OEM 2002 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Filter

2002 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Filter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter on 2002 Ford F-150?

  A: Periodic replacement of automatic transmission fluid has to occur since major repairs concerning clutch or bearing replacements require transmission removal. The torque converter alongside transmission cooler tubes along with tubes must undergo a full flushing process to remove all dirt while changing the fluid when dirt contamination exists. Users should drain their transmission along with its torque converter and fill them with the specified fluid due to potential transmission failure when incorrect fluids are used; manufacturers label the transmission code on the LH front door lock face panel or door pillar. It is necessary to follow capacity specifications during dry fluid buildups while checking fluid levels precisely for both transmission and torque converter installations. Start the removal by disconnecting the battery cable then raise the vehicle and place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan before letting the fluid drain out. Drain the transmission fluid by loosening the bolts on the fluid pan before removing the bolts and pan alongside its gasket. To access the drain plug of the torque converter you must first rotate the crankshaft while you remove the transmission fluid filter and seal and then the torque converter housing plug. The technician should inspect and clean transmission fluid pan components together with the gasket and magnet before performing fluid cooler tube flushing. The process of installation requires using a new torque converter drain plug followed by installation of the torque converter housing plug. The main control bore seal requires careful handling to prevent damages before installing either a new filter-seal combination or before reusing the filter only when no severe contamination exists. The transmission fluid pan gasket may be reused after the pan magnet installation because the gasket proved to be undamaged. Place the transmission fluid pan with its gasket onto the vehicle then fasten the bolts before lowering it to the floor. The vehicle will require multiple kilometers of driving time to learn its adaptive strategy after reattaching the battery ground wire because unexpected control system behavior will possibly be detected. The process of filling a dry transmission and converter requires using at least 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid followed by checking the correct fluid level.