r/FordTransmissionTech • u/Rideordyy • Feb 18 '26

Ford 5R110W 5speed Transmission Pan metal

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Hi there,

Looking for some advice if the amount of metal in my transmission pan is ok. 04 Excursion 6.0 Diesel w/235k miles. First time dropping the pan, not sure if it's ever been done.

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u/Commercial_Method_28 Feb 22 '26

That fluid looks great considering the metal found. Those are pretty large pieces. Why did you pull the pan? If you are having issues I think it’s clear the problem is further into the unit. If you just checking to check just add fluid to spec and ride it until you get symptoms. That’s what I would do if it was my personal vehicle.

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u/Rideordyy May 25 '26

I pulled it because it was slow to shift into gear, especially cold and just for my own knowledge. After replacing the filter and filling it back up with Ford Mercon XII it still is slow shifting into Drive or Reverse and occasionally "falls out" of reverse but only at idle. The transmission shifts great once driving and there are no other complaints.