Transmission swap
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Those numbers won't help you with a match
You have a 1995 4R55E transmission model which also doesn't help alot, lol
1995 was the first year of the full solenoid control 4R55E, 1994 was the A4LD model, internally it was the same transmission but only 2 solenoids in valve body
But a 1995 Ranger 4.0l 4x4 can use a 1995 to 2011 Ranger 4.0l 4x4 automatic, or Mazda B4000 4x4 automatic
You can swap in 4R55E, 1995-1997 from a 4.0l 4x4, or a 5R55E 1998-2011 from a 4.0l 4x4
The 5R is the same transmission as the 4R, with the same solenoids and wiring so plug and play, and its a 4 speed, 5th "gear" was added in 1998 computer software, nothing to do with transmission itself
2001-2011 has 2 extra sensors on the outside which you don't need so they are just not plugged in, also has an extra bolt hole in bell housing
Your speed sensor is on the transfer case in 1995, which will still be there, that changed in 1998 and up
So what you need to match is 4.0l engine size for bellhousing match up, and 4x4 for tail shaft mounting to transfer case, these are not negotiable
Keep track of the year you use because internal parts had slight changes over the years, so for future reference
There were no "good or bad" years for these
Obviously a lower mile transmission might have less wear on the clutches and bands but its still a roll of the dice when getting any used automatic transmission
If its your first automatic transmission install...............................HEADS UP
You MUST seat torque converter in the bellhousing/transmission FIRST or you WILL RUIN the "new" transmission
Full rebuild to fix the damage
Those numbers won't help you with a match
You have a 1995 4R55E transmission model which also doesn't help alot, lol
1995 was the first year of the full solenoid control 4R55E, 1994 was the A4LD model, internally it was the same transmission but only 2 solenoids in valve body
But a 1995 Ranger 4.0l 4x4 can use a 1995 to 2011 Ranger 4.0l 4x4 automatic, or Mazda B4000 4x4 automatic
You can swap in 4R55E, 1995-1997 from a 4.0l 4x4, or a 5R55E 1998-2011 from a 4.0l 4x4
The 5R is the same transmission as the 4R, with the same solenoids and wiring so plug and play, and its a 4 speed, 5th "gear" was added in 1998 computer software, nothing to do with transmission itself
2001-2011 has 2 extra sensors on the outside which you don't need so they are just not plugged in, also has an extra bolt hole in bell housing
Your speed sensor is on the transfer case in 1995, which will still be there, that changed in 1998 and up
So what you need to match is 4.0l engine size for bellhousing match up, and 4x4 for tail shaft mounting to transfer case, these are not negotiable
Keep track of the year you use because internal parts had slight changes over the years, so for future reference
There were no "good or bad" years for these
Obviously a lower mile transmission might have less wear on the clutches and bands but its still a roll of the dice when getting any used automatic transmission
If its your first automatic transmission install...............................HEADS UP
You MUST seat torque converter in the bellhousing/transmission FIRST or you WILL RUIN the "new" transmission
Full rebuild to fix the damage
Last edited by RonD; May 29, 2021 at 11:27 AM.
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