SPORT TRACK fluid and filter change

[daninflag]

OK, Its time to do a tranny service! 2004 model, pulled it in, then pulled it out. I need the truck daily, so I need to have the right stuff. No plug on the oil pan to drain or fill it. Dont see a plug on the side of the trans either, unless its behind the heat shield. This one's a 4x4. I have 5 qts Mercon V, and hopefully the right trans filter. Do I need to buy a pan with the factory filler plug or what? Time to check the forum!

 

[Todd Z]

must remove the pan and make a mess..... the gasket on the pan is reusable But I always replace.... I hate re using stuff....
Filter and fluid with pan drop only is I believe 6-7Qts needed.... and DONT overfill.... Start at 4 and go from there..

 

[daninflag]

THE BIG PROBLEM IS: Since there isnt a filler plug in the pan, and dont see one on the trans, how to fill it with fluid! I'm thinking I need to buy a pan with the filler plug, or install one on my pan.

 

[daninflag]

If there is a filler plug on the trans, where is it?

 

[swshawaii]

^ Use the dipstick to fill. Please complete vehicle details.
https://www.sporttrac.org/members/swshawaii.67547/

 

[daninflag]

No dipstick, 2004 sport track 4x4

 

[swshawaii]

Please READ your owners manual.

Checking automatic transmission fluid (Pages 205-206)
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/04p27og3e.pdf

 

[EddieS'04]

Doorman makes a replacement pan with drain plug for 4x4. I put one on my '04 4x2. You must use the 4x4 filter. Pan is about $50 on amazon. I wanted to be able to dump the pan with a drain, plus the extra QT of fluid.
Or you can buy a self install plug. Get the one from B&M. It has a larger drain hole, than the others out there.

 

[Todd Z]

No dipstick, 2004 sport track 4x4

2004 Sport Trac HAS a dipstick....... look under radiator hose passenger side.....

 

[daninflag]

2004 Sport Trac HAS a dipstick....... look under radiator hose passenger side.....

 

[daninflag]

OMG! Thank you Todd Z! I don't know how I missed it! I might even keep the damn thing now! Is it because if they don't have the drain-fill plug on the pan? I'm gonna install a drain plug on the pan to keep it easier to change filters. Wow, that made my day!

 

[daninflag]

Thank you Todd Z!

 

[Todd Z]

Thank you Todd Z!

Your welcome.