Transmisson replacements

[kworonowski]

With all the Trans issues out there i came across this site. Dunno if anyone has tried them or not but figured i'd post the link incase anyone is looking in junkyards.

http://www.automotix.net/usedtransmissions/2002-ford-explorer-inventory.html

This is not by anyway saying they are good or bad just another site that might be a lil more cost effective then dealing with dealerships.

Just looked some more at the site looks like they have a bunch of parts other than just trans. most appered used though.

 

[guilateen]

Unless I was selling my Ex the next day I would never put a used tranny in it. The tranny is probably the cause some of these 3rd gens are in the bone yard. Not if but when she goes, I am going new, with the longest warranty they offer. 116,595 knocking on wood every day.

 

[imp]

Unless I was selling my Ex the next day I would never put a used tranny in it. The tranny is probably the cause some of these 3rd gens are in the bone yard. Not if but when she goes, I am going new, with the longest warranty they offer. 116,595 knocking on wood every day.

Please tell us, if you mean "new" as in "brand-new", where you will obtain the brand-new transmission?

Even Ford will not sell a brand-new transmission (at least not to the public, they told me). imp

 

[guilateen]

I guess even the dealer has them rebuilt then, if you are correct. I always made the assumption the dealer gave you new, not a rebuilt. Fill me in what parts would they reuse. Maybe just the housing. I hope. I remember getting a quote from a shop once, for my 96 caddy and they asked if I wanted new or rebuilt. But they weren't to trustworthy.

 

[imp]

I guess even the dealer has them rebuilt then, if you are correct. I always made the assumption the dealer gave you new, not a rebuilt. Fill me in what parts would they reuse. Maybe just the housing. I hope. I remember getting a quote from a shop once, for my 96 caddy and they asked if I wanted new or rebuilt. But they weren't to trustworthy.

Ford Parts Department told me they cannot buy new transmissions from Ford. The reasoning on Ford's part might be: brand new major components are ordered and supplied in quantities by factories outside the Assembly Plant; as such, production numbers of new assembled vehicles are pretty much predictable, and ship/receive dates and quantities are therefore quite "tight". To inventory brand new transmission assemblies, for example, with the aim of selling them for replacement purposes, would be a pretty "iffy" venture. Also likely is the fact that failed, rebuildable units can be had for much less per-unit cost.

The manufacturing facilities mentioned may be Ford-owned and operated, even though located overseas, or out-and-out suppliers who manufacture complex assemblies for Ford, as a supplier, and may supply other manufacturers, as well. A good example would be the Cologne, Germany, engine plant, which produces the 4.0L SOHC engines Ford uses; this plant I believe Ford owns. On the other hand, the automatic transmissions, at least the 5R55S/W, are made in France.

"Global Economy", don'tcha know? German labor, French labor, Americans out of work, expected to buy the products here anyway, time-pay, only "$389 per month". None of us underlings like it, right? imp

 

[SyberTiger]

On the other hand, the automatic transmissions, at least the 5R55S/W, are made in France.

Well, that would explain why my tranny is gutless...I wouldn't want to take my tranny into battle like I wouldn't want to take a....never mind....

 

[HCCA 250]

Jasper reman...done!

 

[SyberTiger]

Jasper reman...done!

What did the Jasper cost and how much did you pay for installation?

 

[D Hook]

Well, that would explain why my tranny is gutless...I wouldn't want to take my tranny into battle like I wouldn't want to take a....never mind....

Tranny's are easy to find in France.

Just not in a neighborhood you'd want to be.

 

[HCCA 250]

What did the Jasper cost and how much did you pay for installation?

$2541, for trans, $500 for install. But, the transmission crossmember mount, was shot. They replaced it, and replaced F & R diff, lube as well. So, the labor was $800.

Well, actually, I forgot to mention that there is an $800 core exchange. So, if you already have the transmission out, and ready when they deliver(which, delivery is free, btw), they will only charge you the $2541. Otherwise, they will charge you for the core, but refund it when they recieve your old trans.

3Yr/100,000 mi warranty, good nationwide.

 

[SyberTiger]

Here's the latest update on my findings for Re-Man trannies.

Moveras - $1,620

All Trans - $1,900

ETE - $2,145

I don't worry about the core deposit which ranges from $450 to $750 as this is fully refundable. The quote of installation is $400. 6% sales tax on everything on top of quoted prices.

The other option is a local "rebuild" for $1,800. I'm a bit torn on that idea as the warranty quoted is usually only one year. Sometimes I get a 3 year warranty answer but it is only a local warranty. If you break down far from home you are outta luck. Even with an ATRA member I was told that when a tranny comes in for repair from some other ATRA member's rebuild they'll tell them the service backup will be 2 or 3 weeks. Very low priority is given to ATRA rebuilds from another member. I'm most likely going with an ETE tranny. That means $2,698 versus a local "rebuild" for $1,908. So, $790 more but more likely a much better tranny because it is remanufactured not just spot rebuilt.

 

[94Eddie]

Just make sure that whatever transmission you pick has the servo-bore repair done. That means it is bored out and re-sleeved. If you don't then be prepared to replace it again sooner rather than later.