Thank you for the great info on this transmission repair. I am a independent repair technician w 20 + years experience. I look everywhere for information to repair cars. I used this repair on my neighbors Explorer. Worked perfectly. He had went to transmission repair shop and was quoted a very expensive transmission rebuild estimate. I did some online research and came across this repair and recommended to give it an attempt before pulling the plug on the explorer. He drove the explorer for several months before selling the vehicle and as far as I know its still going strong.

You are a legend man. You just save me a lot of money. I took my explorer to a transmission specialist they told me that it will cost around 4k to fix it. Thank you so much for the info. You are helping a lot of people...

You have saved people thousands of dollars on this 1. Most people are not aware of this repair

You have no idea how much stress you took off my head. Thank you sir.

Amazing how things never change. In the early 80's when I was still an early teen, my Dad made quite a bit of extra money on the weekends fixing Ford C4 automatics with intermediate band failures. One of the improvements he made back then was to machine a couple o'ring grooves in the servo piston rod to stop the leakage past the worn out bore. Those usually started to fail at around 35,000 to 40,000 miles and was most common after Ford switched from Type F fluid to the original MERCON fluid, which I believe was no different than the GM Dexron fluid of that time.

Besides the great knowledge of the matter. Very Good Video! Excellent explanation! Very Clear description! Proper tone and Rhythm ! This is a Professional training video! Keep making more videos!!!!

I have used this product myself on a coworkers explorer....its been not quite 4 years 60k miles and still shifting strong with no problems....If you plan on installing the kit yourself you can make it a lot easier by cleaning and soaking the snap rings a few days before the doing the job. I also opted to get both modified snap rings and pliers with the kit. It was well worth the extra money considering how much easier it makes the job and the money you will save by not replacing the trans.....I wish they made the same kit for my ford focus....

I wanted to say thank you for this information because about 6 mouths ago I sent a customer to a transmission shop that I know does great work he had the explorer for about a week and couldn't figure it out and gave the truck back fully rebuild with these flare ups he did the work free of charge because it wasn't right

This video was SUPER HELPFUL!! hit all my trans symptoms on the head! THANKS A TON for the info in this video!

Absolutely fantastic explanation and video - Well done sir!

you said SLAYER...and I'm sold on your channel. ......you got a new subscriber in me brother

Thank you for this knowledge and super Bonus points for SLAYER!!!! I watched this because I'm having problems with slipping and a clunking/ bang sound on 2007 ford explorer sport Trac 4x4 v8. Coincidently, the mileage is just under 50k in December 2018 (yes, actual miles, not altered odometer).

I would've been lost without this video thanks very much

200k + miles and I just got this issue, im the second owner and I got my 2003 explore at 20k miles! I’m going to use this video and fix it myself!! Thank you very much!!

Dude your a genius! ....God bless you ! And thanks for saving all us 5r55s owners 🤩

Based on my vast research on this issue, the cheapest and easiest preventative measure (before it fails) is, to take the two servos out and break down the SHARP edges on the servo shaft/pin where the grove is. The edges act like a knife to the Aluminum block. Either use a lathe or a small dremmel. I just want to share the idea, and the main credit goes to @Danny Treplet!

A trans builder told me that this problem is because Fords 5 speed trans was actually derived from a 4 speed trans. 95-96 Explorers had a 4R55E transmission. By using additional combinations of bands they were able to create 5 speeds, and probably gained .2 mpg per vehicle for CAFE. The problems is you are working parts now twice as hard. By 100K you already have 200K wear on that bore. Not that the 4R55Es are perfect, but they will generally last longer. These transmissions have their heritage in the Pinto. Also, those servos sit right near the cats and the seals get cooked too.

Brian thank you you are the man. Thats all that needs to be said.

I like your fix for the video that shows the installation is spot on! Just put on some Slayer in the background and you'll get a sense of how to do this repair! Of course you need slayer, it opens your mind and it is relaxing!

I've used this kit on my '04 explorer. They indeed do work.

Thank you soooo much. I just bought a Lincoln LS and am having these exact issues. I did not want to go to a transmission shop and get reamed!!

Thanks for the info. You explained exactly whats happening on my 02 Mountaineer.

you know G I think it's funny &(great) that ppl know these problems and solutions beforehand. what a trip 33 tho.

Thanks for this My OD Off indicator has just shown on my dash and I'll give this a go and I'm sure it will work beautifully and save me a ton of money Thanks again

Great video, Have you ever seen a 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

spenca i commented before i watched whole vid i like the last option of repairing it thank you

phenomenal work as usual!

you're a hero, my 02 Explorer XLT, it just hit 202k Miles and I need this fix, thanks for the Video LMK what you drive Ill send you our N2 LED kit, THANKS AGAINS

How did you keep a straight face during the 'in and out' demonstration?

