2006-2010 Ford Explorer Transmission Solenoid Pack Replacement

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Learn how-to replace the solenoid pack in a 2006-2010 Ford Explorer with a 4.0 engine and 5R55S automatic transmission part number 9L2Z-7G391-A.
If your Ford Explorer transmission is slipping the solenoid transmission pack is a common part to fail on these trucks. In this video we show you what to look for when you take the transmission pan down and also how to inspect the transmission solenoid pack for other signs of transmission damage.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Drain 5R55S Transmission Pan
04:25 Unplug Solenoid Pack Electrical Harness
06:16 Solenoid Pack Removal
12:39 Solenoid Pack Replacement
16:29 Replace Transmission Filter
21:02 Install Transmission Pan Gasket
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@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

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@tunjigoodfello6795 11 ай бұрын

Must say this is some articulated tutorial. So now I have a question about that harness plug. My 02 EXPLORER wasn't reversing but now does after repairs: problem's he did his job halfway and now I'm struggling to fix the it.. Question,Is there only one side fitting into the solenoid socket or either way U key it in, it works. Coz after keying it in the dash reads ... CHECK TRANSMISSION plus the O/D light blinks . what could be the problem?

@pctuterman1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌. Thanks for not leaving out the fine details. When I change my solenoids , this video will be there right beside me, giving me instructions, step by step. This man knows his stuff. I applaud you 👏. 👏.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@kennethnabors8185 13 күн бұрын

That fantastic ac line drips on that connector

@sly2392 4 ай бұрын

great video. a job done right. TAKE YOUR TIME like this gentleman did.

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@larryfine4498 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Thanks for taping through all the details. Helping out my nephew with transmission issue on his Explorer from afar and this video will help him a bunch to understand his issues and the repair.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

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@JET9813 8 ай бұрын

Love the video. Been looking for a good one with details on how to change this solenoid. Thank you!!! First time me doing this job!

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching our auto repair video that shows you how to replace the solenoid on a Ford Explorer transmission. Have a great day!

@jarretpeart2833 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. My 2008 Mountaineer had the same issue, and I fixed it by following your example. Shifts great on the first test drive, and trans sounds much smoother. Has 148k on it, and may have been original fluid. Has the ford gasket. I also had to wire in a new pigtail, it had one pin rotted off, and it was a pain in the ass. I pinned it out on the bench and made a little diagram to match the colors up. Be careful of orientation when doing this, It is easy to forget which side of connector you are looking at! Especially while you are fighting to get access to it with that front driveshaft right in your face. I left the pan off to do it too, and had a little more room. Thanks again! I saved a fortune by doing this myself.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Replacing the transmission plug end is a huge pain in the butt. We spliced the circuits in one at a time in the air...wasn't the easiest thing to do.

@marktoken6052 3 ай бұрын

I wish I had a lift to work on my vehicles. Great video and great information! I have an '07 Mountaineer with the 4.0

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Roland0740 Жыл бұрын

great video guys thanks

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@vernonfindlay1314 5 ай бұрын

I got a great crappy fill me up bulb gun from Napa. It was around 80 Canadian bucks,done my explorer twice with it. Happy week.

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 ай бұрын

Hope this video helps you to replace the solenoid pack on your Ford Explorer.

@thegooddoctor8479 3 ай бұрын

Great production. Some very good advice. I'm not looking forward to having to do this job in the future. Trans is acting up a bit, but not shooting any codes. I don't know if it's trans related or a traction control issue. When I had to fill my transmission with fluid in the past, I made an IV type system. I had a quart of fluid raised above the trans, and fluid traveled through some plastic tubing to the fill plug - worked like a charm. Thanks for the profession explanation.

@HomeOwnerRepair 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for checking our auto repair video that shows you how to replace the transmission solenoid pack on a Ford Explorer. Hope this helps you out.

@jesuslara3175 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this was awesome good job About the grese I never see that but I think its a goot thing

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

That is an old mechanics trick Steve likes to use to show that all of the bolts have been evenly torqued on the transmission pan. We have been around for a while ...lol But hey us old dogs know some tricks..lol

@crazedgoldminner7384 10 ай бұрын

Video is awesome guys because I just had a friend bring me over his Explorer that's having exactly that problem on a Jasper transmission that's just a couple months with low mileage out of warranty and they won't take care of it

@HomeOwnerRepair 10 ай бұрын

This was the culprit on our transmission. Common problem on the 06-10 Ford Explorers. I didn't think it was going to make the 1/2 hour ride to the shop that's how bad it was. Almost had no gears.

@crazedgoldminner7384 10 ай бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair The Bouncing that are stainless steel in the lot of the shuttle Springs inside the valve body or stainless steel when water comes in through that sitting at the top that's where the plug goes in it ends up vaporizing in the transmission and it actually affects all the components that are steel if you find light rust on everything when you take the pan off that's likely the problem

@paulacre2427 Ай бұрын

What size torque socket do You need

@crazedgoldminner7384 10 ай бұрын

It's my understanding that the AC unit dumps on to that flood constantly and it's a good idea to fill that thing with the electrical connection grease prior to putting it back is that correct

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

It might be the case

@Stopcommunism Жыл бұрын

Yes Thank you very much. What were the symptoms they were having with the transmission please?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Transmission started slipping severely to the point where it was almost undrivable.

@williamsteele2724 Жыл бұрын

Did it only do it when it was cold or hot or both.

@timothystansell5214 Жыл бұрын

Does this pack have the pressure control solenoid b in it ? Having this issue going to drop the pan tomorrow

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Not sure. My transmission was slipping like mad and this fixed in.

@alexanders2071 Жыл бұрын

I have a quick question. I recently replaced the solenoid pack on my 2008 explorer due to the error code and it would not shift past 1st gear. After switching it out and resetting the TCM, it drove fine for 4 days before the wrench light and engine light came back on. Same error codes for solenoids. Has new transmission fluid and when i pulled the pan to replace the solenoid pack there was no sign of metal shavings or corrosion. What else could it possibly be? Is my TCM just bad? Any help would be appreciated.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Did you check the wire harness that attaches to it for damage? if the plug is messed up you may have to replace it.

@haleycampbell6893 Жыл бұрын

I got a 08 mustang with the same transmission the pigtail got broke that goes to the shift selenoid I ordered a new pigtail and the wires on the factory r different colored then the replacement can u help me woth the wiring colors

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to us. We literally replaced one wire at a time because none of them were the same color. So we snipped on off the old harness then connected it to the new plug end one at a time so the wires didn't get crossed...it took about an hour

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

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@willm390 5 ай бұрын

Do you have the wire harness diagram or video on replacing the wires?. I had to rebuilt the transmission due to the planet going bad and the connector for the solenoid would not come out so i had to cut the wiring.. unfortunately the first 2 pins came out and both happened to be yellow in color.. any help will be appreciated.. thanx

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 ай бұрын

Hi, Unfortunately I do not have a wiring diagram for the harness. We cut and spliced the new pigtail end in one wire at a time..it was a pain.

@kathywalter5297 Жыл бұрын

After replacing the solenoid pack, did you do a quick learn thing with the computer? My son changed mine last night and the wrench light went out but its still shifting a little hard going into 3rd. Thanks for the video!

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

No, It just shifted fine once we put ti back together. He may want to check the transmission fluid level to see if it might need more. If the transmission fluid level is low this may cause a slip or hard shift situation. Hope this helps out.

@kathywalter5297 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair Thank you! He had triple checked the fluid level so I just drove it today. It was barely hesitating (before it was thunking with a jolt) and it smoothed out quickly today. Thank you again!

@robertsonbaptiste7049 Жыл бұрын

What happens if you put one of them transmission in and you heard the torque converter spinning but the rear end not spinning but the torque converter is all the way back locked in?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Did you check the fluid level?

@harrycash8713 6 ай бұрын

Do you have to run it through the gears as well as warm it up?

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, If you are replacing the solenoid pack I would (keep your foot on brake, don't move) and slowly shift the truck through all of the gears to allow the transmission fluid to circulate through everything. Replace the transmission filter while you are in there. It is pretty easy to do.

@ralphsanchico2452 Жыл бұрын

Great Video, Now I know how to do this on my daughters 06 explorer! just one question! I'm from Brooklyn, but I don't want to assume where your'e from so is it NY, NJ or Boston?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Up here in New Hampshire

@ralphsanchico2452 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair Well never having been there, So lesson learned! (LOL)

@Melbourne439 5 ай бұрын

Hello. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer. I changed the transmission oil. but it is leaking oil. It becomes unusable after 1 week. but it does not leak into the ground. I think it got mixed into the engine oil. because white smoke comes out of the engine and the engine stops occasionally. There seems to be a red tint to the engine oil. I think it is a vacuum modulator. Do you think this could happen?

@HomeOwnerRepair 5 ай бұрын

White tailpipe smoke usually means coolant is getting into the motor it might be a bad head gasket. You may want to have a reputable local mechanic take a look at it to see what might be going on with it. Hope this helps you out.

@enderramonquinteroruiz746 Жыл бұрын

the same 4x4 transmission works for the 4x2?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

If the truck has this same transmission it should be the same or a similar process.

@crazedgoldminner7384 10 ай бұрын

Always make sure those are brand-new O-rings and lubricated like this gentleman did here and make sure that you change the 2Rings onto the plug on the top and I'll explain why real quick the AC unit drops water right on that spot and it forever goes into the top of that plug and I've pulled out several of them that actually have the solenoid rusted the first thing it'll cause to go bad as the reverse solenoid and it'll jump in reverse because he's got rusted it doesn't want to move so everytime it stops to look kind of rough clothes and then when it feels it has enough voltage little jolt open

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@1998gst4611 Жыл бұрын

Homeowner Repair, I don't see know link for the electrical connector replacement? You links for all the rest of the parts where is the link for the connector?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

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@bhauk9626able 4 ай бұрын

Would this fix the truck not shifting out of first gear?

@HomeOwnerRepair 4 ай бұрын

I literally lost 2nd gear and 3rd was slippin like no tomorrow. I limped my Explorer to Steve's garage and tossed a new solenoid pack in it along with a new transmission filter. I took it out on the hiway right after and it felt like a brand new truck. This fixed the issue on my Ford Expedition. Is yours throwing a code?

@bhauk9626able 4 ай бұрын

Possibly, I think it's worth trying. Thanks

@bhauk9626able 4 ай бұрын

Only thing is mine doesn't or hasn't slipped

@MAbid-zt7nm 11 ай бұрын

Sir, when I put my 2008 Ford Explorer in Reverse and D, the vehicle does not move, but the RPM increases. However, when the gear lever is shifted to 3, the vehicle moves, indicating that it is capable of driving. Is it enough to change the solenoid pack to address the problem? I went to many local repair shops and described the situation, but they all told I needed to overhual the gearbox. What are your recommendations? Should I get a solenoid replaced and tested, or should I get a gearbox overhaul?

@HomeOwnerRepair 10 ай бұрын

I had the truck for a year and the reverse always made a clunk (but I never lost the gear). Once I changed this solenoid pack the issue was gone. I'm not sure if this is what's causing your issue.

@willnotcomply4144 Ай бұрын

Im having that same issue with my 2007 explorer out of nowhere it stopped moving in any gear, no codes or lights. Did you find out what the issue was???

@markstrittmatter6325 10 ай бұрын

How much can you expect to pay for this job if you dont mind me asking. Your video was vey helpful

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

The dealership may charge you $1,100, also depends on their hourly rate.

@pauloescobar2631 Жыл бұрын

Doing this is there reprogrammed needed ?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

No, we didn't have to reprogram anything.

@rjd444 9 ай бұрын

Is the 4.6 / V8 engine similar enough to use this video as a guide?

@94SexyStang 9 ай бұрын

I believe they are similar, the v8 just has 6 speeds? I've been reading Forums for months, and Never heard anyone say the Transmissions were vastly different.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

You may be able to apply the general procedure shown in this video to your truck, there might be a few different things but this might set you on the correct path. Hope it helps out.

@ziggyz2958 6 ай бұрын

I have a 2007 Explorer XLT 4WD SOHC V6 with 118K miles. The transmission started shifting hard a few months ago and then I had problems going into R or D when cold. Also OD was acting up as well as the shuddering issue. No codes. Anyway, I took it to a reputable local transmission shop that diagnosed it and it ended up needing a rebuild (torque converter, valve body, pressure relief valve, OD sprag, rear band). It was a VERY expensive repair. I only went ahead with it because the interior/exterior are in outstanding condition and the engine runs well so far, and when I checked the cost of a suitable replacement vehicle I almost had a heart attack! I am hoping to get another 4 years out of it (without another major failure). From your knowledge of this vehicle, do you think I'm going to regret my decision?

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

If it is in good shape I would drive it for as long as you can. You should be okay with it. Thank you for watching our auto repair videos.

@94SexyStang 9 ай бұрын

Check your TPS sensors too guys!! Mine was shifting slow and clunky, No codes on the dash....after a few months of that, it started Idling funny. Swapped the TPS, all problems instantly gone, shifts perfect now! Maybe this will help someone.

@bobbywomac313 8 ай бұрын

I learn more from the comments than I do on these videos 😅👍

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the added tip.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jaman1957 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video my transmission is acting weird sometimes when I come to a stop the second I start moving there’s a pause then the power kicks in with a slight jolt. Would this solve it or is there something else going on.

@loganwork7024 Жыл бұрын

Could be, but you'd likely have a code for the transmission shift solenoid. Since it's a transmission code it would probably show up as a yellow wrench on the dash. If you dont have any codes you're better off to let a shop diagnose it

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Yes if the is a light on the dash you may want to pull the code

@Mahmoud_Alabdullah Ай бұрын

Hello I took the car to the workshop and they had a computer check on it and the electricity was all fine and the gear oil was fine, it was fine, it was not burnt and there was no dent in it and it turned out that the gear clutches were broken. What do you think is the problem or what do you advise me to do, my dear friend?

@HomeOwnerRepair Ай бұрын

What are the symptoms that your Ford Expedition is having.

@misterasparagus 9 ай бұрын

did you remember the wiring? Im working it now and cant find a Ford guide anywhere?

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

We cut and spliced ONE circuit at a time. I do not have a wiring schematic for this transmission.

@ralphgriffith412 2 ай бұрын

Hey. Great vidhow about the price of that Solenoid pack.I do not want to get robbed by dilla or pot store

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 ай бұрын

I bought mine right from Ford, it was about the same price as everyone else.

@jorgewong910 Жыл бұрын

What brand name is that torque wrench?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure it's a Snap-on

@darrellwhite765 Жыл бұрын

Did this take care of the problem?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Yes, It shifts like a brand new transmission now.

@sayedrizwan2576 Жыл бұрын

My father has one of these cars and it has a problem that it doesn't shift easily If the car was cold and i want to shift to reverse or anything else i must rev until it shifts And when i put it on park it doesn't shift until i keep moving the gear many times until it works We took the car to 2 workshops and they changed the whole transmission but the problem didn't finish If we change the solenoid will it finish?

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Did you have the transmission fluid level checked?

@sayedrizwan2576 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair i didn't check it by myself but maybe the mechanic filled it

@adamxenon829 4 ай бұрын

Put Motorcraft coils in. Only use Motorcraft parts on Fords

@chetassavedo6055 Жыл бұрын

Reason for water getting into the plug is because of the AC drain line above it drips down the trans on most Ford explorers

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

That plug is problematic with these trucks

@brandonmurdock9688 2 ай бұрын

what if my new connector had a black wire but my old one doesn't???

@HomeOwnerRepair 2 ай бұрын

You may want to examine it to make sure you have the correct one and check to see if the plug end is the same.

@Papaw62 9 ай бұрын

Hate to ask, but i can not find an answer anywhere. 2006 Exporer 4.0, P1717 and P0765. code indicates solenoid D.. from what i HAVE found it appears the D solenoid is NOT in the pack your puting in? Hope i hear from you..thanks

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

We replaced the whole pack and it fixed all of the slipping issues our transmission was having.

@Papaw62 6 ай бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair ya, I replaced mine and the trans is now working like new

@user-hp6pn5om4s 8 күн бұрын

Hey@@Papaw62 so my father in law is having the exact same issue with his 2006 ford explorer 4.0l P1717 and P0765 and I'm wondering if I purchased this same Solenoid pack with it fix these issues?

@crazedgoldminner7384 10 ай бұрын

If those o rings are bad on top of the plug the AC unit will drop water into the transmission it's only a little bit vaporizers in the transmission and rusts all the steel and stainless steel parts inside of the valve and the valve body where the shuttles and stuff are the eventually causes transmission failure always put new oil rings top and bottom on that assembly I recommend running a tube for the AC water down below the transmission

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the added tip

@junkremover Жыл бұрын

How much would this job cost

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

The coil pack was around $450.00 bucks. Took about two hours to replace it. So, you are probably looking at $850-$1,200 bucks depending on where you go to have it replaced.

@robertsonbaptiste7049 Жыл бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair check my question in the comments I'm currently working on one as well speak

@94SexyStang Жыл бұрын

My rebuilt trans only has 20k miles and it's got a Delay when going to Rev or Drive....hard to believe a new trans could be doing this shit....the truck was sitting for 1 or 2 years prior to me purchasing it. Once I get plates on it, I'm hoping it will go away once I start driving and warming it up. Throttle body is also suspect...it's very rotted.

@HomeOwnerRepair Жыл бұрын

Did you check the transmission fluid level? and is the fluid clean?

@94SexyStang 9 ай бұрын

@@HomeOwnerRepair It was the TPS Sensor! It's a Whole new truck.(I did end up topping off the Trans fluid also) But for anyone who's curious, the truck started Shifting Very hard, almost like the Axle Clunked, the Idle was going out of control...so I drove it home, did the TPS, instantly gone, Shifts SO smooth now.

@mrjsjacques 3 ай бұрын

same here...EXACTLY SAME THING

@harrycash8713 6 ай бұрын

I have a 2003 with a p0733 code.

@HomeOwnerRepair 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, This might fix the problem if the transmission is slipping. We lost pretty much all of the gears on our Ford Expedition. Once I replaced the solenoid pack OMG it was like a brand new truck, the transmission shifted like butter. Hope this helps you out.