Ford Explorer Transmission Fix? AJ1E Superior Solutions LLC Servo Bore Kit Installation
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A 2010 Ford Explorer Limited comes into our shop today. Customer stated the transmission is slipping at times, shifting rough at times, and sometimes working appropriately. Customer also stated the issues arise generally after the vehicle is warmed up or after driving highway speeds.
What are we doing today?
We will be installing the Ford Servo Bore Fix Kit provided by AJ1E Superior Solutions, LLC (www.fordservob...)
What are we using to complete the work?
Custom snap ring pliers as well as the kit containing new snap rings, O-rings, and both the OD and IM servo. We will also be using some sil-glyde along with common hand tools such as a 13mm non-ratcheting wrench.
Do you have any concerns about today's work?
No concerns installing the kit. We are curious to see if the kit resolves the issues the customer has been experiencing.
Why did you decide to do this?
Customer stated they took this Explorer to the dealership where they originally purchased the vehicle. The dealership reported back to the customer that everything appeared in good working order, no rough shifting was experienced during their test drive and with no engine codes present, they would need to wait for a time when the issue could be recreated or an engine code was revealed.
Upon this news, customer asked if we would take a look at the vehicle and more specifically, if we would be willing to simply install this Servo Bore Fix Kit produced by AJ1E Superior Solutions, LLC. We agreed to complete the work for the customer.
What transmissions are affected by this issue?
Per the AJ1E Superior Solutions, LLC website, the 5R55 SERIES - 5R55W, 5R55S, 5R55N, 5R55E, 4R44 SERIES - 4R44E, 4R55E, A4LD transmissions are in scope. www.fordservob...
What's your favorite thing about working in the shop?
In this specific case, our favorite part of this job is assisting our customer while hoping it resolves the issue they have been experiencing with their vehicle.
What would you improve, if anything?
If there was a difficulty score or rating for this work, it would be very low as indicated by the producers of the servo bore fix kit. If I was asked about the difficulty of completing this work without a lift, I would say 2.5 out of 5, simply because of the tight spaces and the potential fits the snap rings and servos can throw when attempting the change. On the other hand, I also believe that we would be much more time efficient after completing this work one time. We certainly are now familiar with the INs and OUTs of this job.
Any additional thoughts?
Yes, if you are completing installation of this Ford Servo Bore Fix, please refer to and utilize the step by step instructions and instructional videos on the AJ1E Superior Solutions, LLC web site.
What's coming to the shop in the future?
A 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD with an active P0299 Turbo Under Boost code. This fix isn't straight forward for sure and we hope you'll join us for that shop adventure.
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Do you take the white plastic cap off
What part of the video or which piece are you talking about?
I saw that question two times now and you always ask what part they are talking about. They talk about the white plastic ring on the rod of the servo and no you don't take them off. Push the servo in as it is. Unfortunately thats the most important part on a video you weren't explaining at all. What the servos do we know. How to uninstall all the stuff around we know. But how to install them, push them in and what to do you just skipped. ...
@reinhardtrippmacher8776 good looking out for others and answering the question. Hopefully it keeps someone from taking it off.
I’ll pin this comment. Thanks again. 👍
No, your not supposed to.
Top notch video. Excellent explanation and good steady camera work. You are appreciated in sharing both your expertise and your time to make this. Ordering the part today, hopefully I can find a good shop to help me with the install.
Glad it was helpful!
Quick update: Customer followed up with me and said this Explorer has been shifting well since the install of this bore fix. -2SG
Glad to hear!
nothing like a "job well done"!!
how much for the repair?
The total came to about $250 (labor) to install.
How long did it take to do this?
We’re back in the shop today with a 2010 Ford Explorer and we’re hoping this servo bore fix by AJ1E Superior Solutions LLC fixes the transmission issues. Thanks for hanging out! -2SG
I installed these into my 2008 explorer V6 XLT around 50K miles and it's still going strong . I'm at 201K miles same transmission.
Excellent news John! This is good to hear. 👍
I have one of these 07 Explorers that definitely has shifting issues, been looking for this info for a while now, thanks so much for posting up the video and esp the fix solution link.
Incidentally my issue is primarily with the OD gear not setting firmly in the 45-55 mph range, if I use the manual OD lockout it seems to fix the issue for the most part in that speed range, as it will stay in OD pretty well going 60 mph and above. It seems to slip and not shift down properly anymore when getting in that mid highway speed range. Also my Explorer (v8 Sport Trac Limited) only has about 85k miles on it so this problem doesn't really have to be "high mileage" related.
I’m glad this was helpful for you. I was impressed to hear from my customer that the issues resolved. It took about 50 miles before the computer completed a relearn. Not a hiccup since.
