2001 F150 - Part found in transmission??
03-28-2009, 03:37 PM
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2001 F150 - Part found in transmission??
I dropped the transmission pan to replace the trans filter on my 2001 ford F-150. I found a 1-1/2 ” tapered plunger with an o-ring approximately 3/8 of an inch form the top (see attached picture). I looked all over the transmission and I can’t find where it belongs, it looks to be important. Can someone please help identify the part and give approximate location as to where it belongs?
03-28-2009, 09:13 PM
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its installed at the factory during assembly....it doesnt have a place to go when the dipstick is installed, therefore it floats in the pan..if its still there, it means the fluid has never been changed.
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i did the same thing and i freaked out and took the plastic part to the local dealership and they told me it was ok thats just used during assembly so the tranny fluid dosent spill out but i know how ya feel
06-07-2009, 03:38 PM
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factory plug
I dropped the transmission pan to replace the trans filter on my 2001 ford F-150. I found a 1-1/2 ” tapered plunger with an o-ring approximately 3/8 of an inch form the top (see attached picture). I looked all over the transmission and I can’t find where it belongs, it looks to be important. Can someone please help identify the part and give approximate location as to where it belongs?
is it plastic then it is a factory seal plug it keep stuff from getting in it from the factory
06-12-2009, 11:41 PM
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I did my 03 f150 trans last week and went through the same 15 minutes of trying to find out where it went.
I put mine on my desk at work to remind me that I don't know what I don't know.
I put mine on my desk at work to remind me that I don't know what I don't know.
