Transmission Fluid Level Check - General Procedures

Materials

Check

1. 1
   Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFT PID.
2. 2
   With the engine running in PARK on a level surface, verify that the transmission is at normal operating temperature of 85-93°C (185-200°F). If necessary, drive the vehicle until the transmission reaches normal operating temperature of 85-93°C (185-200°F).
3. 3
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
4. 4
   Remove the bolts, bushings and the engine lower shield.

   

5. 5
   Start the engine and slowly select each gear, pausing in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
6. 6
   With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist, verify that the transmission is at normal operating temperature of 85-93°C (185-200°F). Make sure the transmission fluid is level with the bottom of the fluid level plug hole.
   

   1. Standard transmission case (plug M10)

   2. Fuel economy transmission case (plug M20)

   

7. 7
   If the transmission fluid is not level with the fluid level plug hole, remove the transmission vent from the fill tube.

   

8. 8
   Add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.2 L until the transmission fluid is level with the fluid level plug hole.
   Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV)

   

9. 9
   
   Install the fluid level plug.
   

   1. Standard transmission housing (M10 plug)
      Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)

   2. Fuel-economy transmission pan (M20 bolt)
      Torque: 26 lb-ft (35 N·m)

   

10. 10
    Rotate the clamp toward the front of the vehicle, squeeze the constant-tension clamp, and install the transmission vent onto the fill tube.

    

11. 11
    Install the bolts, bushings and the engine lower shield.
    Torque: 13 lb-in (1.5 N·m)