Technical Bulletin #274

Transmission: E4OD
Subject: ATF leaking out the vent
Application: Ford E/F 150-350, Bronco Series
Issue Date: 1995

E4OD
ATF Leaking Out The Vent
There are two primary reasons The second problem can be the result of overheating. A pump that has
why ATF will leak out the been overheated can become warped causing EPC pressure to leak into the
vent. vent cavity. This can be prevented by making sure that the pump halves
are flat. The pump body can be flat sanded.. After flat-sanding the pump
1. The fluid level is too high. body, the end-clearance of the rotor should be .001"- .0015". The stator
support will have to be machined. Before assembling the pump, apply a
2. The pump is warped, layer of thin sealant like Locktite® as shown in the figure below. Flat
internal leaks. washers as shown be used with the pump-to-stator support bolts to prevent
them form bottoming out.
The first reason is fairly
straight forward. Make sure
the fluid level is correct. Keep
in mind that the dipstick may
not be the proper one for the
vehicle in question. The proper
fluid level is approximately
one-half inch below the pan
rail.

NOTE: The stator

support should be
cross-drilled during
rebuild. Drill a .055”
Apply sealant across these walls.
hole through this wall.

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