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O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission

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JCSinGA

10-30-2007 19:33:23




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Hey folks, I have a '99 Explorer I bought to resale that needs a transmission. It has the overhead valve (old pushrod style) 4.0 V6 engine with the 5R55E trans.

I also purchased a rolled '00 Explorer as a donor vehicle that has the 4.0 SOHC engine and the 5R55E trans.

Junkyards with exchange info. tell me the 2 transmissions are not interchangeable but they cannot tell me why. The only visible difference (looking from underneath, the OHV trans. is not out yet) is the OHV trans. has a bump in the bottom of the pan the SOHC trans does not, I assume is probably hiding an extra solenoid of some sort in there. Mabye the torque curve between the 2 engines are different? Mabye need to keep the OHV torque converter in it?

I'd appreciate any info anyone had on this. Thanks

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Brokenwrench

10-31-2007 07:09:01




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 Re: O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission in reply to JCSinGA, 10-30-2007 19:33:23  
The difference is in the bellhousing pattern as 02X said. There is no electrical differences between 99 and 2000. That bump in the bottom of the pan is for a 4x4 filter. The flatter pan is for a 2wd. You should be able to buy the correct filter for your application and use the matching pan.

The bellhousing is removable, but it comes off as a unit with the pump. This is where you could run into a little changeover issue. They used different pump sealing ring and thrust setups in those years. They have to match the coast clutch drum.

If you have a decent trans shop in your area, and are clear with them what you want done, and that you don`t expect any warranty, they may be very reasonable about swapping the necessary stuff for you.

The other thing you may have to watch for, is the sensor setup along the top of the case, Ford was all over the place in those years. Some had an output sensor on top back by the tail housing, and an input sensor up by the bellhousing.

The only way you`ll get in trouble there is if your vehicle needs one of the sensors that the case your putting in doesn`t have. If your swap case has a sensor in it that the vehicle doesn`t use, then no big deal.

Last, I would also stay with the converter from the vehicle unless it is bad. At least measure the pilot. There are two different pilot lengths. If your converters match, then you can use either one. The stall is the same.

Good luck BW

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MF#1

10-31-2007 05:33:16




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 Re: O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission in reply to JCSinGA, 10-30-2007 19:33:23  
Might check this site out, lots of info on Explorers.



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Jarod

10-30-2007 23:47:37




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 Re: O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission in reply to JCSinGA, 10-30-2007 19:33:23  
Do both transmission have removable bell-housings? Doesn't seem very common any more, but if they do you might be able to change them. If possible you might also be able to change torque converter, and input shafts too.

I don't know though, I've only done a few.



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Leland

10-30-2007 21:13:22




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 Re: O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission in reply to JCSinGA, 10-30-2007 19:33:23  
for some reason 99's are a pain to find parts for .



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02XLT4X4

10-30-2007 19:44:56




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 Re: O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission in reply to JCSinGA, 10-30-2007 19:33:23  
As I recall they added one more bolt pattern to the belt pattern for the 4.0 SOHC, but the rest of the pattern stayed the same.



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02XLT4X4

10-30-2007 19:46:02




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 Re: O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission in reply to 02XLT4X4, 10-30-2007 19:44:56  
Substitute bolt hole for bolt pattern.



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Goose

10-30-2007 19:41:03




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 Re: O/T: '99 '00 Explorer transmission in reply to JCSinGA, 10-30-2007 19:33:23  
I'd guess they're probably the same mechanically but different electrically. Looks like a huge can of worms to me.

Wish I had better news, but this is why people in the automotive business refer to Explorers as "Exploders".



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