I’m very familiar with the Ford Explorer. I’m a 30 plus year transmission mechanic. The Explorer was one of the most popular vehicles in my shop. In 1990, the first automatic transmission used in said vehicle was called the A4LD. Ford continued to use upgraded variations of this transmission until and through current generations.
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The A4LD was one of Fords first overdrive transmissions for rear wheel drive vehicles [longitudinal]. It seemed like it had the plague for as many as 8 to 10 years, as Ford strove to work out the problems, as they complicated the transmission with more forward speeds and full electronic computerization. The 6r automatic transmission [2005] was the first attempt at a better unit. As a matter of interest, it is not made by Ford, It is made by ZF corp.
I don’t want to dwell on how many failures and built in problems we fixed. What is more important to note is the problems have been solved in the early units, including the first computerized ones in the 2nd generation models. Called the 4R55E.
A properly remanufactured A4LD or 4R55E starts with a very thorough dis-assembly, surgical cleaning and inspection by a trained transmission specialist. In the early models, regardless of the condition of the unit, lots of parts are discarded for newer updated parts. The problem parts are changed even if they appear good.
Of course the quality of parts used is far superior to the factory grade, but the real secret is in the brain of the transmission. Or the valve body as transmission people know it. This is were a lot of reprogramming takes place. Improved shift quality, improved oil flow for a cooler operating transmission and better lubrication, and a redesign of the torque converter lock up circuit completes the major or issues.
Combine this top grade rebuild with a top grade remanufactured torque converter, using full synthetic transmission fluid and you have a very reliable and trouble free transmission. Every remanufactured transmission we sell has the same upgrades performed. Our customers often call back to tell us their replacement transmission works better than the original one.
We don’t have space to discuss every transmission offered in the Explorer. I did not mention manual transmissions because they were not as popular and had less issues, should you be interested in a manual transmission for sale, call 866-320-1182 and speak with a trained sales representative.
The idea for every transmission is: before it is remanufactured, we research for every viable update or improvement first, we want you to buy a transmission that outperforms the original transmission at an affordable price. Take the time to call GotTransmissions.com and surprise yourself at how inexpensive a rebuilt Ford Explorer transmission costs. 866-320-1182.
Oops, If you thought I forgot, I didn’t. The Explorer is also available in four wheel drive. If you have a transfer case problem, call us about a replacement transfer case too.
