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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE 6.8L)IN-VEHICLE REPAIROIL PANREMOVAL
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Oil Pan: Removal

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  3. Remove the engine cooling fan and fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the retainers and the shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainers And Shield
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  5. Remove the nut attaching the transmission oil level tube.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut Attaching Transmission Oil Level Tube
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  6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Retainer
    G02763907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the stud bolts and position the heater outlet tube aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Stud Bolts And Position Heater Outlet Tube
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  8. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Two Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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  9. Disconnect the oil fill tube from the RH valve cover.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Oil Fill Tube From RH Valve Cover
    G02763910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Removal the bolt and the oil fill tube.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt And Oil Fill Tube
    G02763911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 8: Assembling Special Tools
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  12. Install the special tools.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools
    G02763913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool And Support Engine
    G02763914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
    15. NOTE: The RH is shown, LH is similar.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.