4R44E Master Rebuild Kit 1995-1996, new and ready to install. Fits the 4R44E. Ships fast from the USA.
This kit is for the first two model years of the electronically shifted Ford four-speed: the 4R44E behind the 2.3L and 3.0L in 1995-1996 Ranger and Mazda B2300/B3000 pickups, and the 4R55E it shares a case design with. If your truck has started slipping out of overdrive, flaring on the 2-3 shift or taking its time to engage Reverse, and the transmission is coming out for a full overhaul, this set covers the clutch side of the job. It contains Alto friction plates, steel plates, sealing rings, lip seals, gaskets and O-rings with a Precision gasket set. It is built specifically for the 1995-96 units; the 1997-up 4R44E, 5R44E and 5R55E take a different kit.
Ford built the 4R44E for 1995 by taking the A4LD layout and moving every shift decision to the engine computer. Gear changes still come from a mix of clutch packs and bands, but the computer now sets line pressure through the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid. That means two things wear: the friction surfaces, and the rubber and Teflon sealing that holds pressure inside each drum and servo. This kit renews both. Every friction is matched with fresh steels, so you are not pairing new linings with heat-checked plates, and every seal and ring that holds apply pressure is replaced along with the case and valve body gaskets.
Be clear on what is not in the box: this listing does not include bands, a filter or bushings. On a high-mileage 4R44E those are worth inspecting closely. Check the overdrive, intermediate and reverse bands for glazing or lining loss and order what you need separately, and buy a new filter for your case depth.
Sonnax ties delayed Reverse and several flare complaints on these units to EPC circuit leaks, and notes that the direct clutch will not apply in Reverse until EPC pressure reaches about 20 psi. A worn unit and a leaking valve body can feel the same from the driver's seat, so test before you tear down.
Pull a fluid sample hot. If it is dark and burnt with debris, the frictions are finished; our slipping diagnosis guide walks through what that means. If the fluid is still red and the complaint is only harsh or late shifts, work through our harsh and delayed shift walkthrough for this valve body family first. Many 1995 trucks predate full OBD-II, so use a scan tool that reads the older Ford self-test.
The listing covers the 4R44E and 4R55E for 1995-1996. In practice that is the 1995-96 Ranger and Mazda B-Series with the 2.3L or 3.0L (4R44E), and 4.0L applications including the Explorer of those years (4R55E). Trucks built for 1994 and earlier normally carry the A4LD, which is a different kit. The listing does not split 2WD and 4x4, so read the tag on the case and send us your year and VIN if you are unsure. If you want bands, filter and bushings in one box, compare our 1994-1996 4R44E master kit. The rest of this family is on our 5R55 and 4R44E parts page.
| Fits | 4R44E 1995-1996 |
| Part type | Master Rebuild Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. It includes Alto friction plates, steel plates, sealing rings, seals, gaskets and O-rings. Bands, the filter and bushings are bought separately, or choose a master kit that lists them.
No. Ford changed the internals for 1997 when the 5R55E arrived, and the 1997-up 4R44E, 5R44E and 5R55E use a different kit. This one is for 1995-1996 units.
Usually not. Most 1994 and earlier Rangers and B-Series trucks have the A4LD, which has no EPC solenoid. Check the transmission tag before you order.
The listing is for both the 4R44E and 4R55E for 1995-1996. Read the tag on your case, or send us the year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships.
MERCON V, which replaced the original MERCON as the service fill for these units. Check the level hot, in Park, after the first drive.
