CAUTION: Use only MERCON® service fluid as the use of any other fluids may result in a transmission malfunction or failure.Section 07-01A: Transmission, Automatic, E4OD | 1996 All F-Series and Bronco with E4OD Automatic Transmission Workshop Manual |
Normal maintenance and lubrication requirements do not necessitate periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a major service, such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is required in the transmission, it will have to be removed for service. At this time, the converter, transmission cooler and cooler lines must be thoroughly flushed to remove any contamination.
CAUTION: Use only MERCON® service fluid as the use of any other fluids may result in a transmission malfunction or failure.
There is no scheduled automatic transmission fluid change requirement for E4OD transmissions, except for conditions listed below. Transmission fluid level should be checked when performing other maintenance service and adjusted to specified levels.
The automatic transmission fluid, filter and seal assembly should be changed every 33795 km (21,000 miles) under any of the following conditions:
Loosen, then remove the transmission fluid pan attaching bolts to drain fluid.
CAUTION: Cork gaskets and elastomeric gaskets are not interchangeable. If you remove a cork gasket, replace it with a cork gasket. If you remove an elastomeric gasket, clean, inspect and reuse unless gasket is damaged. Be careful not to cut or bend elastomeric gasket.
Remove transmission pan gasket. If transmission is equipped with a cork gasket, discard it. If transmission is equipped with the new elastomeric reusable gasket, clean, inspect and reuse unless damaged.
Perform required internal repair and cleaning.
Drain the torque converter by removing drain plug.
Thoroughly flush torque converter (7902), cooler lines and transmission in-tank radiator cooler and auxiliary cooler (if equipped).
After torque converter has been drained, install new torque converter drain plug and tighten to 24-27 Nm (18-20 lb-ft).
CAUTION: Mixing 4x4 and 4x2 transmission fluid filters and transmission pan assembly components could cause transmission damage.
Select the appropriate style filter assembly and transmission pan for either 4x2 or 4x4 models.
Replace fluid filter and seal assembly.
CAUTION: Cork gaskets and elastomeric gaskets are not interchangeable. If you remove a cork gasket, replace it with a cork gasket. If you remove an elastomeric gasket, clean, inspect and reuse unless gasket is damaged. Be careful not to cut or bend elastomeric gasket.
NOTE: A unique transmission pan and pan retaining bolts are required to use the new elastomeric gasket for past model service. The cork style gasket will be retained for past model service where a new transmission pan is not required. If the transmission pan is damaged and requires replacement, a kit will be available. This kit will contain a transmission pan, elastomeric gasket and 20 pan bolts having an increased thread length to accommodate current and past model usage.
If transmission is equipped with a cork gasket, discard it and install a new gasket. If transmission is equipped with the new elastomeric reusable gasket, clean, inspect and reuse unless damaged.
Install cleaned pan, gasket and bolts. Tighten bolts to 14-16 Nm (10-12 lb-ft).
CAUTION: Use only MERCON® service fluid as the use of any other fluids may result in a transmission malfunction or failure.
Add 6.2 liters (6.5 quarts) of MERCON® service fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
Start engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all gear ranges, checking for engagements.
Check and adjust the transmission fluid level in 0.24 liter (0.5-pint) increments to the proper level (cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator (7A020) at normal operating temperatures).