ATF /filter change
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
ATF /filter change
hello Excursion experts... this weekend my neighbor and myself will be doing the 60k miles service on my 2000 excursion v10. I have a few questions regarding the fluids and techniques associated with this service.
transmission fluid and filter change:
how much Mercon V fluid will I need for the change? is there any brand to avoid? do you reuse the pan gasket? filter kit came with new gasket...do you use either adhesive, silicone, both, or neither to secure pan gasket before reinstalling the pan? what is recommended torque on pan bolts?
Power steering fluid flush and bleed:
how much ATF will I need? what fluid is best? same mercon V? any tricks to burping the system? any helpful hints from experience?
plugs:
do they need to be indexed?
Coolant flush:
how much/type of coolant? and special tricks? is there a bleeder valve?
Thanks folks!
transmission fluid and filter change:
how much Mercon V fluid will I need for the change? is there any brand to avoid? do you reuse the pan gasket? filter kit came with new gasket...do you use either adhesive, silicone, both, or neither to secure pan gasket before reinstalling the pan? what is recommended torque on pan bolts?
Power steering fluid flush and bleed:
how much ATF will I need? what fluid is best? same mercon V? any tricks to burping the system? any helpful hints from experience?
plugs:
do they need to be indexed?
Coolant flush:
how much/type of coolant? and special tricks? is there a bleeder valve?
Thanks folks!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,118
Likes: 4
From: Idaho
Coolant, atf flush and change, spark plugs, and transmission flush and filter and more are all covered in the tech forum in great detail. (careful clicking on the suspension threads... they are addicting) 
60K miles is pretty low for a 2000 Ex, must not get driven very often, where are you located?
60K miles is pretty low for a 2000 Ex, must not get driven very often, where are you located?
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,049
Likes: 1,547
From: Media PA
Welcome to the EX forum! 
You have found the best place on the web for EX info, help and advice!
In the Tech Folder you should find the procedure for the full trans flush on your 4R100 trans, if I recall correctly that takes about 24 quarts or so.
The plugs do not need to be indexed, BUT it is very important to follow the proper steps for removal and replacement torquing in the early heads like your to prevent a plug blowout. That info will also be in the Tech Folders.
You have found the best place on the web for EX info, help and advice!
In the Tech Folder you should find the procedure for the full trans flush on your 4R100 trans, if I recall correctly that takes about 24 quarts or so.
The plugs do not need to be indexed, BUT it is very important to follow the proper steps for removal and replacement torquing in the early heads like your to prevent a plug blowout. That info will also be in the Tech Folders.
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,698
Likes: 2,620
From: SE Florida
how much Mercon V fluid will I need for the change? is there any brand to avoid? do you reuse the pan gasket? filter kit came with new gasket...do you use either adhesive, silicone, both, or neither to secure pan gasket before reinstalling the pan? what is recommended torque on pan bolts?
Any MERCON V fluid will work. You'll need 20 quarts to do this procedure. Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission - Ford Trucks
The pan bolts are 10-12 lb-ft.
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,049
Likes: 1,547
From: Media PA
Tech Folders are located at the top of the threads on this page of the EXcursion forum.
4th item down from the top says "Read First Excursion Forum Tech Folder"
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
thanks for fast reply. i found the tech folder. i am new to the forum so i am prob not looking in the right spot but i still am not sure about which type of ATF to use for the power steering flush or how much of it i will need. sounds like i will need 20qts of Mercon-v for the trans flush... whoa!
Trending Topics
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,049
Likes: 1,547
From: Media PA
Mike I think my earlier answer of 24 quarts for the flush was including doing the power steering along with the trans. 4 quarts for the PS flush should do it and you should use the same Mercon V fluid on both trans and PS. I'll be doing my shopping very soon for the fluid for my flushes too.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,049
Likes: 1,547
From: Media PA
And be sure to take pics, both of your EX (we LOVE EXs here!
) and the mess you make doing the flushes! 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PumpDoctor
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
8
Apr 12, 2009 10:12 AM
BroncOBX
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
3
Aug 20, 2003 07:25 PM