Transmission Fluid Level Check
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Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV | WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV |
Check
- Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFT PID.
- With the engine running in PARK on a level surface make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 deg. C (185-200 deg. F). If necessary, drive the vehicle until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 deg.C (185-200 deg.F).
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Start the engine and slowly select each gear position, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
- With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 deg. C (185-200 deg. F). Check the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
- If the transmission fluid does not seep out of the oil leveling plug hole, remove the vent tube.
- 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® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)
- Install the oil leveling plug.
Torque
: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- Install the vent tube.