Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Materials 

Name	Specification
Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC	MERCON ® LVWSS-M2C938-A

Draining 

1. 1.
   
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

1. 2.
   
   Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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1. 3.
   
   
   NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
   NOTE: If an internal problem is suspected, drain the transmission fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present, the transmission will need to be overhauled.

   Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and drain the fluid.

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1. 4.
   
   Install the transmission fluid drain plug.

   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Duratec 

1. 5.
   
   Release the inlet pipe lock, detach the mounts and position the air cleaner aside.

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All vehicles 

1. 6.
   
   Remove the transmission vent cap and fill the fluid. Install the transmission vent cap. Refer to: Specifications .

   Material: Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON ® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

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Vehicles equipped with a 2.5L Duratec 

1. 7.
   
   Position the air cleaner, attach to the mounts and lock the inlet pipe lock.

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All vehicles 

1. 8.
   
   Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check .

1. 9.
   
   Install the underbody shield and the retainers.

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