Transmission Fluid Level Check
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Funnel |
|---|
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 TFTPID.
- 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).
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Release the clamp and remove the transmission vent.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
- With the engine running in PARK, remove the oil leveling plug and check if transmission fluid seeps out of the oil leveling plug hole.
- If the transmission fluid does not seep out of the oil leveling plug hole, add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole. Use the General Equipment: Funnel
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 underbody shield and the retainers.
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Install the transmission vent and the clamp.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .