Use a degreaser to clean the threads. If you are not familiar with the way this transmission is designed in the F150, refer to the diagram below. If the engine is not running correctly it can cause a transmission malfunction. I was informed the computer needed replaced and two coil packs. Get under the truck and leave the vinyl hose connected, but move it out of the way.
If there are no leaks, wipe up any transmission fluid that has leaked to the ground. It will still contain some fluid, so be careful and set the pan aside. Viewers should only seek the help of a trained professional located at a licensed auto repair shop for any fix, modification, alteration, or any change to their vehicle. I believe this transmission to be unsafe and Ford denies there is a problem. Start the truck and let it idle in park for a few minutes. Match the size of this bucket or containers with the number of new quarts of Mercon V that you plan on using.
Your transmisison dipstick will also tell you what type to use, along with the owners manual. Viewers understand that anything contained in this video or linked to or from this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and in no way provides an express or implied warranty as to the safety or effectiveness of any linked tool, product, or video. So I have took the car to a mechanic and they have informed me that this car is no good. My truck was equipped with a 4x4, 5. A re-manufactured transmission also comes with a : three years compared to an average 90 days for a rebuilt unit.
The dealer rebuilt the transmission and corrected the problem. When refilling, remove dipstick to provide adequate venting and allow oil to flow into crankcase. A re-manufactured transmission will include major modifications and upgrades designed to make it both more durable and stronger. I found a pre-measured package that was only a few bucks and turned out to be a lot more than I needed. Route the tubing around so it does not kink anywhere. Often times it's a color, like yellow or red.
I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 mph. When you begin removing the last few bolts, the pan may want to start dropping, so keep it supported. Well my 2000 Impreza holds 3. Make sure the engine is running properly before attempting to diagnose the transmission problem. I have had this problem since the truck was new and all Ford does is deny, deny, deny. Ford recommends that Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant which is yellow in color for the radiator and cooling system of all F-150 engines.
That is the reason I want to cancel the purchased of this car. It controls and relies on sensors for feedback. Never use dexron or mercon or any universal fluids in a Chrysler transmission that is the number one cause of transmission breakdowns in Chrysler vehicles there is a removable plug on the top right side of the transmission, facing from the rear. In no way should the contents of the video, including the tools used, be repeated or tried by anyone. It is recommended that the fluid be changed every 30,000 miles. Best place to look for vehicle fluid specs.
You may wait 10-20 seconds for the fluid to fully travel through the lines and exit out. This will allow the new fluid to cycle through the system. The truck and our 29 foot camper were totaled. All the bells and whistles! Note that Mercon V is not a brand, but a lubricant characteristic specification created by Ford Motor Company. Before we proceeed, I should explain what exactly is being done in this procedure since I am not simply regurgitating the information in the Haynes manual. Wait until 1-2 quarts is filled and then turn off the truck.
A few hours later they called and said they found ball bearings and debris in the transmission pan, informed me that it should be rebuilt. With engine at operating temperature, shift through all gears. The pan itself has some weight, but will be considerably lighter since it does not contain an entire 4. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. By this time, the engine and transmission should be warmed up, so check the transmission fluid dip stick to see if you are in the hash marks. Took to Ford dealer and I was told transmission needed work and that warranty plan expired 2 days earlier. This should be an easy fix.
The Haynes manual suggests that you drop the transmission pan to replace the fluid, filter, and clean the magnet. Not good, but no harm done. The models included a standard cab, extended cab, or crew cab and came with either a short or long bed. Hope this helps depending on transmission. It appears that Manual and Automatic both requirer the same.