Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill: Draining

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

NOTE: Install a new high-pressure case filter when changing the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to HIGH PRESSURE FILTER AND CASE COVER .

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

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