1999 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 307-01B: Automatic Transmission — 5R55E 1999 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR Procedure revision date: 07/27/1998

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to Section 100-02.

2. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.

3. Disconnect the LH three-way catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor connectors.

4. Remove the LH three-way catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Section 309-00.

5. NOTE: Transmission modulator heat shield does not have to be removed from the vehicle for fluid pan removal.
NOTE: Transmission servo heat shield needs to be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned out of the way for fluid pan removal.
Loosen the nut and position the heat shield out of the way.

6. Drain transmission fluid.

Remove all the transmission fluid pan screws except for two in the front. Loosen the two transmission fluid pan screws. Pry the rear of the transmission fluid pan down
and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the two remaining transmission fluid pan screws.

7. Remove the transmission fluid pan.

1. Remove the transmission fluid pan.

2. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan gasket.

8. Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.

1. Remove the transmission fluid filter screw.

2. Remove the transmission fluid filter.

 9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet. Clean all mating surfaces.

10. Flush the transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid cooler lines. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler — Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Lubricate fluid filter O-rings with MERCON ® V; Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON ® V specification or
they may be damaged.
Lube and install new O-rings onto the transmission fluid filter. Install a new transmission fluid filter.

Position the transmission fluid filter on the main control valve body (7A100).

2. CAUTION: Make sure wire harness is not pinched under filter.

Install the transmission fluid filter screw.

3. Position the oil pan magnet in the transmission fluid pan.

4. Install the transmission fluid pan.

1. Position a new transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.

2. Install and align the transmission fluid pan.

Loosely install the transmission fluid pan screws.

 5. Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws.

Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws in a crisscross sequence.

6. Position the servo heat shield over the servos and clip it to the pan rail.

7. Install the LH three-way catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Section 309-00.

8. Connect the heated oxygen sensor connectors.

9. Lower the vehicle.

10. NOTE: When filling a dry transmission and converter start with a minimum of 3.7 liters (4 quarts).
Fill transmission to proper fluid level.

Use MERCON ® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON ® V specification.