Transmission Fluid Drain And Refill - Without Torque Converter Drain Plug And 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: Identifying Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler or an oil-to-air (OTA) cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.

Only flush the cooler tubes and radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler if carrying out a transmission overhaul, or when installing a remanufactured transmission. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .