Vehicles Equipped with 6F35 Transaxle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the leak is red ATF, this indicates the transaxle seal is leaking and needs to be replaced. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 -- FUSION & MILAN article.
If the leak is tan/brown/black gear lube, the PTU may be overfilled and leaking from the vent. If the PTU is overfilled, adjust the level as necessary. If the leak is not at the vent, the non-serviceable PTU inboard seal is leaking and the PTU must be replaced. For additional information, refer to POWER TRANSFER UNIT (PTU) in this service information.