2001 Ford Explorer Sport Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

6 transmission variants are listed for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant M150189

R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
CoversOne Switch Top Cover
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
ShifterShift Lever Bolts Into The Top Cover
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyR1
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150195

R1 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
CoversAluminum Top Cover
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output Type4WD
ShifterShift Lever Bolts Into The Top Cover
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyR1
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160802

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R5.4
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, Without Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160803

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.4
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, Without Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160804

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.3
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, With Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T160805

5R55E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R8.3
Bell Housing2 Bolt Starter on Driver Side
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector Type16 Pins on Driver Side
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Speed Sensor By Case Vent, With Intermediate Speed Sensor
Speedometer TypeWithout Speedometer Gear on Output Shaft
Tail HousingWithout
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport?

6 variants are listed: M150189, M150195, T160802, T160803, T160804, T160805. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Covers, Fluid Type, Output Type, Sensor Type, Transmission Family.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.