Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill: Refill

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

Using a small amount of thread sealant on the threads, install the transaxle drain plug.
- Tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Drain Plug
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Start the engine and run through all the gears and check fluid level.