Transmission Teardown Ford 5R55S

[@hobo350]

This man is working with this transmission like he's done this a Bunch of times. Thanks for posting.

[@MrMustangMan]

no joke.!!!!!!!!

[@khalifagalaly3632]

first class work

[@USbilbo1966]

This is an awesome video! As others has stated it is a pleasure to see a professional that knows what they are doing. This country needs more experienced tradesman in all fields of work. This service industry mentality is killing us. Thanks for the great job and hard work!

[@howardblasingame7961]

Agreed

[@alchasinghawk9152]

Have his babies then😂

[@edwardzamorski3711]

No way in hell I would remember how to put this back together he's done this a few times a real trans pro

[@doughubble2816]

True craftsmanship

[@vex6559]

make numbered squares on a table in descending order, load the first thing in the last position and so on.

[@praetorianpatriot3267]

What he's done in 12 minutes is amazing.

[@johnnyglenn7752]

Always thought rebuild prices were high but now know they don't charge enough!! For a minute there -- It looked like he might even pull out a baby! :)

[@Orangelemonblue]

Johnny Glenn around 10:36 i thought we were gunna see the head lol

[@joseHernandez-uu2cx]

So true! 😂😂

[@alexeyerushkin2091]

Excellent job! Perfect background music, too!!!

[@markegan5330]

You're a maestro. You know the guys good when he makes a complicated job look so easy. Wow

[@amjadmasoud4432]

It's like a rabbit hole inside!

[@douglassmith2055]

This was a fantastic video, thank you. The high level of experience in tearing these down is amazing. Intimate knowledge of every part, what to look for, how to disassemble it, wow! This was like watching a medical surgeon. My 2005 Explorer 4.6L is having trouble, if you get on it hard, it will growl and sounds like metal on metal, put in N and turn off key, for 8sec, restart, and it's okay again. Also coming to full stop, off key, wait 8-10 sec, restart, and okay again. Checked fluid it's very dark and is now topped off.

[@juiceman8108]

2007 explorer rebuilt first transmission at 120, was fine till about 180 but out of warranty and went out again, I just replaced with with one from the junk yard, that one got me to 250 and then I junked it, it was a good day watching it go

[@williesteele4503]

That was amazing to watch! your skill and knowledge is to be admired. The final conclusion I took from this is that this Ford 5R55S is a piece of junk, poorly engineered. Unfortunately, I have this transmission in my 2007 Mustang GT. It has yet to give me any issues with 128,000 miles on the car, but at least I know what to do and what to tell the Transmission repair guys to look at if I do have problems with it. Thanks for this amazing video and your time.

[@PJBASS8225]

Now this guy knows his trade! He tore through that thing like it was nothing and new exactly what he was doing. Awesome job!

[@trenacook7694]

Sir you are talented and experienced. I wish you lived near me. My 2006 explorer has the same issue, but I don't have anyone i can trust to work on it. Nice video.

[@FirstLast-ye5ct]

I wish you were my neighbor! Ron-- Great video from a real professional! I am a late Saturday afternoon shadetree/carport mechanic and this rebuild is far beyond my mechanical gifts. Thanks for the video. I will stick with painting my flower planter and leave the tranny to a professional like you....

[@sherwoodchevy]

Wow Rick, your a master at your craft. The new generation has no skills like this!

[@LCAN2000]

IT'S A PLEASURE TO WATCH A PROFESSIONAL AT WORK. PS WHERE IS PART 2 THE ASSEMBLY OF THE 5R55S

[@bigbodyboyz536]

A master @ work 👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@anthonycaviness9172]

This was an amazing video. Just what I needed to see. I'm not getting ready to attempt my transmission with reverse issues but will use this informative video. Thanks

[@farisbsoul]

Now this guy you can call him a professional. God bless you my hero

[@JoshWellborn]

Very helpful. I watched multiple times before I tore down the 5r55s in my mustang

[@mikejohnson9118]

What year//model Stang? Hows it holding up? Anything you "beefed" up or modded? Thx

[@JoshWellborn]

@@mikejohnson9118 it's just a 2005, v6 convertible. It had a broken reverse band and broken sprag in the reverse drum. I replaced both. I had to get some help on adjusting the shif cable, as the neutral safety switch kept engaging while in reverse. But I'm in good shape now. Nothing moded on it. just a fun car to cruise around in on nice days with the top down.

