| Summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: | 1998change | ||
| Make: | Fordchange | ||
| Model: | Explorerchange | ||
| Sub Models: | Basechange | ||
| Engine Sizes: | 4.0L V6 GAS, 5.0L V8 GASchange | ||
| Item: | Transmission Assembly | ||
| Condition: | OEM Used | ||
| Items Available: | 1 | ||
| Price Range: | (before local discount) | ||
| Local Discount: | Up to $100.00 | ||
| Returns: |
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| Item: | Transmission Assembly change |
| Condition: | OEM Usedchange |
| Items Available: | 1 |
| Price Range: | (before local discount) |
| Local Discount: | Up to $100.00 |
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This part may have multiple fitment options depending on your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, and configuration. To ensure proper compatibility, please select the correct fitment below. If you’re unsure, we strongly recommend checking your VIN or vehicle build details before ordering. You can update or change the fitment selection at any time.
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This fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer,
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Automatic Transmission 6 cylinder (4.0L) OHV (VIN X, 8th digit) (5R55E) 4x2
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Select Fitment
This fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer,
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Automatic Transmission 6 cylinder (4.0L) OHV (VIN X, 8th digit) (5R55E) 4x4
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Select Fitment
This fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer,
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Automatic Transmission 6 cylinder (4.0L) SOHC (VIN E, 8th digit) (5R55E) 4x2
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Select Fitment
This fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer,
select this option for
Automatic Transmission 6 cylinder (4.0L) SOHC (VIN E, 8th digit) (5R55E) 4x4
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Transmission - Automatic Transmission 8 cylinder (5.0L) 4x2
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This fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer,
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Automatic Transmission 8 cylinder (5.0L) 4x2
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Transmission - Automatic Transmission 8 cylinder (5.0L) 4x4
Select Fitment
This fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer,
select this option for
Automatic Transmission 8 cylinder (5.0L) 4x4
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Transmission - Manual Transmission 4x2
Select FitmentThis fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer 4x2. This is a manual transmission. Verify the transmission model code is 4X2 before ordering.
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Transmission - Manual Transmission 4x4
Select FitmentThis fitment option is for 1998 Ford Explorer 4x4. This is a manual transmission. It is made for 4WD models. Verify the transmission model code is 4X4 before ordering.
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Interchange Fitment FAQs
A: All Transmission options shown on this page are matched to your selected configuration:
1998 Ford Explorer.
Used OEM parts are dismantled from donor vehicles as complete assemblies, and a specific interchange fitment is assigned during this process.
Every detail shown in the fitment notes must match your vehicle exactly.
A: An interchange fitment option defines the exact donor vehicle configuration your part came from. For 1998 Ford Explorer, this may include engine size, VIN code,
transmission model, drivetrain, axle ratio, and other critical identifiers. This data comes from VIN decoding, OEM information, and
physical inspection of the donor vehicle.
A: Used OEM parts are not universal. If any fitment detail for your 1998 Ford Explorer differs from what is shown in the fitment notes,
the Transmission may not install, communicate with your vehicle, or function correctly. Always verify all fitment details before ordering.
A: Fitment information is captured when the donor vehicle is dismantled.
The yard decodes the VIN for 1998 Ford Explorer, checks OEM data and interchange databases,
and verifies details during physical inspection. The resulting fitment is then assigned to the Transmission assembly.
A: Many 1998 Ford Explorer vehicles were built with multiple configurations in the same year and trim. Trim name alone (XLT, Limited, Sport, etc.) is not enough.
You must match the exact configuration shown in the fitment notes—such as engine size, transmission type, drivetrain, and axle ratio—before selecting a Transmission.
A: You can find the VIN for your 1998 Ford Explorer on
the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), inside the driver-side door jamb, and on your registration or insurance documents.
The VIN helps confirm the correct configuration and fitment.
A: For transmission fitment, match transmission type (automatic or manual), number of speeds, drivetrain (2WD, 4WD, or AWD), and transmission model as shown in the fitment notes for
your 1998 Ford Explorer.
All of these must match before you select a transmission.
A: 2WD, 4WD, and AWD transmissions are not interchangeable even if they look similar. The interchange fitment is assigned to the transmission based on the donor vehicle’s drivetrain,
so your 1998 Ford Explorer must have the same drivetrain for the transmission to fit correctly.
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- Ignition Switch W/Key (129)
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- Quarter Window (1)
- Quarter Window Regulator, Rear (-)
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- Rear Clip Assembly (-)
- Rear Fender Assembly (-)
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- Glove Box (-)
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- Head Up Display (-)
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- Inside Door Handle (-)
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- Jack Assembly (-)
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- Seat, Front (-)
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- ABS Control Module/Pump (2)
- Air Injection Pump (-)
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- Axle Carrier, Rear (60)
- Axle Housing (-)
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- Axle, Rear (-)
- Back Axle (-)
- Brake Master Cylinder (1)
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- Drive Shaft, Rear (11)
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- Flywheel (5)
- Frame (-)
- Fuel Pump (-)
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- I Beam (-)
- Intake Manifold (-)
- Leaf Spring, Front (-)
- Leaf Spring, Rear (-)
- Lower Control Arm, Front (-)
- Lower Control Arm, Rear (-)
- Muffler (-)
- Oil Pan (2)
- Power Brake Booster (1)
- Power Steering Pump (34)
- Radiator Overflow Bottle (-)
- Ring Gear And Pinion (-)
- Shock Absorber (-)
- Shock, Front (1)
- Shock, Rear (-)
- Spindle (-)
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- Strut (-)
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- Suspension Compressor (-)
- Suspension Cross Member (-)
- Throttle Body (5)
- Timing Cover (1)
- Torque Converter (-)
- Torsion Bar (-)
- Transfer Case Assembly (1)
- Transfer Case Motor (-)
- Transmission Cooler (-)
- Turbo (-)
- Upper Control Arm, Front (-)
- Upper Control Arm, Rear (-)
- Vacuum Pump (-)
- Valve Cover (1)
- Water Pump (-)
- Window Regulator, Front (1)
- Window Regulator, Rear (2)
