Fluid Level Check
CAUTION:
The vehicle should not be driven if the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) level is below the cold fluid level indicator; underfill can result in loss of engagement or slipping.
CAUTION:
If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speed, in city traffic, in hot weather, or the vehicle is being used to pull a trailer, the ATF has to cool approximately 30 minutes after the engine has been turned off to obtain an accurate reading.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Apply the parking brake and block the wheels.
- Start the engine, depress the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever (7210) through each range. Allow time in each range to engage the transmission, then return the gearshift lever to the PARK position.
- Allow the ATF to reach normal operating temperature, 60°-70°C (140°-158°F). Do not turn off the engine during the Fluid Level Check.
- Clean all dirt from the transmission fluid level indicator cap.
- Pull the fluid level indicator (7A020) out of the transmission oil filler tube (7A228), wipe it clean, and push it all the way back into the tube. Make sure it is fully seated.
- Pull the fluid level indicator out of the transmission oil filler tube again and check the fluid level.
- If the ATF is below the indicated level, add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON.