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Maintenance

Transmission fluid check

In this manual: Maintenance
Introduction — 1Child Safety — 4Safety Belts — 5Personal Safety System — 1Supplementary Restraints System — 6Keys and Remote Control — 4MyKey — 7Locks — 4Security — 3Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 3Lighting — 9Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Seats — 7Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) — 3Auxiliary Power Points — 1Storage Compartments — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Fuel and Refueling — 8Transmission — 5Brakes — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Parking Aids — 3Cruise Control — 1Driving Aids — 1Load Carrying — 1Towing — 6Convertible Top (If Equipped) — 4Driving Hints — 5Roadside Emergencies — 5Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 19Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 10Capacities and Specifications — 8Accessories — 1Ford Extended Service Plan — 1Audio System — 6SYNC® — 8Navigation System (If Equipped) — 10Appendices — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 1
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Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid

The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick.

See your Scheduled Maintenance Information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.

However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, (i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly) or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.

Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if equipped)

1. Clean the filler plug. It is located on the passenger side of the transmission.
2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.
3. For vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the correct manual transmission fill level is at the lower edge of the filler hole. For vehicles equipped with a V8 engine, the correct manual transmission fill level is 1/2 in (1.3 cm) below the edge of the filler hole.
4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening to bring the fluid up to the recommended levels.

5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. See the technical specifications chart in the Capacities and Specifications chapter.

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