what transmission does it have?
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what transmission does it have?
Hi, I have an 02 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L flex fuel engine. I am trying to figure out what transmission it has, the owners manual lists 4 different transmissions it could be and service is different on them. It is a sealed trans. (no dipstick) and I lost some fluid when I changed the engine, not a lot but whatever was in the cooler when I pulled the radiator. Was wondering how to check it and what to do as far as service on the transmission.
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Your transmission will be one of the 5R55e series. To service the transmission, you drop the pan and replace the filter. The fluid has to be pumped in through the fill/drain plug on the trans. The outer bolt lets you drain, while the inner one has a tube inside that goes to the full. The transmission is filled by adding fluid through the inner tube until it is all the way to the top of the tube. Not all models have a replaceable filter. but in any case the contents of the pan should be inspected and the pan cleaned. You can not inspect or clean the pan by just draining out the old fluid.
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I spend time on the ExplorerForums site.
There, I remember reading that the outer plug on the 5-speed transmission is NOT a drain plug. Loosening that plug can result in internal damage, since this plug holds something else in place. That outer hex is simply something to hold onto, while you loosen the inner fill plug.
Fluid change procedure is by pan drop (probably messy), and filter change. Clean and reinstall the pan. Hold outer hex while loosening the inner screw for filling. Fill until fluid runs out after removing hose/pump. Replace inner screw.
There, I remember reading that the outer plug on the 5-speed transmission is NOT a drain plug. Loosening that plug can result in internal damage, since this plug holds something else in place. That outer hex is simply something to hold onto, while you loosen the inner fill plug.
Fluid change procedure is by pan drop (probably messy), and filter change. Clean and reinstall the pan. Hold outer hex while loosening the inner screw for filling. Fill until fluid runs out after removing hose/pump. Replace inner screw.
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