Transmission Filter?

[mkbruin]

2008 EL, I'm assuming its still the 6r75 and not the 6r80... I have seen three different part numbers for the trans filter listed. Does anyone know the difference between the FT171 versus the FT188 filters? Are they interchangeable/successor pn, or are they different filters altogether?

 

[Vdubnick]

yeah it is the 6r75 so make sure you ONLY use mercon SP .. i used a wix filter, you can reuse the factory gasket.

filters are not interchangeable, the pickup tube is longer for the 6r75 vs 6r80

 

[mkbruin]

Awesome, thanks for the info.

I've always used full synthetic Maxlife ATF in all my vehicles, and it is approved/compatable with the SP.

 

[Trainmaster]

make sure you ONLY use mercon SP

Agreed.

 

[Vdubnick]

Awesome, thanks for the info.

I've always used full synthetic Maxlife ATF in all my vehicles, and it is approved/compatable with the SP.

let us know how maxlife works out. 6r75 is a bit picky, there's a reason why ford keeps making SP

 

[Trainmaster]

...there's a reason why ford keeps making SP

...and why people keep paying $9/quart for it.

 

[Andy Rubalcaba]

I can't figure out where I bought my trans filter, I haven't done the trans service yet as i'm waiting until after I complete my timing job.

so my question is this, did I screw up by getting the motorcraft/ford filter which is all black and has a long pickup tube with an orange-ish gasket on the top of the tube??

i'm a little confused and having doubts now cause when I look on the ford dealer parts website, it literally shows two different pictures with two slightly different looking filters, but it is on the same product listing/page.

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/filters/other-filters/screen-assy-6532811-1

 

[mkbruin]

If you installed the long-tube you’ll be fine.

This DOES explain why some people have filter clearance issues when switching to the Dorman 6r80 trans pan with the drain bolt.

 

[Andy Rubalcaba]

i'm such a dummy, the two pictures is because it shows the bottom side and top side, the black side with long tube on top and the short spout with un-finished side for bottom.