I have 5 Fords P/U because they are work horses, was driving the 2000 F150 and all of the sudden it began leaking from a round fitting in the botton of the trans, and started loosing drive...is my trans gone or what? , please help

 

Where exactly is the leak? I would have the fluid level at least checked not to mention probably changing it. Addressing the leak should be in there too, might just need some tightening or something minor.

 

Its coming from the inspection hole, does it mean that I have to pull the trans out or pull it away from the engine?

 

Chopperpilot,

In my opinion, your trans is not at the end of it's road. I had the same thing happen with 2003 fx4. I tightened the bolt the fluid was leaking from and I haven't seen a drip for 10,000 miles (knock on wood). Dave

 

Yes, it could be as simple as a loose torque converter bolt. Spin the motor by hand till the bolt lines up with the hole and check. Or your seal for the tranny is toast (bad).

Adrianspeeder

 

do you guys know the torque specs to the torque converter drain plug?

 

I had fluid leaking from the rubber or plastic round cover below the torque converter, ended up bieng the front pump seal. Torque converter plug? Not very tight, snug but no more because you have to watch not to over tighten.

 

same thing mine is doing was told it is bad front seal
part from ford is like 16$ if you can do it your self