Timbo Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) 2010 XLT Cargo. I did a few searches, including Google, but couldn't find a thread specifically about installing a drain plug on the TC pan. I could only find a few posts mentioned having done it or planning to do it in the future. I get that it's not rocket surgery, but it would be nice to see *exactly* where to drill the hole. It would also be helpful to find out what drain/plug people recommend. (Screw-in or weld on drain?) From the pictures I have been able to find, it looks like the drain is positioned under the transmission filter. Anyway. If anyone knows of a thread that was created that covers this topic in detail, I'd love to see the link. Thanks! Edited November 9, 2021 by Timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I don't remember anyone actually installing a drain plug on the pan. Most people want to drop the pan and change the filter, then flush the system. If you want to do it, I would drill the hole at the lowest part of the pan. I think that the bolt on drain plug kit is easier, and you should not have any problems. Of course, welding would be better, if you have the equipment to weld with. Good luck. Keep us posted. If you do it, post some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Which TC are we talking about the 6-F35 has no pan, but it does have a drain plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 5 hours ago, G B L said: Which TC are we talking about the 6-F35 has no pan, but it does have a drain plug. Opps. Forgot that "little" detail. 2010 XLT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dktool Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I did mine, some info is in this thread; https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/2013-door-question.86621/ I weld a bushing in flush to the inside, 1/8" npt brass plug in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecir51 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Dorman 265-879 came in a mazda that uses the same pan that already has a drain plug. cheap too!!! operating engineer O/O, Timbo and Humphrey's Van 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 14 hours ago, ecir51 said: Dorman 265-879 came in a mazda that uses the same pan that already has a drain plug. cheap too!!! Now that's the kind of answer I'm looking for! Thanks for that! It does appear to be the same part, and since I was going to buy a new pan to have welded anyway, I might as well just buy one that comes with the plug already installed. Many thanks! ecir51, operating engineer O/O and Humphrey's Van 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey's Van Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 On 11/9/2021 at 11:29 PM, ecir51 said: Dorman 265-879 came in a mazda that uses the same pan that already has a drain plug. cheap too!!! thats the one i have in my 2011. it works great. mine seems to hold 4 qts on a change. with this drain plug i just do a fluid change about every 25k and filter at 50k. i buy the filter kit with 3rd hand gasket; makes it a breeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDinNHandAZ Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Here is another one with the plug in a different place. Amazon shows it as a fit for my 2010. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09P55PCQ6/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A31B1NF333K7B&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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