talking about the transmission, the transfer case, or maybe even the axles?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I think you are referring to the transmission in USA terminology. Shops always try to push for an entire rebuild. Please explain the symptoms to us.

 

[Kingfisher23]

Transmission / Gearbox

Hi,
It is the gearbox/transmission, from what I have been told. I can select and use reverse but no forward gears. Apparently there are a couple of plates that can break/disintigrate and the debris is sent through the gearbox causing it to fail. This from what i have been told then needs a complete rebuild to ensure all debris is out and nothing is blocked, which could cause further problems.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome aboard

 

[91exploreron37]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[BrooklynBay]

It's true that clutch friction plates wear out, but keep in mind that shops always try to push for an entire rebuild instead of doing the troubleshooting first. I would suggest that you check/clean/repair or replace the valve body first. The transmission section has a sticky thread called the 5R55E valve body rebuild diary.

 

[20focus05]

is it where the band locator is on the case that has broken, we see that as a common fault here in OZ. on the 5R55W/S.
If its out get it totally rebuilt, will save more pain down the road.
may well save you money in the long run.