So I installed the overdrive Servo a few years ago, roughly 60,000 miles ago. I'm now at 155000 on my 2003 Ford Explorer and just exhibited the same symptoms on my way to work this morning. Is there a video anywhere on how to change those consumable gaskets on the rod of the servo?

Worked like a champ.

Hello FordTechMakuloco, thank you very much for posting this video. I inherited a 2006 Ford Explorer 6 cylinder 2WD that had transmission work done on it October 2013. Now we're in October 2016 and the overdrive band is burned. I understand this kit is a preventative measure, but since I'm on the opposite end of it, do you recommend I fix this transmission and then apply your kit for future preventative measure? Because the other option I'm considering is shopping junkyards for full transmission replacement. Any insight you could provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I just ordered them today and I will update on my results.

Hey makuloco I watch a lot of your videos and they are awesome very informative. One quick question on a 2006 Ford Explorer 4.0 with 106000 miles on it it's doing the same thing where I drive the truck and I notice around 25 to 35 mph it's starts to feel like the car goes in to neutral and the rpm shoot up a little bit it's only been doing it for a day I caught it early. Im about to order this kit to do this job but I want to know is that once I do this repair do I have to remove the codes or will they automatically reset once it senses that the problem is resolved? Thanks again

Great tip with the Slayer background music!

Showing the symptoms you described for a problem with the OD servo/solenoid. Would I also get the "OD OFF" light flashing when the fault occurs? I'd like to narrow this down to either a problem with either the solenoid B or the servo.

Let me start by saying "Thank You" You have no idea how many times I have relied on your videos or advice you give, on Ford vehicles! I will try to keep this brief. My son has 02 Explorer. He works at Oriellys & hes 20 yrs old. (Point being:he don't make a lot of $$)His vehicle has started all the signs of a typical 5r55w, OD light flashing & very erratic shifting of gears. (Sometimes not shifting) I am your typical backyard mechanic. I've worked on cars my whole life. There is nothing I haven't worked on over the years. My intent in regards to my Sons Explorer, is to go to my local junk yard this weekend. Take a similar tranny out of another Explorer, & then doing the servo bore repair, adjust the bands & anything else needed to make a good tranny. My question is, once I'm at the junk yard & looking to remove the trans, what would be some good things to look for or NOT look for on the replacement? I don't want to pull one that ends up needing more attention that what I already planned! I'm pretty sure that I could remove the pan from the trans to inspect it, before I remove it. There's an abundant amount of Explorers to chose from!

Lol you won my sub when you told me to put on some slayer!!!

good info ! thank you so much! I have a 2010 Mustang GT with an auto. will I have to do this in the future? Thanks!

So I have a 2010 mustang GT with this 5r55s transmission and I’m hearing clunking in reverse and 3rd going into 4th. Both have very agressive jerks when it’s shifts. Anyone have any recommendations? I’m at 133k miles on it and have no idea. Don’t wanna replace the whole transmission

+FordTechMakuloco can you do this fix before issues arise from this type of Transmission im looking at a 2002 ford explorer v8 here in New Zealand and want to know if you can fit the replacement servo in there before it shits out or do you have to wait till it sloggs out enough to fit the new one in

Wow... Thank you for your video... Very helpful.

Thank you for the video and the information. I have an issue with a Ford F150 4.6motor 2001 model, each time I place it on Reverse or Drive it turns off - this is the first time I see something like this on this type of a truck - the identifix program says its the torque converter - any suggestions on what I can do to see if it is that? . . . . . I would appreciate your input ..... Thanks for all the videos you upload and the experience you share.....

Hey i love your vids. Have been looking for a tip on how to remove the transmission pan on my 98 explorer XLT 4.0 V6. The dang catalytic converter is covering an entire corner. So i'm wondering what would be the easier way to go about removing it. Should i jack up the front and let the fluid drip out of the rear then try to shimmy the pan out? Or do i have to drop the exhaust and cat to get to it. Thanks. Not sure if you answer these..

I need help with my 1999 Ford explorer 2 wheel drive it has a code p1714 shift solenoid a inductive signature what should i do

Got my 05 Mustang on blocks and getting ready for install. Besides the rear mount bracket and drive shaft, is there any other bolts to remove in order to get enough clearance?

