I'm hoping somebody has seen this before. I was performing a 60K mile service on my 2002 4.6L Expedition automatic transmission-fluid, filter and gasket. The transmission is a 4R70W, which I believe is also used with the Explorer 4.6L V8, which is why I'm posting to this group. When I dropped the pan I heard something rolling around in it. I've attached a pic of the part. Small bobbin like plastic piece with an O ring, about 1.75" long. I stared at the tx for quite a while without figuring out where it had come from. The tx shifts fine, before and after the service, but I'd sure like to get the part back where it belongs. Anybody have any ideas?
Another question. 1996 Explorer, 4.0L V6, 127K miles. Engine runs great except at 2K RPM, or about 40mph, when I'm not accelerating. At this time it will "hesitate" for lack of a better word. It does not feel like an ignition miss. If I accelerate, no problems, but it tends to not run smoothly with a steady gas pedal. Plugs and plug wires are new, and I've run several iterations of fuel injector cleaner through it. No codes on the OBD-II. I also recently cleaned the MAF with no change.
Thanks in advance.