Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008): Transmission and Drivetrain

Also for this vehicle: Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002), Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1997), Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999), Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002), Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003), Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010), Explorer FWD L4-2.0L Turbo (2011), Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac Factory Service Manual (2007).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
- Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T49 pages
  - Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Shift Interlock Solenoid › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle580 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - A/T49 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Shift Interlock Solenoid › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Band, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Band Adjustment and Torque Chart - 5R55S2 3
  - Band Apply Servo, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Band Apply Servo: › 09-12-12 › Jun › 09 › A/T - Loss Of 2nd/3rd/5th Gears/Ratio DTC's Set2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Band Apply Servo: › 09-12-12 › Jun › 09 › A/T - Loss Of 2nd/3rd/5th Gears/Ratio DTC's Set2 3 4 5
  - Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Case, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Case: › 09-12-12 › Jun › 09 › A/T - Loss Of 2nd/3rd/5th Gears/Ratio DTC's Set2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Case: › 09-12-12 › Jun › 09 › A/T - Loss Of 2nd/3rd/5th Gears/Ratio DTC's Set2 3 4 5
  - Clutch, A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Clutch Application Chart - 6R602
  - Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information26 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  - Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Fluid Line/Hose, A/T › Component Information35 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Recalls for Fluid Line/Hose:7 pages
    NHTSA07V453000 › Sep › 07 › Recall 07V453000: A/T Cooler Line Bolt Torque
    07S56 › Aug › 07 › Recall - A/T Cooler Line Leakage/Fire Potential2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid Line/Hose:7 pages
    NHTSA07V453000 › Sep › 07 › Recall 07V453000: A/T Cooler Line Bolt Torque
    07S56 › Aug › 07 › Recall - A/T Cooler Line Leakage/Fire Potential2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 5R55S2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
  - Fluid Pan, A/T › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Service and Repair › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
  - Seals and Gaskets, A/T › System Information › Service and Repair › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  - Sensors and Switches - A/T128 pages
    Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Throttle Position Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Transmission Mode Switch, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Description and Operation › Transmission Control (TC) Switch2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information38 pages
    Locations › Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor2 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    Service and Repair › Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor - 5R55S2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Shift Interlock, A/T › Shift Interlock Solenoid › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Shifter A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair › Selector Lever2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Shift Linkage, A/T › Shift Cable, A/T › Component Information › Adjustments › Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 5R55S2 3 4
  - Throttle Position Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Torque Converter › Component Information6 pages
    Description and Operation › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Testing and Inspection › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2 3 4
  - Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Transmission Cooler, A/T › Component Information25 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Recalls for Transmission Cooler: › 07S56 › Aug › 07 › Recall - A/T Cooler Line Leakage/Fire Potential2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Transmission Cooler: › 07S56 › Aug › 07 › Recall - A/T Cooler Line Leakage/Fire Potential2 3 4 5 6
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2 3
    Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Transmission Mode Switch, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Description and Operation › Transmission Control (TC) Switch2
  - Transmission Mount, A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Transmission Pressure Test Port, A/T › Component Information › Locations › Pressure Test - PC A, PC B - 5R55S2
  - Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information38 pages
    Locations › Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor2 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    Service and Repair › Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor - 5R55S2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
  - Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Valve Body, A/T › Component Information28 pages
    Locations2 3
    Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…25
  - Wiring Harness, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Wiring Harness: › 09-22-15 › Nov › 09 › A/T Controls - MIL ON/Various A/T Solenoid DTC's2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wiring Harness: › 09-22-15 › Nov › 09 › A/T Controls - MIL ON/Various A/T Solenoid DTC's2
- Clutch, M/T › Hydraulic Hose, Clutch › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
- Differential Assembly40 pages
- Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints35 pages
  - Axle Shaft Assembly › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2 3
    Service and Repair › Removal and Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Seals and Gaskets, Drive Axles › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Customer Interest for Seals and Gaskets:7 pages
    08-19-3 › Sep › 08 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Seal(s) Leaking2 3 4 5
    08-19-6 › Sep › 08 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Squealing Noise2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Seals and Gaskets:7 pages
    08-19-3 › Sep › 08 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Seal(s) Leaking2 3 4 5
    08-19-6 › Sep › 08 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Squealing Noise2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2 3 4
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications › Rear Axle Wheel End Nut2
- Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints14 pages
  - Center Support › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Drive/Propeller Shaft › Component Information › Service and Repair › Driveshaft - Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
- Flex Plate › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Power Take-Off › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain5 pages
  - Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
  - Relays and Modules - Transfer Case › Control Module, Transfer Case › Component Information › Diagrams
- Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T128 pages
  - Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Throttle Position Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Transmission Mode Switch, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Description and Operation › Transmission Control (TC) Switch2
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information38 pages
    Locations › Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor2 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    Service and Repair › Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor - 5R55S2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
  - Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
- Transfer Case2 pages
  - Control Module, Transfer Case › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Relays and Modules - Transfer Case › Control Module, Transfer Case › Component Information › Diagrams
- Transmission Control Systems183 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T49 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Shift Interlock Solenoid › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain5 pages
    Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    Relays and Modules - Transfer Case › Control Module, Transfer Case › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T128 pages
    Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Throttle Position Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Transmission Mode Switch, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Description and Operation › Transmission Control (TC) Switch2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information38 pages
    Locations › Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor2 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    Service and Repair › Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor - 5R55S2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections