5R55E

The 5R55E is an automatic gearbox produced by Ford. It is the five-speed automatic transmission, which was widely applied in both two and all-wheel drive cars. This transmission found application in various Ford models (such as Lincoln and Mercury).

Regarding the mechanical part, the 5R55E is similar to the 4-speed 4R55E. The 5R55E has the adaptive shift control and directional high energy frictions. It was the 1-st five-speed electronically-controlled gearbox in an American car.