Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	307-570 Tube, Transmission Fill TKIT-2006U-F/FM TKIT-2006U-FLM/LM TKIT-2006U-ROW1 TKIT-2006U-ROW2
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	307-D465 Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	416-D002 Vacuum Pump Kit

Materials 

Draining 

1. 1.
   
   
   NOTE: The transmission fluid pan must be removed to drain the transmission fluid. Follow the steps in the Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter procedure to remove and install the transmission fluid pan. It is not necessary to remove the transmission fluid filter to drain the transmission fluid.

   Remove the transmission fluid pan to drain the transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter . Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) .

Filling 

• Adding 3.3L (3.5 qt) of transmission fluid is an initial fill enabling the engine to be started.

• Filling the transmission to the transmission fluid level indicator area below the crosshatch mark allows the vehicle to be driven.

• The vehicle should be driven to allow the transmission fluid temperature to reach 96.7°C - 102°C (206°F - 215°F) in order to purge the air from the transmission fluid cooling system.

• Fill the transmission fluid to the fill range on the transmission fluid level indicator at the normal operating range 96.7°C - 102°C (206°F - 215°F).

1. 1.
   
   Remove the transmission fluid fill plug and remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the plug.

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1. 2.
   
   
   NOTE: The transmission will need 3.3L (3.5 qt) of transmission fluid added to the transmission as an initial fill if:
   • a new main control has been installed.
   • the transmission fluid pan or transmission fluid filter have been removed.
   NOTE: The transmission will need 11.35L (12 qt) of transmission fluid added to the transmission as an initial fill if the transmission has been overhauled.

   Using the special tools, add transmission fluid to the transmission through the transmission fluid fill hole.

   Use Special Service Tool: 307-570 Tube, Transmission Fill, 307-D465 Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector.

   Material

   : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

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1. 3.
   
   

   1. 1.
      
      Connect the diagnostic scan tool and monitor the transmission fluid temperature.

   1. 2.
      
      Start the engine.

   1. 3.
      
      Place the selector lever in each gear position, holding approximately 5 seconds in each position. Place the selector lever in PARK, with the engine at idle (600-750 rpm).
   • Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.

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1. 4.
   
   
   NOTE: The vehicle is safe to drive with a cold transmission fluid temperature if the transmission fluid level is in the transmission fluid level indicator area below the crosshatch mark as shown in illustration. Failure to add transmission fluid to this level can result in damage to the transmission.

   Add transmission fluid to the area on the transmission fluid level indicator below the crosshatch mark.

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1. 5.
   
   Install the transmission fluid fill plug.

   Torque

   : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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1. 6.
   
   
   NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws.

   Drive the vehicle. While driving the vehicle, use the scan tool to verify the transmission fluid has reached a temperature of 96.7°C - 102°C (206°F - 215°F). This circulates the transmission fluid through the torque converter and the transmission fluid cooling system, eliminating any trapped air in the transmission fluid cooling system. With the engine idling (600-750 rpm) in PARK, verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96.7°C - 102°C (206°F - 215°F) and lift the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

1. 7.
   
   Remove the transmission fluid fill plug and remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the plug.

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1. 8.
   
   Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.

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1. 9.
   
   
   NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator has 2 areas for the fluid level, a crosshatched (A) area and a dotted (B) area. Use the dotted (B) area when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is at the upper level of the dotted (B) area marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.

   Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96.7°C - 102°C (206°F - 215°F). The transmission fluid level must be at the upper level of the dotted (B) area.

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1. 10.
   
   If the transmission fluid level is low, add transmission fluid using the special tools.

   Use Special Service Tool: 307-570 Tube, Transmission Fill, 307-D465 Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector.

   Material

   : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

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1. 11.
   
   If the transmission fluid is overfilled, remove transmission fluid using the special tools.

   Use Special Service Tool: 307-570 Tube, Transmission Fill, 307-D465 Transporter Fluid Evacuator/Injector, 416-D002 Vacuum Pump Kit.

   Material

   : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

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1. 12.
   
   Install the transmission fluid fill plug.

   Torque

   : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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