PML Ford 10R140 Deep Transmission Pan

Description

Volume: about 3.75 quarts over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Number of Bolts: 20 bolts hold the pan on the transmission case

PML designed and is manufacturing an extra capacity pan for Ford 10R140 transmissions for 2020 and newer Ford heavy duty trucks.

Information and pictures of configurations showing the stock pan and any nearby cooling lines, exhaust pipes, drive shafts, or frame cross members would be appreciated. Email us at [email protected]. Thank you!

Benefits of a PML 10R140 transmission pan:

Drain with magnetic drain plug included
Drain at bottom of pan on driver side for easy access
Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction (not plastic)
Finned to increase surface area for heat dissipation
Thick walls and gasket flange
Clearance for exhaust cross over pipes and frame cross members
Level check available for compatibility for OEM pans with level check on the pan

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OEM 10R140 Transmission Pan

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Images show: Ford OEM 10R140 transmission pan on a 2020 F250 6.7 Powestroke Diesel, top down view of outside of pan, side view of outside of pan, top down view of inside of pan, side view of inside of pan.

Applications

PML designed this extra capacity Ford 10R140 transmission pan for heavy duty Ford trucks with both diesel and gas engines.

These vehicles usually have a Ford 10R140 transmission:

2020 and newer F250
2020 and newer F350
2020 and newer F450, F550 and F600

Always check your vehicle. Configurations vary. PML cannot guarantee fitment..

Installations

Installation Pictures and Information From:

2024 F-350 6.7 Diesel
2022 F-600 7.3 Gas
2021 F-250 Tremor 4WD 7.3 Gas
2020 F-250 4WD 7.3 Gas

2024 F-350 6.7 Diesel

Brian installed this PML 10R140 pan on his 2024 F-350 4WD 6.7 Powerstroke Diesel truck. He had no issues with the installation. He removed about 8 quarts of fluid, changed the filter and added in 12.5 quarts with the new PML pan installed. He used a transmission fluid pressure fill kit to pump fluid through the fill/level check hole on the PML pan.

2024 F-350 Powerstroke stock plastic pan stock pan removed PML 10R140 pan installed, pumping in fluid plenty of clearance for PML 10R140 pan
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2022 F-600 7.3 Gas

Ben installed this PML 10R140 transmission pan on his 2022 F-600 7.3 gas engine truck. He reported that all went well, fitment was very easy with tons of clearance to all exhaust components. Transmission took approx 8 qts to refill. He did not keep the heat shielding as he feared a salt trap. Also the heat shield had a few of its bolt holes corroded and oversized already and would only be able to be fastened with half the original hardware.

2022 F-600 stock pan PML 10R140 pan installed view from rear of PML pan
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2021 F-250 7.3 Gas

Steve installed this PML on his 2021 F-250 Tremor 4WD 7.3 gas engine truck. He really likes the PML pan and finds it far superior to the plastic OEM pan. The PML pan fit properly and has not leak and he prefers the PML gasket to RTV, which is messy and difficult to use with the tight spacing near the exhaust components. Here are notes from his installation:

Removed 6 quarts from stock pan and added 10.5 quarts with the new PML pan
For the installation, it was tight at catalytic convertors for removing the OEM pan so he pulled the catalytic converters apart with ratchet straps. The rear exhaust cross pipe did not pose any issues. He wrapped the straps around the cats and secured on the OEM running boards. This provided the necessary clearance of about 1/8 to 1/4 inch to remove the OEM pan get the new PML pan in place.
He used OEM filter part FFT-221. When replacing the filter, he noted that there is a small plastic sleeve reused that attaches to the neck of the intake port.
He used a pneumatic fluid extractor to remove fluid from the OEM trans pan. To add fluid, he started with a hand pump and initially added 8 quarts of Mercon ULV. Then he warmed up the truck to get the trans fluid to 195 degrees Fahrenheit. Next he added an additional 2.5 quarts until the PML pan was full. While the truck was running he placed his foot on the brake and cycled the transmission through each gear for about 10 seconds.
He did not use the heat shields with the PML pan.
To hold the PML gasket on the pan, he used a small amount of die electric grease on the PML pans gasket surface to keep it in place.
Reusing the stock trans pan bolts to secure the new PML pan worked fine.

2021 F-250 7.3 Gas pump stock pan using rachet straps to get a little more space for installation PML pan clears the exhaust PML transmission pan isntalled
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2020 F-250 4WD 7.3 Gas

Steve installed this PML transmission pan on his 2020 Ford Super Duty with a 10R140 transmission. Steve said it was a tight fit and getting the PML pan installed required some gently prying and pushing.

2020 F-250 7.3 Gas 4WD truck replacing filter stock 10R140 transmission pan pumping fluid into PML pan PML 10R140 transmission pan installed clearance to exhaust clearance to exhaust crossover view from front of stock pan view from front of PML pan installed Click on image to view larger.

Notes from his installation:

It was tight fitting between the catalytic converters and the stock pan was tight coming out. The tabs on the front of the pan is where the interference was at. I used a soft mallet and light prying to work it past the cats. I didn't have to do anything extreme, I just worked it a little at a time and took my time. I had nothing to attach to those tabs so they weren't needed. So I didn't have to loosen or drop the exhaust. If you were to drop the trans cooler that's in front of the pan it may help but you may have to drain the cooling system to do so. In total I had 5 hours in draining and removing the original pan, replacing the filter and installing the new pan and filling. I was able to reinstall the heat shields after doing the final fluid check also.

So far everything is good, there are no leaks and I have to drive it quite a ways to get the fluid to 195 degrees. I will recheck the fluid level when I can get it above 200 degrees. I like your fluid check hole makes it a lot easier.

Specifications

Gasket

PML recommends cork or cork composite type gaskets. A custom PML cork composite gasket is included with each 10R140 transmission pan. The OEM gasket is an o ring and will not work with the PML pan.

PML 10R140 transmission pan and gasket Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window.

Purchase additional gaskets here: PML 10R140 transmission pan gasket

RTV will also work as a gasket.

The OEM gasket is not compatible with the PML pan and the PML gasket is not compatible with the OEM pan.

Inside of PML 10R140 Transmission Pan

PML 10R140 transmission pan and gasket Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window.

Inside of pan has baffles and a level check hole. Level check holes are found on some OEM pans. A plug for the hole is provided.

Level Check

PML pan and stock pan level checks stock pan level check PML pan level check
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Some OEM stock pans have a the level check in the pan. PML includes a level check that replicates the OEM pan level check. These are on the inside of the transmission pan. In the two close up pictures of the level check, there is a metal bar that sits on the flange for reference. The holes in the PML level check are the same distance above the flange as the holes in the stock pan level check.

Included with PML 10R140 Transmission Pan

PML includes a cork composite gasket, magnetic drain plug with washer, and a level check standoff pipe and level check hole plug. PML 10R140 pan works with the OEM bolts. On some vehciles, the 6 long OEM bolts are used to attached a heat shield.

Tabs on Flange and Heat Shield

This PML pan has tabs on the side of the flange for compatibility with the OEM pan. Picture shows the tabs on one side of the PML pan. On the other side of the PML pan, there are 3 more tabs.
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