Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill: Material

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for jacking and lifting points.
2. NOTE: If an internal problem is suspected, drain the transmission fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present, the transmission will need to be overhauled.

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3. • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

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   Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine 

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6. NOTE: Reconnect the IAC electrical connector.

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8. If the transmission was removed and disassembled, fill the transmission with 6.2L (6.5 qt) of clean transmission fluid. If the main control cover was removed, fill the transmission with 4.3L (4.5 qt) of clean transmission fluid. Materials: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC.

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9. Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position and allow engagement for a minimum of ten seconds. Check the transmission fluid level by installing and removing the transmission fluid level indicator. When installing the transmission fluid level indicator, be sure it is seated and rotate it clockwise to the locked position. Adjust the transmission fluid level.
   1. Correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature 82°C-93°C (180°F-200°F).
   2. Low transmission fluid level.
   3. High transmission fluid level.

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   Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine 

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