My 2001 has a drain plug in the TC - and I've used it. You can just spin the TC from the inspection hole with a big screwdriver or whatnot. Torque spec on the plug is 89 inch-pounds.
Do it yourself - get one of those black plastic trays for mixing mortar at Home Despot. They make a great catch pan for auto tranny service since they easily hold the dozen-odd quarts of ATF.
FORD OEM service manual says use a new TC drain plug each time. Does anyone really do this?
