What is a 5R55W transmission?

The Ford 5R55W transmission is an automatic transmission used primarily in some 2002 and up Ford Explorers and Ranger pickup trucks. It is a 5 speed transmission designed for rear wheel drive vehicles. While very similar in appearance to the Ford 5R55N, they share very few parts.

How many quarts does a 5R55W transmission take?

Be aware that this transmission comes with approximately 1 to 2 quarts of transmission fluid in it. Once 10 quarts have been pumped into the transmission, begin to check the fluid level.

What kind of transmission does a Ford 5R55 have?

We wish to thank Ford Motor Company for the information and illustrations that have made this booklet possible. The Ford 5R55S and 5R55W transmissions are both very similar in design to the Ford 5R55N transmission and use electronic shift controls.

Is the 5R55E transmission susceptible to overheating?

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.

What’s the difference between a 5R55S and 5R 55W?

Mostly specific difference between 5R55W (wide shift) and 5R55S (synchronic shift) is a different overdrive planet gear ratio. Entry-level models of the 2008 Ford FG Falcon were the newest recipients of the 5R55 transmission.

When did the Ford 5R55W / s come out?

The 5R55S/W are both “Syncrounous” units, as they do not use the intermediate clutch and intermediate sprag that the 5R55N incorporates. The Ford 5R55S and 5R55W transmissions were introduced in 2002, found in the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles, and are available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations.

Are there different versions of the Ford 5R55 transmission?

Just as the title states, the Ford 5R55 Transmission has four versions. Ford 5R55 can have an N, S, or W behind those numbers. The 5R55 is a rear wheel drive 5-speed that appeared in 1999 and later vehicles. The 5R55W came out in the 2002 and later Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger models.

What to do if your Ford 5R55 is having problems?

If you have any version of the Ford 5R55 transmission and are having problems with it, don’t hesitate to bring your vehicle into The Transmission Shop to get it checked out. Having a proper diagnostic by qualified techs will eliminate the guess work and save you major expenses in the repair, rebuilding, or replacement of these transmissions.

When did the Ford Mustang switch to the 5R55S?

The 2003 Thunderbird switched to the 5R55S and featured the option of Ford’s SelectShift, which allowed drivers to mimic shifting like a manual transmission without a clutch. The 5R55S, minus the SelectShift feature, was used in models of the Ford Mustang from 2005 until 2010.

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