BD Diesel 17-24 Ford 10R60/10R80 Deep Sump Transmission Pan Kit

Towing with an F-150, running a Bronco hard off road, or tired of babying a cracked or weeping plastic pan on a Ford 10-speed? BD 1061718 is a cast aluminum deep sump pan kit for the Ford 10R80 and 10R60 automatics. It replaces the factory pan, adds 2.1 quarts of fluid capacity, and puts cooling fins and a magnetic drain plug on a transmission that left the factory with neither.

What the pan does in a 10R80 or 10R60

On these transmissions the pan is more than a cover. It holds the reserve of MERCON ULV fluid the pump draws from through the filter, and it is where heat leaves the fluid between trips through the cooler. The factory pan on the 10R80 is plastic with an 18 bolt pattern and a reusable gasket with metal limiters, as covered in our 10R80 filter and pan service guide. A plastic pan has no drain plug, so a service means dropping the pan full of hot fluid, and it sheds very little heat on its own. The 10R60 shares the family architecture with the 10R80 at a lower torque rating, which is why BD can build one pan kit for both.

BD's deep pan adds volume so the same heat load is spread across more fluid, and the finned aluminum casting radiates heat into the airflow under the truck. BD also says the added rigidity of the cast pan resists case flex. The kit includes the screws, nuts, an OEM gasket, OEM heat shield studs so the factory heat shields go back on, a magnetic drain plug and a plugged temperature port you can later use for a fluid temperature sender.

Symptoms that point to a pan upgrade

• Transmission fluid temperature climbing high on the gauge or scan tool when towing, plowing or crawling at low speed.
• Fluid weeping at the pan rail, often from a plastic pan torqued unevenly at a past service.
• A cracked or rock-damaged factory pan on a lifted or off-road truck.
• Harsh or erratic shifts after long hot pulls, which can follow fluid that has been cooked; our guide to 10R80 vs 10R60 differences covers the shift complaints Ford has issued bulletins for on both units.

How to confirm before buying

Read transmission fluid temperature with a scan tool on your normal tow route. A healthy 10-speed normally runs roughly 195-215 F once warm, so readings parked well above that under load mean you need more cooling capacity. Inspect the pan rail for wet fluid and the pan face for cracks. If the fluid smells burnt or the magnet is loaded with metal, fix the cause first; a bigger pan will not save worn clutches.

Fitment

Our listing covers the 10R60 and 10R80 from 2017-2024. BD's own application chart, checked for this page, lists the 2017-up F-150 2.7L, 3.5L and 5.0L, the 2018-2021 F-150 3.0L diesel, 2019-up Ranger 2.3L and 2.7L, 2021-up Bronco 2.3L, 2.7L and 3.0L, 2020-up Explorer 2.3L and 3.0L plus 3.3L from 2020-2023, 2021-up Expedition 3.5L and 2018-up Navigator 3.5L. BD states it does not fit the F-150 Raptor and is not compatible with hybrid powertrains. Mustang, Aviator and Transit are not on BD's chart. If your truck is not listed, send us your year and VIN before ordering. Browse more 10-speed parts on our 10R80 parts page.

Install notes

• Drain and drop the factory pan, then inspect the filter and magnet. A fresh filter is cheap insurance while the pan is off.
• Use the supplied OEM gasket and transfer the heat shields using the included studs. Tighten the pan fasteners evenly in a cross pattern to BD's instructions; these are low inch-pound values, not lug nut torque.
• Refill with MERCON ULV only. Add the amount you drained plus the extra 2.1 quarts, then set the level hot with the engine running, as described in our 10R80 fluid type and capacity guide.
• If you are chasing firm shifts on a tow rig at the same time, a 10R80 / 10R60 shift kit is installed with the pan down, and a sticking line pressure circuit may need the 10R60 line pressure solenoid.

Does the BD 1061718 pan fit an F-150 Raptor?

No. BD states this pan does not fit the F-150 Raptor. It is also not compatible with hybrid powertrains such as the PowerBoost F-150.

How much more fluid does it hold?

BD rates it at 2.1 quarts more than the factory pan. After installing it, refill with what you drained plus about 2.1 quarts, then set the level hot.

What fluid does the transmission need with this pan?

MERCON ULV only. Do not use MERCON LV, MERCON V or any additive in a 10R80 or 10R60.

Do I keep my factory heat shields?

Yes. The kit includes OEM heat shield studs so the factory shields bolt back in place.

Does it come with a gasket and drain plug?

Yes. The kit includes an OEM gasket, screws and nuts, a magnetic drain plug and a temperature port plug. A filter is not included, so order one separately if you plan to replace it.

Will it work on a 10R60 Bronco or Explorer?

BD lists 2021-up Bronco 2.3L, 2.7L and 3.0L and 2020-up Explorer 2.3L and 3.0L on its chart. Hybrid Explorers are excluded. Send us your VIN if you want it double checked.

• 10R80 vs 10R60: Differences, Interchange, and Which Is Stronger
• 10R80 Filter and Pan Service
• 10R80 Fluid Type and Capacity