What automatic transmission?

[mikkelstuff]

With 166,000 miles on my 2002 4WD Ranger XLT and a new Jasper 3.0L engine, I'm thinking I should go ahead and rebuild or replace the automatic transmission. I plan on taking this Ranger with me to the nursing home.

My shop is recommending a Jasper rebuild since they do not fully trust the local transmission shops. I'm for this but wondering if perhaps the newer Rangers offer a better choice in automatics? Not that I have had any issues with this original 2002 automatic but am wondering.

 

[Curious Hound]

Not sure how much newer you're considering. It has to have the 3.0l bellhousing bolt pattern, which is unique and not shared with any other engines. That gets you as new as 2008. According to our tech library, your 2002 should already have a 5r44e and that's the newest your going to find with that bellhousing pattern.

Ford Ranger Automatic Transmissions - The Ranger Station

Guide to 1983-2011 Ford Ranger automatic transmissions. Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot C3, C5, A4LD, 4R44E, 4R55E, 5R55E, and 5R55W

www.therangerstation.com

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I would have thought it would have the 5r55e, that’s what my 00 had…

Also, I’ve heard that Jasper has a reputation for not replacing everything and for doing a mix-n-match on parts.

 

[Curious Hound]

I would have thought it would have the 5r55e, that’s what my 00 had…

Was yours a 3.0l?

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Was yours a 3.0l?

4.0

And my 3.0 powered truck is a manual.

I was just under the impression that by 2000 they were all 5r55