OEM 2001 Ford Mustang Transmission Pan

2001 Ford Mustang Transmission Pan Parts Q&A

• Q: What are the necessary steps for servicing and repairing the Transmission Pan, gasket, and filter in an automatic transmission on 2001 Ford Mustang?

  A: Periodic automatic transmission fluid changes become necessary to service as well as repair the fluid pan gasket and filter particularly after clutch or bearing replacement procedures that force automatic transmission removal. Any detected transmission fluid contamination would require a complete fluid replacement while complete dirt elimination must be performed on the torque converter and transmission cooler and its tubes. Transmission failure can occur if you use any fluid besides the specified one according to the vehicle certification label which is found on the LH front door lock face panel or door pillar. Professional service requires following the specified fluid volume for dry transmission and torque converter filling while verifying the correct fluid level. The procedure should start by removing the battery ground cable before lifting the vehicle. A drain pan should be positioned under the transmission fluid pan so you can remove the fluid through pan bolt loosening while you take out the pan as well as gasket. The procedure for draining the torque converter involves first removing the transmission fluid filter and seal along with the filter kit then proceeding to remove the torque converter housing plug and drain plug to drain the converter by turning the crankshaft. In the fluid pan cleaning process inspect all components while cleaning both the pan along with gasket and magnet. Also flush the tubes running through the fluid cooler units. The installation requires a fresh drain plug for the torque converter along with proper insertion of the torque converter housing plug. A careful removal of the main control bore seal should come before installing a new filter. A substitute filter and seal must be installed for transmission repairs stemming from contamination issues yet the filter can normally return if contamination levels stay low. Install the pan magnet at the fluid pan while inspecting and cleaning the reusable gasket before you place both components followed by their bolts. Reconnection of the battery ground cable follows the vehicle drop. Keep in mind that adaptation-learning by the vehicle can lead to strange drive symptoms along with the potential need for 16 km (10 mile) driving to relearn the strategy. For filling a dry transmission and converter you should begin by adding minimum 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid before reaching the correct fluid level.