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Vehicles without a torque converter drain plug.

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  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist. Place in NEUTRAL. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  2. If the vehicle is equipped with an in-line transmission fluid filter, remove and discard the filter.
    Fig 1: Removing Filter
    G01608234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Loosening Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G01608235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan
    G01608236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
  6. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket, and the magnet.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket, And Magnet
    G01608237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TUBES - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .

    Refill 

  8. Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 5: Positioning Magnet Into Transmission Fluid Pan
    G01608238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage, if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 6: Installing Bolts
    G01608239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket in place.
    2. Install the bolts.
    10. NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a fluid filter, install a new in-line filter.
    Fig 7: Installing New In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G01608240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install a new in-line transmission fluid filter only.
  11. Lower the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
    12. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
    CAUTION: Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products can cause internal transmission components to fail; this will affect the operation of the transmission.
  12. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 4.7 liters (5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid through the fluid filler tube.
  13. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  14. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5- pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
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