[@fabianlang7537]

That's a professional at his best!👍

[@brianjosey8113]

Awesome, I bet he cold do it in the dark or in his sleep, that's a master at work, I think what encourages him the most is the back ground music, Metallica on a loop YEAAAAaa, I am about to do a 5R55 in a 2004 explorer , hope it goes as easy as he makes it look, have not done a trany for 20 years, its going to be fun

[@rob12449]

yeah jack of all trades here, excluding transmissions. There is no trade I know as well as this man knows transmissions.

[@grantlathrop3289]

I appreciate Metallica in the background, but thanks for the video, helped a lot

[@deadpossum100]

Reminds me of Mary Poppins, just keeping reaching into the case and pulling out stuff. I expect a lamp and a mirror.

[@anval1257]

Great Skills !!! And makes it simple for the audience....very nice video !!!

[@boostego1268]

You are a transmission God, if only ford asked your advice

[@slasher9883]

My man, you look like you have done this before :-). Thanks, I was going to buy an Aussie made Ford Falcon with one of these POS's but now you have talked me out of it!

[@backyardmech.8311]

Niceone, amazing teardown chief

[@dwaynearthur2804]

ive got a 07 explorer the transmission slips going up hill a good distance great video your a pro no doubt

[@njrasmussen5515]

now let's see you put it back together with all the new parts or whatever you have to replace. That was great video I can take it apart very easily but putting them back together that's the tricky part

[@420Brew]

I know. You see many tare downs but not one tare and reman as well!

[@kennetheady1347]

🤔I have learned 3 things here. #1 respect a transmission tech. #2 pay the $ cost to have this work done. #3 let them do it. TY SIR 😎

[@shawn84]

Dude, talk about an efficient mechanic. PIMP status

[@MrRoger5513]

Job well done. Retired Master, just blew reverse in 05. I will send it to you LOL.

[@fuzfoz]

Yeah. He's done a few of these!

[@Adz082]

I love the grunting going on whilst working 😂

[@MrMustangMan]

if i was doing this job, you would be hearing WAY MORE than that.!!!!!!!!! 🤬

[@ralfsautomotive]

These Transmissions are filled for life at least that is what Ford has in the Service Info. LOL

[@MrMustangMan]

if by 'life' they mean 115k then yea...... 🤬

[@riverraisin1]

Yeah. Life of transmission.

[@dannyrice398]

This guy is working really fast ,pulling all those gears out of the trans ,dam i through he was going to pull a baby out of that thing 😁

[@StrangerE0ns]

Call of Ktulu in a transmission video? Now that’s what I’m talking about 🤘

[@Indiana_Golden]

Great video I actually followed what you doing. I've not overhauled a 5R55 yet and I work in a dealership. It looks like you have built many of these units. I am doing my first one the overdrive sprag was locked up and smoked the clutch pack. I may do a few more on the side if I can find a good parts source. I can knock a 6F or a 10R out in record time though.

[@Wednesday_Addamsreal]

Where do you get the parts in case you need replacements

[@JisINSANE3]

great design, my girlfriend has this transsmission in her LS. I love the fact there is no dipstick. So you can drive and wait for a huge mechanical failure. BMW did this to but with the engine oil. Great money maker there. They had great engineers.

[@Superchasqui007]

Appears a lot work, well done!

[@sylumgand]

Gotta love planned obsolescence. 1995 and older is all I will buy.

[@dootdoot1867]

I think there is a dip stick upgrade for the pan, alot of mustang guys put it in and run extra cooler systems to extend the life. But also because the 4.6 is such a heat soaked system.

[@JohnstonPettigrew]

how you can remember all these parts, seals, assemblies, etc..........is beyond my ability to comprehend.

[@JuiceboxDesmond]

Distracted by Metallica's Call of Kthulu in the background. Great music choice.

[@Jordan7Williams]

Awesome video. Was wondering if you had a link for the best rebuild kit for this gearbox. I need to import it to the UK

[@397852234]

You rock! Where are you located and how much to rebuild these units? I have two 03 Explorers.

[@SWResto]

I add fluid from speed sensor I find it works best

[@grantdubridge7995]

I use a pump up garden sprayer. The cone nozzle fits right to the hole and fills quickly.

[@save2rave61]

But how do you know level

[@Celluarexpress]

I'm getting mine rebuilt right now for my 06 LS V8. $3800 full build and torque converter.

[@wesleyraya]

I like how you have Metallica's ORION playing in the background.

