2002 Ford Explorer Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

10 transmission variants are listed for the 2002 Ford Explorer. 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 M150210

R4 Manual Transmission Assembly

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Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
CoversAluminum Top Cover
Fluid TypeATF
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
ShifterShifter Mounts In The Tail
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyR4
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant M150211

R4 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
ShifterShifter Mounts In The Tail
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyR4
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163009

5R55S Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163009 appeared in 1 of 27 orders (3.7%).

Average R&R5.8
Bell HousingFlat with 3 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with UnitNo Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift TypeNo Arm Bolt on Lever
Starter4 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55S
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163010

5R55S Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163010 appeared in 2 of 27 orders (7.4%).

Average R&R6.7
Bell HousingFlat with 3 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with UnitNo Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift TypeNo Arm Bolt on Lever
Starter4 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55S
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163011

5R55S Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R6.1
Bell HousingFlat with 5 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with Unit4 Stud Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type3 Inch Tall Shift Lever
Starter9 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55S
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163012

5R55S Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163012 appeared in 1 of 27 orders (3.7%).

Average R&R6.7
Bell HousingFlat with 5 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with Unit4 Stud Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift Type3 Inch Tall Shift Lever
Starter9 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55S
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163017

5R55W Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163017 appeared in 1 of 27 orders (3.7%).

Average R&R5.8
Bell HousingFlat with 3 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with UnitNo Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter4 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55W
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163018

5R55W Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163018 appeared in 4 of 27 orders (14.8%).

Average R&R6.7
Bell HousingFlat with 3 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with UnitNo Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter4 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55W
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163019

5R55W Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T163019
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R5.8
Bell HousingFlat with 5 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with Unit4 Stud Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter9 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55W
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Variant T163020

5R55W Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163020 appeared in 8 of 27 orders (29.6%).

Average R&R6.7
Bell HousingFlat with 5 Inch Between Top Two Holes
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Flex Plate with Unit4 Stud Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Starter9 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family5R55W
Transmission Fluid13
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2002 Ford Explorer?

10 variants are listed: M150210, M150211, T163009, T163010, T163011, T163012, T163017, T163018, T163019, T163020. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2002 Ford Explorer?

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 2002 Ford Explorer?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Bell Housing, Flex Plate with Unit, Fluid Type, Output Type, Shift Type, Starter, Transmission Family.

Which variant shows up most in your own orders for a 2002 Ford Explorer?

T163020 appeared in 8 of 27 completed orders (29.6%).

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.