1997 Ford Explorer Repair Question
Topics covered: Transmission, Transmission pan.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Asked on November 3, 2012
Ford Explorer Transmission Problem
Changing transmission fluid when I removed the pan. There was a plastic top shaped plug with an o-ring on it sitting at the bottom of the pan. Can't find where it goes, not sure what it is. Any ideas?
Asked by JkostAnswer
Replied on November 3, 2012
Not part of an old filter neck is it?
Replied on November 4, 2012
The new filter had nothing like that on it. it looks like a small spinning top toy, with an o-ring on the larger end.
Replied on November 4, 2012
Can't place it, can you post a pic at all?
Replied on November 4, 2012
OH NO!!! You need a new transmission!
That is the plug used on the assembly line to keep debris out. Throw it away. It gets shoved in when they install the dipstick.
Replied on November 4, 2012
Your joking about the new transmission right? That makes sense, it is about the same size as the dipstick hole.
Replied on November 4, 2012
Yes, the new transmission comment was sarcasm because that is the most opposite of the good news. All that plug you found means is no one has ever had the transmission pan off before. It is supposed to be tossed.