Glad I could help out fellow MFers

, and thanks Cameron.
candymanjl- I have heard nothing but good things about Redline lubricants, but let me tell you I changed my tranny fluid out a few weeks back to Royal Purple Synchromax and love it. The tranny temp has gone down, it's quieter and smoother shifts are awesome.
As far as the drain plug, I don't know what Ford was thinking

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