1989-2004 Ford Trucks E4OD/4R100 Transmission Fluid and Filter Service
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- In this video we show you how easy it is to change transmission fluid on the Ford 4EOD and 4R100 transmissions found in many Ford Trucks including Bronco, Superduty, F-150, Excursion and Expedition models.
These are the Tools and Parts I Recommend:
Transmission Filter:
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Mercon V Transmission Fluid (10-14 Qts)-
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Torque Specs:
Transmission Pan Bolts- 135 inch lbs
Transmission Pan Drain Plug- 220 inch lbs
Torque Converter Drain Plug- 108 inch lbs
Service Interval- Every 60k miles.
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These are the Tools and Parts I Recommend:
Transmission Filter:
4X2 Models-
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4X4 Models-
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Mercon V Transmission Fluid (10-14 Qts)-
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Thread Sealant-
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Transmission Funnel-
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Torque Specs:
Transmission Pan Bolts- 135 inch lbs
Transmission Pan Drain Plug- 220 inch lbs
Torque Converter Drain Plug- 108 inch lbs
Service Interval- Every 60k miles.
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Not feeling torqued, cause the stubby Milwaukee has 250ft#......
How do you make these transmissions last behind a 7.3L?
These videos are awesome! Much love and appreciation from a bullnose 6.9/7.3 household!!
Thanks for showing us this procedure Brian, I recall my old Effies with C 4 and C 6 trannies had the torque converter bolts so they could be drained properly.
@@peterantonic6923 I like my C6. Keeps pullin
Take it from a nuclear engineer, and a grease monkey for over 35 years and 20+ vehicles. Not trying to boast, just have done a lot to include engine rebuilds, etc. You are a stellar mechanic and I reference you often for my Ford vehicles. Keep it up sir!!
Excellent video,
A few pointers to add;
1: the factory elastomeric pan gasket from 94 up is reusable,,,it NEVER goes bad,,,,its even stamped on the pan (reusable gasket)
2: the e4od 4x4 models in 97 and 98had drain plugs.,,,
3::all factory convertors built before 6-2001 have a drain plug,,,ford stopped installing drain plugs 7-2001
4:: when changing the fluid and filter in the pan and convertor,,,it will need minimum 12 quarts,,
5::: a completely empty e4od/4r100 will hold 16-18 quarts.
6,,,12 quarts can safely be added to an empty transmission without starting the
engine,,,without risking overflowing out of the vent
7:::when checking fluid level,,, always read the lower side of the stick,,,that is the correct side and level..
8:::no thread sealant is necessary on the convertor drain plug.
9: when checking level,,,engage the trans into each gear for 5 seconds,,, ,all the way down to manual 1st and back again,,then check the dipstick.
10:::always match the filter to the pan,,
All 99 up 2wd superdutys took a 4x4 pan even though they were 2wd,,
Putting a 2wd filter in a 4x4 pan will cause the trans to fail!!!!
6: I over filled mine and thought the gasket was bad lol
Mine took 15.5 quarts
My 1995 the gasket went bad :/
@@gmax341yep… I did a complete drain myself which amounted to a little over 14 qts… Then… I took his advice and on qt #7 I had to deal with a practically full funnel that started pouring back out the full spout and ended up with a mess of transmission fluid all over the place to include some that dripped onto my coils.. what a mess! Spent an hour just trying to clean it up in all the cracks and crevices… shoulda just done what the guy in the video said to do 😕
Thank you!
Old school is good. Everyone I know still has an early 2000's rig. Thanks SO much.
Still got mine. 2000 Harley F150 with 173k and original trans and always fresh fluid in it. Drives and shifts perfectly.
just bought a 2001 F250 and I love it.
Tritons have a damn spark plug/coil defect!!!!
@@timgreen2426 he has a good video for that too
I spent quite a bit of time searching for an old school truck rather than buying a new truck. They are much better built in my mind.
I like seeing the older stuff.
You're my go to guy for Ford repair issues. I have 4 Fords! Thanks for your dedication to the DIY community!
I just had to subscribe to this channel. This is one of the best if not the best service video I’ve ever watched on TH-cam. I really appreciate the fluid replacement procedure. The false reading warning to let the fluid flow down before getting an accurate measurement was more helpful than I could have imagined.
New to channel. Brian this is a great video! Straight to the point, parts, and process. Everything explained very well . High Five bro!
