02-10 Ford Explorer / Mercury Mountaineer 5R55S Transmission Removal (COMPLETE GUIDE)
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2022
- Finally. A complete tutorial on removing a 5R55S transmission from your 2002-2010 Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer with the 4.0L V6 engine.
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Bro! That was ON POINT! the way you explained the prices and what to do and why... bro you're the man. That was professional and highly skilled in teaching. Big props.
I just want to say thank you for encouraging me to do mine. I actually don’t think I would have done this job if it wasn’t for you. With your video I was able to drop mine with the ratchet strap and floor jack method and it worked almost perfectly. Anyone who is hesitant about this, you can definitely do it
Nick, the more I watch your videos the more I realize I have no business doing what you do lol Big ups for putting these vids out though. I watch them just to increase my knowledge of what I'm driving and also to have some insight so some shop doesn't rip me off. Thanks again. You are a HUGE help !!!!!!
lol I have no business doing what I do but after so many times I figured a video was needed. glad I can help.
Dang man. Definitely impressed me with this how to video. Most are nowhere near this informative
Great video!!. This is just the video I was wanting to see. I am so excited that you decided to make a transmission removal video. Great video again!!
this one tested my morals. by far the most difficult thing i've had to do.
You are really on point when it comes to Fords! Really wish you were closer to NC so you could service mine. 🤦🏾♂️
Thanx Bro. This helps me very much. Now I am ready to remove my Explorer 2007 broken tranny 🙂
07 is easier than this video actually
Dude. This video is absolute gold. Thank you for your walk-through. 💪🏿
Great video mate! amazing walk through the steps with safety measures! I learnt a lot from you Cheer
Great video! Welcome back bro! 👍🏻
Just what I needed. Your video came just in time. Reverse on my transmission is slipping, so wife wants it rebuilt or replaced. Will you be doing a video on rebuilding the trans. Your timing chain guide video helped me out big time. Your video was the best out there. Thanks again for putting awesome videos like this out.
Unfortunately no. I have about 3 of these transmissions stockpiled. I’ll just use one of those if I need it. I have no knowledge with rebuilds. Maybe someday!!!
Like a pro. Well spoken. And entertaining.
you fine too I'm a mechanic and am helping with one of these just learning pretty much I can't wait to be a pro at this specialized in electronics but first transmissions
Man I like I got to change the timing cassette all I got to do is pull the tranny this weekend in the snow on the ground it's going to be a job. Thank you very much for making this video awesome 👍
Thank you! You did a great job with this video.
I would like to add that on the V8, there are 3 bolts on the starter and that top bolt is a doozy to get out. Maybe others have a trick.
This was a nicely detail video.. this is great content!!
Wise beyond your years. Impressive
That was a very detailed video....two thumbs up
Very good explained, very good video appreciate, thanks.👍
Thank you for making this video
Happy to help
Great Job Great Detail wondering if i feel like tackling my 2010 Mountaineer 4.0L lost reverse only!
After watching your excellent video, I am now sure that I made the correct decision to not do it myself.
If I had a lift, I might try it, but I'm too old to be squirming around on the driveway.
The only reason I made this video is to show people how it’s done. On any other occasion I would gladly pay the 700 to have a shop do it. This sucked.
And you do an excellent video on this thank you
Good job man!
Great video...
Hello Nick, @platinum garage
Ever had the input shaft from the transmission come out with the torque converter? Any idea on how to get it back in?
You'r great boy
Bravo!!!
Great video I'm buying a 2003 V8 Ford explorer XLT. It slips in 3rd. Don't know if I'm going to have to remove the tranny or not. Any advice would be helpful thank you for your help.
This guy watches VGG. 😅😅. This was a great video. I am having transmission issues on my mountaineer and my have to pull it
Thank you so much for your reply and your excellent video I do have one last question will the 5R55 s from a 4 .0 l go in a 4.6 with no problem.
No. They’re not the same.
Hi, can you help me here, these are suppose to be a 5 speed trans but they only show a 3 speed on the shifter so how does that work. Normally it would show 4 gears plus the overdrive makes the 5 like on the next generation model that should have the same trans.
Man I recently replace my transmission with a moutaineer it would work good but reverse wouldn't it would also make a loud rattling sound especially when accelerating like it was the timing chains but it wasn't. Didn't even make 1k miles and my truck gave out. Maybe they didn't install it right bad flex plate maybe? Your thoughts bro?
So I have a 2002 Ford Explorer xls 4.0 rwd
Transmission is in and everything but my frame has crossmember that has what I want to call a ground wire or cabe that has to be strew also but don’t know where the heck it goes. Do you have any advice??
How do you get that last right passenger transmission bolt off no room
the only thing I wish you would have done is put blocks under the frame also just in case a jack stand breaks. I have short pieces of railroad ties I use combined with jack stands
Good call
E13 or E14 for the torque converter? This video has me feeling prepared!
Bro I took off the bolts from the transfer case but I’m pulling it back and forth but is not coming off. Any idea why? I checked and no more bolts around housing
You recommend replacing the timing chain cassette, Can I do that with the engine still in the car on my 2007 Explorer sport track?
Only if you pull the transmission
Damn good job kid.
Looking for a video to show how to remove wiring harness!
Same!
Can you do a subaru ascent?
talented mechanic. was curious if you will have to drill those bolts out you broke off and how difficult they are
So basically if u take one of those air hammers, you can blast the old bolt and nut into the box frame. Then in the side of the frame there is a small access hole. You can drop a brand new bolt down that hole, have the threads come thru and put a nice stainless nut. That’s how I always go about that issue.
@@iamdjnam thanks man! Much appreciated
How do i know what transmission i have i got a 03 mountaineer awd v6 4.0 engine thanks new subscriber from ny
How do you repair the broken off crossmember bolts when you are not parting the vehicle?
Sorry just found the answer Further down Great video!
I'm subscribing just because
Hi Nick, awesome video very detailed information. Where in N.J. are you located?
Located in Ohio now
Did you remove the transmission fluid before detaching the transmission? I need to replace the rear timing chain guide and then reinstall the same transmission.
No I left the fluid in
If you snap off the crossmember bolts because they’re rusted inside the box frame, what do you do if you are going to reinstall? Cut an access hole?
You can drill thru the snapped bolt. On the side of the box frame there are small access holes. You can actually drop a bolt thru the hole and put a nut on the back side of it.
Quick question...that connector on the ECU harness that goes into the solenoid box in the pan...
How likely are those to fail and how likely are the wires to corrode or burn up from transmission heat ?
My moms 5r55S all of a sudden went in limp mode out and throwing low circuit codes for shift B and C pressure solenoids and the Torque Converter Clutch out of nowhere and I bet it has something to do with that connector or the wiring from it to the ECU...
If not, it's the solenoid pack itself, which is like $400..🤦🏾♂
I personally havent seen one go bad, but you can undo that connector and spray some electrical contact cleaner down there. See if it helps.
Yo! Bro. Hands Down that was the best you tube video tutorial I have seen yet. You Explained It Simple Simon, Correct Steps, Correct Types Socket sizes, & Smartly Verblized. Good Job Sir. All Pro. I'm now feeling confident to take it on this Tranny on next weekend. Except I'll be removing mine in 20F Anchorage Alaska on the ice impacted driveway. So you thought yours hurt. Holy shit Batman. Ya, I got lucky they don't shipped Transmissions up here, Unless you know a guy at Napa Auto Parts. I've worked outside most my Crane & boom trucks commercial electric lighting company contractor. Being trained by real men. So when I became a Contractor. Nothing scared me anymore. Until I moved to Alaska. This is where boys become men. No Joke. If you try to work outside for 8hrs in middle of winter in Alaska non-stop, YOU WILL CRY & MAYBE DIE....
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Letting the ads play so you can get paid.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You’re real for that. Respect. Thank you.
Thank you for saying the socket size and extension combos. That’s a good percentage of wasted time for me, figuring out the size needed.
Started this last night, for a friend that is a car tard.
