Transmission Fluid Level Check - Early Build

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle if transmission fluid level is low. Internal transmission failure could result.

NOTE: The transmission fluid level may be checked in the cold temperature range if the ambient temperature is between 10°-32°C (50°-90°F). Checking the transmission fluid level in the cold range will indicate the transmission has sufficient fluid to drive the vehicle. Adding transmission fluid using the cold range may result in an overfill condition when the transmission reaches normal operating temperature. Check the transmission fluid level while in the normal operating range of 82°-93°C (180°-200°F).

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Ranges (Early Build)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Description
1	DO NOT DRIVE IF BELOW THIS LEVEL AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 10°C (50°F) (Underfill). Recheck transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature and adjust as required.
2	Cold temperature range
3	Normal operating range
4	DO NOT DRIVE LEVEL (Overfill). Remove excess transmission fluid. Recheck transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature and adjust as required.