Help blown transmission

[Dirtyjerzee99]

I have a 1997 explorer sport. This thing has always given us problems. It has had the engine replaced, 3 transfer cases, adn it just blew its 3rd transmission! I have invested too much money in it to junk it so I guess I'll have to replace yet another trans. To get to my point, I want to find a used trans but I am not sure what one I need. I know there have been a couple different 4.0L sohc engines as well as transmissions. Someone please help me out.

 

[dogfriend]

97 used the 5R55E for either 4.0L (OHV or SOHC).

FWIW, my 97 is running well with the original engine (OHV), transmission and TC. 119k miles.

 

[patrick112390]

i second the 5r55e... my ex with 138,x.. original tranny original t-case, original 5.0 motor

EDIT:to clear up i have the 4R70W

 

[Dirtyjerzee99]

Guess I'm just lucky that way. I have heard a lot of people never have any problems with there explorers. Then I also meet a few who have nightmares.

 

[patrick112390]

Guess I'm just lucky that way. I have heard a lot of people never have any problems with there explorers. Then I also meet a few who have nightmares.

its that way with every vehicle... its just maintnence and luck

 

[dogfriend]

There is no doubt that they have a higher rate of transmission failures than other vehicles, but the 5R55E is better than the older A4LD in the first gen Explorer. The 4R70W used for the 5.0 is a stronger trans than the 5R55E, but won't work with the engine control system used for the 97 4.0L.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! What kind of problems are you having with the transmission? It's not always necessary to rebuild it. Sometimes it could need a valve body rebuild, gaskets, or a solenoid.

 

[96eb96]

i second the 5r55e... my ex with 138,x.. original tranny original t-case, original 5.0 motor

I dont think you don't have a 5r55e with that motor, you have a 4r70w - big difference.

 

[35Remmy]

Jersey...where in North Jersey are you? I can recommend a trans shop that does phenomenal work. Dirty? North Jersey is like the 2nd wealthiest area in the US...some BEAUTIFUL towns (I guess if you live in a 5 million dollar mansion it has to be kind of nice!!!) NJ gets a bad reputation for whatever reason. I've lived in 5 states, now being upstate NY, and it is the rudest, trashiest place, hands down. PA is my favorite next to FL. This shop gives a 2-year, 24,000 mile warranty, too. Around here all you can find is a 1-year, 12,000 mile warranty. Stinks.

 

[Dirtyjerzee99]

Newark NJ, hence the dirtyness. Now I split my time between Long Valley/Chester(not dirty) and Mount Pocono PA. Also lived in West palm beach Florida and hated that place more than anything. If you could recomend a good reasonably priced shop in Jersey I'd appreciate it. It will definitley need to be rebuilt or replaced cause I guess something broke inside and jammed the whole thing up. Unfortunately not a sensor or linkage. Thanks a lot.

 

[patrick112390]

I dont think you don't have a 5r55e with that motor, you have a 4r70w - big difference.

oh i know i have the 4r70w... i was just posting how many miles/what i had, to show that not all explorers are money heep pieces of junk