Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
3. Do not remove or install a new fluid filter.
4. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
Only flush the cooler tubes, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul.
Refill
5. NOTE: Do not discard the gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to hold the gasket to the fluid
pan.
Position the gasket onto the clean fluid pan. Make sure the magnet is positioned over the dimple in the fluid pan.
6. Install the pan with the gasket. Alternately tighten the bolts.
7. CAUTION: The use of any other fluids than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
Fill the transmission.
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Add 6.2 liters (6.5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
8. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
9. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66 - 77°C (150 - 170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid
level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be
in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug and without a fluid pan drain plug
Draining
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
