1999 Ford Explorer

[marine6212]

Make

Ford

Model

Explorer

Year

1999

Miles

173???

Engine

?

I have a 1999 Ford Explorer with the 5 speed Manual transmission, this vehicle was given to me for a personal project, It starts and runs but the transmission only engages in 4th gear. So 1st and 3rd gear makes no noise, 2nd will whine. and 5th and reverse makes no noise. I want to rebuild the transmission myself, I am a shade tree mechanic and a Aircraft Mechanic for the Military, I have the skill and confidence to do the work, I need to know where to order the parts and am I looking at replacing gears or just synchro's and bearings?

 

[billr]

I expect you are going to need more than just "wear" parts like syncros/bearings. If nobody else comes up with a source for parts, I will bug my expert. It would help if you could ID what make/model the trans is.

 

[JackC]

You are probably going to better off with a rebuilt or a used one from a wrecking yard. You can determine that when you open yours up and price out all the parts you will need.

 

[nickb2]

I can provide a complete tear down, rebuild with list prices from alldata or mitchel I am going to say one thing first, thx for your service.

 

[nickb2]

Many parts avail up here cuz of tundra, so more manuals than down on comfort south usa

 

[nickb2]

Hey Jack, finally got her done.

 

[nickb2]

oops, I am really starting to have fun. We really need engine size buddy,

 

[marine6212]

its the 4.0 EFI-OHV 6Cyl. I believe it has the M5OD transmission, (R1-R2?)

 

[nickb2]

 

[marine6212]

Here it is,

 

[paulo57509]

I'm an old skool BW and Muncie 4-speed guy but from your symptoms, it sounds like there's an issue with the counter shaft. The counter shaft is in constant mesh with the main shaft so yeah....this sound like a big deal.

I'd go the wrecking/salvage yard route as well.

 

[bp042665]

you can get parts from All Trans or What Ever It Takes Transmission Parts I use both at my shop and yes its a M50D Mazda Transmission when Ordering Parts ask them about any updated parts like the bearing retainer

 

[marine6212]

After much research and arguing with the better half I junked it out and got $300.00 for it. So I'm $300 richer!