transmission fill plug

2002 FORD MUSTANG
219,198 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • RWD • MANUAL
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JGTITAN21
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Can't locate fill plug, think I found it in area of shifter but can't remove
Dec 20, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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Is your vehicle automatic or manual?
Dec 20, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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JGTITAN21
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Manual
Dec 20, 2015 at 10:43 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is a plug in the side of the trans by the shifter. it should be located about half way up the trans. it is tight as it is just pipe thread that holds it.

Roy
Dec 21, 2015 at 4:55 AM
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JGTITAN21
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Ok then great, I was on the right one, I could not get it loose to save my life, so I'll have to figure something out. Thanks for the help! Jose
Dec 21, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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try a pipe wrench. some of them are very tight.

Roy
Dec 21, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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JGTITAN21
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Ok I will, I think I need a breaker bar too, I don't want to break one of my ratchets trying to get this thing lose
Dec 21, 2015 at 7:11 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I agree
Dec 21, 2015 at 7:16 AM