2010 Ford Explorer Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

4 transmission variants are listed for the 2010 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 T162707

6R60 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R7.5
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyYes
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T162708

6R80 Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R8.5
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyYes
Fluid IncludedYes
Fluid TypePZL-LVMULTI
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingNo
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family6R60
Transmission Fluid10

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T163024

5R55S Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163024 appeared in 7 of 28 orders (25%).

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 Unit4 Stud Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift TypeBolt-On Shift 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 T163025

5R55S Automatic Transmission Assembly

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In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163025 appeared in 2 of 28 orders (7.1%).

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 Unit4 Stud Plate
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Shift TypeBolt-On Shift 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

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2010 Ford Explorer?

4 variants are listed: T162707, T162708, T163024, T163025. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2010 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 2010 Ford Explorer?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Extended Warranty, Fluid Type, Tail Housing, Transmission Family, Transmission Fluid.

Which variant shows up most in your own orders for a 2010 Ford Explorer?

T163024 appeared in 7 of 28 completed orders (25%).

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.