Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Vehicles Not Equipped With Torque Converter Drain Plug: Drain

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use only clean automatic transmission fluid. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials can affect the operation of the transmission, resulting in internal component failure.

With the vehicle in PARK, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: If equipped, the transmission servo heat shield must be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned aside for fluid pan removal.

Fig 1: Loosening Nut And Positioning Heat Shield Aside

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If equipped, loosen the nut and position the heat shield aside.
Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
Drain the transmission fluid.
- Remove all the transmission fluid pan bolts except for two in the front. Loosen the two front transmission fluid pan screws. Pry the rear of the transmission fluid pan down and allow the fluid to drain. After the fluid is drained, remove the front two transmission fluid pan screws.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the transmission fluid pan.
1. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
2. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan gasket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet. Clean all mating surfaces.

Fig 4: Cleaning And Inspecting Transmission Fluid Pan And Magnet
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.