2006 Ford Explorer Transmission Replacement

The Eddie Bauer is a nice SUV and if you are thinking of keeping yours on the road, then I’d recommend looking into the remanufactured tranny.

Actually, whenever a shop drops in a “new” transmission, it is actually remanufactured. The reason is simple, new transmissions — absolutely new ones with no miles on them — are very hard to come by as they are used primarily on new cars and trucks.

And, if they are available, the unused transmission — a better word for it — is likely to cost considerably more than a remanufactured device. On average, you will find the unused transmission will cost between $4,500 and $6,500, depending on the automaker or transmission manufacturer. The reason for this cost differential is that unused transmissions cost more because they are unused. Yes, it does sound like a cop-out, but it really isn’t. It’s simply because the transmission, which should have gone into a new vehicle, has been diverted from the supply stream and is now heading into the aftermarket. That ususally does not happen and if it does — no one says you can’t obtain an unused transmission for your Eddie Bauer — there’s a premium for the unused unit. It’s plain marketing, that’s all.

As to your question of cost, $3,300 is pretty average for a remanufactured unit. By the way, they are essentially new internally as they have been “remanufactured,” so you are really getting a “new” unit, anyway, as all the internal parts are new.