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Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill: Refill

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  1. Install the transmission fluid pan drain plug.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Drain Plug
    G07482769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Early build vehicles 

    2. NOTE: The use of any transmission fluid other than specified may result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  2. Fill the transmission through the transmission fluid filler tube.
    • If ONLY the transmission fluid drain plug or pan was removed, add 9.5 L (10.0 qt) of transmission fluid.
    • If the main control was removed, add 11.4 L (12.0 qt) of transmission fluid.
    • If the transmission was removed and disassembled, add 17.0 L (18.0 qt) of transmission fluid.

    Late build vehicles 

    3. NOTE: The use of any transmission fluid other than specified may result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  3. Fill the transmission through the transmission fluid filler tube.
    • If ONLY the transmission fluid drain plug or pan was removed, add 7.8 L (8.2 qt) of transmission fluid.
    • If the main control was removed, add 9.7 L (10.2 qt) of transmission fluid.
    • If the transmission was removed and disassembled, add 15.3 L (16.2 qt) of transmission fluid.

    All vehicles 

  4. Start the engine. Move the selector lever through all gear ranges while checking for engagements to allow the main control hydraulic circuits to fill with transmission fluid.

    Early build vehicles 

  5. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 82-93°C (180-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
    ITEMS 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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Ranges (Early Build)
    G07482770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Late build vehicles 

  6. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 82-93°C (180-200°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
    ITEMS 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 Normal operating range
    3 DO NOT DRIVE LEVEL (Overfill). Remove excess transmission fluid. Recheck transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature and adjust as required.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Ranges (Late Build)
    G07482771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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