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Torque Converter Flushing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Material Specification
G01608621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: When the transmission has been repaired for internal damage the torque converter must be cleaned using a mechanically agitated cleaner.
  1. Using a suitable torque converter/fluid cooler cleaner, clean and flush the torque converter.
  2. After flushing, drain the remainder of the solvent.
  3. Add 1.9 liter (2 qt.) of clean transmission fluid to the converter and agitate by hand.
  4. Thoroughly drain the solution.