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

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 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 .
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.7L EcoBoost .
Remove the transmission vent.

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Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.7L EcoBoost .
Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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With the engine running in PARK, remove the oil leveling plug and check if transmission fluid seeps out of the oil leveling plug hole.

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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)

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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.

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Install the oil leveling plug.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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Add 0.5L (1 pt) of clean transmission fluid.
Material

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

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Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.7L EcoBoost .
Install the transmission vent.

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Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.7L EcoBoost .
Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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