10R80 Cast Aluminum Transmission Pan Kit with Filter, Ford

This is the complete-box version of the 10R80 aluminum pan swap: a cast aluminum pan, a new transmission filter, a reusable metal gasket, a magnetic drain plug and a fresh set of mounting bolts. It is aimed at owners of 10R80-equipped F-150, Mustang, Expedition, Navigator and other Ford and Lincoln models who are tired of a plastic pan that has no drain plug, has started to weep at the flange, or got cracked on a trail or a curb.

What this pan does differently in a 10R80

On the 10R80 the sump filter plugs into the bottom of the valve body and the pan closes everything up with 18 bolts. Ford's pan is plastic, and Raybestos, which builds replacement 10R80 pans, says plainly that it makes one for builders dealing with cracked and damaged pans. The factory gasket is a molded rubber design with metal limiters that stop it from being crushed, which is also why the factory torque is low and given in inch-pounds. This kit changes the sealing approach: the pan is a rigid casting and it seals on a reusable metal gasket, so there is no soft flange to distort as the unit heat-cycles. The pan runs a little deeper than stock and has internal baffles that keep the filter located and stop fluid from surging away from the pickup on hard launches, braking or a steep driveway with a trailer behind you. The whole kit weighs about 10.9 lb.

Symptoms this kit addresses

• A wet ring around the pan rail that comes back after you retorque, typical of a warped or cracked plastic flange.
• A momentary slip, flare or delayed engagement after a hard stop or launch when the fluid level is on the low side.
• No way to do a simple drain-and-fill without buying a new pan-and-filter assembly.
• Rising fluid temperature on trucks that tow, where the normal 10R running range of 206-215 F leaves little margin.

If the complaint is a harsh 1-2 or 3-4 shift with no leak, a new pan will not fix it. Read the 10R80 common problems and fixes guide first, since many of those trace to calibration or valve body wear.

How to confirm before ordering

Clean the pan and rail, drive the truck up to temperature and look for where the fluid is actually coming from. A cooler line fitting or the case can drip onto the pan and fool you. If the pan is the leak, or you are doing a service anyway, check the debris when it comes off. Ford's TSB 23-2152 treats a fine flake paste on the magnet as normal. A scan tool such as our Ford 10R80 bidirectional scan tool lets you watch fluid temperature and pull codes before and after the job.

Fitment

Listed for the 10R80 in the 2017-2025 F-150, 2018-2025 Expedition and Mustang, 2019-2025 Ranger, 2018-2025 Lincoln Navigator, and 10R80 versions of the 2020-2025 Explorer and Aviator and 2021-2025 Bronco. The Explorer, Aviator and Bronco were also built with the 10R60, which is a different unit, so confirm yours on the transmission ID tag. It does not fit the F-150 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid. Replaces Ford pans HL3Z7A194A, HL3Z7A194B, HL3Z7A194C and LP5Z7A194A/B. Compare your current pan number, or send your year and VIN and we will confirm. Other pans and service parts are on the 10R80 parts page.

Install notes

• Most factory pans have no plug, so expect to catch the full pan contents. Measure what comes out.
• Remove the old filter and confirm the neck seal (Ford 7T4Z-7Z302-A) came out with it.
• Use the new bolts in the kit, start them all by hand and tighten in a cross pattern to the kit's specified torque. The metal gasket wants even clamp load, not muscle.
• Refill with Mercon ULV and set the level at operating temperature through the fill plug. The deeper pan changes how much goes in, so the hot check is the only number that counts.

If you are adding a remote cooler while the truck is up, the 10R80 cooler port adapter kit converts the case ports to -8AN. The full step-by-step is in our 10R80 filter and pan service guide.

Can I reuse the metal gasket at the next service?

Yes, it is designed to be reusable as long as it is not bent, nicked or damaged. Clean it and the pan rail, and replace it if it leaked or has been distorted.

Does this pan fit the Lincoln Navigator and Aviator?

It is listed for the 2018-2025 Navigator and 10R80 versions of the 2020-2025 Aviator. Confirm the transmission on your Aviator is a 10R80 and not a 10R60 before ordering.

Why does the pan have baffles?

The baffles keep the filter positioned and limit fluid sloshing away from the pickup during hard launches, braking and towing on grades.

How much fluid does it take?

Replace what drained, then set the final level hot with Mercon ULV using the fill plug check. The deeper pan holds more than the factory one, so do not fill by a fixed quart count.

Will a new pan fix harsh shifting?

Only if the cause was low fluid from a leak. Most 10R80 harsh-shift complaints are calibration, adaptive learning or valve body issues, so scan for codes first.

• 10R80 Filter and Pan Service Guide
• 10R80 Common Problems and Fixes
• 10R80 F150 Common Problems and Fixes
• 10R80 Mustang Common Problems and Fixes