Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the fluid cooler tube(s)/hose(s), as necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Fluid Cooler Tube(s)/Hose(s)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the transmission with MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON V specification. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION-4R70W .
- Check for leaks.