2004 Ford Explorer Drain plug on transmission removed accid

2004 FORD EXPLORER
77,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NANFOUR
I accidentally removed the transmission drain plug instead of oil plug when changing my oil. What do I do now?
Jul 8, 2008 at 7:53 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi nanfour,

Tighten the drain plug back and top up the transmission fluid.
Jul 9, 2008 at 9:38 AM
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