Best how-to for this project! I'm high up in the East Tennessee mountains and no auto parts shop for many miles. This was great prep to eliminate surprises. Thank you!
Notice how he said "go topside" a couple times. Only a sailor or Marine would say that. A soldier or airman wouldn't use that term lol
You would be correct.
Former Airforce here. We would say get back on that chair 😂.
@@jtugfestiva LOL!! 🤣
They also call them ladder wells.
@@jtugfestiva nonner terms 😂
Nice job buddy I never knew manufacturers put drain plugs in some torque converters
Yes, my '97 T-Bird with the 4R70W transmission had a drain plug on the converter. Took a long time to drain since the plug was so tiny, but it worked.
Your Milwaukees will never rust as long as you keep doing those automatics with no drain plug.
There made of plastic so I don’t think they would rust to begin with.
Hahaha 😂
He's the bee knees on these Ford's...my go to guy...thx Brian...
You're an outstanding mechanic...great attitude. I live in Denver otherwise you'd be the guy to work on all my vehicles.
I really loved your tip on the torque converter. I never thought about using a pry bar like that. Definitely going to use it on my next service.
Pry bar wasn’t doing diddly for me. Had to put a 15/16” socket with a braker bar on the crankshaft bolt and turn it manually.
Thanks for another great video Brian. My son recently purchased a 96 Bronco and that's one of the first things I did. I wish I knew about the updated pan with a drain plug. Next transmission service I'm going to replace it with one of them
If the bronco is 4x4 it should have the deeper pan.. no?
My 91 f150 didn't have a drain plug so I put one in it. You can get a universal drain plug and just drill the hole yourself and install it.
if i was changing the old pan, i'd drill a hole in the low point n go put the kettle on.....
Now that's old-school
Brian, thank you sincerely for taking the time to share this video with the community. I am a savvy technically adept guy, but on something like this that I haven’t tackled in YEARS, it was very nice to see a refresher course.
You explain things very thoroughly and slowly….making it super EZ to follow sir! I’m doing a B&M deep pan on my ‘93 F150 4x4 with 27K original miles. Fluid was serviced once in its lifetime, and the fluid still looks red, and smells good on the dipstick, but I live in Az. and just wanna extend the tranny life with the B&M pan. I see the torque converter plug area was wet at one time, so I know the fluid was in fact thoroughly changed that one time. I wouldn’t have realized that wet area around he plug was from that without your helpful video. Thanks again! I’m going to subscribe now as well. Chris 💪🏻
Why can't we drain the torque converter in 6r80 or 10r80?
I had a E4OD that I had a towing/performance rebuild done on and it lasted 289k miles in my 4wd E350. All I did was have fluid and filter changes.
The elimination of the transmission fluid pan plug was a really stupid move by Ford and others. I still don't know the reason behind it, other than saving a few pennies. Draining the pan of fluid before removing it is just so much easier and cleaner than wrestling with a pan filled with dirty trans fluid. It's a mess for every transmission technician, even with a hoist, but it's an nightmare for the DIY owners when doing a drain & fill in the driveway.
"Fluid is from 1998"
Me: spits out coffee
One important thing to note also, the gaskets are NOT interchangeable, if you pull of a cork gasket you MUST replace it with a cork,you cannot use the newer style reusable gasket in place of the cork gasket,unless you purchase all new trans pan bolts. The trans pan bolts are different lengths when a cork gasket is originally used from the factory.
I just bought a 2003 Ford F-150 with a 4.6V8 and one of these transmissions. Is there anything to watch for? Any known issues that I could nip in the bud?
One of the best how to videos I've ever seen (and I watch a lot).
Super thorough, great tips for "make sure to...." and actual, real-world diagnostics (letting the fluid drip down the dip stick tube is a huge tip!).
Thank you. Going to attempt this on my 94 F150 at some point, if I get the guts.
The fluid still looked good for the age.
This is great. My Saturday plan was to install a 6.0 cooler and do fluids/filter on the 4r100 in my v10 Excursion. Your timing for this specific video is serendipitous.
Did you ever install the cooler?
Where on earth has this E-series been hiding? I figured most of those probably rotted away in your area by now!
My 97 F150 4x4 is still going strong. It's E4OD shifts like the day I got it. This is after towing 7000 TT 30,000 miles and like 24+ years of driving.
yep, my 98 is still going strong
Yep
So is my 1997 5.4L 4x4 with 140,000 miles. Haven't changed the fluid since 95,000 miles and still shifts like new.
