How to remove and install the Transmission Assembly on the Ford Explorer?

To eliminate the transmission, one has to unscrew the negative terminal of the battery and safely lift the car using the jack to place it on the stands, if the car uses Automatic Ride Control, its switch shall be off. Remove the transmission pan and dump its contents, replace it back in its rightful position. On the 4WD models, you have to take out the transfer case, and unscrew the starter, which you should then secure somewhere in order to access the torque converter head nuts. Paint one of the studs and the torque converter with white paint so that they would be easy to reconnect. Loosen the four torque converter-to- drive plate nuts, while turning the crankshaft anticlockwise to get better access. For the 2 wheel drive models, the driveshaft should be unbolted and the extension housing covered to reduce cases of moister and dirt penetration. Remove the speedometer cable from the VSS if there is a cable or pull out the electrical connector in case of electric VSS. Pull the transmission Shifter Cable / kickdown cable out of the transmission, then unplug electrical connectors on the harness, stow the harness aside. Jack up the transmission by placing a transmission jack below the transmission and exert some pressure to lift it slightly and use chains to secure it to prevent any accidents. Eliminate the transmission mount and cross member; place jack under the engine and use a block of wood at the oil pan. Lower the engine and transmission slightly and unbolt the two transmission oil cooler lines and plug them. As for the lower transmission-to-engine bolts, and dipstick tube, then, they must be undone with the same manner of bolts that secure the tube to the cylinderhead. Safeguard the transmission on the jack and take off the two upper transmission to engine bolts. Slowly shift the transmission backward in order to come off the dowel pins on engine block; ensure that torque converter has come off the drive plate. To install, reverse the above process you have to ensure that the convert hub is tightly engaged in the pump gear and ensure that the bolt drive lugs and the drain plug are perfectly located in the drive plate holes. After this raise the transmission to a parallel position with the ground to ensure that the gears mesh together properly, align the hole in the drive plate with the stud with the help of the white marks that have been painted on the plate then slowly advance the transmission forward until it engages. Fit the numerous drive plate-to-converter nuts, using first one nut through the pilot hole and then fasten it, followed by the other nuts. Loosen the Shifter Cable, decrease the height of the car, add the required type of the transmission fluid, start the engine, and examine the presence of any leakage.

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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transaxle
- Manufacturer Note: Note: For Warranty Repairs - Technical Service Hotline Prior Approval May Be Required For This Part
- Replaces: BA5Z-7000-C
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- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transaxle
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: FB5Z-7000-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: BA5Z-7000-B
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Note: For Warranty Repairs - Technical Service Hotline Prior Approval May Be Required For This Part
- Replaced by: BA5Z-7000-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: L1MZ-7000-U
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transmission
- Replaces: L1MZ-7000-L
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transaxle
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- Replaces: FB5Z-7000-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: BA5Z-7000-C
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Note: For Warranty Repairs - Technical Service Hotline Prior Approval May Be Required For This Part
- Replaced by: BA5Z-7000-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: DA8Z-7000-ARM
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transaxle
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: DA8Z-7000-K, DA8Z-7000-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: DA8Z-7000-D
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- Other Name: Transaxle
- Manufacturer Note: Note: For Warranty Repairs - Technical Service Hotline Prior Approval May Be Required For This Part
- Replaced by: DA8Z-7000-GRM
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- 2014-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transmission
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 7L2Z-7000-M
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2008 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Replaced by: 4L2Z-7000-BBRM
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: 2L2Z-7000-AARM
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly
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- 2002-2003 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 7L2Z-7000-M
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly
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- 2007-2008 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transmission
- Replaces: L1MZ-7000-J
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transmission
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Part Number: 6L2Z-7000-FRM
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transmission
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 6L2Z-7000-K, 6L2Z-7000-FA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: 9L2Z-7000-CRM
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transmission
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 9L2Z-7000-C, AL2Z-7000-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 4L2Z-7000-DCRM
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- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assembly; Transmission
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 4L2Z-7000-DC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Part Number: DA5Z-7000-ARM
$3676.29 MSRP: $4398.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assy; Transaxle
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: DA5Z-7000-N, DA5Z-7000-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Assembly
Part Number: XL2Z-7000-BARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Automatic Transmission Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Model #PKF-BL - Assembly #XL2P-BA - expected availability September 1999, Does II bulletin will announce actual date, 5.0L - 4x4
- Replaced by: XL2Z-7V000-BARM
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- 1999-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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Ford Explorer Transmission Assembly

