Hello People!
I have an 2003 Ford Taurus. I noticed a small leak on the pavement and noticed it was tranny fliud. When I checked, I saw my pan had some wettness around a a small area on the pan, I also noticed a drop accumulating around a bolt when running. Do you think I just need to get service and replace the gasket and fluid? Or something else. The car rides great with no slipping in the gears...Please help Guys!
2007-05-27 03:24:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's pretty rare for the reusable elastomeric pan gasket to leak.
It's more than likely leaking from an axle shaft seal. A good technician would be able to tell where the fluid is actually coming from.
2007-05-28 18:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a 2003 Taurus with an AX4N transaxle, if you see a small leak of transmission fluid around the bolts, they are more than likely loose. If you decide to carry out a transmission service, use ONLY the proper Ford Mercon V transmission fluid. NOTHING else, or you will have issues. You would need about 6 to 7 litres of it. DO NOT replace the transmission pan gasket unless it is damaged. IT IS REUSABLE. When removing the pan bolts use a 5/16" socket, NOT a 8mm. Those bolts "strip" and "round off" very easily. If you would like an instruction with illustrations you can e-mail me, and leave me your FULL Yahoo e-mail address, so I can attach files. Once the pan is removed, use brake parts cleaner to clean out the pan. Don't forget the round magnet at the bottom of the pan. Hope this helps.
2007-05-27 04:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by Ford Goddess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Unfortunately although most auto mechanics are honest , there are plenty of sharks out there that will rip you off, either by charging you for extras they don't do, or telling you you need a new transmission. I get mine serviced every year or two years, for no real reason other than I know a good mechanic who does it cheap.
A friend of mine had the auto serviced in his new Ford every year and after 8 years and it failed. His next new Ford he never bothered having the auto serviced and guess what, it also failed after 8 years. Go figure.
2007-05-27 03:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by =42 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first think i would try is tightening that bolt since it seems thats where it is leaking from, then if that doesn't work get it serviced, unless you don't trust yourself with the bolt, then just skip it, take it to the garage and tell them your problem, but it might just be that the bolt is loose, maybe stripped
2007-05-27 03:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by prplfae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get it in to be services. Maybe a new gasket and filters will work. It is better to pay a cheaper price than to wait and pay for a new transmission.
2007-05-29 07:36:00 · answer #5 · answered by Paige Turner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust this information. if fairly might like a time-honored then go away it on my own and get one whilst the time comes because of the fact fee and exertions is incredibly not properly worth it for 10 3 hundred and sixty 5 days old truck
2016-10-08 22:35:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always would start with the simpliest and that seems to be it. once the pan is down then you can inspect for stripped bolt holes or warped pan etc. good luck
2007-05-27 03:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by ieca909guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that you just need to tighten the pan bolts.
2007-05-27 03:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all good answers but if u r keeping the car get the filter and fluid changed...if it has 50 thou miles it needs it anyway...u will get new gasget and piece of mind for less than 100 dollars
2007-05-27 03:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