Non-Fox transmision leak 4R55E...

January 20, 2008, 11:18:40 AM

Hi, yesterday i was driving my truck and i noticed some oils drips in my driveaway. It was ATF fluid, comming from the bellhousing seal between the engine and transmission. Well, i guess the truck loose enough oil because it refused to run. I added 1/2 quart of Mercon V and the truck is fine, but the leak is still there, obvious. I guess oil leaks are a very common problem in old RWD fords.

Yep, i know, changing that seal will be costly, but i think the leak has some time there, so i guess is not losing much oil. I though there are somewhere a way to fix it (maybe changing the coolant, using hi-temp silicone, trying to retorque the bellhousing bolts, or even a tranny aditive) but im open to suggestions. Feel free to recommend any idea.

The truck is an explorer 96 V6 with 98,000 miles

Thanks in advance.

Non-Fox transmision leak 4R55E...

Reply #1 – January 20, 2008, 12:04:06 PM

If it was low enough not to engage, likely it was at least 2 quarts low... You better check it again...

Non-Fox transmision leak 4R55E...

Reply #2 – January 20, 2008, 06:17:00 PM

You really have nothing to do but pull the trans, replace the torque converter seal, and make sure the converter is not grooved