Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - 5R55E 1st/2nd Gear Whining Noise
Article No.
02-22-2
11/11/02
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NOISE - GEAR WHINE NOISE IN 1ST AND 2ND
GEAR ONLY - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5R55E
TRANSMISSION AND 4.0L ENGINE ONLY
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TRANSMISSION - 5R55E - GEAR WHINE NOISE IN
1ST AND 2ND GEAR ONLY - VEHICLES EQUIPPED
WITH 4.0L ENGINE ONLY
FORD:
2001-2003 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, EXPLORER SPORT, RANGER
ISSUE
Some 2001-2003 Rangers, 2001-2003 Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, built prior to 10/18/2002, equipped with a 5R55E automatic transmission and 4.0L
engine, may exhibit a gear whine type of noise in 1st and 2nd gear ONLY. This may be caused by the Reverse and Forward Planetary assemblies and/or
the driveshaft.
ACTION
Verify that only these conditions exist and no DTCs are present. If other conditions are present and DTCs exist they must be diagnosed and serviced
first. Once all other conditions are serviced and only the 1st and 2nd gear whine are still present, refer to the following Service Procedure. Using the
chart provided, select the parts that need to be replaced.
NOTE
IF PLANETARIES ARE LISTED, BOTH MUST BE REPLACED.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Gear Whine Service Procedure
1.
Determine whether the driveshaft only, planetaries only or both driveshaft and planetaries need to be replaced, refer to Application and
Component replacement chart shown.
2.
If just the driveshaft needs to be replaced follow the procedures as listed in the appropriate Workshop Manual section for driveshaft
removal/replacement.
3.
If the planetaries need to be replaced, using the appropriate model and year Workshop Manual, Section 307-01, Transmission Removal
procedures, remove the transmission.
4.
Discard the driveshaft ONLY if being replaced. Refer to application and component replacement chart.
NOTE
REPLACEMENT OF THE EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL AND BUSHING ARE NOT REQUIRED. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BEYOND
THE REVERSE PLANETARY. ALL SUBASSEMBLY STEPS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
