E40D leak

[OddF250]

Blast from the past! I noticed this post from 1999 which describes my situation well. I own a 1997 F250 4x4 Supercab with 66K miles. I have transmission fluid leaking out of the black grommet on the flywheel inspection cover. This began following transmission service by a Ford dealership. The leak varies from one drop to a small pool the size of a half dollar each day. Following the transmission service, I proceeded to haul four heavy twin axle trailer loads 250 miles with empty backhauls. The truck performed well and continues to perform well. Checking the transmission fluid cold on a level surface indicates that the transmission was overfilled when serviced. I have not added any transmission fluid and have been monitoring the level. Do I have a problem? Do I need to wait this out until the transmission leaks to the appropriate level? Here is the link to the 1999 post. Thanks in advance for your qualified feedback! E40D Leak

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[max mitchell]

If it was following a transmission service, you should check to see that the torque converter drain plug is properly installed. Otherwise, it sounds like the front seal on the transmission.