OEM 2004 Ford Explorer Transmission Pan

2004 Ford Explorer Transmission Pan Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Transmission Pan, Gasket, and Filter on 2004 Ford Explorer?

  A: A proper repair starts with putting clean automatic transmission fluid on the fluid filter seals to stop damage and placing them properly over the filter. The transmission fluid pan gasket can be reused after cleaning since inspection reveals no damage to it. It is essential to use a brand-new transmission fluid filter during replacement. Park the vehicle on a hoist before removing components starting from the specified sequence. You should perform the reverse removal steps and then complete transmission fluid addition to its correct filling level. Both seals on the transmission fluid filter require lubrication during installation followed by proper seating. The second step requires installing the transmission fluid pan followed by its gasket and then loosely adding the screws before final tightening in a crisscross pattern. The mounting of screws should be completed using a crisscross pattern for distributing uniform pressure.