OEM 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Transmission Pan

2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Transmission Pan Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the Transmission Pan, gasket, and filter on 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

  A: The servicing and repair process of the fluid pan gasket and filter begins by hoisting the vehicle to a steady position with the transmission in neutral. The drain plug of the transmission fluid needs to be removed for complete fluid evacuation. Start by removing the transmission fluid pan together with its gasket then proceed with taking out the transmission fluid filter. The seal removal process for the transmission filter demands special attention to avoid damaging the seal bore which may cause transmission breakdown. Examine the transmission fluid bore to detect the seal presence. Proceed with caution when extracting it. Center your attention on the installation process of the new fluid filter and seal assembly only after you removed the existing fluid filter seal. During fluid pan installation you should tighten each transmission fluid pan bolt by using a cross pattern method. The transmission requires 7.0 liters (7.5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid that needs to be poured into the fluid filler tube. Check gear range engagement while the engine runs by operating the transmission range selector lever through all its positions. Check the transmission fluid level when the engine operates at 66 - 77°C (150 - 170°F) in neutral position. Also verify for any fluid leaks at this time. The correct fluid level can replace empty spaces between the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator which should be reached by adding 0.24 liter (0.5 pint) fluid in small portions. Only the recommended transmission fluid should be used to prevent operational problems or transmission failure.