Product Overview

Pan includes magnetic drain plug and mounting hardware.
Price varies with finish.

Volume: Stock capacity to 0.5 quarts more than stock

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

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.

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

Applications:

This transmission pan fits the AOD transmission. The AOD is found in some:

1980s to early 1990s Ford cars such as Mustang, Thunderbird, Crown Victoria
1980s to early 1990s Ford Bronco
1980s to early 1990s Ford F–150 trucks
1980s to early 1990s Lincoln Continental Mark VI and VII and Town Car
1980s to early 1990s Mercury Marquis and Grand Marquis

Vehicle configurations vary. Always check to verify transmission and space available for a larger pan.

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

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.

Mahle Part Number W38430, cork composite gasket:
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Victor Reinz, Part Number 71-14899-00, fiber gasket:
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Filter

For this pan, use a 2WD/shallow AOD filter.

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.

From Phoenix Transmissions Parts on Amazon, Part Number 76422:
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