Tranny Fluid change help
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Tranny Fluid change help
Went to change the fluid on my 04 exp 5.4. I dropped the pan and noticed a yellow plastic mushroom piece sitting in the bottom of my pan. I can't figure out where it goes. Everthing else looks clean ship shape. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: St Louis, MO USA
Plug
Not to worry, that plug is in the hole to keep the oil from coming out when Ford assembles the truck, when they mate the motor to the transmission it pushes that plug inside.
If you find that plug in your transmission it is an indication the pan was never dropped since the truck was new.
Just replace the filter , trash the mushroom plug , refill with the same amount of oil you drained.
Done.
If you find that plug in your transmission it is an indication the pan was never dropped since the truck was new.
Just replace the filter , trash the mushroom plug , refill with the same amount of oil you drained.
Done.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,218
Likes: 2
From: Parkville, MO (KC)
Stupid of Ford and others as well to build trannies with no plan for fluid changes. All the approaches are messy at best.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 42
From: The OC
No need to cut anything. Remove the rear line from the trans, attach a clear tube to the line and put the other end into a bucket, start the car and let it run for at least 30 seconds to pump the old fluid out. Attach line, fill the trans through the dipstick with new fluid, start the car and let it flow through the trans, adjust level as needed. This is very easy and it takes longer to set up then to do the job.
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: St Louis, MO USA
Is that the best way to get all the old fluid out?
How many quarts can you drain by dropping the pan and disconnect the line as you mentioned above?
How many quarts can you drain by dropping the pan and disconnect the line as you mentioned above?
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,218
Likes: 2
From: Parkville, MO (KC)
I think total capacity of the system is like 12 quarts (varies with tranny) and you get about 10- 11 out with the pan and lines.
I also installed a drain plug on the pan when I had mine off -- dropping the pan the first time, while its still full of liquid is a mess, but next time, if there ever is a next time, will be a litle easier.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: St Louis, MO USA
Got it thanks.
I dropped my pan, replaced the filter and installed a drain plug back in December.
I will only drain at this time using the method described above , then it should be good for another 30k miles .
Thank you.
I dropped my pan, replaced the filter and installed a drain plug back in December.
I will only drain at this time using the method described above , then it should be good for another 30k miles .
Thank you.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Snowseeker
Excursion - King of SUVs
29
Sep 2, 2010 04:33 PM
Daviddc114
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
7
Aug 21, 2007 04:36 PM
Keymaster
1997 - 2003 F150
10
Jun 13, 2006 03:28 PM
