How do I know what transmission I have in my Ford Explorer?
Current Owners You can find your vehicle’s transmission on your window sticker. It will be listed under Vehicle Description on top of the window sticker.
What transmission do I have in my 2002 Ford Explorer?
The 2002 Ford Explorer was introduced in two variants. The first version was the 4.6-liter V-type with eight cylinders and the second version was the 4.0-liter V-6. Both these models were available in either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.
What kind of transmission is in a Ford Explorer?
Base model Explorer, XLT and Limited trim levels come standard with a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 255 lb. -ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. All engines are mated to a six-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission.
How much does a 2002 Ford Explorer transmission cost?
If you need to fix the transmission on an old SUV like the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, expect to pay as much as $3,000 or more.
Will my VIN number tell me what kind of transmission I have?
Unfortunately, this is not required by the NHTSA VIN standard. Some OEMs still use the same 10-digit VIN patterns for automatic and manual transmission vehicles, meaning that VIN alone will not be enough to determine the vehicle’s transmission type.
What years did Ford use 4R70W transmission?
Ford’s AOD transmission begat the AODE, which then spawned the 4R70W. This transmission was used for 10 years: 1993 to 2003 in the F-150 pickup, 1997 to 2004 in the Expedition, 1996 to 2001 in the Explorer, along with the Mustang, Thunderbird, Cougar, Crown Victoria, and many more Ford applications.
What vehicles came with a 4R70W transmission?
The 4R70W/4R75W transmission is used extensively in such popular applications as the following:
- Ford (F-150 Series pick-up trucks, E-150 Series vans, Explorers, Expeditions, Crown Victorias, Mustangs and Thunderbirds)
- Lincoln (Town Cars and Mark VIIIs)
- Mercury (Cougars, Grand Marquis, Mountaineers and Marauders)
What digit in a VIN tells transmission type?
Digits in position 4 through 9 make up the Vehicle Description Section (VDS). The fourth through eighth digits describe your vehicle’s model, body type, restraint system, transmission type, and engine code. The ninth digit is the check digit, which is used to detect fraudulent VINs.
How much does it cost to replace a transmission in a Ford Explorer?
The cost of a new 2020 Ford Explorer transmission could be over $3,500 depending on the vehicle, however, transmission services such as fluid changes and a transmission fluid flush are considerably less expensive, in some cases costing less than $150.