General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Level Check

Materials

Check

1. 1
   Start the engine and let it run for 1 minute. Turn the engine off and wait 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
3. 3
   Remove the screws and the engine front lower splash shield.

   

4. 4
   Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise to access the transmission fluid level plug.

   

5. 5
   Remove the transmission fluid level plug and check the transmission fluid level.

   

Adding Additional Transmission Fluid

1. 1
   Install the adapter into the transmission fluid level plug hole and hand-tighten.

   

2. 2
   Fill the transmission with transmission fluid.
   

   1. Fill the Mityvac MVA7212 with transmission fluid.
      Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid. / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A, ) (MERCON® ULV)

   2. Connect the Mityvac MVA7212.

   3. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to dose fluid into the transmission.

   

3. 3
   Relieve the pressure and remove the Mityvac MVA7212. Allow all excess fluid to drain into the pan.
4. 4
   Install the transmission fluid level plug.
   Torque: 26 lb-ft (35 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Install the engine front lower splash shield and screws.