Transmission Service

[rtbrjason]

1998 AWD 5.0 130k. I've only owned it for 2k miles or so.

Looking to get a transmission service done as per the recomendation of another board member. I called Ford today for a price as well as a standard mechanic. I got two different explanations on the services they'd perform.

Ford will do a full flush draining the converter as well as the rest of the fluid, but they don't change the filter. Cost is $129.99

Mechanic Quoted me for a fluid drain and refill as well as a filter replacement for $69.95.

Which is typical to have done? The Ford option seems best, but why wouldn't they change the filter?

 

[pafixitman]

They are not dropping the pan. They suck the fluid out of the dipstick tube or the cooler line. The mechanic is dropping the pan, but not draining the TC.

 

[00XLS]

I'd go with the filter change and fluid swap, maybe get a drain plug installed while he's in there as well. Then just change the fluid every so often and you'll eventually get all the fluid in the tranny.