Transmission Fluid Level Check

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

NOTE: Under normal circumstances, the transmission fluid level should be checked during normal maintenance. If the transmission starts to slip, shifts slowly or shows signs of transmission fluid leaking, the transmission fluid level should be checked.

NOTE: The transmission fluid should be at operating temperature between 82°C-93°C (180°F-200°F).

1. NOTE:

   • With the selector in PARK, the engine at idle and foot pressed on the brake, select the gears into each position and allow engagement for a minimum of ten seconds. Check the transmission fluid level by installing and removing the transmission fluid level indicator. Adjust the transmission fluid level.
   1. Correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature 82°C-93°C (180°F-200°F).
      Material : Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV )
   2. Low transmission fluid level.
      
   3. High transmission fluid level.
      

1. NOTE: When installing the transmission fluid level indicator, be sure it is seated and rotate it clockwise to the locked position.

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