Product Overview

For Ford trucks and SUVs, 2007 to 2017. Probably also fits some Mustang and Mercury SUVs. Pan includes magnetic drain plug and mounting hardware. Price varies with finish.

Volume: 3 quarts over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Number of Bolts: 21

This heavy duty, extra capacity PML transmission pan fits Ford 6R60, 6R75, 6R80 and 6R100 transmissions.

Benefits:

Cooling — extra capacity, fins, and aluminum construction for reported temperature drops of 10 to 35 degrees
Clearance — medium height maintains clearance, fins only on bottom
Drain plug — on the side for safety
Secure seal — machined flat gasket flange
Strength — high quality, thick walls

Customers report temperature drops of 10 degrees on average. This varies with the vehicle, driver and driving conditions.

Applications:

This PML transmission pan has been installed on 6R60, 6R75, 6R80 and 6R100 transmissions. Models of these vehicles may be able to use this transmission pan:

Ford F–150, starting with some 2009 models to 2017
Ford F–250 gas engine, 2017 and newer, with 6R100
Ford Expedition, 2008 to 2017, 2007 with 6R75
Ford Explorer and Sport Trac, 2006 to 2010 (some with 6R60 transmission), similar Mountaineers
Lincoln Navigator, 2008 to 2017
Mustang, 2009 to 2015 (check for ground clearance)
International vehicles such at Mazda BT50 and Ranger (Everest may have frame cross member interference)

Configurations vary so always check your vehicle. Verify what transmission you and and look for ground clearance and make sure your vehicle has space for a larger transmission pan.

Explorer owners should plan on temporarily removing the cross member.. On the Ford Explorer, the pan is a very close fit and two bolts are difficult to access because of the cross member and the transmission cooler lines. Many customers have temporarily removed the cross member to gain access. A ball head t handle hex wrench might also work. See installations below.

Inside of PML 6R80 Pan

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This image shows the inside of the stock and PML pan and the Ford 6R80 transmission with filter. The pickup of the filter sits in the deep area of the stock pan.

The deepest part of the PML pan is the same as the deep part of the stock pan so fluid pick up is at the same level with a PML pan or the stock pan. The fluid level is at the same place also.

Filter and Gasket Information for PML 6R80 Transmission Pan

PML design this pan to work with the stock filter and gasket. Filter supports on the bottom of the pan keep the filter in place (see above picture with stock pan and transmission). The transmission fluid is at the same level with a PML pan as with the stock pan and the pick up point is at approximately the same as with the stock pan.

A customer provided possible filter part numbers:

6R60 filter: 6L2Z7A098AA
6R80 deep filter: 7L1Z7A098AA
6R80 shallow filter: BL3Z7A098A

For the gasket, a cork or cork composite gasket will work well with a PML pan. Hard rubber gaskets with ribs can be easily damaged and leak or keep the bolts from tightening. Some folks like to use RTV but you have to be very careful not to get any inside the pan. The stock aluminum gasket with rubber trim can be used if it is clean and free of nicks.

Drain for PML 6R80 Transmission Pan

PML placed the drain hole on the left (driver side in US) near the rear of the vehicle.

A magnetic drain plug is included with the pan and all the mounting bolts. The side location is safer since there is less chance for damage than on the bottom. There is still easy access for maintenance. A boss on the other side of the pan in an alternate location.