5R55E Master Rebuild Kit 1997-2011, new and ready to install. Fits the 5R55E. Ships fast from the USA.
A 4.0L Ranger with the 5R55E that slips into fourth, flares on the 3-4 upshift, or sits a few seconds before it grabs reverse has usually worn through its bands and clutches. Towing, a lifted truck on big tires, or just 150,000 miles of stop-and-go will get it there. This 5R55E master rebuild kit for 1997-2011 is the two-wheel-drive version of the overhaul package, with all the soft parts needed to rebuild the unit once and stop chasing one failed part after another.
The low/reverse band and the torque converter are not included.
The 5R55E is the heavy-duty member of Ford's small rear-drive automatic family. It is the five-speed successor to the 4R55E and was rated for the torque of the 4.0L V6. It is not related to the 5R55W and 5R55S used in the 2002-up Explorer, Mustang and Lincoln LS. Those units only share the name. In the E, the overdrive and intermediate bands work in several of the five ratios, so band lining is often the first thing to go. When the lining glazes, the band slips during the shift overlap, makes heat, and cooks the clutch packs next to it. Renewing every friction, steel, band and seal at once is the only way to get even shift feel across all five gears.
Check the fluid and magnet before you buy a kit. A converter clutch complaint without debris in the pan can come from the valve body. Sonnax ties code P0741 and TCC slip to a worn TCC modulator and regulator, and ties delayed reverse to worn reverse modulator valves. If the fluid is clean and the problem is electrical, a 5R55E solenoid kit is a far cheaper fix. For a step-by-step on separating hydraulic, electrical and worn-friction faults, use our 5R55 harsh or delayed shifts guide.
This kit is listed for the 5R55E from 1997-2011 and also covers the 5R44E and 4R44E. Ranger Station data puts the 5R55E behind the 4.0L in the 1998-2011 Ranger. The same unit appeared in other 4.0L Ford and Mazda applications of the period. The important split is drivetrain. This version comes with the 2WD filter and the 2WD extension housing bushing. If your truck is a 4x4, use our 5R55E 4x4 master rebuild kit, which has the deep 4x4 filter and adds a reverse band. Check the ID tag on the side of the case, or send us your year and VIN to confirm. The full list of 5R55-family parts is on the 5R55 collection page.
| Fits | 5R55E 1997-2011 |
| Part type | Master Rebuild Kit |
| Condition | New |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
The clutches, steels, seals and bands fit, but this version has a 2WD filter and a 2WD extension housing bushing. For a 4x4, order the 4x4 version of our 5R55E master kit, which has the deep filter and a reverse band.
Not if it has the 5R55W. The 2002-up Explorer uses the 5R55W or 5R55S, which are a different design despite the similar name. Look for the 5R55E on the case tag, or send us the VIN.
The overdrive band and the intermediate band. The low/reverse band is not in this kit, so inspect yours and replace it if the lining is burnt or worn.
Mercon V. Use it to pre-soak the new frictions and bands, then set the final level on the dipstick at operating temperature.
It is a good time to do it. The valve body is already out, and a shift kit firms up the band apply. That reduces the slip during shift overlap that wears this unit out.
