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This is the DOWNLOAD link for the 5R55E TechTran Manual. Ford 5R55E Transmission found in 1997 and up Explorer and Ranger as well as 5-speed Mazda, Mercury & Lincoln vehicles. Covers assembly, dis-assembly, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and electronic controls & operation.
The 5R55E transmission produced by Ford Motor Company, and was introduced in the 1997 model year, and is the first 5 speed automatic found in domestic vehicles. It is found in the 1997 Aerostar Van, 1997-2011 Ranger Trucks, both 2WD and 4WD, and 1997-2001 Explorer and 2001-2003 Explorer Sport vehicles, equipped with the 4.0L engine. It is also found in the 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac. The Mercury division also utilized the 5R55E in the 1998-2003 Mountaineer also with the 4.0 liter engine. Through a partnership agreement with Mazda, the 5R55E was used in the Mazda 2006-2010 82300 and the 1997-2010 84000 Pickup Trucks. This unit is very similar to the 4R44E, but has different computer strategy that energizes the overdrive band in first gear, to create the added gear ratio. Refer to the application chart found on Page 7 for the new computer strategy. Many of the parts between the 4R44E and 5R55E units may look the same, but are not all interchangeable. Be very careful when selecting replacement parts, if it becomes necessary.