Thanks so much for this video. I just finished doing this exact process to my 1990 F350 (deep pan) and it took 14 quarts. FOURTEEN!!!!
I just added 12 quarts after fluid, filter and valve body drop. I had to stop for the night: I have no fluid left and I still don't have a cold reading...I kept checking to see if it was leaking underneath....Nope!!!🤣
The last E40D idid took 16 quarts with TC drain & i removed the oil cooler lines & cleaned the cooler.
Did you have any problem getting air out of cooler lines??
@@taylorknutson1133 there not Brake lines it's open ended free flow.
Thank you so much for posting this in depth video. Your explanation was spot on and very helpful. I drained my transmission fluid on 1995 econoline E350 shaggin’ wagon. Turning that torque converter to access the drain bolt was time consuming but I was able to get to it and drain the fluid as well. I’ve drained a total of 13.5 quarts. When I added 10 quarts and started the van, went through the reverse gear ⚙️ (10sec) then drive (10sec) and as soon as I put it in lower gear it stalled. I figured I needed more fluid and added 2 more quarts. Everything worked out great and after driving it on the highway and surface streets, I topped it off to full hot level. Appreciate you and your channel. God bless you sir.
Old school!! I must be old then. I remember when these things came out. I’ve overhauled thousands of them.
Great info going to be doing trans service on my 2000 diesel here soon.
This the same for a 97 powerstroke E40d?
The engineers are there you know who kicked not putting a drain plug
Thank you for posting this video. I have a 98’ F150 4.6l v8 with a towing package, so I’m guessing it has the same transmission as that van. Mine has 194k miles and I have no idea if it has ever had its transmission fluid changed. It works fine. Should I change the fluid/filter or leave it alone?
Those early E40D's had several problems with torque converter lockup slip. Especially on the E series vans.
Thanks for the detailed instructions. I would like to see more OBS videos. Great job!
I can't get past that lift, what a piece of mechanical gorgeousness.
the 4R70W Transmission dont have the drain plug!?
Can you check the level before you drain to make sure it’s good, then measure how much you get out to see how much it needs in new fluid? Just a thought, I’m definitely no mechanic.
Serviced my transmission '02 F250 6.2V10 religiously with synthetic it was working fine at 200K miles 100k of towing my boat in the Utah desert when I had it replaced with a Ford reman. 250K miles on that truck still a daily driver. Maintain your stuff with good products.
If you have a 4x4 model I suggest checking the fluid in the transfer case first and if it's overfilled chances are you'll be bench pressing a transfer case in your future because the rear seal on the transmission is leaking.
Blessed love Brian you’re my online mechanic 👊🏿
Just dropped 5 grand in service and repair on my 1999.5 F-250 super duty 7.3 diesel. I am happy to do it to because Its been paid off for years. I have kept it maintained and I'm at 235.000 but some stuff goes bad and needs replacement in 21 yrs. Thats around roughly one hundred eight thousand dollars i have saved over 15 yrs of no truck pmt. Thanks for another cool video FTM.
You are the best I've seen. You even pulled the torque converter plug which I always wondered what that was.
Aloha Brian, yours are without doubt the best Ford tutorials I've seen. I saw this one after I made a plea for you to help me with a problem. My dear nephew managed to get a quart of motor oil into the tranny. I hoping that you may have a solution to rectify this mishap. TM3SS. Diesel boats forever.
I just replaced the fluid & filter on my 1990 Ford Bronco. The gasket in place was a cork gasket. I ordered a filter & gasket kit for the E4OD and it came with the newer steel & rubber OEM type like what is showed in your video. Unfortunately the 90 trans pan has turned up bolt holes and small ridges between the bolt holes to hold the old style cork gasket. The older style pan requires a cork gasket or you will need to replace the pan to the new style to use the new style gaskets. If not, you will have ATF all over your driveway or shop floor.
I saw no drain plug on my 94 Ranger's A4LD so I just sucked it out of the dipstick tube with one of those fluid extractors. I took one too many baths in ATF lol.
Fluid extractor is definitely the way to go when you're working on jack stands. Not worth the wait when you're working on a rack.
@@mattt4183 One shop I worked at had a pneumatic suckalator for the fluid. Did that while doing the general inspection, tire air and all that BS. Had to multitask like crazy to make flat rate. I even like the manual sucker for BMWs. Did a full oil change in an advance auto parking lot LOL.
Im 40 years old... have not seen such quality detailed work.. since myself or in the past. Nice
Your channel is great. I have a 2003 f150 supercrew fx4 with the 5.4 it has 124,000 miles and I love that truck. I tried to buy a new truck but I couldn’t let this truck go. It still drives like new. Love it.
I just replaced the solenoid pack in my 4R100 transmission and this video was VERY helpful in doing it! However, I never was able to find the drain plug on the torque converter. I spun it for a good long while until I could see the marks I left on it cone back around and never found the plug. Anyway, thanks for the videos. By far the best mechanic videos I've found on TH-cam.
hey question why did you replace the solenoids? were they causing issues? thanks
@@Fred_Durst1 For me it was because I had a code which told me that solenoid B needed replaced. My transmission was also sticking a little and changing the fluid hadn't helped. After all the research I could do I determined that it sounded as if that was the actual issue and so it was worth a shot to replace it. Replacing one solenoid looked like more than I could handle at my skill level (which is very amateur 😅) so I went ahead and replaced the pack.
I wish all cars had a torque converter drain🙄
🤣🤣🤣
Awesome to see the old stuff! My 2000 Expedition has the pan drain and thankfully the torque drain plug too. I got almost 16 quarts out it by also pulling the cooler lines (was doing a radiator replacement at the same time). Nice to know you can do almost a complete fluid exchange without needing a flush machine. Every 30k is good insurance.
Is your 2000 Expedition diesel 7.3? Cheers
@@acemoto2319 the ford expeditions did not come with the diesels. only the 4.6 and 5.4 triton motors.
@@ImJoeTheCeo Okay thank you for info. Cheers
Fluid doesn’t look that bad actually
This van is one he showed in previous video it only has like 30-40k miles even though it’s old!
I put the gasket on the pan with some bolts pushed threw the gasket to hold in place.
I have a 1996 F-150 with an E4OD. I've always heard that you shouldn't change the fluid on a transmission that has high mileage in between service because it will cause problems, is that true?
Don't believe that if that's true why they keep making filters
Excellent video, now I know why I wasn't getting g accurate readings from the dipstick. Juat gotta better patient. I hate to say it but I'm jealous of that dipstick on the transmission haha. I wish more new cars had them instead of that convoluted procedure to check at a certain temp.
I made the mistake of buying a Lincoln LS... Have to climb under check level. It's great.... Ha ha. Feel like a moron, I've never drained torque converter in expedition, or F150... Pops never taught me that... Learn something new every day...
You think only having the hot reading is an issue? Try having no dip stick at all. I've changed fluids on a new Sprinter where the engine doesn't even have a dipstick... you have to check the level by the computer. Luckily enough I had access to a Sprinter a few years earlier with a close enough engine that I grabbed the dipstick out of that to check the level. Even worse, those Sprinters will pop up an error message if they are filled to the max line and go over that once they warm up.
@@snoopdogie187 I feel your pain.. same on mine, need to have the Toyota software to read the transmission fluid temp to properly check level. It's frustrating you can't simply use the dipstick
Excellent instructional video. Thanks for sharing your time with the audience. Greatly appreciated.
this takes me back to my old 90s f-series I use to use 16 quarts of Mercon V! Cheers!
I see the torque specs, are in inch lbs., did ford use inch lbs. back then ? diff. newer pan though ? drain plug 220 inch lbs. is 18.3 ft. lbs. What inch Lb. torque wrench do your use, anybody what is the cheapest but best inch lb. torque wrench I can buy ?
I really enjoyed this video. My RV (E450) is set up almost exactly like this except it has a drain plug for the tranny pan. I'm sorry if this question has been asked, or if it is a dumb question, but does the tranny need to be in neutral in order to rotate the torque converter like you did in the video? I have the tranny in Park now, and the torque converter does not seem like it can rotate. Thank you or anyone else that can answer this question for me. I'm all set to swap tranny fluid, but want to know this before draining the fluid.
THANK You! Wonderful video. I have a 2004 E450 Winnebago RV with 60k miles. I wanted to change the transmission fluid because it is too old, but our mechanic said NEVER change transmission fluid because it creates issues. Is that true in any way?
Dude.. I love your videos.. this is one SOLID GOLD.
You just answered my question.
That's why I was getting inacurad readings. Now it makes sense.
One more question for you, is this the same information for replacing my transmission solenoid pack and transmission filter for my 1998 Ford Explorer ?
My explorer is a rear wheel drive.
so now we are using Mercon V? Wasn't it just less than a year ago everyone was saying NOT to use Mercon V??
How many miles on this car...I think they charge it already it’s clear red 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Only 34k miles.
How long exactly is a “2 month intergalactic back order”? Lol.. I do have a question on torque specs.. I’m looking at a old Haynes Manual for 99-02 and it says that for the torque converter drain plug is 108 in-lbs for 02 and later models but 18-20 ft-lbs for 2001 & earlier. Any particular reason for that?
If you put thread sealant on the torque converter plug don't you risk some of said sealant entering your transmission fluid?
My Bronco E40 transmission works fine except after I drove it for 2 hours and the transmission just started slipping. After cooling off the transmission worked fine again. Any advice?
My 2000 f250 4r100 transmission Displays a transmission fault code on the overdrive when shifting from second to drive and starts hard shifting afterwards
Now, if I put the truck into second and manually shift into Drive the code no longer displays and the transmission shifts smoothly
WoW this is a GREAT video and just what I was looking for. I have a 2000 Ford F-250 7.3 diesel with 229,000 miles on it. My concern after changing the transmission fluid was checking the fluid level. Your illustration was the best. Now I know exactly what I need to do to check my level.
Yes great video 👍 may I ask if your 7.3 diesel transmission fluid change was same as shown in this video? Thanks
@@acemoto2319 Yes it was, thanks for asking.
@@f.waynegober6510 ok thanks 👍 good to know since I may change it myself and double check level accuracy 👍 Continued blessings, 🙏🌞 TH-cam is great way to learn... My 2000 Ford e350 dipstick is very difficult to read but now we know how to read it better 👍 the end has dimples so needs to be filled to show accurate Levels. I'm now checking several times... both Before starting and while running, and may start checking 15 minutes after turning off to allow fluids to level off. Cheers 🍻
Best and most informative video on this subject on TH-cam!! Thanks much!
I have a 2001 expedition. what transmission fluid should i use?
Thanks I change my manifold following one of your video. Love that you go step by step and explain.
Brian, have you ever opened up a used filter from the transmission? Curious as to what it would look like inside.
No but I check the inlet side every time to get a general sense of how plugged it was.
They sometimes have fine metal shavings like grains of sand
I've heard that the filter on these is known for coming loose and causing problems. An aftermarket company sells a little bracket that bolts to the valve body that holds the filter in place. I bought one for my '94 Bronco years ago, but haven't gotten around to doing the fluid change and installing the bracket yet (it's my project car, don't have much time for it, it's been sitting for a few years now). I don't have any transmission problems, but I figure the bracket couldn't hurt, so I might as well install it.
If you make sure you have O ring in properly. The pan will hold the filter in place. No need for a bracket
I have never seen or heard of one coming loose.
@@FordTechMakuloco The filter dropped twice in my 4R70W and wrecked the EPC solenoid both times. I added a couple thin ceramic magnets (after careful measurements to find the absolute gap) under the filter to fill the gap that allowed the filter to drop.
Thank you Bryan. Excelent video.
1999 Ford Expedition XLT 4wd 5.4L 4R100.
About 2 years ago the transmission got to a point that only 1st and 2nd grear were working. I found 2 broken springs in three pieces, 1 valve getting stock, the oil pressure regulator had the little piston stock inside, all of this in the valve bodies. And also the neutral position sensor was misaligned. Your videos had helped me fixing several problems that came up in this vehicle.
Thank you so much.
To those using the same pan, Careful not to bend the flange on the pan when it's tipping down from the weight of the fluid. I try to leave one bolt in on the opposite side and hold it with my hand at the same time, removing the bolt.
Also the original ford gasket is reusable, and NEEDS to be torqued to spec for it to crush a proper seal. The felpro replacements usually leak as it's not an engineered gasket like the oem. Awesome video!
@corey Babcock after a while, I did too. And I'm glad I did!
If im going farther and changing solenoid pack should I disconnect battery negative ?
