Notices
Oregon Chapter Join Chapter, Leader: 892504x4

5R55E Transmission problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 10:50 PM
  #1  
sknaggs185's Avatar
sknaggs185
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
5R55E Transmission problems

I have a 2000 ford ranger with the 5R55E auto trans. and having shifting problems with 4th and 5th gear. DTC's P0734 and P0735 (incorrect gear ratio) have come up for the second time!! First time when transmission was rebuilt, and now, 2 years later! anyone have any suggestions?
 
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 10:59 PM
  #2  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
5R55E trans is a "problem child" according to some folks, try posting up in the transmission forum or in the Ranger/ Bseries forum........Sorry, couldnt be more help!
 
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 06:42 AM
  #3  
fabmandelux's Avatar
fabmandelux
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 26,337
Likes: 12
From: Paradise Found!
Originally Posted by sknaggs185
I have a 2000 ford ranger with the 5R55E auto trans. and having shifting problems with 4th and 5th gear. DTC's P0734 and P0735 (incorrect gear ratio) have come up for the second time!! First time when transmission was rebuilt, and now, 2 years later! anyone have any suggestions?
Welcome to FTE The best place to find an answer to your problem would be here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum69/
Or here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum35/

I approved your membership in the Oregon Chapter this morning. Post up and tell us a little about yourself!




Originally Posted by Old93junk
5R55E trans is a "problem child" according to some folks, try posting up in the transmission forum or in the Ranger/ Bseries forum........Sorry, couldnt be more help!
Dave............You almost let another "wetsider" get away! You need all the help you can get over on your side!
 
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:20 PM
  #4  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
I must have been sleep posting!,.......Yes welcome to FTE ......AND the Oregon chapter!
Where on the wetside are you coming from?
 
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:42 PM
  #5  
sknaggs185's Avatar
sknaggs185
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
I am from Dallas, by Salem. Have been in a Ford family my whole life, and continue the trend. i have my Blue 2000 Ranger, and a two-tone white and brown 1999 F-350 Diesel. I have had numerous fords...a 65' F-100 (should have kept that one, definitely) a 1990 F-150, and still have my two newer Fords. in my direct family, there are a grand total of 8 Fords.
 

Last edited by sknaggs185; Mar 19, 2009 at 10:55 PM. Reason: more info about me
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:14 PM
  #6  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
Welcome to the chapter!, Have you had any luck getting the prob. cornered yet?.
 
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:23 PM
  #7  
sknaggs185's Avatar
sknaggs185
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
no luck yet...but it will prevail. i am going to retrieve all of the information from the transmission shop i took my ranger into 2 years ago, so i can use that to corner the problem a little more. Another thing- its strange how all of this started with just the reverse band breaking. before the transmission was rebuilt, all of my forward gears were fine, even at 130,000 miles. Only AFTER i had the transmission rebuilt, did it start having these different types of problems...
 
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 08:13 AM
  #8  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
Originally Posted by sknaggs185
no luck yet...but it will prevail. i am going to retrieve all of the information from the transmission shop i took my ranger into 2 years ago, so i can use that to corner the problem a little more. Another thing- its strange how all of this started with just the reverse band breaking. before the transmission was rebuilt, all of my forward gears were fine, even at 130,000 miles. Only AFTER i had the transmission rebuilt, did it start having these different types of problems...
I can give you the number of a VERY good trans. shop with a Ford specialty, but he is in Springfield so it may be too far to matter................How long was your warranty good for?
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-3

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 08:45 AM
  #9  
sknaggs185's Avatar
sknaggs185
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
Smile

My warranty ended 1 year ago...in may. Today, i am going to pick up the papers concerning what they did exactly to fix this problem before. At least, it will help me get one step closer in the right direction. If you have the number for that transmission shop, i will call him and at least give him the info that i have, from this other transmission shop. thanks....the help is much appreciated.

sknaggs185
 
Reply
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:11 PM
  #10  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
Originally Posted by sknaggs185
My warranty ended 1 year ago...in may. Today, i am going to pick up the papers concerning what they did exactly to fix this problem before. At least, it will help me get one step closer in the right direction. If you have the number for that transmission shop, i will call him and at least give him the info that i have, from this other transmission shop. thanks....the help is much appreciated.

sknaggs185
Here you go!,----(541) 726-6824. Tell him one of his cust. referred you. Even though its a Aamco, this guy DOES NOT fit that mold , he is VERY good, honest and knows his Ford products. Been using him for years and have NEVER been bitten, in fact, many times he has actually charged less than he quoted on jobs.......Does EXCELLENT WORK.
 
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:36 AM
  #11  
sknaggs185's Avatar
sknaggs185
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
thanks for the number..i will call him tomorrow. I didnt' really get much out of the trans. shop i took the ranger into...he basically told me they didn't "document work that came back," but he did tell me it had to do with the valve body. he said the solenoids were replaced with the valve body replacement, and that there is a manual position lever on the side of the transmission that could possibly fail...but why would it go through three gears and not the rest? doesn't really make sense for that part to go out... however, i got the paperwork for what they did the first time....not real extensive, but they did the job. sounds like something electronic, being there is no faul smell to the fluid.
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:39 PM
  #12  
sknaggs185's Avatar
sknaggs185
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
well...i haven't had the time to make the call, and the transmission has since gone downhill. i ran the live scanner on it and the solenoids shift ok, but once it's ready to shift into 4th gear, it says it shifts, but i feel no shift at all, just feels like the same gear, but it has much hesitation at that point. Reverse is delayed....now the transmission fluid smells burnt, unlike before. I'm wondering if maybe there is a fluid deficiency in 4th and 5th gear. sounds like i need to make the call tomorrow for sure....
 
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:25 PM
  #13  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
Make the call, he is a good guy and at the least he will steer you in the right direction.
 
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:51 PM
  #14  
sknaggs185's Avatar
sknaggs185
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
well, it looks as though the transmission may be shot...i talked with someone at the shop, and he said the best thing to do is to bring it out there so he can run diagnostics, but i cant even drive it. so for now, it will sit. however, i did find a shift kit that covered one of the codes, so i have purchased it, and will try that next, wipe the codes again, and attempt to drive it again.
 
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:26 PM
  #15  
Old93junk's Avatar
Old93junk
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 23,849
Likes: 20
From: McKenzie River
Keep us posted on the status, not too hard to pull that trans. yourself and eliminate all the labor $$$.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lmarkie
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
3
May 1, 2017 09:03 PM
daBeaver
1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis
5
Jul 7, 2016 08:03 PM
miked_939
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
41
Apr 11, 2015 11:38 AM
fordbroncodave
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
2
Jul 13, 2011 07:06 PM
MRStace84
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
31
Aug 6, 2009 02:39 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:55 PM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE