Transmission Fluid Drain & Refill - Without Torque Converter Drain Plug & With Fluid Pan Drain Plug: Draining

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With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Fluid Pan Drain Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers must be flushed.

Only flush the cooler tubes and fluid coolers if carrying out a transmission overhaul. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .