OEM 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Filter

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Filter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter on 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Starting the automatic transmission fluid filter repair process requires positioning the vehicle in neutral position on a hoist. The removal process of the fluid pan requires separating the transmission servo heat shield from the fluid pan rail when the vehicle has this equipment installed. A drain pan should be placed underneath the transmission fluid pan so you can drain the transmission fluid. Start by unstowing all transmission pan screws but keep two front screws dismantled; slowly loosen the front pan screws and extract the rear pan portion for fluid drainage before totally disassembling front pan screws. Discard both the fluid pan gasket together with the transmission fluid filter after its removal from the screw. Thoroughly examine the fluid pan and magnet while making sure mating surfaces have no debris blocking them. Flush the transmission fluid cooler and its idles. Begin installation of the new fluid filter by applying automatic transmission fluid to its seals and then proceed with attachment to the main control valve body. Install loose screws on the pan after positioning the oil pan magnet inside the fluid pan while setting a new gasket on the pan surface. Proceed with a crisscross pattern when screwing the fasteners and reinstall the servo heat shield if necessary. After lowering the vehicle users should engage the park brake system and start the engine. A dry transmission and converter needs at least 3.7 liters (4 quarts) clean automatic transmission fluid for the initial fill which must be followed by a gearbox range selector lever test through all gears and subsequent fluid level check.