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

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G03889033Courtesy 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.
  4. 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 .