Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
CAUTION: When internal damage occurs in the transmission, metal particles and clutch plate material can travel into the torque converter
and the transmission fluid cooler. These contaminates are a major cause of recurring transmission concerns. To prevent further concerns,
remove these contaminates from the transmission fluid cooler tubes and install a new transmission fluid cooler before placing the
transmission in use.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install an in-line transmission fluid filter on this vehicle, damage to the transmission fluid cooling system or
transmission could occur.
1. Install a new transmission fluid cooler if any transmission fluid leaks are indicated or a major metallic failure is indicated.
2. Using a suitable torque converter/fluid cooler cleaner, flush the transmission fluid cooler and tubes.
3. NOTE: Rubber hoses must be attached to the ends of the transmission fluid cooler tubes, to aid in connecting them to the cleaner.
Connect the cleaner pressure and return lines appropriately in the following sequence.
1
Connect the pressure line to the transmission fluid cooler inlet tube.
2
Connect the return line to the transmission fluid cooler outlet tube.
3
Place the outlet end of the return line in the transmission fluid tank reservoir.
4. NOTE: Cycling the fluid pump ON and OFF will help dislodge contaminants in the cooler system.
Switch the fluid pump ON. Allow the transmission fluid to circulate a minimum of 5 minutes.
5. Switch the fluid pump OFF.
6. Disconnect the cleaner pressure line at the transmission fluid cooler tube.
7. Using compressed air, blow through the transmission fluid cooler inlet tube until all transmission fluid is removed.
8. Remove the rubber hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
