Note that Ford does not recommend ever changing the filter. This saves some time at the end of the procedure. Since my truck is a 2002, I was not able to access a drain plug in the torque converter. Under normal circumstances, approximately 4. If you need guidance, or step by step instructions, check out our , or get the , or our. On some gears, you may experience a slight delay in movement while fluid fills the valve body.
Unless you have an owners manual which will tell you, or know … the transmission you have, I suggest you call your local Ford dealer. Compress the timing chain tensioners 6L266. Return here after step 4 and one pass through step 5a. When you begin removing the last few bolts, the pan may want to start dropping, so keep it supported. This will keep the vinyl hose pointing into the bucket. There have been different size cooler lines over the years, so check before buying! It will still contain some fluid, so be careful and set the pan aside. If there are no leaks, wipe up any transmission fluid that has leaked to the ground.
When adding transmission fluid to your F-150, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid capacity is reached quickly and it is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. For 1987-1996 Bronco, F150 and 1988-1997 F250, F350 model years, Ford originally specified Mercon. Answer That depends on what kind of transmission service we are doing. Add some fluid if needed, but only a little at a time. Repeat until you have added 13 quarts with the 4R70W. This is where the fluid comes out.
Specific details, and illustrated instructions for checking transmission fluid levels, and capacities, are found in the Owners Manual. This will allow you to have enough to route the other half of the tube into the marked quart bucket. This door controls the air flow through the heater core and failure is common on Ford trucks. You can always use the rest later for other automotive maintenance procedures. Make sure that the O-ring is removed, too. This will allow the new fluid to cycle through the system. If you need guidance, or step by step instructions, check out our , or get the , or our.
Use a degreaser to clean the threads. The internal neck of the filter will slide into the opening on the underside of the transmission. If you are not changing the filter, jump to step 4. Refill through the dipstick tube with the same amount as you just pumped out. Always expect the first time to take longer.
Refill through the dipstick tube with the same amount as you just pumped out. Simply click on the button below, and then follow the directions to prepare a complete and printable list of filters and fluid capacities for your vehicle. Sometimes it does not come out with the filter. You will need a rebuild after 275,000 anyway most likely. Step 1 — Remove fill plug Before draining the transmission, it's a good rule of thumb to remove the fill plug first. I found a small spot in the frame cross-member where I was able to tuck the hose away. Step 2 — Drain transmission Place the drain pan under the drain plug, then use the same socket to remove it.
Allow the excess tubing to hang down to the ground and cut the tubing where it meets the ground. Clamp the clear tubing over the line that you removed from the transmission. Match the size of this bucket or containers with the number of new quarts of Mercon V that you plan on using. On some gears, you may experience a slight delay in movement while fluid fills the valve body. Well I'm not very experienced at this but according to the manual I read, if you have an automatic transmission you don't need to change the transmission filter because you would have to take appart the entire transmission.
No more frustrating and fruitless time spent in the owner' s manual. Especially if you have 2- 300,000 on the truck. This saves some time at the end of the procedure. As soon as you see air shut off the engine. If you drive in dusty areas, tow a trailer, idle or drive at low speeds for extended periods, or drive for short periods less than four miles at a time in below freezing temperatures, even smaller intervals are recommended.