hello;

I was wondering if a transmission filter that hangs down would have the same impact as one that fell off.

I had lost reverse, but regained it, only to lose drive the following week.

I do have a form of drive but I lack any form of power on even the slightest inclines.

I removed my transmission pan and noticed that the filter was hanging down, and was wondering if this was perhaps the cause of losing drive.

Thank you,

econobug

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1990 Ford Econoline E250
351 Windsor
E4OD

 

did you check the fluid level before you pulled the pan? low fluid could cause this.
i haven't studied the e4od, but many trannys have the filter almost touching the pan anyway, so having it loose would only be 1/8" lower and still getting fluid into the system.

 

definitely the cause...you were sucking air into the sytem ... the filter just presses into place...Did you replace it ?

 

Thank you both for your responses.

Yes, joshofalltrades, I did check the level. It was okay.

And, blageurt, I shall get a new filter, hopefully today, from a Ford dealership. The filter in the van, is not a Ford product, but is identical in all respects. I shall probably get the clip for the filter also.


I shall let all know if this cured my problem.

Thanks again,

econonbug.

 

hello again;

Just called the local Ford dealership. The filter costs $58.00 and change. The gasket costs $20.00 and change. They have the magnet that goes between the filter and pan to stop it from hanging. It is $12.00 and change.

I shall get the magnet to hold the filter in place, and take it from there.

Again, thanks.

econobug

 

hello again;

the Ford dealership did not have the magnet after all. For those who are interested, it is p/n YS7Z7E290AA.

They told me it would take 4-5 days to arrive at a cost of $45-$49. (I heard the sound of forty and I forgot the rest).

Anyway, I picked up the Ford transmission filter. They gave it to me for $48.00.

I hope this is the cure.

Shall keep all informed.

econobug

 

Just find a magnet at a hobby shop that is the needed thickness and install it, that's robbery.

 

here is more info on this magnet

http://web.archive.org/web/200107271...etins/t037.gif

the part number shown is the old one.