Fixing a transmission leak on my Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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Recorded in January 2020: My 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac developed a transmission leak. I didn't know it was leaking until I jacked the truck up and saw plenty of fluid on cross members. I consulted friends and the Internet to discover that there is a sleeve called the connector, which has seals that wear out, and this was the likely culprit. The connector allows an electrical harness to plug into the transmission control module located inside the transmission.
I diagnose, repair and test the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in this video. I used this video as a guide: • Ford F150 6R60 & 6R80 ...
Parts used in this video:
11/32" socket for battery terminal
3/4" wrench for fill plug / dip stick
5/16" or 8mm socket for transmission pan
Degreaser: CRC Pro-Strength Degreaser (foaming)
Transmission connector: 6L2Z 7G276 AA
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Transmission Fluid: Ford Mercon SP (for my spec)
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Пікірлер: 39

@PatsGarageOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Watch my cat wander into the garage and totally catch me off guard, startling me, at 19:48.

@petercarey6883 4 жыл бұрын

That kind of reminded me of FOG, by Carl Sandburg. Where fog "creeps in on little cat feet."cat🐈😊

@PatsGarageOnline 4 жыл бұрын

It was creepy, that's for sure. LOL!

@petercarey6883 4 жыл бұрын

@@PatsGarageOnline Ohhhhh, I can relate! 😱

@JorgeMoreno-bm2oz 3 жыл бұрын

My 95 Ford Explorer was leaking from the Shift Shaft Seal, a 4.00 part, easy to replace. The ATF is what gets you, 50.00 for two gallons.

@jehanandrewgerreyn2454 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work pat and look forward for some I8 content as well

@juneclaur7487 4 ай бұрын

Great job 😊

@sf.9731 Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thanks

@mikeham5465 2 жыл бұрын

nice work

@Evapors 4 жыл бұрын

fir starters the video is super clean well lit and perfect audio. i like your conversational style. i need that subscribe graphic!!! i may need to stop using imovie and go next level!

@PatsGarageOnline 4 жыл бұрын

I'll make sure you get that Subscribe graphic! Thanks Eric!

@fmskp8357 Жыл бұрын

very useful video

@javierquiroz8743 3 жыл бұрын

Good video help me to make the right decision thanks

@javierquiroz8743 3 жыл бұрын

Been video me ayudo a terminar el trabajo

@popsfoodboat4941 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed when you put the part in you did not lubricate the O rings. You should always lube the O rings by wiping transmission onto the ring. Do not remove the rings just coat them. This lessins any friction while installing. Much like coating a oil filter seal before screwing on an oil filter.

@petercarey6883 4 жыл бұрын

Geeze Pat, 72 more subscribers and you're at 1K! Keep a celebratory beverage of choice handy for when you do. As to the Sport Trac, they've always been a favorite of mine, but I've always purchased full size because I needed the larger bed size. But than never stopped me from tire kicking these and fwiw I have never seen an orange one like yours. Would you have the stats on how many were made? I do like it! Stay safe and Save the Wave.

@PatsGarageOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! I would prefer a full size truck but one wouldn't fit in my garage. When I first moved into my house, my dad lent me his F150 and it was too tall and I would need to manually move the mirrors in. That's the sad part of owning a split-foyer home with the garage under the living space. But, I'm very happy with the Sport Trac as it just fits and gives me the much needed room to haul what I need. The rear glass drops completely to create a space to haul long pieces of wood, etc. But I need to get drywall delivered as it will not fit. I'm not sure how many Orange Frost models were made. This color was on a pre-production test vehicle when my dad and I first saw it. I was a member of a Sport Trac forum online and someone in the forum got us exclusive access to the production facility in Kentucky. We met with Ford Executives and they had an Orange Frost model that my dad absolutely loved. That's why he ordered it. I haven't seen where this color was ever advertised on a brochure. I wish I knew the specs on the color.

@petercarey6883 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat. I was hoping there might be a back-story to your Sport Trac. Fascinating.

@steevegmtech7326 3 жыл бұрын

Did you overfill it ,run it ,then check it again,how much fluid did you need

@danielford4216 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you change the O-ring on the wiring connector?

@Omar-qu1ds Жыл бұрын

you have to start the vehicle and continue adding oil and check the oil level

@kennethgoodrich5365 10 ай бұрын

I’m having the same problem with my 2003 Ford Explorer, V-6 FWD my Question is how do I find out what type of transmission it has so Ican purchase the right parts?

@PatsGarageOnline 10 ай бұрын

I used Google to find out what was in my truck. There were solid answers out there.

@ezeudunonsowillams1097 3 жыл бұрын

Give me names of the parts and where to oder from

@keeponkeepkeepingon8376 3 жыл бұрын

*Hey Pat's Garage- when you're installing/replacing the entire transmission/torque converter exactly how much transmission fluid is needed for this vehicle?*

@PatsGarageOnline 3 жыл бұрын

The transmission capacity is 11 quarts. I'm not sure if that includes the torque converter or not.

@keeponkeepkeepingon8376 3 жыл бұрын

@@PatsGarageOnline What is the best transmission fluid for 01 Ford Explorer Sports Track?

@jorgeroman3865 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Pat. How many quarts of transmission fluid did you actually have to pump back in after the pan drop? Was it 11 also or was it less?

@PatsGarageOnline 3 жыл бұрын

@@jorgeroman3865 It was less but it was low. Always start the engine and let the transmission warm up so you can add more. You will need it.

@Mark-fg9pf Жыл бұрын

Hi I having the same issue with the bulkhead connector. 2010 Sporttrac Adrenaline

@teresataylor-trujillo5698 3 жыл бұрын

We lost all the transmission fluid while driving and have no gears not even reverse. what is your suggestion, i was told a plug?

@PatsGarageOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, if you lost all the transmission fluid, you may have so much damage you need to have it rebuilt or replaced.

@donc.883 3 жыл бұрын

Pat I’m at car lot thinking of buying a 2008 one of these, overall do you think it’s been a good truck?

@PatsGarageOnline 3 жыл бұрын

I've been happy with it for the most part. Got engine rod knock at 132k and had that replaced, as well as a radiator and battery. Front hubs only last about 70k miles before needing to be replaced. Other than that, it's been a great truck.

@KM-ew5rl 3 жыл бұрын

Found a winner in your wifey!

@cooterific87 5 ай бұрын

Hour many Quarts in total did you pump in?

@cooterific87 5 ай бұрын

My 08 Sport Trac 4.6L V8 limited transmission pan is leaking. Never worked on the transmission with 207,000 miles currently. I've worked on everything else so it's due I guess. Just curious about the amount of quarts you had to put back in. I'm weary about that post mainly, never thought about the connection piece.

@PatsGarageOnline 5 ай бұрын

It's been so long I don't recall. Maybe 6?