Help with Fram Filter selection for a 5R55E tranny

[Aussie Explorer]

What Fram filter for my 5R55E transmission on my 97 XLT 4WD Explorer?


FRM-FT1087A> I thought this one would fit as it is for the 5R55E 4WD box, but for a 2003 not 97

FRM-FT1115A> According to Summit’s books this is the right part but it’s only listed for 2WD explorers with 5R55E not 4WD?

What is the right Filter, is there a difference between 2WD and 4WD trannys?

Cheers.

 

[BillJ]

I put in the following filter in my 4WD 99 XLT (5R55E):

http://www.rockauto.com/ref/Honeywell/FRAMDetail.html?FT1087A.gif

The 2WD calls for:

http://www.rockauto.com/ref/Honeywell/FRAMDetail.html?FT1115A.gif

 

[BrooklynBay]

The 4wd has a deeper filter (the pan is also deeper). Here is the comparison from the above link:

 

[Aussie Explorer]

Thanks Guys

The FT1087A was the one I was looking at. Look’s like I will order it along with my Braded Radiator Hoses and the Blue Good year heater hoses.

I got a solution for that little Hose that runs from the Top of the Water pump to the thermostat housing on the SOHC engine too. I got a piece of hose from work that we use on the Gearbox Cooling heat exchangers; it’s rated at 300PSI I don’t think I will need to worry about that hose splitting ever LOL .


I don’t know what Ford was thinking when they put that hose there it’s like 2 ½ inch long and is in a basted of a spot, I mean it’s just a pointless hose