OEM 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Filter

2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Filter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Filter on 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: The first step to service and repair the automatic transmission fluid filter requires hoisting the vehicle to a position in neutral gear. Unclipping the transmission servo heat shield from the fluid pan rail becomes essential because of its need to expose the fluid pan for removal. The transmission fluid draining process involves complete removal of screws from the fluid pan aside from two at the front while loosening those screws before using a pry tool on the pan rear to drain the fluid until finally removing the front screws. The transmission fluid pan removal proceeding should include discarding the old gasket. Start by removing the transmission fluid filter through filter screw removal and afterward discarding the filter. Clean all surfaces on the transmission fluid pan and magnet through inspection while making sure every mating surface remains uncomplicated. New fluid filter O-ring seals need lubrication with clean automatic transmission fluid before installation onto the main control valve body. Position the fluid pan magnet in the pan before setting a new gasket properly and achieving alignment then loosely installing the screws. People should secure control screws by following a crisscross method while installing the servo heat shield when it exists. The transmission requires at least 3.7 liters (4 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to achieve proper fluid level. After the parking brake application users should start their vehicle's engine and engage the range selector lever over all gear positions before checking the transmission fluid amount.