OEM 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Filter

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Filter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter on 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Start the automatic transmission fluid filter maintenance by removing the transmission servo heat shield that is attached to the fluid pan rail using its unclipping mechanism. Position this shielding out of the work area. You should position a drain pan beneath the transmission fluid pan while you drain the transmission fluid. All transmission fluid pan bolts should be removed except for two front bolts then loosen those two front screws. You should lower the fluid pan rear side to finish draining all fluid prior to breaking free the front screws. Draining the system requires the elimination of the fluid pan followed by gasket disposal. The procedure requires the transmission fluid filter to be removed by unfastening the filter screw and extracting the filter piece. Clean the fluid pan and magnet before thorough examination of mating surfaces and transmission fluid cooler and lines need flushing. Install the new fluid filter by applying Mercon(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM from Ford Specification Mercon(R) V to O-rings and then install the filter while making sure the wire harness stays free from constraints underneath. The oil pan magnet should be inserted into the fluid pan where you should also place a new gasket before properly aligning the fluid pan and installing its screws loosely. A crisscross pattern should be used when tightening the screws. The system has a servo heat shield which should be relocated after that it needs to be fastened to the pan rail. The service technician should lower the vehicle afterward filling the transmission with Mercon(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM but only up to a minimum amount of 3.7 liters (4 quarts). The fluid level needs verification along with inspection of correct transmission operation.