Transmission Fluid Level Check
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
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Materials
| Name | Specification |
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| 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 .
- 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.
- Add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is running down the transmission case. Use the General Equipment: Funnel
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)
- Refer to the video below. multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.NOTE: Transmission fluid level correct.
Transmission fluid level correct.
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NOTE: Transmission fluid overfilled.
Transmission fluid overfilled.
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NOTE: Transmission fluid level low.
Transmission fluid level low.
- Install the oil leveling plug.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Add 1L (2 pt) of clean transmission fluid.
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Install the transmission vent.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Install the underbody shield and the retainers.