The first cross member bolt broke,so I loosened it 1/4 turn, tightened it, loosened it slightly more,then tightened it, repeat. The remaining 5 came out. The first hour was jacking the car up and getting those bolts offf. I didn’t want to fuss with the broken bolts when re installing the cross member.
All out. Trans bolted back in. I attached the transfer case and now I’m trying to pilot the y pipe in.
It seems impossible, do I need to put the y pipe in before the transfer case?
So young man here's an old-school trick for you what you do is take some half inch rebar cut it the length you need cut one of your half-inch drive 3-in extensions in half double it for welding it really hard put a big old weld the connection be mostly Weld and that way you know it's really strong and I've never broken one even with the impact so I make up to three Footers for the big Chrysler transmission
Good idea. My father is a welder. I’ll have him fabricate some up.
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I have a ford ranger pk 2009 it has the 5r55s transmission and had an oil leakage in the cooling system. Didn't know until it started slipping I tried fixing it by putting in 7 quats of oil but slipping still continued forgot to mention transmission fluid was looking like Christmas sparkly with bits of clutch I was advised to change the valve body because it would go from first to fifth with each gear with stuttering between shifts. Any advice on what I should do?
Take some pressure tests and see what it comes back. If there’s clutch material in fluid replacing valve body won’t do anything.
wow im going to jung my 99 ford ex 4x4
I currently have the 5r55e with close ratio and a 4.10 axle ratio. I am wondering if I could remove it and install a 5r55w with wide ration and change my axle ratio to 3.55. This would give me better highway economy and lower engine rpm’s and still give me the good acceleration because of the lower first and second gears in the 55w.
Wondering if this would be a direct fit? Am I going to run into electronic problems? Will it plug and play?
I know nothing about transmissions. Won’t be able to help. Sorry.
How do you remove the harness from the cylinder head? I've been searching the Internet for way to long. I can't find a single video showing how to do it.
There’s a bracket
How do you know which transmission to get they say there's two types
The tag on the side.
I understand to install do in reverse. Would it be possible if you did an install. My friend installed a torque convertor wrong and damaged the transmission.
I’m never touching one of these demons again
hello have a question , can a i swap from a 4x4 transmision to a 4x2 trans , what problems would i encouter ? probaly the rear driveshaft need to be longer ? does evertything line up correctly have my thoughts ? dont need 4x4 usage ,
It won’t work because the tail shaft is different. The entire transmission will need to be disassembled.
ok, thanks , for the info
Thank you. Question...I removed my trans and transfer case. Putting everything back together now. Can't recall where the fuel line bracket was supposed to bolt to (trans? transfer case? Etc.). It's the metal piece about six inches long and has two clips for the fuel (I think) lines....
One bolts to transfer case and the other bolts to bellhousing.
@@iamdjnam thanks for the reply. Looking at it from the rear, is it the top left bolt or top right? It runs parallel or in line with the transmission, right? Not across.
@@chriss.3476 right
@@iamdjnam thanks. I wish there was a way to post pictures on these replies because I'm just not seeing it. I thought it was top right, too, but other than the transfer case bolt, I don't see anything else that would keep the bracket on.
Where should I charge for this job, TN
Great video! I have a 2006 Explorer 4.0L. How long does it take to remove the transmission? I need to replace my rear main seal. Thanks in advance!
It’s easier to remove the engine than the transmission to do the rear main.
@@iamdjnamoh wow ok thank you very much!
Hi, hello
Since u have good knowledge about Ford Explorers can I know is there a manual transmission which is suitable for a 2008 Ford Explorer WITH OUT MODIFYING THE TRAN MOUNT AND BELL HOUSING
Pls let me know
Thanks 😊
No
@@iamdjnamOh thanks for ur information
Ok I really sounds little bit dum because I have no much space in my garage that’s y I asked u is there any transmission suitable for my vehicle hoping there is some way with out heavy modifications, but it’s fine. Well some how I can modify the trans mounts, wirings etc at least there even a transmission which fits ?
Does the 5R55S come with the 4.6 V8 aswell?
Yes from 02-05
Is he accurate when he says 5 thousand TONS?
Hey do u happen to know the specs of the Bell housing bolts like thread size and length
M10x1.5 70mm I believe
@platinumautomotiveworks u was right grab some bolts that size they went right in thanks for the info
What is that stacked metal on the sides called 🤔 is it for towin
Where?
Do you know if it’s possible to remove transfer case on a 06-10 without removing the crossmember? I know it can be done easily on 02-05, not sure about later models.
Not sure.
@@iamdjnam thanks for the reply.
Quick question. When turning the motor with the 19mm socket (to get to the torque converter bolts), can I leave the belt on or does it have to be removed?
You can leave it on.
@@iamdjnam so I think I know the problem. Tightened the transmission to the engine without doing the torque converter bolts first. Couldn't turn the engine over at the pulley or with a pry bar at the fly wheel. Now I gotta back trans off a little too do the torque converter bolts. I hope I didn't screw it up.
@@chriss.3476 you might not have the torque converter seated all the way either.
Where you located got an 08 needs a engine
NJ
Is there another transmission that can be used in place of the 55r?
Unfortunately no.
Well I bought a 2003 Ford explorer XLT 4.6. Does it have a timing chain cassette? Is there any programming required for the ECU or is it just swap and go?
It has timing guides but they almost never break. My 4.6 has 290k on original timing set.
If you swap a transmission do you have to do any programming or is it just swap and go? You should win an award for how well you put together this video. Thank you for all your help. I have a p0733 code. I'm afraid I'm going to have to do my tranny.😂
@@harrycash8713 plug and play. No programming.
What would an estimate for ** just labor** be to do this trans swap?
$800-1200
Great video, intelligent. U need better lighting though. 4 a young guy u know the ropes. Thanks.
Do what I can with what I got
How much do u charge for a job like this, also where state r u in. I have a 2010 explorer and it seems to have a tranny leak coming from the top of the bell housing. Any suggestions?
I don’t usually do transmission swaps due to a bad back. This was for video purposes.
Hey nick how many hours does it take remove and replace the transmission on a 06 explorer4by4 I have a impact and a transmission jack also have to do the rear cassette. Thanks.
Takes me 2 days to get it out.
@@iamdjnam 😢 😢 wow take out transmission and transfer case as 1 piece put back as in separate? Thanks for the help great vids
@@walterkister-qy8cd separate
I'm looking or someone that can tell me if the 55s and 55w will go in place of a 55e. I want the lower 1st and second gear for my ranger with same top gear ratios. dont want to do axle gears because it effects the highway rpm also.
The computer won’t recognize the internals of different transmissions. You have to keep the OE 55e.
@@iamdjnam would it be possible to use a computer from the vehicle that had the 55w in it?
@Basketofdeplorables173 I’m truly not sure and don’t want to give you wrong information
@@iamdjnam looks like the plug for harness is different. Probably not worth the hassle is what I’m thinking. Thanks for answering.
I just wanted to ask a question about a ford 4.0 i have a 4.0 mustang and whenever its been driven hard and doing a bunch of pulls frequently the oil pressure gauge goes down for a second or two and then it goes right back up after a little bit im confused at whats happening here
Install a real mechanical oil pressure gauge to get a accurate reading of what you have.
@@iamdjnam the engine only has 80000 miles so im just hoping its nothing timing chain wise
It’s hard to say, but not impossible.
It’s normal for the oil pressure to fluctuate, I second installing a mechanical oil pressure gauge.
GREAT FUKING VIDEO MAN !!! it should def have more views/likes !
aye thanks so much!! appreciate it greatly!
the same 4x4 transmission works for the 4x2?
No
Does the transmission need to be in neutral in order to turn the flexplate for reinstalling the torque converter bolts? And will it make a difference if the emergency brake is on?
No
@@iamdjnam I hope I didn't damage anything. I mated the engine and transmission without doing the torque bolts first. I'm trying to back the transmission off a bit to see if I can turn the flex plate. No dice so far. Thought it might have been because the transmission was in gear. Going to back it off a little more.