Hey Man, Great work with your video!!! I have a 2004 Explorer with the 5R55S, and the problem is that the gear slips from
2-3rd, and it would delay going into reverse, we bought a used transmission and again we got the same problem 4 months after it, I researched and found out about this servo bore issue and decided to buy it, today. I'm crossing my fingers this will fix my problem. I do get OD light on my dashboard when the transmission is slipping to much.
I hope it resolves the issues you’re seeing. You got this.
Hello. I am thinking about buying this kit. Have your issues been fixed after you had it installed?
Yes, since installing this kit, the customer states the transmission has shifting as it should. No further issues. 👍
You won't see any wear on the servos. They are hardened steel! The problem is that the servo rods wear out the aluminium (aka aluminum) housing!
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Cool video!!! I was able to learn a bit! Keep up the awesome work brotha!
Thanks for watching. Not the best editing back then. Working on it. 😎👍
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my 2010 explorer is having a similar issue I think, mostly happens in higher gears but around 1500 rpm if I get on the gas it jerks and kicks around then if you give it enough gas it downshifts, it also happens at other rpms if I really give it the beans it feels like it downshifts multiple times then the rpm kinda flutters instead of steadily gaining and it kicks as well, I got the car with 90k miles, fluid was never changed and Im not changing it now, im at 130k, Had a similar issue about 10k miles ago with misfiring but turned out to be my ignition coil on 3 and 4, however now im getting no codes, zero lights nothin
Nice job
Thanks Thomas. This fix turned out great.
Hello, 2005 Lincoln Aviator. Hard shift at 1-2 gear and no OD. I ordered the OD servo kit from the same company.
I have a lot of mechanical experience but since I work constantly I called around to a few shops to get this done. 4 out of 5 shops refused to take the job. The one that did had a 4 week work order. And the repair for labor wasn't cheap.
What did you charge for the job??
Also another RUclipsr used a bottle jack to push the servo in due to what he stated was a strong spring.
Seems all you had to do was slightly spin the servo til it falls in correct???
I have many more questions but Ill save them. I am going to do the job myself. At least that way I know it was done right.
I charged my customer $260 to do the work. They purchased the kit themselves. CORRECT, put medium pressure on the servo cap (while rotating) basically... medium pressure, rotate, medium pressure, rotate... repeat until it goes in. It will go in eventually... no stress.. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
I have a 2006 with a transmission issue.. it shifts hard as you are coming to a stop.
Great video wish you were local, 1 novice question, why would you need to back the band adjustor out 1and 1/2 turns to adjust or tighten the bands?
If the bands are adjusted too tight, it can restrict the transmission fluid from lubricating properly and cause excessive wear to the (band) and or drum. I followed Ford's adjustment specs for that transmission. Good question.
@@2StallGarage can we skip the step of adjusting bands, since we are going to put the same length of piston in? Thanks!
You might be able to get away with skipping that step, but try to get it done if you can.
@@2StallGarage Is the idea that if it does not torque to the recommended level, the bands are broken?
Exactly, yes.
Awesome video!!! I have a 2007 explorer with 142k miles, and it has a wrench with a p0733 code. Would this be the problem. Please help thank you!
This is the official link which goes over the most common issues this kit resolves. www.fordservoboretransmissionfixsolution.com/symptoms--solution.html All our best to you on this!
Good evening, you said in 1:56 " Get access to bands adjuster "... may I ask how to do this step ?
Continue watching and you’ll see I video the process leading up to adjusting the bands. Hope it helps you. 👍
I have a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer and i was wondering do i have to do this. My truck works fine in all the forward gears with no problem. It engage in reverse but it doesn't move at all. Any suggestions please
I don’t believe this kit would resolve the issue your experiencing. Darn transmissions…
@@2StallGarage do you think the reverse servo replacement will work
If the servo rod is broken, then yes.
@@2StallGarage thanks, it worth a shot before I have to go any further
Also thanks for your fast response and honest opinion as well. I really appreciate it
Hi, I have an 06 ford explorer with a 4.0 V6 engine. The Transmission was recently worked on because all the gears stopped engaging
After the work on the transmission, the wrench signal is still showing and only gears 1 and 4 and reverse only are engaging. Gears 2,3 and 5 do not engage at all.
Did you get a summary of the work completed?
@@2StallGarage I don't think I got a full summary of everything but initially it wasn't engaging in reverse and drive but after they worked on it (which involved them taking down the gear entirely and loosening the internal parts) it began to move.
Although since then when I accelerate after I start the car the spanner light comes and the engine revs up to 4000-5000 rpm before it changes to the next gear. Whenever we scanned the vehicle for codes it brought up incorrect gear ratios in gears 2, 3 and 5.
It was only a few days ago we discovered that gears 2, 3 and 5 weren't engaging at all which kind of explains why the engine would have to rev so high just to change gears.
