Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1829

Fig. 2: Identifying 4R70W Transmission 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

OIL PAN GASKET 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Blackwood, Econoline, Excursion, Expedition, "F" Series Pickup & 

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Fig. 3: Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (4R100) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Blackwood, Econoline, Excursion, Expedition, "F" Series Pickup & 

Navigator

  

Fig. 4: Identifying Oil Pan Gasket (4R70W) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

LUBRICATION 

SERVICE INTERVALS 

On all models, check fluid level at 15,000-mile intervals. On 4R100 equipped models and under normal service, 
change fluid at 30,000-mile intervals. On 4R70W equipped models and under normal service, change fluid and 
filter at 150,000-mile intervals. See DRAINING & REFILLING . Service all models at 30,000-mile intervals 
when used under the following conditions:  

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In hot weather with temperature greater than 90°F (32°C), carrying heavy loads and/or in hilly terrain.  

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Towing a trailer or using a car top carrier.  

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In police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.  

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Extreme dusty conditions or off-road use.  

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Blackwood, Econoline, Excursion, Expedition, "F" Series Pickup & 

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1. Transmission/transaxle temperature must be 150-170°F (66-77°C). With vehicle on level ground, apply 

parking brake, and run engine at idle. Move gearshift selector lever through all ranges, ending in Park.  

2. Fluid level should be in crosshatch area on dipstick. If transmission is at 50-95°F (10-35°C), fluid level 

should be between 2 dimples on bottom of dipstick.  

3. Add fluid as necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS . DO NOT overfill. Check condition of fluid 

for contamination and burned smell. Ensure dipstick is fully installed.  

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS 

TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION 

FLUID CAPACITIES 

TRANSMISSION FLUID CAPACITIES 

(1)

 

DRAINING & REFILLING 

Vehicles Equipped With Torque Converter Drain Plug 

1. With the vehicle in Neutral, position on a hoist. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the 

fluid to drain.  

CAUTION: Transmission fluid level should be checked when fluid is normal operating 

temperature to ensure fluid level is above ADD mark or lowest dimple on 
dipstick. Once fluid is above ADD mark, follow normal checking 
procedure.

Application

Fluid Type

4R70W

Mercon(R)V (XT-5-QM)

4R100

Mercon(R) (XT-2-QDX)

Application

Dry Refill - Qts. (L)

4R70W

13.9 (13.1)

4R100

Econoline, Excursion (2WD) & F150 (2WD)

17 (16.1)

E450, E550, Excursion (4WD), F150 (4WD), F250, F350, F450 & F550

17.7 (16.7)

Navigator (2WD) & RV Cutaway

15.9 (15)

Navigator (4WD)

16.4 (15.5)

(1)

Approximate dry refill capacity including in-tank oil cooler. Actual refill capacities will vary based 
on model and oil cooler size. Correct fluid level should be determined by fluid level check 
procedure, rather than amount of fluid added. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .

NOTE:

There is a new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid using a 
suitable transmission flush and fill machine. If using machine, read instructions 
provided with machine before proceeding to drain and refill transmission.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Blackwood, Econoline, Excursion, Expedition, "F" Series Pickup & 

Navigator