Transmission Fluid Condition Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the transmission fluid level, REFER to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .
- Place a drop of transmission fluid on a facial tissue and examine the stain.
- If evidence of solid material is found, the transmission fluid pan should be removed for further inspection.
- If transmission fluid contamination or transmission failure is confirmed by the sediment in the bottom of the transmission fluid pan, repair the transmission and clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes and the transmission fluid cooler.
- If the transmission is to be overhauled or if installing a new transmission, the transmission fluid cooler must be backflushed. REFER to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning - 3.3L Duratec-V6, Raptor . or REFER to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)/3.0L Power Stroke Diesel/3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)/5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .