Arms28
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- June 12, 2013
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- City, State
- Phoenixville, PA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 01 Sport Trac
Ok, here is my problem with my 01 sport trac 5r55e. A couple months ago I had a leaked in the steel line that runs the ATF from the transmission to the cooler up by the radiator. I did not notice the leak until the levels got low enough for the transmission to start slipping. I found a fix using Fuel Injector hose and clamps that I picked up from the local AutoZone. Everything ran well for about another month, and then it all when to hell.
One day on my way to work I stopped to get gas. After filling up I attempted to put my Explorer in Drive and continue to work. My car did not move at all when put in Drive. After a couple seconds of waiting and getting frustrated I just slammed on the gas. Around 4500 rpms my transmission caught my tires spun a little and I was off to work. I stopped at many lights and stop signs with no shifting problems. At lunch I checked the ATF levels with my car running and everything looked fine. When leaving work I put my explorer in Reverse and backed out of my parking spot fine no problems or hesitation. Then I shifted it into drive and CRAP the transmission wouldn’t engage. Well tac it up again and bam it catches in to gear. I drive it all the way home (12 miles) and park it, and that is where she still sits another month later.
I dropped the transmission pan. The oil looked good, no metal in the bottom of the pan. Everything looked good. I dropped the Valve Body and found that the gasket was blown around the reverse servo much like in all the other pictures in the 5r55e Rebuild Diary. All the Solenoids tested fine on my volt meter. I have ordered new VB Gaskets, a Transgo shift kit, a new EPC, and the new Solenoid brackets. Is there any shot that this will fix my problems? I have a bad feeling that while the gasket was blown out that it might just be a small part of a much bigger problem. Anyway thanks for your help Here guys. Without the 5r55e Diary post I wouldn’t even have tried pulling my VB on my own.
One day on my way to work I stopped to get gas. After filling up I attempted to put my Explorer in Drive and continue to work. My car did not move at all when put in Drive. After a couple seconds of waiting and getting frustrated I just slammed on the gas. Around 4500 rpms my transmission caught my tires spun a little and I was off to work. I stopped at many lights and stop signs with no shifting problems. At lunch I checked the ATF levels with my car running and everything looked fine. When leaving work I put my explorer in Reverse and backed out of my parking spot fine no problems or hesitation. Then I shifted it into drive and CRAP the transmission wouldn’t engage. Well tac it up again and bam it catches in to gear. I drive it all the way home (12 miles) and park it, and that is where she still sits another month later.
I dropped the transmission pan. The oil looked good, no metal in the bottom of the pan. Everything looked good. I dropped the Valve Body and found that the gasket was blown around the reverse servo much like in all the other pictures in the 5r55e Rebuild Diary. All the Solenoids tested fine on my volt meter. I have ordered new VB Gaskets, a Transgo shift kit, a new EPC, and the new Solenoid brackets. Is there any shot that this will fix my problems? I have a bad feeling that while the gasket was blown out that it might just be a small part of a much bigger problem. Anyway thanks for your help Here guys. Without the 5r55e Diary post I wouldn’t even have tried pulling my VB on my own.
