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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 

  1. Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFTPID.
  2. 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).
  3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
  4. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner
  5. Remove the transmission vent.
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  6. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner
  7. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
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  8. With the engine running in PARK, remove the oil leveling plug.
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  9. 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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  10. Video 
    NOTE: Transmission fluid level correct.

    Transmission fluid level correct.

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  11. NOTE: Transmission fluid overfilled.

    Transmission fluid overfilled.

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  12. NOTE: Transmission fluid level low.

    Transmission fluid level low.

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  13. Install the oil leveling plug.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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  14. Add 1L (2 pt) of clean transmission fluid.

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

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  15. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner
  16. Install the transmission vent.
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  17. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner
  18. Install the underbody shield and the retainers.
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