How to Replace Transmission Dipstick Tube 1997-2003 Ford F-150

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This video shows you how to install a transmission dipstick tube on your 1997-2003 Ford F-150.

This repair was done on a 2003 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door 4WD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Ford F-150
1998 Ford F-150
1999 Ford F-150
2000 Ford F-150
2001 Ford F-150
2002 Ford F-150
2003 Ford F-150

Tools you will need:
• Safety Glasses
• Drain Pan
• Funnel

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[Sstantial]

This looks like it would work great if you have the open space. I had transmission cooler lines within a half inch of mine. My tube was rusted through so I dropped the pan to change filter and fluid and remove and big rust pieces in there. With the pan off I could use a huge pin punch to drive the old tube out super easy. Then putting it in, I found that a 19mm open end wrench fit the diameter, I tied a thin strap into two loops, and a couple feet long. Ran one loop through a huge socket (nearly 3" socket) then ran strap through and then put other loop up by the dipstick tube, put open end wrench in the loop and fit to the top of the tube. I used the big socket to drive the open end wrench into the tube which drive it down into the transmission. It worked PERFECT and was super fast!!!

[bvnseven]

It never goes in that easy, what a FARCE!

[tommyconner]

It just takes an oring, the oring is a $1.50 plus tax at the dealership, cheaper than most parts store for this oring. Its highly recommended to get the oring at the dealership, the ones at your bix store parts stores are made of a different material and wont last as long.

[melindamchatton]

Someone cut my bracket that holds it on I need to know does it take a oil ring are a grommet

[misearly]

In some cases, do you have to drop the transmission to fix dipstick

[Itdontmatter]

Never goes in that easy. Doesn’t come out easy either. Lotta prying goes on lol

[melindamchatton]

It's a 1986 F150 8 cinder fuel injection

[Grannyhauenstein]

WHY DON'T YOU SHOW HOW TO SNAKE IT IN TO PLACE instead of editing all that out???? That's the part the people want to see how to do!!!!