Transaxle Fluid Drain And Refill

NOTE: If a major repair is required, such as clutch band, bearing, etc., the transmission will have to be removed for repair. At this time, the torque converter, oil pan, fluid cooler, and fluid cooler tubes must be thoroughly flushed to remove any contamination.

NOTE: The procedure for partial drain, due to an in-vehicle repair operation, is as follows:

Remove the fluid level indicator (7A020).

Fig 1: Removing Fluid Level Indicator
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Raise and support the vehicle; refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

CAUTION: Avoid spilling transmission fluid. The fluid may be hot.

NOTE: Measure the amount of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) drained for use in refilling.

Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Washer

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Position a drain pan under the transmission, then remove the drain plug and washer. Discard the washer.
Install a new washer and the drain plug.

Fig 3: Installing Washer And Drain Plug
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Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not reuse ATF. Always replace with new ATF.

Insert a funnel into the oil filler tube (7A228).

CAUTION: Do not overfill.

Fig 4: Filling Transmission With Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Fill the transmission with approximately the same amount of Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON® as drained.
Check the transmission fluid level. Add ATF as necessary.