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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OVERHAUL - 5R55E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Automatic Transmission - Overhaul - 5R55E Automatic Transmission
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Automatic Transmission - Overhaul - 5R55E Automatic Transmission
- Application
- Identification
- Description
- Lubrication & Adjustments
- On-Vehicle Service
- Trouble Shooting
- Notes
- Preliminary Checks
- Engagement Faults
- No Forward Engagement
- No Reverse Engagement
- Harsh Reverse Engagement
- Harsh Forward Engagement
- Delayed/Soft Reverse Engagement
- Delayed/Soft Forward Engagement
- No Forward & No Reverse Engagement
- No Forward In "D" & No Reverse Engagement
- Harsh Forward & Reverse Engagements
- Delayed/Soft Forward & Reverse Engagement
- Shifting Faults
- Miscellaneous Faults
- Clutch & Band Application
- Testing
- Torque Converter
- Removal & Installation
- Transmission Disassembly
- Component Disassembly & Reassembly
- Cleaning & Inspection
- Transmission Reassembly
- Transmission Specifications
- Torque Specifications
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.