Though I might as well ask the experts!

[darryl]

I'm considering purchasing a new (or perhaps newer) Ford Explorer to replace my 2000 XLT that was recently written off after a rear end collision. Mr. Transmission did a great job of rebuilding the trans. ($3200 Can.) in that vehicle, and I have been told that it was a 5455E trans. (I may have misunderstood, though!) I want to avoid having to rebuild another one if possible, and I am wondering if anyone can advise me as to whether or not the trans. from say 2005 onwards are more reliable than the one that I had in the 2000 Explorer, since I have been told that a change was made for the 2004 model year.
Any help will be much appreciated!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Why would you want to get rid of it if the transmission rebuild job came out OK? You will lose a lot if you have to sell it. How much would the collision work cost if you decide to repair it? Maybe you could take out the engine, and transmission, and sell them. The newer models don't use the 5R55E anymore. The 5R55W has other issues such as solenoid block failures, and worn servo bores Keep in mind that there is no dipstick, so they aren't as easy to check or refill without climbing under the truck.

 

[DirtyDog]

Also, Ford started using the 5R55W in the 2002 4-doors anyway. Not sure about the sports or the sport trac.

 

[shadowless127]

Also, Ford started using the 5R55W in the 2002 4-doors anyway. Not sure about the sports or the sport trac.

iirc the sports and sport tracs went to the 5r55s

 

[Bani]

Hi, I have 2005 Ex. 2 days back I had the rear wheel (drivers side) rammed from the wheel side (the wheel took the biggest impact) while parked at night at the curb (the curb is about 6 inches high) by a car going approximately 40 miles an hour (I would guess looking at the impact). The insurance is covering it at a collision repair shop. Estimate $6,000 with 2 weeks to fix. So I will not sell the Ex as I will now get a low price.

But my heart broke when I saw the rear (drivers side) wheel tilted at an angle and a slight tilt in the rear passenger wheel side as well. So my concern is (and this may be a difficult question) is it fairly normal to straighten out the wheels during alignment with laser etc by replacing the parts closest to the wheel or does it involve axils, struts, differential, rear transmission.. Is this something ordinarily doable?

I did drive the vehicle and the transmission & engine are okay for about 15 miles before going to the collision centre.

Any thoughts on “is this standard repair job”? Thank you