2011 4.0L 4x4 Auto Transmission replacement

[heggatron]

My kiddo wrecked his tranny. My inquiry, will a 2003 ford rangers transmission fit on a 2011 ford ranger with same engine? Both are 4.0L 4x4 automatics.
I'm reading different opinions all over the internet. Some say it will just plug and play, others say it will not. From what I can tell there is a new sensor added in 2001 (ISS)
So since it's a 2003, should we be fine to swap it straight over?
If not, could someone please help us on what years could have a straight swap?
Thanks so much!

 

[franklin2]

www.car-part.com says 2007-2011 will fit. Their listings are for direct drop in, no modifications. Go to that site, plug in your vehicle info and where you live, it will tell you what's available in your area used from yards that participate in that site.

 

[heggatron]

www.car-part.com says 2007-2011 will fit. Their listings are for direct drop in, no modifications. Go to that site, plug in your vehicle info and where you live, it will tell you what's available in your area used from yards that participate in that site.

Thank you so much! We will go give it a go!

 

[heggatron]

That site worked great Thank you.
But I have another question that you or someone might know? My Vin number is saying that my transmission should be a 5r55E but the sticker on my transmission that we pulled off says it is a 5r55S? (if im reading the sticker correctly?) Is this a problem? did someone install the wrong tranny before me? or do they swap out pretty easily between both models?

 

[franklin2]

This is what google AI had to say about it.


The main difference is that
the 5R55E is a standard electronic transmission, while the 5R55S is a performance-oriented version with electronic control and a "SelectShift" feature that allows manual shifting. The "S" in 5R55S stands for a more "sporty" or "synchronous" application, whereas the "E" in 5R55E stands for "electronic control".


5R55E

• Application: A standard electronic automatic transmission used in many Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
• Control: Electronically controlled, but without the manual shifting option.
• Performance: Focuses on reliability and fuel economy for typical driving conditions.
• Common Issues: Prone to solenoid failures and harsh shifting problems if not maintained properly, as noted on this JustAnswer page.

5R55S

• Application: A sport-oriented version of the 5R55E, often found in performance models like the Ford Mustang.
• Control: Electronically controlled, with the added "SelectShift" feature that allows manual gear selection.
• Performance: Designed for more spirited driving, offering enhanced acceleration and smoother shifting, particularly at higher speeds.