How do I know which transmission my Explorer has?

[swarm87]

is there a way to tell from the vin? or are all transmissions paried up with a speciffic engine?

 

[BrooklynBay]

You have a 4R55E transmission. The 4 speed version is a 4R55E with a 4.0L engine.

 

[my pos mounty]

Explorer 91-94.......................................A4LD
Explorer (4.0L) 95-01..............................4R44E, 5R55E
Explorer (5.0L) 96-01..............................4R70W
Explorer (4.0, 4.6L) 02-03........................5R55W
Explorer (4.0, 4.6L) 2004.............…..........5R55S
Explorer Sport, Sport Trac 01-04...............5R55E

 

[BrooklynBay]

http://216.198.221.184/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=105

 

[swarm87]

You have a 4R55E transmission. The 4 speed version is a 4R55E with a 4.0L engine.

then why does edmunds list the 5 speed automatic transmission as standard equipment for the 2000 XLT?

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/ford/explorer/7870/standard.html

 

[BrooklynBay]

The 2000 has a 5R55E 5 speed transmission. I thought that you had a 95 Explorer? Could you update your profile to say 2000 Explorer along with your location? There is another link under your profile that says vehicle specs where you could add additional information.

 

[Cheddarhead]

OK...I have the same question...

I have just purchased a '97 with the SOHC 4.0L 6 cylinder engine. It's the XLT Trim Package with "Controltrac".

Which transmission is in my vehicle?

BTW...great site! Looking forward to learning more about my Explorer...and hopefully contributing to this site / community through the process.

 

[2000StreetRod]

SOHC transmission

If you have an automatic transmission and the SOHC V6 engine then you should have the 5R55E transmission. There should be a code of "D" below "TR" on the identification sticker located on the driver door.

 

[JW Harris]

i have a 99 explorer xlt and im trying to figure out which tranny i have. how can i figure this out?

 

[BigRondo]

i have a 99 explorer xlt and im trying to figure out which tranny i have. how can i figure this out?

Welcome aboard!!

Check out this thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239360

The code will be under the TR on the label located on the door jamb.

 

[tbax]

First of all this site is awesome! My question is this:
I have a 2002 Explorer XLT with the 4.0 V-6. The original motor was replaced 2 years ago (timing chain)with a 4.0 from a wrecked 1997 Eddie Bauer. I kept the 2002 Transmission in the truck. The door code says Transmission is a "V" which I believe based on reading this forum to be a 5r55s. Now the transmission is blown. I have 1 forward gear and reverse left. I kept the 1997 transmission. I believe it to be a 5r55E. The wrecked 1997 body was junked so I dont have access to the door code. How can I tell if the 1997 transmission is indeed a 5r55E and can I swap it into my 2002? Will the computer recognize it and shift it?
Thanks!!!

 

[jojotheclown]

Reviving old thread since there is so much conflicting info.

Door plate has a V, so that indicates 5R55S
yet most places say it should have a W.

Trust the door plate or look at trans?

Also I've been searching but can't find a spec on testing the solenoids before buying a pack.

I knows it's either the solenoids or the bores, anyone suggest best way to figure out which?

Thanks

 

[JamesExplorer97]

Does anybody know how to check if there vehicles transmission has been replaced? I wanna check, I have 97 Ford Explorer SOHC 4.0 V6

Thanks all.

 

[BrooklynBay]

A used transmission might have markings on the side from the junkyard. A rebuilder might put a mark inside the pan or under the transmission.

 

[shadowless127]

Does anybody know how to check if there vehicles transmission has been replaced? I wanna check, I have 97 Ford Explorer SOHC 4.0 V6

Thanks all.

Even if by chance it is the original transmission, there's no telling if it's been rebuilt or not.

If it's a new transmission chances are there are no marks, if it's a JY tranny it may have marks, but it may not; my JY transmission came with a tag attached to one of the bolt holes so there's no physical markings on it.

 

[ButtercupNbill]

I don't know much about vehicles but I need to ask a straight yes or no question. If my boyfriend wants to ask additional ?s he can later. Will a 05 Ford ranger transmission fit into a eddie Bauer 2000 Ford explorer?

 

[Trusty rusty]

is there a way to tell from the vin? or are all transmissions paried up with a speciffic engine?

Will a Ford explorer year 2000 with a 5.0 engine have a 5R55E transmission?

 

[fastpakr]

Will a Ford explorer year 2000 with a 5.0 engine have a 5R55E transmission?

No, all 5.0 Explorers got the 4R70W.