What could be the issue?
It’s hard to say without checking the bands and internals if necessary. It might be worth calling a professional transmission shop.
Did you need to drill the servo bore housing to get to the deeper snap ring or no?
No, the only snap rings I removed were the ones shown. 1 for the IM & 1 for the OD servo.
I have a 2008 Ford explorer sport trac 4x4 it started with reverse engagement a lil hard and wrench light coming on with engine light then went away. Then truck will not shift into any gears..what could be issue if fluid level is good? Thanks great videos!
Oh man Ed, bummer. It could be a number of things. If it just stopped suddenly, it could be a shift solenoid or something else fairly simple.
I have the same Sport Trac, I pulled the trans to fix no forwarded 1st or reverse. Cause was bad overdrive sprague. Did complete rebuild using manual as guide. Works great.
@@dougmackinnon8636 Nice work Doug! Excellent news!
I pulled trans and had a complete rebuild all good now. Thanks for the replies guy's!
Where are you located and how much would you charge me to get my 05, 4.0 fixed? I have the parts already bought lol
Thanks for reaching out! We are located in South Dakota. The business has just been established and isn’t booking appointments at this time. We completed this job for a customer when the dealership refused the work.
Total bill for this job was $240. Customer purchased the kit and we installed it.
Any reputable shop should be able to complete this work for you.
@@2StallGarage we need more people like you in virginia!
Thank you.
I want to replace the servo bores and do the band adjustments myself, but don't want to bother if the bands are broken internally. Is there a way to know if they're busted without removing the whole transmission?
Absolutely, what year and model are you working on?
@@2StallGarage Appreciate the quick response, it's an 2005 Mustang with the following issues:
Flashing O/D light when doing cold-starts, flares/slips going into 3rd (goes away after warming up), reverse engages but doesn't work - only if I maintain steady throttle around 3000 RPM does it go, but if I'm on any kind of incline or giving it hard gas it just feels as though I'm in neutral), kickdown shifts becoming inconsistently hesitant
What transmission are you running? 5 speed or 6 speed? Manual or automatic?
5-speed manual (T-5, TR-3650)
6-speed manual (TR-6060)
5-speed automatic (5R55S
@@2StallGarage 5r55
This should help. There are also videos on RUclips that will show you actual footage of bands being adjusted.
Let me know if you have any questions while reading through this.
f01.justanswer.com/xsvectOR/f091cb05-43cc-4e49-aabc-afa83e5c5b6d_band.pdf
My transmission 5r55s 2 to 3 can feel a bit slip and 3 to 4 feel harsh @thumb but sometimes smooth as milk, no od flash light. Worn servo bore? Tq sir
Great question. The owner of this Explorer experienced similar issues. No engine light or engine codes. Both servo shafts appeared to be in good condition, however, even slight wear in the bores can impact the transmission's performance. Last I heard, the transmission was shifting smoothly after driving about 40 miles with this servo bore fix kit installed. Hope this helps!
What are the correct size of the servo kit , my tand
What are the correct size of kit for frirst time stock transmission , number of bore size & what's the cheapest best servo kit
@@alanmcmillan6877 AJ1E from superior solutions is what he's using.
It's in the title, it's the only kit you'll want to buy if you're going to do it without pulling out the transmission. Just because you're not pulling the transmission out doesn't mean it's easy type "AJ1E Servo bore" into the search on RUclips before you try, there's really no return once you pop the ring off. GL
@@alanmcmillan6877 also visually inspect the plug going into the transmission solenoid, this requires a 10mm wrench. The AC drips onto the plug and can cause issues with rough shifting but usually it will cause the OD light to flash.
Would that be in the same years of transmission issues? 2006-2010?
If you have one of these transmissions: 5R55 SERIES - 5R55W, 5R55S, 5R55N, 5R55E, 4R44 SERIES - 4R44E, 4R55E, A4LD
Ok got a question for ya maybe u can give me a definitive answer. Iv got an 07 5.4l expedition 2wd and @ ahout 45ish mph I get a bad shudder like running over rumble strips. Iv seen 100 different answers and they range from torque converter to being servos and valves inside the trans. Have u come across this and a possible fix even stealership techs couldn't give positive answer
When you’re in the pedal or just cruising?
@@2StallGarage slight throttle like like speeding up to highway speed or In traffic. Soon as I get past 45-50 it stops.
I can’t give a definitive answer but I remember someone who had an unknown shutter at about 35mph during light-moderate acceleration. Turned out to be one of the transaxles was bad.
@@2StallGarage damn so that's something completely different now I'll look @ that too. Iv seen alot were there were torque converter shutter issues with this body style that mimic the issue I'm having but no definitive fix for it.
My speaker is broken, so I can’t hear anything out of my speakers…
So…
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0, 4x4. It has no 2nd gear or 5th gear (overdrive). If I manually shift it into 2nd, It will shift into that gear but not hold in that gear. It will go back down a gear. Same with O/D. Would this servo fix the problem?
Also, since I got the car it would shift hard into reverse. I have read that it’s a solenoid? Is that right? If you could help me on how to get these parts, that would be great.
My speaker on my phone is broken…I guess I should of stated that.
You’ve got an interesting issue. It sounds like it’s time for a rebuild or replacement transmission, however; if you wanted to try the servo replacement, you first will want to check the bands on your transmission.
To do this, you’ll need an inch pounds torque wrench and the torque specs from Ford for that specific transmission. Basically, if they torque up to spec, the bands aren’t broken. If they don’t torque up, they are broken.
That test doesn’t rule out bands that are very wore and needing to be replaced (even if they torque up).
You could also take your servos out and see if the shaft is broken or wore on each servo.
These are my thoughts. If I was closer, I would be happy to take an initial look for you. -Justin
@@2StallGarage
Great. Thanks you for your info. I will attempt to test the bands. I would hate to pull the trans, mainly because of having no lift, but if it has to be done, it has to be done. Thanks for your help.
@@matthewgig108what happened?
Hi. How far are you from Birmingham Alabama
We are located up north in South Dakota.
@@2StallGarage haha. Wow. Was hoy you where closer.really need a trustworthy, dependable mechanic.
Yes, I hope you find someone good. 🙏🔧
@@2StallGarage thanks bro
@@2StallGarage what's a fair amount to pay to have that servo job done?
I have 2004.. 4.0.. 5r55s and I have no reverse or drive.. but 1st 2nd and 3rd works great.. is it bands?
Hey Travis, it’s hard to pin point what might be causing that. Typically a band issue would cause slipping or hard shifting or both. These symptoms tend to vary depending upon trans operating temp, driving conditions, etc. Drive & reverse missing might lead me to check out the shift solenoid pack.
That’s what I figured as well even after changing the shift solenoid pack still no reverse of drive but it would move in low 1,2,3 there’s only select few transmission shops that will adjust the bands but with these transmissions your lucky if you get another 20 thousand miles before it craps out again
Travis did you Ever fix your problem I have the same transmission with a 2007 GT Mustang I have the same issue you’re having now
@@74Fox I sure didn't transmission shop said bands were broken or wore out and needed a rebuild. I ended up scraping the entire car. Hope you can get yours fixed.
I have a 07 ford sport track with a 5r55s trans it had a hard shift so I replaced it with the updated servos now it won't shift out of 1st. I tried to do a manual tcm reset but I couldn't find good Instructions I don't know if it's that or if something went bad. I did alot or studying and talking to people thats why i leaned to the servos, it is a common problem with that trans. . help?
Ah man. Stinks when this type of stuff happens. Did the bands torque up appropriately? What was the process you used to install the kit?
The bands are good and adjusted right.
I have a 2003 Ford explorer, it has a 5R55S tranny. I'm getting a flashing overdrive off light. Some slippage going into 3rd. P0733 code. Got any suggestions? Thanks
@fordbossme could possibly offer something. My experience goes as far as this video goes with these transmissions. Hope you can get some answers.
The servo shafts do not look the same.
Please expand on that. Are you running into an issue?
Yes! I have a 2003 explorer that I had a rebuilt transmission installed. A couple months after the installation, the OD light came on but vehicle still ran ok. Person who did the installation said it was probably just an erroneous error and if it did not cause any noticeable driving problem to continue driving it. The transmission was installed 3 years ago and it has always given the OD light but two weeks ago, it jumped into a higher gear when accelerating from stop. On the same day it would not move from park even in reverse or any forward gear but this only happened once. It then drove OK. I decided to see if the transmission fluid was low and when I removed the bottom plug, the transmission fluid was very black. So I replaced the filter and installed new fluid. Now the vehicle will not move either forward or reverse in any gear.@@2StallGarage
I have a 2004 explorer and the transmission I making a whining sound what could that be
Hey Larry, I couldn’t tell you without knowing more. I try to stay away from transmission work actually. Hope you can get it fixed.
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I need help i have 02 Explorer i have code p1700 p1401 p0455 p0457 help me please
Hey Juan, what are the issues your experiencing?
I have 2002with a 4.6,same codes.Cleaned the solenoids, then tried a used one, not much difference. Mind you i have not tried to run it down the street. Servos were mentioned, broken, haven't looked. Work at a Ford dealership, 1500 plus tax i was quoted for a rebuild. Decision in the spring, good luck on yours,i down to running a 2009 escape. Have a happy Christmas.
@vernonfindlay1314 merry Christmas! I hope you get it all worked out and back on the road.