Transmission Fluid Level Check

Materials 

Check 

1. Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFT PID.
2. With the engine running in PARK on a level surface make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93° C (185-200° F). If necessary, drive the vehicle until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93°C (185-200°F).
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
4. Remove the bolts, grommets and the engine undershield.

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5. Start the engine and slowly select each gear position, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
6. With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 °C (185-200 °F). Check the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
   1. Standard transmission case (M10 plug)
   2. Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)

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7. If the transmission fluid is not even with the oil leveling plug hole, remove the transmission vent on the oil fill tube.

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8. Add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

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

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9. Install the oil leveling plug.
   1. Standard transmission case (M10 plug)

      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

   2. Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)

      Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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10. With the clamp facing the front of the vehicle, compress the constant tension clamp and install the transmission vent on the fill tube.

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11. Install the bolts, grommets and the engine undershield.

    Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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