Reverse is gone on my 98 explorer

[gawdaddy]

Any quick fixes that I might be able to try? Hoping not the tranny. Bought it cheap and would rather not have to replace or rebuild tranny.

 

[windsors03cobra]

Nah no quick fixes for that, which engine/trans do you have ?

 

[gawdaddy]

4.0 SOHC not sure exact tranny. It is auto. And, since I am new to the explorer deal, whats the diff between the 4.0 OHC and the 4.0 SOHC? Which is better?

 

[Cdy291]

The SOHC is the newer engine and is therefor better. More power at least.

 

[Steeda90GT]

More headaches is really what it is. Reverse is a very common problem with these models. Put it in first, and check to see if you still have full control. It might only be the 1-R band. I ended up having to have my trans completely rebuilt.

 

[gawdaddy]

Update on this thread. I have the 5r55e transmission. All places I have checked say that's the only year for THAT particular one. I hear its the speed sensor location that makes it unique. Does it matter where the speed sensor is located. I know the 99-01 are the.exact same 5r55e. But, the.speed sensor is located differently. Anyone know the.answer to my dilemma? Thanks in advance.

 

[vroomzoomboom]

i have used a 97 trans in a 98, and a 00, in 99 in a 98 as well, and never had any problems with the speedo. you do have a speed sensor in the diff, but i have heard there is also one in the case, but as i said, i have never had any problems. all of them where 5r55e's. i have also changed the revers ban in one as well. getting inside a trans scares the hell out of me, but once you have a manual infront of you (there is a thread on here that you can down load them) it really wasnt that bad, and took about 1 1/2 hours to change. i didnt need to rebuild it either.
one last thing, both SOHC and OHV motors use the same type of trans. they both also have the same bolt pattern. a 95-96 trans will not work however. they are a 4r55e