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Old 03-19-2015, 02:57 PM
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I find it hard to believe there isn't an how-to or anything, but my search really hasn't turned up anything useful.


I have a 2011 5.0 w/6 speed auto. Looking to do a fluid change for the tranny.


Any tips or tricks? I'm dropping the pan and replacing the filter as well. Is there a torque converter plug like on older units ?
Old 03-19-2015, 05:28 PM
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Might be a little outdated for your truck..

http://www.f150hub.com/maintenance/transmission.html
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The transmissions on these trucks are "good for life" according to the manual unless you do a lot of severe towing.
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Originally Posted by BassAckwards
The transmissions on these trucks are "good for life" according to the manual unless you do a lot of severe towing.
Yea, and so was the transfer case on my AWD Edge that failed due to overheated fluid. Come to find out these were a common failure.

I really don't believe in "lubed for life".
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Originally Posted by brantlyj
Yea, and so was the transfer case on my AWD Edge that failed due to overheated fluid. Come to find out these were a common failure.

I really don't believe in "lubed for life".
Neither do I - it's BS. It's typical TCO nonsense.

Here ya go:


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