Transmission general data
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.
Number of gearsTransmission TypeDriveTorque (Nm)ATF (full capacity) LATF (change) LATF type5ATRWD93Dexron VI
Common issues:
1)Malfunction of solenoids – this transmission
employs solenoids to control many of its functions, including the gear shifting
process and operation of the torque converter lock-up. The simplest and method
of testing solenoids is to use the ohm meter, which measures solenoids
resistance.
2)High chance of overheating: like any other
automatic gearbox, the 5R55E is subject to overheating, especially if it is
exposed to severe operation conditions. Overheating frequently leads to the
transmission failure, therefore transmission repair specialists often recommend
installing transmission coolers, which help to cool down the transmission.
Which cars run with this gearbox?BrandModelYearTypeEngineFordAEROSTAR975 SP R/4WDV6 4.0LFordEXPLORER/SPORT TRAC97-085 SP R/4WDV6 4.0LFordRANGER97-115 SP R/4WDL4 2.3L V6 3.0L 4.0LMazdaPICKUP B SERIES97-105 SP R/4WDV6 4.0LMercuryMOUNTAINEER98-004 SP R/4WDV6 4.0L
How to repair this transmission (Videos)5R55E Teardown5R55E transmission P0733 3rd. Incorrect gear ratio5R55E Valve Body Shift Kit InstallationINSTALLATION PROBLEM PART 1 OF 3INSTALLATION PROBLEM PART 2 OF 3INSTALLATION PROBLEM PART 3 OF 3
Instruction manuals and useful linksLink typeSourceDescriptionpdfAtra2-3 Flare in the 5R55Epdfdrive.google.comRepair manual 5R55E