what are the requirments to replace an automatic transmission 5r55 with a manual transmission f27a? and are the wiring harnesses interchangable?

Asked by JonJust2Bolts Jul 08, 2016 at 06:59 PM about the 1995 Ford Explorer 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

have a 1995 explorer that the automatic transmission went out in and now id
like to instead put a manual 5 speed transmission with 4 wheel drive back in.
The old automatic transmission also had 4 wheel drive.

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First check and see if the transmission you want to put in was available in the 95 model. You may need a longer or shorter drive shaft due to the length of the transmission. You may have PCM problems if the transmission you want to put in is electronic.

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