Low Fluid Level
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.
A low fluid level could result in poor transaxle engagement, slipping of the chain, malfunction and damage to the transaxle variators. This could also indicate a leak in one of the transaxle seals or gaskets. Under normal circumstances, the fluid level should be checked during normal maintenance. If the transaxle starts to slip or shows signs of fluid leaking, the fluid level and DTCs should be checked.