This will almost ensure that you will have another repair needed right after the 1-year warranty is out. However, they never told us what was to come! I tell everyone that I come into contact with to never buy a Ford. Ford is giving us a run around about getting it fixed. One of the most interesting upgrades available for this transmission is the off-road race package. So what does a No Hassle Warranty really mean? Ford 5R55 can have an N, S, or W behind those numbers. Tracy answered 5 years ago As far as interchanges go, I believe wrecking yards have such a guide.
Does your transmission need rebuilt? I'm done with American cars which aren't actually even made here! However, we have never, ever, in our wildest dreams been duped like this. Use this guide to find out. The single solenoid originally on the 1985-1987 transmission only controls the torque converter lockup function. The torque converter from a C-4 will fit a C-5 so long as the spline count and shaft diameters are the same. Learning to recognize these warning signs can save you a great deal of money and vehicle down time. However, a slight amount of contact is acceptable. It has literally fallen apart on me everywhere else also.
Amazingly, I was able to get off the freeway, but then the Explorer only had one gear - low. Luckily I was about 1mile away from home. It has 137,000 miles on it and has been taken care of. Did this for a few weeks only when my girl friend needed the 2012 Ford Focus also having major tranny problems Now When the Explorer would pop out of gear the engine would redline. They tried replacing a sensor but that didn't work. Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input P0708.
You may just need to replace the solenoid pack. Only use synthetic fluid if it is required by Ford. Pressure Control Solenoid 'B' P0776. In addition to the computer controlled lock-up, the transmission also got a computer controlled overdrive engagement. Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent P0715.
Fortunately, a very sweet little lady backed into my driver's door about a year ago and the door had to be replaced. Gear ratio error codes are very common on these transmissions due to servo pin bore wear occurring at a very low mileage, in some cases. I'm two weeks into the repair, and it's estimated that it will be finished in another day. As yet we don't know what we are doing because we can't afford this and we feel that the dealership is responsible for the repair as it failed during the warranty period. The problems again got worse and because it was almost at the end of the 5 year warranty we told them about the problems but they couldn't find anything wrong. Do not forget to read about. I really could not believe that, but it's true.
Ford has long known that they have had transmission problems with the things. Although the 5R55N is very similar to the W or S models, only a few parts are interchangeable. The previous was a 1998 Ford Ranger pickup. The issue here is why would a transmission go out at 140,000 miles. The car had issues right after I left the lot. 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.
It's a 4 wheel drive, I've tried putting it in neutral and going through to 4 wheel low and seeing if it goes anywhere. Fill out the form here to get an estimate via e-mail. Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal P0794. Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical P0744. Shift Solenoid 'B' Stuck On P0758. Sometimes it's just a dumb old solenoid that needs to be replaced - not a difficult job.
They'd have never made it. Shift Solenoid 'A' Electrical P0754. In the Ranger they are identified with a 'V' transmission code and are not compatible with V-8's. Turn the engine over and check the runout of the converter hub. I have never towed anything with it and it hasn't been driven hard. Shift Solenoid 'A' Performance or Stuck Off P0752. Thanks to Ford ingenuity, I no longer feel that loyalty.