OEM 2004 Ford F-150 Transmission Pan

2004 Ford F-150 Transmission Pan Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Transmission Pan, Gasket, and Filter of an Automatic Transmission on 2004 Ford F-150?

  A: Service procedures for the fluid pan gasket and filter require you to prevent adding transmission fluid cleaners or additives because these substances might lead to transmission parts failure and operational problems. Transmission failure becomes an imminent risk when you use any fluid other than the specified one. Scheduled changes of automatic transmission fluid represent normal maintenance while major component repairs like clutch band and bearing replacements demand complete automatic transmission removal for proper repair. Start with placing the vehicle into the neutral gear while using a hoist system. Your next step should be to loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts but not to take them out to create space for the fluid drainage process. You must first take off the transmission fluid pan together with its gasket before pulling it evenly to extract the transmission fluid filter and seal. Inspect all components of the transmission fluid pan while cleaning it along with its gasket and magnet. You should use a new fluid filter and seal for transmission repairs caused by contamination but you can keep the old filter when no strong contaminant is seen. The transmission fluid pan magnet must be placed inside the pan before reinstalling it while retaining the gasket for revised use. You should place the transmission fluid pan alongside its gasket then proceed to assemble the transmission fluid pan bolts. Add clean automatic transmission fluid to a total of 4.7 liters (5 quarts) until the fluid reaches the correct mark.