Can you make a video of the same years. Common issues
Hi Brian, I have a question about the E4OD. I have a '94 Bronco with one and it makes a rattling sound ONLY in 1st gear. The rattling frequency increases with vehicle speed. I filmed a video of it, which you can check out here: th-cam.com/video/royknuEcNVQ/w-d-xo.html
Do you know what causes that? I found a TSB for it (NHTSA #50429) but no info on what causes it or how to fix it.
I believe my 1988 Thunderbird had the E4OD trans with the 5.0 engine. Loved that combo, I got 30 mpg highway constantly!
E4OD didn't come out until 1989, and it was in heavier applications. Your T-Bird should have had an AOD.
I have an 2002 E250 with 76K, been wanting to get this done. Why do some recommend not servicing the trans if its old? I dont want to do this job if its goinf to cause the trans issues? Seems to work properly now.
I need help with a 2000 ford f250 5.4 v2 4x4 4r100 won’t automatically shift in drive to first gear codes p1702 p0705
Dex/ merc is still available, just not ford stuff.
"That's old school right there"
Just asking...If one drains the torque converter and pan why is it that Ford cant tell you to say eithing a quart of how much should go in there without all the checking and like sneaking up on the right amount as if they don't know to within a quart or two?
Following you for a while now Brian. Thank you for all your videos. EXTREMELY helpful. Got a 2003 E350 with 130K I bought new. Always nursed my accelerations, never do Jack Rabbit take off. Got a little rumble (only sometimes) when it starts to switch into the overdrive gear getting on highway. Going to do Trans fluid and Rear Fluid changes. Any input on the rumble?
Franco, the new fluid and filter should help. Also, consider installing a shift kit from trans-go or another company like that. Should firm up your shifts. I did that on my '97 T-Bird and it helped a lot. No more mushy shifts.
No school like old school.
i have a 2001 e250 Triton 5.4 Gas, 4x2, How do i tell what trans i have and when i move the torque converter to access the bolt do i have to have the trans in neutral. Thanks love your channel
Check your door panel, if I remember correctly there is a number there that will tell you if you have the E4OD or 4R100
@@spacebound1969 Thanks man, I will do that now
We have a 01 Ford Excursion V10 4wd. Thanks for the video .
what about flushing the cooler?
Brian, this was a very good video, helped me through my first DIY transmission fluid change on my 2000 F250 4wd. Just a few comments: 1) I was able to drain out 15 quarts from the pan and torque converter. Good thing I got this much out, the fluid was scroungy. 2) As the video states, check that the filter seal came out with the filter. Mine didn’t; it was stuck on the valve body and I needed to pick it off in pieces. This took a bit of time. 3) I wasn’t able to get a pry bar to turn the torque converter so I used the crankshaft bolt. This seemed easier to me although I had to keep swapping places under the truck in the process. In the end, mission accomplished, my truck seems to shift a bit smoother now and I know it’s got fresh transmission fluid. BTW, I also changed out the front and rear differential fluids as well as the transfer case fluid with the help of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Well, it looks like I'll be changing mine out soon for my 97 f250 4wd. Hopefully it solves my problems as well
How may qts for a 2000 expedition v8 5.4 ? It’s 2WD
How do you refill a torque converter though? That's what confuses me. No access from top and can't fill from bottum it'll just drain again haha. It doesn't fill from dip stick either as far as I know 😅
There is a pump inside the transmission that moves fluid through the system. That will refill the torque converter.
Brian love your videos. If youre getting rid of the pan, why not drill a hole in it to drain?
Thank you FordTech! Great video, great explanation, you saved me at least $200.
Do the 4r70/75 transmission torque converter have a drain plug also?
I am so glad I found your channel thanks !!!
Transmission type for 1993 f250 5.8?
I recently did this on my 04 F-53 Class a Rv. The motorhome manufacturer put a z bar under the pan for the leveling jacks to make it more interesting to remove the pan.
Is that Z bar welded for support when removing drain pan?
@@acemoto2319 Its a welded to support the leveling jacks.
@@SuperBigd1980 Okay thanks David... that's great design to level RV. Keep up the great work. Continued blessings and success :-)
Laying on your back removing a full pan sucks, you usually end up with a mess. You can use an extraction pump and suck the fluid out through the dipstick tube or remove a cooler line and run the engine till the fluid flow slows down.
Yep That's what I did as well. Then replaced the original pan with one with a drain plug. Work Smarter Not Harder !
Old school I like it👍🏻