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Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Funnel

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV

Check 

  1. Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFTPID.
  2. 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).
  3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  4. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: 1.5L EcoBoost Air Cleaner . Refer to: 2.0L EcoBoost Air Cleaner .
  5. Release the clamp and remove the transmission vent.
    GFD475710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: 1.5L EcoBoost Air Cleaner . Refer to: 2.0L EcoBoost Air Cleaner .
  7. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
    GFD475712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. With the engine running in PARK, remove the transmission fluid leveling plug and check if transmission fluid seeps out of the transmission fluid leveling plug hole.
    GFD475260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. If the transmission fluid does not seep out of the transmission fluid leveling plug hole, add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is even with the transmission fluid leveling plug hole. Use the General Equipment: Funnel

    Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

    GFD475711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the transmission fluid leveling plug.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    GFD475260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.
    GFD475712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: 1.5L EcoBoost Air Cleaner . Refer to: 2.0L EcoBoost Air Cleaner .
  13. Install the transmission vent.
    GFD475710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: 1.5L EcoBoost Air Cleaner . Refer to: 2.0L EcoBoost Air Cleaner .