Very informative 👍 would you know what year model of ford explorer is the transmission available? Thanks

What could be the cause of a hard shift into reverse mostly from drive to reverse and park to reverse?

good job explaining this, thanks

same thing happened on my '02 explorer with 5r55w at ~100kmiles. I installed the modified servo with rings and working well 26kmiles later.

Will the extra sealing rings that comes with the new servos work on the stock servos that came in the transmission?

Hey, B. My parents have a 2002 Explorer with an 4.6L that shudders in reverse only but its intermittent. I am thinking its a weak servo solenoid, but after watching the video I am questioning my diagnoses. Do you recommend replacing the solenoid pack or doing the mechanical shaft you mentioned in the video? Thanks!

My late 02 Explorer with 216K miles occasionally gives the OD off light and sometimes throws the P0775 code. When this happens it stays out of 5th. Upon restarting the car, it works as normal. It doesn't flair and 2nd gear is not affected. Not sure if this is due to the bores staring wear or a different issue.

Thanks this helps a ton was about to stick a for sale sign on mines.

We had to major leak from the transfer case adapter on our 2002 ford ranger 4wd it was driven home the leak repaired. Now sadly the transmission will shift into all of the gears, but will only actually drive in 1st and 2nd gear. Reverse & drive/ overdrive acts like no power however it tries... could the servos be our problem??? One more question the repair kit has two servos and the chamfer tool but the video did not mention how to use the chamfer tool? thanks for your video and information very helpful.

Hay there I have a 2002 mercury mountaineer and it's having all the symptoms that u said like having a hard time to shift from the the first two gears and the 4 and 5th one as well followed by the o/d off flashing on the dashboard and the gears tend to go in easier as I let off the throttle I just recently had my transmission fluid changed and guys at the shop said there was a little bit of a brass color to the oil my question to you is do u think fixing the servos is going to do the job or do you think I need a complete rebuild thanks in advance!

holy crap kid! this was an an amazing video. You really know your stuff.

Bought the kit & going to install soon. I have the symptoms described, but only code I’m getting is the P0745 for the solenoid so far. Are they going to ge related or should I be looking to replace the solenoid(s) too?

thank you very much for the answer

I've googled this, but it seems like this is a component that was in the early 2000s versions of the cars you've mentioned. It doesn't seem like it's been used post 2010. Is that correct?

Glad I got rid of my then new Mustang back in 2009. It was a 2005 and withing the first 3 months it gave me a tone of problems. Luckily they were all covered under warranty but having you car in the shop so often when it is brand new is not the way to go. I experienced these problems within 3 months of taking the car off the lot.

Omg thank you so much you're a lifesaver I appreciate you so much.

What about the 4R55E, I bought a 95 explorer with an overdrive failure and am wondering if it also has this same issue?

Does the same servo shown in this video fit the 5R55E transmission? I'm having some issues with my transmission not shifting into 4th and 5th gears.

Ordered my kit and it’s on its way. I’ll keep you posted how mine turns. My mustangs transmission lost 3rd gear. It flares and it’s so annoying. I didn’t realize how much that gear is used.

Hey I know this is an old video but do they offer something like this for the 4R75W overdrive bore?

Do you by any chance have a video or some source of guide of how to replace a torque convertor on a 2003 explorer 4.6.

Makuloco, is the Andrew Wanie Servo Bore Trans fix the video you suggest to watch?

Thanks for the vid. I have a 3ltr turbo ranger with the 5r55s. I have done the solenoid clean, the band tightening and changed the oil. Things are a lot better but it still is a little heavy on all the changes depending on conditions but what I would like to ask is it has a slow take up in 1st and reverse. Any ideas on what would need fixing to solve this problem. Thank Bob

My '07 EB Explorer has developed an odd shifting problem that's very intermittent. There are two symptoms. First, it flares on the 2-3 shift. Second, cruising at 55-60 MPH, the engine will suddenly freewheel as though the transmission has disengaged. It acts like it's in Neutral, and the vehicle gradually slows down. The vehicle can sometimes be driven for an hour or more, and neither of these symptoms will occur. In fact, we just had the throttle body replaced (a mis-diagnosis of this problem), and the mechanic drove it 45 minutes afterward without an issue. The problem also doesn't seem to be related to temperature. Sometimes it does it from a cold start, sometimes after it gets hot. There's just no pattern to when or where it fails. The first time this happened, the "wrench" symbol lit on the dash. My wife pulled over, let it sit about 20 minutes, and it drove fine after that (15 miles home). No codes ever show up when this problem occurs. Does any of this sound like a familiar problem?

Hello. I have a 05 5.4 expedition xlt 2wd. lately its been having issues with transmission shifting. sometimes it acts like its in neutral. will rev up to 3 or 4k then catch the gear. any thoughts? thanks in advance and love your videos.