@@chriss.3476 if your torque converter studs are lined up with the flywheel and it still won’t spin, it may not be fully seated
@@iamdjnam shoot, I don't even know if those are aligned
@@chriss.3476 yeah that’s massive. chance you’ve done damage at this point.
Is this different then a 5R55E transmission on a 04 sports track 4L?
Yes
@@iamdjnam oh ok. I suppose you don’t happen to know if the general process is similar in nature?
@@NothingSpecialHereCarryOn similar yes but transfer case exhaust crossmember harness and driveshafts are different
@@iamdjnam wow your extremely knowledgeable thanks again. My mother in law’s 2004 sports trac transmission started crapping the bed yesterday. The vehicle itself is in amazing condition apart from the tranny. So, was trying to determine if it’s worth it to try and do the work myself for her but I’ve never dabbled with transmission work before. Was thinking on buying a rebuilt or used one and swapping it. You make it seem easy for removal but I’m having my doubts to say the least. Anyway, thanks buddy!
Wondering if you have any videos pressure testing a fuel line as I believe my fuel pump went bad? Or fuel pump replacement?
It's a 2007 ford explorer sport trac
@@davidenglert2799 if you get a decent scan tool, you can read fuel psi. They stopped putting pressure shrader valves on the fuel rails in 04
@@iamdjnam Okay I will try that. Thank you
@@iamdjnam one quick question, can a fuel filter stop the pump from pumping fuel?
@@davidenglert2799 yes. Disconnect the fuel filter and bump the key to see if the pump sends fluid out
I have literally lost 2 years of my life on this car… sooo much money, 6 transmission repair jobs done and transmission is still burning up and thank you for helping me understand the ins and outs of this process, I can now talk to the mechanic working on this car and finally be done with this !!!!!
Hey do you have a link for a gasket set for the 4.0
It’s in the description of my 4.0 headgasket video.
@@iamdjnam ok thanks
@@iamdjnam do you also have a link to the lifters for the 4.0?
@@dylanawyzykowski677 go on partsology.com youll find them
@@iamdjnam thanks again
anyone knows where the best place to get one that won't cost an arm and a leg?
Where you located? I have a few
@@iamdjnamseneca county, new york. going to need to replace it in spring. clunks in reverse and front frame soaked in fluid (quick disconnect failed :/). put new fitting in and filter so just gonna send it with snow already here.
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Oh god the rust
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Lmao 5,000 tons got me, them joints are heavy as all get out.
I bought a 2003 explorer with 210k miles for $600. Owner thought it threw a rod or worn bearing after hearing a loud rattle coming from within the engine and didn't want to fix it. After doing some research I believe it's the infamous 4.0 sohc death rattle coming from the front timing chain. It also needs a valve cover gasket and there is oil one of the spark plugs as well as rear diff is leaking fluid. Other than the engine problems, the condition of this car is a solid A. Tires are brand new including spare, absolutely no damage to the body other than that notorious crack down the back hatch. Interior is pretty pristine for an 03. It has no rust at all. All of the electronics work. AC blows ice cold. I'm sure the transmission is reaching the end but as of now still works well. My question is, what should I do with it. I really need another vehicle that can pull a medium trailer and would consider having it fixed if it made sense to do so. Would it be worth it to pull the engine and replace the timing components and gaskets or is the engine past its expiration date? Buying a used engine seems like a dice roll and hooking a reman to a 200k transmission doesn't seem to sensible. I'd appreciate some guidance! thanks!
If there’s no body rust, get a used engine, replace the rear timing chain guide and send it!
A lot of f@ckery!! Hands down you have tons of patience 💯💯💯💯
lol f#$@ yeah bugs baby’s 😂
So I have a 2002 Ford Explorer xls 4.0 rwd
Transmission is in and everything but my frame has crossmember that has what I want to call a ground wire or cabe that has to be strew also but don’t know where the heck it goes. Do you have any advice??
Not sure but any chassis surface will do just fine.