Hi everyone I'm new to the ranger world I need to replace my transmission but every where I go ask me for the I'd # witch I was told it is not the VIN # pics below she the ID's talking about the 2nd pic is the sticker from under my hood.... Tia

 

 

Welcome to the forum

2002 Rangers used 3 different transmissions
Manual transmission was M5OD-R1(M5R1) for any engine size, 2WD or 4x4

Automatic transmission was a 5R44E, or a 5R55E
Ranger had 3 different engines in 2002:
4cyl 2.3l engine used 5R44E
3.0l V6 also used 5R44E
4.0l V6 used the 5R55E

These are MODEL NUMBERS................not "what it fits" numbers

The 5R44E from a 3.0l V6 will NOT work on a 2.3l 4cyl engine and visa versa
A 2WD transmission will NOT work on a 4x4 vehicle.

For example, if you have a 2002 Ranger 2.3l 2WD with an automatic, you could use a 5R44E from a 2002 to 2012 2.3l 2WD Ranger

So tells us what engine you have, 2WD or 4x4, and manual or automatic

 

02 ranger 2.3L rwd automatic

 

So you need a 5R44E from a 2002 to 2012 2.3l Ranger, 4cyl Rangers were all 2WD(RWD) after 1998 or so

When transmission is out change the rear coolant line on the back of the engine, can't get to this fitting easily, and it does leak sometimes
Also install a new rear main seal on crank shaft, they are cheap and do wear out, you do this for ANY engine when transmission is out, or engine is out, lol.

And just a "heads up", sellers often use model number 5R55E for a 5R44E, who knows why but it is VERY COMMON.
So if you see a 5R55E for a 2.3l engine it is actually a 5R44E, so fine for you to use.
Example of that here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-FORD-R...-/142279806266

 

Wow thanks so much for your help I will definitely change everything why I got it out I did not know to do this I have never did a trans swap it's all a new learning lesson.... Again thanks for your help it's mucc appreciated...

 

Rond the line your talking about does it hook up to the Coolant Recovery Tank Hose ????.

Also I have tried to look up OEM PARTS for my truck and can't find a site that will give me OEM parts numbers do you by any chance know of any sites ??? Tia

 

You can try here: https://parts.ford.com/en.html

Have VIN ready

2.3l Duratec doesn't have a coolant Recovery tank?
It uses a Degas system, so has a reservoir but it is under pressure like radiator.

But the connection I am referring to comes out of the back of the head

 

so i also have the same yr make model ranger.. 02 2.3 rear drive.. if I’m correct to purchase an reman trans.. I’ll need ID 2L5P CB.. can you tell me what does the CB refer too?

 

2L5P
2 = 2002
L5 = Ranger
P = transmission department, automatic

CB is a version number usually specific to a engine model in the case of a transmission
You would need to ask Ford if there was a more detailed reason for CB

But in general a Ford part number starts with the 4 digits, year/model/department
then a 4, 5 or 6 digit number for what kind of part it is, like this

ECT.......................

9301-9420 = Fuel Pump

9421-9499 = Manifolds, clamps, etc.

9500-9599 = Carburetor

9600-9699 = Air cleaner

9700-9999 = Accelerator and choke control rods

10000-10449 = Generator and Alternator

10500-10653 = Voltage regulator

10654-10756 = Battery

10838-10990 = Instruments

11000-11382 = Starter motor

11450-11688 = Lighting and ignition switch

ECT................................

Then 1 to 3 final digits for revision number
A = first version
B = second
AA could be first or 27th, lol
CB = ??

Google: Ford part number decoder for deeper explanation
Ford changed it a bit in 1999, referred to as Ford modern part numbers

 

thank you.. so the ID 2L5P-?? Would be the transmission I need??

 

No, not really that's the one in your Ranger, and probably most other 2002 2.3l Rangers

You can use a 2001 to 2011 automatic from a 2.3l Ranger or Mazda B2300(2.3l)

The later the year the lower the miles usually and it would have any updates added for that year, Ford engineers were always looking for common faults from Dealer repairs/servicing, so were always changing(updating) a seal or gasket or o-ring, lol, nothing major just "tweeking" the design as problems came up
The same basic transmission was used from 1985 thru 2011, so there were some "tweeks" over that 26 years

All 2001 and up were 5R44E model transmissions, and if its from a 2.3l Duratec engine then it will bolt to your engine
The 3.0l V6 Rangers used the same 5R44E model but different bellhousing which wouldn't fit on your engine

All the wiring, shifter linkage, sensors, and solenoids were all the same from 2001 thru 2011 for the 2.3l Duratec Rangers or Mazdas, so plug and play