Thanks for that information. I am prety interested because my mom owns a 2000 Windstar. and when I get a steady speed or RPM it feels like it tugs every now and than.. I dont know much about transmissions and I cant tell exsactly what it is. I service my 99 explorer and her van. but transmissions I dont do.. any comments?

I have a 2009 Mustang 4.0. Just started having issues with 4th and OD. 1-2-3 are fine. Will this help that issue?

Would this be the solution for a transmission that revs high before engaging in first gear?

how can I get servo video and where can I get the servo parts and do you have to bore it out too.

good info.even recommended the best band ever at the end

Would this be the same thing I have a 2004 Ford expedition

Thanks foord tech made mee get some more hope

How can I know if is the servo or the solenoid, what I need remplace ? Thanks

un millon de gracias amigo

I have a 2004 V8 4.6 Explorer and tried changing the solenoid. That did not fix the problem. I watched your video solutions and purchased the Servos from AJ1E; when replacing them found out that my OD servo was broken/cracked. What could cause this fracture of the piece? Also, do you have a video on the band adjustment? Thanks for your detailed videos.

1996 ford mustang from park to drive have to wait some seconds before it shifts to drive how I can solve the problem

F.T. Makuloco - I have 2006 Merc Mountaineer, 150,000 miles. Love the vehicle, hate the trans. My symptoms are matching this description almost exactly. Any suggestions? Is there a servobore fix for the 6R60 (?) What should I be looking for.

Is this also a problem on the new 2016 ford explorers regular 3.5egine two wheel drive .

Wow. Like throwing a hot dog down a hallway. Story of my life! Thanks for the video very informative.

What would you recommend if you have a solenoid a code p0745 along with the p0733 gear ratio, im trying not to over exert myself but get specifically what is needed financially

Can you provide any insight on a P1715 (Shift Solenoid 2 Fault)? This code is stored on a 2005 Ford Mustang with the transmission discussed in this video. Thanks!!! With bidirectional controls, I am able to command the solenoid on and off (audible clicking is heard from solenoid). Transmission fluid looks dirty. Any ideas on what could be causing the P1715? Thanks again!!!

Question. If applying the band by pushing the rod towards the band, would the fluid not be on the other side of the piston?

Can i change this part before i have issues or do i have to wait until the bore is worn out so this fix will fit?

hello i wanted to know if the pump gears from a 4r44 can be use on a a4ld. ty

I have a question not really sure if any servo rods would help, but i noticed my 2010 ford explorer smelt burn when i would drive in the freeway. Got it an oil change because it was needed... Now im hearing a low pitched droaning sound when i would slightly turn left driving on the freeway. Its not driving smooth as it once was. I also noticed a little jump when i would change gears. It doesn't happen alot just when i would put it in reverse gear. Not sure is its normal..or if applies to any transmissions failures. What would you recommend ? Thanks in advance!

P0775, rough shift - maybe a flare, and I get about a 200 rpm fluctuation up and down while cruising at slight throttle. Pretty sure I'm gonna have to order those servos.Thanks for the info.

Awesome, time to get to work! 🛠

I think I have something you described in the video but I have a Dodge Ram 1500 '09. Do you know if there are same kits for the Ram trucks?

i am thinking of buying a 05 explorer v6 145k miles , owner says reverse is week , do you think this has something to do with that, or would you stay away from suv ? thanks great video

I own a 2002 Ford Explorer with 4.6 v8 transmission shifts very smooth I was wondering if how can I tell if tranny original mean shifts very smooth or I just end up with transmission that been taken care of very well reason I ask cause I heard those transmission have problems and my transmission very nice and clean underneath the explorer and no leaks

Oh, wow, were you right about the music. Certainly not what I have on when I'm wrenching on my vehicles. I had an '03 Explorer and when I sold it at 130k miles, I hadn't experienced this issue. Must have gotten one of the good units.

thanks got the video calling on parts now thanks again

I have a 2002 Explorer and I had the flaring that you talked about. I wish I knew this stuff beforehand. 2300 dollars later. I have the brass inserts I just hope they last a few more years.

2005 Ford Explorer 4wd v6 advancetrac Usually, from Drive to Reverse, there is a delay, and sometimes, you think the reverse engaged, only to engage after you start accelerating, (I have destroyed an older explorer transmission this way braking the band). I thought it might be dirty oil or the solenoid pack, but after watching your awesome video I wonder it this is the part that will fit my explorer and what you think I should do aside from dropping the pan cleaning/replacing oil/filter etc. Thanks in advance!