2004 Ford F350 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 264

Maintenance and Specifications If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK Automatic transmission fluid filter (if equipped) The TorqShift automatic transmission is equipped with a serviceable external fluid filter mounted on the frame rail. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service intervals. To replace the transmission filter: 1. Shut off the engine. 2. Unscrew filter housing. 3. Replace filter with a new authorized Motorcraft filter element. Refer to the Motorcraft part numbers chart in this chapter. 4. Reinstall housing and check transmission fluid level using procedure in this section. 264 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)