Rubber Plug for Transmission Pan

2001 FORD TAURUS
130,000 MILES
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TOMCADMAN
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Is it possible to just replace the tran pan plug?

I am seeking a source for the Rubber Plug for the 17 bolt pattern Transmission Pan on a Ford Taurus, 3.0L (OHV 12V). [Yes, it exists. I have replace the pan twice over the years, and I have seen this plug on every same model car (dozens) inspected in the lots.] See attached images. Thanks for anything you can do! -Tom
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May 18, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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go to dealer for that 1.where is it located and y do u have to replace the pans?
May 18, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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The fluid began to leak at the rubber plug. Need to replace rubber plug (instead of whole pan) to stop the fluid leak.
May 18, 2012 at 9:05 PM
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Was plug inside pan when removed?
May 19, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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new on on me doc
May 19, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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Plug was installed on pan when obtained from junk yard. (FYI... all similar models I saw with same pan had a rubber plug.)
May 20, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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Have seen that type plug before back in 70's was used to replacd oil pan drain bolts that got stripped. But NEVER saw one in trans pan they have no drain plug pull pan to change fluid. where in pic you provided in hole for rubber plug?
May 20, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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Photo attached...
May 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM