Years what transmissions were used and differences

[flangwig]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what year and style automatic transmissions fit my 95 Explorer? And what are the differences between the 4R44E, 4R55E, 5R44E, 5R55E and how can I tell the apart visually and do these transmissions share any common parts?
Thanks in advance

 

[BrooklynBay]

The 95, and 96 4.0 use the 4R55E. The 3.0 in the Ranger uses the 4R44E. The difference is that they have either a 440 Ft/Lb range or a 550 Ft/Lb range. The 5R44E is the 5 speed version of the 4R44E just like the 5R55E is the 5 speed version of the 4R55E. The 5th gear is virtual (computer controlled). Some years like the 97, and 2001 have extra external sensors. I have more information on these sensors in # 7 of my list of useful threads.