Ford
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Ford 5R110W
The 5-speed automatic transmission 5R110W was released in 2003. This transmission was mainly intended for all-wheel drive pick-ups and powerful off-road vehicles produced by Ford. This transmission turned out to be quite popular. It had been produced for 10 years before being replaced by the fully automatic 6 speed transmission. The strengthened design is one of the main peculiarities of this transmission. The arrangement of drive shafts, which are positioned close to each other, allowed engineers to reduce the dimensions of 5R110W without any harm to its reliability. This gearbox is…
Speeds
5
Type
AT
Drive
AWD
Max torque
1100
ATF capacity (L)
17,7
ATF type
Mercon SP
Other and alternative codes of this transmission
5R110W
TorqShift
Torq Shift
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Common problems & symptoms
Problems and symptoms reported for this transmission, compiled from repair sources. Not a complete list.
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Valve Body Solenoid Failure
Solenoids in the valve body fail and require replacement, a common issue at higher mileages.
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Valve Body Oil Channel Blockage
Oil supply channels in the valve body become clogged, requiring complex professional cleaning procedure.
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Control Unit Sensor Failure
Electronic control units and sensors are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations and fail prematurely.
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Wiring Harness Cable Degradation
Transmission cables degrade early due to sensitivity to frequent temperature changes.
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Difficult Fault Diagnosis
Even with specialized diagnostic equipment, identifying the root failure source on first attempt is problematic.
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Transmission Electronic Malfunction
Extensive automatic control systems negatively impact overall reliability, leading to electronic-related failures.
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Transmission general data
The
5-speed automatic transmission 5R110W was released in 2003. This transmission
was mainly intended for all-wheel drive pick-ups and powerful off-road vehicles
produced by Ford. This transmission turned out to be quite popular. It had been
produced for 10 years before being replaced by the fully automatic 6 speed
transmission. The strengthened design is one of the main peculiarities of this
transmission. The arrangement of drive shafts, which are positioned close to
each other, allowed engineers to reduce the dimensions of 5R110W without any
harm to its reliability. This gearbox is used in cars with the engine capacity
up to 6 liters.
The extensive application of automatic systems positively affected user-friendliness of this transmission, but at the same time, this step had a negative impact on reliability of 5R110W.
Control units, sensors and cables of this
transmission are extremely sensitive to frequent changes of temperature, and
they get out of order quite early. The complexity of repair of this
transmission lies in issues with diagnostics. Even with the use of special
equipment, it may be quite problematic to determine the source of the problem
on the first try. It complicates the repair process, and increases the cost of
its implementation.
The repair and service maintenance of the 5R110W transmission is notable for its complexity and must be performed by professionals. Even ATF change cannot be performed without special equipment. Problems with the valve body are typical for this transmission. When the mileage reaches 200-250 thousand kilometers solenoids fail to function and should be replaced. In addition, transmission repair specialists often have to perform a complex procedure of cleaning oil supply channels in the valve body.
Vehicle fitment explorer
Confirmed vehicle applications. Every row is drawn from our source-verified fitment database.
| Make | Model | Year | Drive | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | E-SERIES | 97-16 | 5 SP RWD | V10 6.8L V8 5.4L 6.0L |
| Ford | EXCURSION | 03-05 | 5 SP R/4WD | V8 5.4L 6.0L DIESEL V10 6.8L |
| Ford | F-250 SUPERDUTY /F-350 SUPERDUTY | 03-10 | 5 SP R/4WD | V8 5.4L 6.0L DIESEL 6.4L V10 6.8L |
| Ford | F-450/550 SUPER DUTY | 03-08 | 5 SP R/4WD | V8 6.0L DIESEL |
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