[@blakeybw]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Gkitchens1]

I just picked up a 4.0 mustang with this trans, got a deal because reverse was out. I knew it had to be the servo and I was right it owukd go into reverse but just barely roll...however it's clear he was driving on it for quite a while like that. First time I put it in reverse to see what it did I could hear metal on metal squealing then something grabbed hard and broke, no reverse engagement at all. Yay. I'm sure the band anchor gave up the goat or worse. So I just ordered a used trans. I'll throw new pistons in it and clean everything up before I put it in because I know it'll be dropping gears like flies.

[@tonyarmstrongazibuike3730]

That's very nice and helpful to learn good one thanks

[@antilawyeral3340]

I once JB welded a Valve leak...It still works.

[@gadgetmantwincities]

That was good!

[@harrycash8713]

Excellent video. I'm in Louisville Kentucky are you close? I have a 2003 explorer 4.6. p0733 code. Slips in third. No other problems. Thanks for your time.

[@codyswilley]

Me: You got a trans fluid drain bucket Ron: fuck it dump it on the table Me: dumps on table

[@billlincoln6087]

GREAT JOB. GREAT VIDEO.

[@CasualElk]

looks like hes done this more than once.... maybe. lol

[@TheBadboy7466]

Randy Lahey, I was gonna say the same thing. Lol

[@thiniceking12]

Well, he is a mechanic so 🤔

[@miguelguzman4409]

Wuoooo. A lot of parts 2 put back on.

[@doughubble2816]

What component causes hard shift issues most of the time?

[@hunarali4688]

Well done, interested

[@420Brew]

Hiw do you put the rocker on spring back in? Silly me didn't realize the park had something behind that plate. Still learning transmission. But this one is one easy one for sure!

[@allaboss-i8q]

Nice Video .... The flow control valve in the front pump on a 2007 explorer if its bad can it cause slipping in drive and reverse at any time ( intermittant) and then resume normal transmission operation again. ? Thanks

[@Thundarr995]

Ford always seems to build a solid truck. Then they stuff a peice of the engine or transmission in it. 90s Explorer's with that A4LD transmission sucked. The one that came after that 4R70 I think it was just a electronically shifted A4LD. It was kinda better. Then that 6.0 diesel that engine family had many problems. Then you got the dual clutch transmission in the Focus,(aka Fuckus). Those are still having issues since about 2011. I own a 93 Explorer.,That rig is on its 3rd A4LD transmission. I like it,its paid for,its only got 150k on it. The prior owner replaced it 2 times and it went out. I bought it from her in excellent condition cheap cheap because it needed a transmission. I had it upgraded when I replaced. No issues yet. 🤞🤞 I been driving it for about 3 years now.

[@jmapes25]

Have same transmission and looks like on outside that front pump seal is leaking but when I removed torque converter seal looks ok and torque converter from what I don't see any medal flakes in there either

[@jmapes25]

Could it still leak even tho everything looks fine?

[@420Brew]

If you have a slip issue its usually reverse 1st then forward? Mine for two weeks was 1st gear,then the aecond week second gear. Pulled a P1700 code! Intermediate!?!

[@oscararozqueta4637]

The call of kutullu 🤘

[@davemall1]

Great video, Have you ever seen a servo snap ring start to come out of the groove? My explorer developed an ATF leak and I notice the snap ring was almost half way out of the groove on the large bore. I need to get a better look, but it looks like the groove is intact. I am not sure if I can just push the cap back in and reseat/replace the snap ring or if it is a sign of a much bigger problem. My servo bores were repaired about 200.000 miles ago. The transmission was working fine until the fluid leaked out.

[@heavymetalredneck7973]

The servo cover or whatever it's called popped almost all the way out on my brother's ranger! Thats why i found this video I'm hoping i can just tap it back in and the trans will be fine, what did you do about your issue?

[@davemall1]

@@heavymetalredneck7973 I tried to reinstall the cover, but it did not work. When I started the Explorer it shot out and dumped all of the fluid very quickly. The snap ring groove was damaged. If yours is out, it almost has to have a damaged groove. There is almost no other way for the snap ring to come out.. I asked my same question in another KZbin comment section and I was told that there is a pressure release valve behind the torque convertor that can go bad and cause this issue. I replaced the transmission because it had a lot of miles on it and the transmission had to come out anyway. I can't remember exactly what the valve was called and I couldn't find the video that I got that answer from, but the channel is Automatic Transmission.

[@alleonhard261]

Amazing !

[@rob12449]

well said! I was amazed, have always feared the complexity of transmissions and to see this mechanic work like he did was simply amazing.

[@phillipamerson1672]

He moves to fast to be practical. But he knows his stuff for sure

[@Celluarexpress]

Imagine doing that with no air or power tools. 😮

[@marvinsingh46]

G'day sir all the parts to rebuild one

[@dippy104]

Can you replace the output shaft without removing the guts of trans from front?

