PML Ford AODE, 4R70, 4R70W, 4R75W Stock Capacity Transmission Pan

Description

Volume: stock capacity

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Number of Bolts: 14

Benefits:

Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
Raised fins on bottom for heat dissipation
Thick wall construction to add strength to the transmission case
Thick gasket flange will not bend when bolts are tightened
Machined gasket surface for a secure seal
Boss cast into pan can be machined for a temperature sensor
Drain hole and magnetic drain plug for easier maintenance

This website uses AODE, 4R70 to refer to the whole family of transmission and variations: AODE, 4R70, 4R70W, 4R70E, 4R75, 4R75W, 4R75E

The bolt hole pattern for an AOD pan is almost the same as the bolt hole pattern for an AODE, 4R70 pan. There is one bolt hole different. On an AOD pan, the hole is closer to the corner on the driver side front than on an AODE, 4R70 pan. For comparison, the pan in the pictures below has been machined with holes for both AOD and AODE, 4R70.

Pan with bolt holes for both AOD and AODE, 4R70 close up of driver side front corner where bolt pattern is different Click on image to view larger.

Also, there are differences in filters and transmission internals between AOD and AODE, 4R70 (4R70W , 4R70E), and 4R75 (4R75W, 4R75E) transmissions.

Applications

Vehicle configurations vary so always check to verify the transmission and space available for a larger transmission pan.

This transmission pan fits the AODE, 4R70 (4R70W , 4R70E), and 4R75 (4R75W, 4R75E) transmission. These transmissions are found on 1992 to 2005 Ford trucks, SUVs, cars, and vans.

If your vehicle has the stock pan with the bump that hangs down in the middle, the PML deep transmission pan, Part Number 9685-2, may fit. The stock pan with the bump is sometimes called the "4WD" transmission pan even thought is was used on 4WD and 2WD vehicles.

Since this is a stock capacity pan, it has more ground clearance than a deep transmission pan. Examples of vehicles that might have ground clearance limitations and need a stock capacity pan:

1996 to 2004 Ford Mustang
1994 to 1997 Ford Thunderbird
1993 to 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
1993 to 2004 Lincoln Town Car
1994 to 1997 Mercury Cougar
1995 to 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
2003 Mercury Marauder

Usually, F150 trucks, Explorer and Expedition SUVs, and Crown Victoria cars have plenty of ground clearance for the PML deep pan, part number 9685-2.

On applications where the exhaust is routed close to the passenger side of the trans pan (Mustang and some others), please check to be sure there is room for the drain plug boss. The drain plug is on the passenger side of the pan, and the boss sticks out almost as far as the gasket flange.

Around 1992, Ford updated the AOD transmission with electronic controls, creating the AODE transmission then the 4R70 and so on.

Between AOD and AODE, 4R70 (4R70W , 4R70E), 4R75 (4R75W, 4R75E) transmissions, there are differences in the bolt hole pattern, filters and transmission internals so the transmission pans are not interchangeable.

PML makes stock capacity and extra capacity pans for all. Complete list with PML part numbers:

AOD Stock Capacity, PML Part Number 9324-1
AOD Deep, PML Part Number 9685-1
AODE, 4R70, 4R75 Stock, PML part Number 9324-2
AODE, 4R70, 4R75 Deep, PML part number 9685-2

Installations

4R70 Transmissions with PML Pans

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Mike's Trick Shift in Weatherford, Texas, uses both PML deep and stock capacity pans on the 4R70 transmissions they build

Specifications

Information is for reference only. Installer is responsible for verifying fit and function of a PML transmission pan. PML Inc. assumes no liability expressed or implied, for damage or injury to persons or property. Install at your own risk.

Gasket

PML recommends a cork or cork composite gasket with our transmission pans. A fiber gasket can also work well. Here are some examples for reference. Customers have reported that these work well with a PML pan to provide a secure, leak-free seal. These are not sold by PML. Many other brands will also work well. These are just suggestions from other customers.

XAUTOHAUX (on line at Amazon for example) Part Number a21032900ux0061, cork composite gasket, ships in little box:
Gasket laid flat under books for a few days. Click on image to view larger.

Transtec Corteco Part Number 76300EF, fiber gasket, (on ebay or transmissionpartsdistributors.com for example):
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Filter

A 2WD/shallow AODE filter must be used with this pan.

Here are some examples for reference. Customers have reported that these work well with a PML pan. These are not sold by PML. Many other brands will also work well. These are just suggestions from other customers.

ATP FT–118 filter kit (no pictures)

Motorcraft FT-100, AODE shallow/2WD filter:
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Drain and Optional Temperature Sending Unit Machining

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The drain is on the passenger side of the pan. A magnetic drain plug is included.

Optionally, this pan can be machined for a temperature sending unit. There is a boss on the passenger/right side of the pan for this.

If you would like PML to drill and tap hole, select the option before adding the pan to the cart. A plug for the hole is included. The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Call or email if you need a different size.