Are 5R55E and 5R55S transmissions interchangeable?
The transmission tends to fit both two-and four-wheel-drive trucks. Although the 5R55E and the 4R44E look similar, they are not. The parts are not interchangeable. Be careful if it comes time to replace and change parts for the transmission.
What does 5R55S stand for?
synchronic shift
Mostly specific difference between 5R55W (wide shift) and 5R55S (synchronic shift) is a different overdrive planet gear ratio.
Are there different versions of the Ford 5R55 transmission?
Just as the title states, the Ford 5R55 Transmission has four versions. Ford 5R55 can have an N, S, or W behind those numbers. The 5R55 is a rear wheel drive 5-speed that appeared in 1999 and later vehicles. The 5R55W came out in the 2002 and later Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger models.
What kind of transmission does a Ford Explorer use?
Ford Automatic Transmission Application Guide Model Years Engine Type / Size TYPE EXPEDITION 2007-2008 V8 5.4L 6R75/80 EXPLORER 95-96 V6 4.0L 4R55E EXPLORER 96-01 V8 5.0L 4R70W EXPLORER 97-01 V6 4.0L 5R55E
When did the Ford 5R55N SELECT shift come out?
The 5R55N appeared in the Jaguar S-Type and Lincoln LS and in 2002 in the Ford Thunderbird. The 5R55S without the Select Shift is used in the 2005 and later models of the ford Mustang.In 2003 the Thunderbird and Lincolns switched to the 5R55S that had the Select Shift (allows drivers to shift like a standard without the clutch).
What to do if your Ford 5R55 is having problems?
If you have any version of the Ford 5R55 transmission and are having problems with it, don’t hesitate to bring your vehicle into The Transmission Shop to get it checked out. Having a proper diagnostic by qualified techs will eliminate the guess work and save you major expenses in the repair, rebuilding, or replacement of these transmissions.