OEM 2008 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Filter

2008 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Filter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the In-Line Automatic Transmission Filter on 2008 Ford F-150?

  A: The first requirement to handle transmission fluid in-line filter service involves checking if the vehicle received an overhaul and whether it used transmission fluid in-line filter elements already at the time of construction. Ship new filters if the answer is yes, otherwise add new filter kits if not. Any repair work that does not involve internal transmission systems should not receive either a filter or a kit installation. A transmission fluid in-line filter should always be installed when you add a new transmission or authorized remanufactured transmission to a vehicle. Position the vehicle effectively in neutral mode on a hoist then remove the skid plate and its retaining bolts when present. The rubber hose and steel tube need removal while cleaning and de-burring the steel tube end before installation. The steel transmission fluid cooler tube should receive the tubing ferrule hose assembly connector and the ferrule nut should begin by being hand-tightened before achieving another 1-1/2 turns of tightness. The transmission fluid cooler tube needs to be completely inserted inside the fitting before you complete the final tightening process. You need to position the transmission fluid in-line filter with its arrow pointing toward the transmission when installation directs the fluid away from the cooler; otherwise you will damage the inside components. The filter installation must avoid the use of rubber hoses together with steel tubing that enters with more than a 60-degree angle. A proper hose section should be used for filter installation while securing the hose clamps properly. Users should clean one section of the transmission fluid pan before affixing the sticker. After reinstalling the skid plate with its bolts you should fill the transmission with clean fluid while checking for proper operation and leak detection on the filter.