i have a '95 F150 ,4X4 , 4.9l with auto trans and hubs.

now for the problem : i have trans fluid LEAKING!!
from where the trans bolts up to the back of the engine.

i pulled the dip stick for the trans and there was barely fluid on it

ken

 

put some fluid in!!! are you sure it was trans fluid leaking? can be a leaky main seal if that's where you're finding the fluid. Maybe a leaking TQ converter?.

 

ok , how would i know if it was the tq converter?
i checked the oil dip stick and it was good and clean it only has about 2k since the change.

ken

 

Leaking front pump seal is most likely the culprit.

 

ok is that repareable by a newbe in the drive way or dose the trans have to come out?

 

Trans has to come off to fix it. If its the front seal, its right behind the torque converter. E4OD's are bad for that and burning out pumps.

 

oh ok guys thank you for your help!
ken

 

Does that torque converter have a drain plug?

If so I'd start by checking that plug, you mention '2k since the change'.

 

IHF, no i was talking about the engine oil ,sorry for the confussion
it only has 2k on the change
ken

 

Take the inspection cover off and look inside with a mirror. Sounds like a front pump seal though. Better not stray to far with it in this condition, friend was towing a small trailor with landscaping stuff on it when the seal finally blew and dumped 4 quarts all over even after knowing the seal was bad.

Does it only do this when its warmed up? It could be caused from a number of things like the trans getting to hot, the bearing the seal rides on going bad, etc so if its replaced look for any odd wear patterns. Also the old seal should be gray and the updated seal is either brown or black (made from viton).