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Dec 9, 2003 | 06:38 PM

weimer2

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2002 Explorer transmission

Adding Mercon V to transmission or checking level when it doesn't have a dip stick.

Anyone have the proceedure for doing this? I assume I can just put the oil in the pan and bolt it back up.

Would appreciate some insight.

Dec 9, 2003 | 09:00 PM

Koolhand233

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I would seriousely recomend not trying to change the transmission fluid on your own. I've been doing a lot of research on these things because mine has been giving me a little trouble, Pressure Control Solenoid we think. The truck has to be perfectly level on a lift and running, a sensor has to be hooked up to monitor the temp of the transmission fluid because it can not go over 120 degrees during this process. There are 2 special service tools used because the drain plug is in 2 parts. When Ford made this one, they really did't want us messing with them. From what I've heard if it's not filled just right, you could burn it up quick. I decided I would'nt chance it. I love my explorer, except for the fact that it's missing the DIPSTICK!!!!!!!! Hope this helps.

Dec 10, 2003 | 06:13 AM

weimer2

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Makes it difficult since it is sitting in my shop with no oil...

Dec 10, 2003 | 07:52 AM

bcjim

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Tow it to the dealer, and hope you havent voided the warranty by messing with it.

Dec 10, 2003 | 09:53 AM

weimer2

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Talked to dealer, said no big deal. Just check the center plug, make sure oil is coming out.. it is the level check plug.
Ford mechanic said Ford hasn't even setup the dealerships with a machine to change the oil in this transmission anyway. They just drain the oil, pressure feed new oil until it comes out the level plug.

Out of warranty anyway.

Ford company said no need to change oil until 150,000 miles,
Ford mechanic said do it every 30,000 to avoid problems.

Dec 10, 2003 | 03:33 PM

PrPlayboy

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Wow u have no oil in a year old X?!!! How many miles?

Dec 10, 2003 | 08:30 PM

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This is quoted from my Ford Service tech about the trans fluid on this vehicle. May be easier than it sounds, but I'm not going to chance it.

"First the vehicle has to be running and raised on the lift, the vehicle must be level and with a scan tool you should monitor the trans fluid temp, it cant go over 120 degrees dur ing the procedure. Remove the center part of the drain plug and instal the special service tool. Add fluid using another special service tool, when the fluid comes out in a steady stream it is full".

My dealer flushed the trans. in my truck at 30,000 miles. Hooked a machine up to the lines going to the trans cooler. Old fluid came out new fluid went in. had it changed in a little over an hour.

Also read on another post about a guy who's shop had to order the tools to do this. If you figure out a way to do it correctly, let me know. Would be nice not to have to take it back to the dealer every 30,000.

Last edited by Koolhand233; Dec 10, 2003 at 08:40 PM.

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Aug 23, 2004 | 12:34 PM

drgnfly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolhand233

I have a 2002 Explorer Limited v8. I have had it for 5 months, and have already replaced the transmission. My Pressure Control Solenoid was bad, as well as gears 2-3. These transmissions are so new, that it took them 6 days to finish the work. When they first rebuilt and installed it, reverse wasn't working, so they had to redo it. The day I got it back I left for vacation. About 7 hrs away from home, the ABS light came on as well as the OD light, but everything seemed fine. After restarting the truck, the OD light only intermittenly comes on, the ABS light stays on. I have found out that it is the Rear ABS Speed Sensor. The part cost $27 from Ford, and is located somewhere on the differential. Let's hope this works.