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Transmission Fluid Level Check

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Adapter, Fluid Level and Fill Plug 307-437
GF0000920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector 307-D465
GF0000918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Rubber Tip Air Nozzle 100-D009 (D93L-7000-A)
GF0000919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A)
GF0000049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
Material

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada)		 MERCON® V
NOTE: Left side of case shown.
Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Fill Reference
GF0000921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Transmission fluid level
2 7A010 Transmission fluid level tube
3 W704999-S309 Transmission fluid level and fill plug (small) (in-vehicle)
4 7A010 Transmission fluid drain plug (large)
  1. Using the scan tool, monitor the Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT).
  2. Start the engine.
    3. NOTE: Engine idle speed is approximately 650 RPM.
  3. Run the engine until the TFT is between 27-49°C (80-120°F).
  4. Move the selector lever slowly through each gear, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Range Selection
    GF0022483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Place the selector lever in the PARK position.
  6. With the engine running and the vehicle set as close to level as possible, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  7. Hold the larger transmission fluid drain plug with a wrench and remove the small (center) transmission fluid level indicating plug.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Small (Center) Fluid Level Indicating Plug
    G03948559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the Fluid Level and Fill Plug Adapter into the pan.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (307-437)
    GF0015442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Prior to filling the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector with transmission fluid, make sure that the canister is clean.
  9. Fill the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector with transmission fluid.
    10. Fig 5: Filling Special Tool 307-D465 With Clean Automatic Transmission Fluid
    GF0015445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Hang the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector under the vehicle. Position it upright and close to the transmission.
    11. Fig 6: Hanging Special Tool 307-D465 Under Vehicle
    GF0015446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector.
    • Connect the open end of the fluid hose from the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector to the Fluid Level and Fill Plug Adapter at the bottom of the transmission fluid pan.
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Special Tools (307-437) And (307-D465)
    GF0015447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Apply a maximum of 206.85 kPa (30 psi) to the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose from the Rubber Tip Air Nozzle. Transmission fluid will immediately start flowing out of the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector into the transmission fluid pan.
    13. Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools (100-D009) And (307-D465)
    GF0015448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Add 0.5L (1 pt) of transmission fluid into the transmission fluid pan. Stop the process by releasing the air pressure and removing the Rubber Tip Air Nozzle from the end of the hose.
  14. Inspect the transmission fluid level in the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector. If the transmission fluid drains back into the canister, the transmission is full. If no transmission fluid drains back, more transmission fluid will need to be added. Repeat Steps 12 and 13.
  15. Once the transmission is full, place a Vacuum Pump Kit on the open end of the vacuum/pressure hose on the Fluid Transporter/Evacuator/Injector and apply vacuum to the system. This will pull out any extra transmission fluid trapped in the system and direct it into the container.
    16. Fig 9: Identifying Special Tools (416-D002) And (307-D465)
    GF0015449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Allow the transmission fluid to drain. Make sure that the TFT is between 27-49°C (80-120°F). When the transmission fluid comes out as a thin stream or drip, the transmission fluid is at the correct level.
    17. Fig 10: Allowing Fluid To Drain
    GF0015450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Reinstall the small (center) transmission fluid level indicating plug.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    18. Fig 11: Identifying Small (Center) Fluid Level Indicating Plug
    G03948559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Check the operation of the transmission by moving the selector lever slowly through each gear, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
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