[@Jupitermustangmike]

Wizard!🐎🐎🐎

[@MustangGuy1996]

My 05 mustang with this same transmission shifts completely fine in all forward gears but reverse takes exactly 15 seconds to engage…no more no less and it only does this when the engines warmed up. When reverse does engage it’s very smooth it doesn’t slam into gear…Also it will go into reverse immediately with no delay when cold starting. I’ve already changed the filter and replaced the fluid twice. No flashing O/D light, no check engine light and no slipping/delayed gear engagement in drive. Just this weird problem with reverse. It’s been this way for almost a year since I bought the car and it hasn’t gotten any worse. What in the world could be causing this???

[@egodeathplease]

So the only reason it quit was the reverse band?

[@henrikjonsson4340]

Really inspirering to look at your work at your speed. Thanks for telling us about your work. Very proffessional. Are there any good books to learn about transmissions? I do education on heavy trucks but here is hole lot to learn about everything...i also into cars...

[@JoshWellborn]

Where is the reverse switch? I've got a problem with the reverse lights staying on and draining the battery.

[@wakcedout]

Knowing mines been low on fluid but I haven't been able to properly fill it....pretty sure my reverse band looks like this, as it won't reverse.

[@antilawyeral3340]

This is what I am doing today. That band is not typically the primary Issue. Its the slam engagement that causes the wear.

[@benjaminkline4855]

Every time I look at the overdrive shaft, I wonder how the heck they don't break or strip every single day.

[@billylane6602]

Like watching a surgeon.

[@ruben85374]

Please help. Had my transmission rebuilt on a 2006 explorer 4.0. All shifts good but reverse. Reverse has a harsh engagement after getting it up to temperature.

[@shrekster4160]

I have the same transmission. It needs to be rebuilt.

[@jenniferortega1159]

I want to rebuild my ford explorer transmission and I'm very well mechanical incline, if i bought a manual can i be able to do the job right for myself.

[@mrfuzzynoob1045]

awesome video, I'm currently in the waiting to rebuilding my own Gearbox out of my Ford FG Falcon. do you happen to have a video coming on the rebuilding or anything about putting it back together anytime soon.

[@420Brew]

Do I have to reprogram a new solenoid?

[@macD723]

I know this is 6 years old but, how about the 5R55E? I know the valve body is different and doesn't have a solenoid pack, the solenoids are actually in the valve body. But, is the rest the same?

[@Vladimir-rx9im]

I watched your assembly video the transmission, helped a lot Thank you, I installed transmition after repair on Ford Explorer, only the third second first gear is turned on and the rear gear and drive does not turn on, can youtell me What is the reason that the rear drives and drive do not turn on, thanks.

[@shawincarter871]

I have a question I have a M5A1 TRANSMISSION ON A 1994 FORD RANGER That I'm replacing the slave cylinder and the plate behind it I took off to replace the seals and when I took it off the seal fall off and I dont witch way it goes back in can you help me out it's to top seal that goes around the part that goes into the clutch do you have a number I can call you and send a picture of it so you know what I'm talking about? thx!!

[@inyomansrisukasuminar1279]

greetings healthy ,, friend .. I'm having problems with the transmission 5R55 dtc code P0733ff and have changed the seal seal and celenoid set and piston seal set and new clud set ,, but still find the problem slip in gear 3 incorrect ratio

[@_kvngmilton_5522]

Hey I have a question I got a transmission I was sliding it under my truck and the torque converter kind of slipped out pushes it back but I’m guessing the input shaft slid out as well then got jammed when I pushed it back it’s too long won’t mail up what should I do

[@caddyworks3307]

Before these go bad or anytime I put a used vehicle back in service I am a fan of drop the pan replace the filter replace the fluid and on these drain and fill another three times as you can't drain the converter. I am a fan of bg atc but someone hers is going to tell me not to use it you can just betLOL

[@kevinjohnson9372]

Are they gonna make any more videos

[@28_babyshark]

We're can I find 5R55S transmission that is fully remanufactured not just rebuild?

[@vcmdpropulsion126]

is the 5r55 s the same in most all years. like 04 to 2010? 4x4 4.0 sohc (4L2P-7000-AB) and (7L2P-7000-DB)

[@patf8845]

Hi. I was hoping you could clarify something. Do the 5r55 and the 5r55s use the same housing? As in can I switch all the interiors from one to to the other if one housing is cracked. Thanks in advance.