Hey guys,

bought a 2wd transmission pan without realizing it for my 4x4 AOD transmission.

Bought the aftermarket for the drain plug.. and I know it's a 0.5 quart less fluid capacity, but would it be ok if I put this pan on my 4x4 transmission with a 2wd filter also?

Otherwise I'm just going to order a deeper capacity pan with drain plug and keep the 4x4 trans filter.

Thanks

 

It will work OK if you just use the truck like a 2 wheel drive truck and not do any off road 4X4 type stuff.
The deeper pan was for when the truck tips or rocks. Ford has a ground clearance spec and that is why they had to put shallower pans on the 2 wheel drive trucks. Later on, 1999 and newer tucks even the 2 wheel drive trucks had the deeper pans as they now had the ground clearance.
Some larger 2 wheel drive RV had the deeper pan in the early 90's as they had the ground clearance.

 

Thanks Bill,

I do plan on using the 4x4, mainly for winter. But however I do plan on using the 4x4 for off-roading occasionally. I would probably feel safer using the proper 4x4 pan then.

 

More quarts, the better.

 

Yep, just ordered a deep capacity AOD pan, holds 3 extra quarts of fluid.

Now just have to find that shift lever I need... going to some tranny shops out of town on Friday for that..

 

I hope it was a E4OD deep pan and not a AOD pan.
Make sure you get a matching gasket for it.
If the pan has a newer flat mounting surface you can use a reusable rubber coated steel gasket.
If the it is a older type pan with raised rings around the holes then you have to use a cork gasket or it will leak (pore) ATF out.

 

Thanks Bill,

Why would I need an E4OD pan? I got a deep AOD pan, this one:



The transmission in my '92 has been replaced with a 4x4 AOD out of a 1990 F150, as part of my 4x4 conversion.

I just bought a Fel-Pro gasket, it's black, I don't think it's a steel gasket?


Should I be getting a re-usable, like this one? The pan says it comes with a gasket, I would sure hope it's a re-usable, for the price I paid for the pan.

Moroso Transmission Pan Gasket Rubber with Steel Core Ford 4R70W AOD AODE Ea 084663931062 | eBay

 

I am sorry I thought I read you had a E4OD in your first post and all the information I post above was for the E4OD.
I was also thinking that a 1992 4X4 with a 5.0L would have a E4OD.
So sorry.
I have a good memory but it just does not last very long.

 

Oh no problem Bill! Stuff happens.

Btw think you could answer my question above your post? Thanks!

 

Not sure why you would need it.
You have a drain plug and the new filter will last over 100,000 miles so you will not be changing the filter again.

 

Yeah, true. If I ever change the fluid again I can just pull the plug, so much easier then removing and re-sealing the pan.

Can't wait until I get this new pan, my tranny pan leaks about a 0.5 quart/day right now. Has a bucket sitting under it whenever it's parked.