The Transmission Assembly of the Ford Explorer transmits power from the engine to the axle so that the SUV can take off from a standstill, go up a steep hill or climb, and cruise at high speed while getting the optimal fuel economy. The Ford Explorer has matched this Transmission Assembly to both manual stick-shift designs, which use synchronized gears the driver picks, and fully automatic adaptations that use hydraulic pressure, fluid couplings, and planetary gearsets managed by a control module. Every Transmission Assembly matches engine speed to road speed through a set of chosen gear ratios so torque is kept high at low speeds but drops at highway pace to save fuel and reduce emissions. Every Ford Explorer on the road has built-in sensors to determine that the unit is working within safe limits. The modern Ford Explorer grows more automatic in style with each iteration, but the purpose of any Transmission Assembly in the line remains the same. It provides smooth shifts while also preventing the engine from going into overspeed. In addition to conventional automatic and manual options, varieties now include continuously variable and dual-clutch designs, which show how a Transmission Assembly can develop to deliver performance, efficiency, and driver convenience.

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Ford Explorer Transmission Assembly Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Automatic Transmission Assembly
F68Z-7000-DARM
Q:
How to remove and install the Transmission Assembly on the Ford Explorer?
Posted by Nesreen A.
A:
To eliminate the transmission, one has to unscrew the negative terminal of the battery and safely lift the car using the jack to place it on the stands, if the car uses Automatic Ride Control, its switch shall be off. Remove the transmission pan and dump its contents, replace it back in its rightful position. On the 4WD models, you have to take out the transfer case, and unscrew the starter, which you should then secure somewhere in order to access the torque converter head nuts. Paint one of the studs and the torque converter with white paint so that they would be easy to reconnect. Loosen the four torque converter-to- drive plate nuts, while turning the crankshaft anticlockwise to get better access. For the 2 wheel drive models, the driveshaft should be unbolted and the extension housing covered to reduce cases of moister and dirt penetration. Remove the speedometer cable from the VSS if there is a cable or pull out the electrical connector in case of electric VSS. Pull the transmission Shifter Cable / kickdown cable out of the transmission, then unplug electrical connectors on the harness, stow the harness aside. Jack up the transmission by placing a transmission jack below the transmission and exert some pressure to lift it slightly and use chains to secure it to prevent any accidents. Eliminate the transmission mount and cross member; place jack under the engine and use a block of wood at the oil pan. Lower the engine and transmission slightly and unbolt the two transmission oil cooler lines and plug them. As for the lower transmission-to-engine bolts, and dipstick tube, then, they must be undone with the same manner of bolts that secure the tube to the cylinderhead. Safeguard the transmission on the jack and take off the two upper transmission to engine bolts. Slowly shift the transmission backward in order to come off the dowel pins on engine block; ensure that torque converter has come off the drive plate. To install, reverse the above process you have to ensure that the convert hub is tightly engaged in the pump gear and ensure that the bolt drive lugs and the drain plug are perfectly located in the drive plate holes. After this raise the transmission to a parallel position with the ground to ensure that the gears mesh together properly, align the hole in the drive plate with the stud with the help of the white marks that have been painted on the plate then slowly advance the transmission forward until it engages. Fit the numerous drive plate-to-converter nuts, using first one nut through the pilot hole and then fasten it, followed by the other nuts. Loosen the Shifter Cable, decrease the height of the car, add the required type of the transmission fluid, start the engine, and examine the presence of any leakage.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Don / Jun 27, 2025

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