Transmission Fluid Exchange
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| ATF Fluid Exchanger W/Power Steering Fluid Exchanger 199-00059 or equivalent |
MATERIAL
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada) | MERCON® LV |
| Motorcraft® 6R ATF Additive Kit XL-16 | - |
NOTE:
Use transmission fluid specific for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products can cause internal transmission components to fail, which will affect the operation of the transmission.
NOTE:
For best results, perform the transmission cooler backflush and cleaning procedure before exchanging the fluid.
- 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .
- 2.
Connect the ATF Fluid Exchanger W/Power Steering Fluid Exchanger to the transmission fluid cooler tube after the transmission fluid cooler on the return tube. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in the transmission fluid coolers.
- 3.NOTE: Only 9-10 ml of the 6R ATF Additive Kit XL-16 kit should be used after all of the fluid has been replaced in the transmission. Too much additive in the fluid can result in converter clutch slip issues.NOTE: The 6R ATF Additive Kit XL-16 kit contains two syringes. The syringe with additive "F" is to be used after all of the fluid has been replaced in the transmission. The syringe with additive "T" is a tracer that is part of the kit and is not used.
Perform the transmission fluid exchange using the ATF Fluid Exchanger W/Power Steering Fluid Exchanger. Add 9-10 ml of Motorcraft® 6R ATF Additive Kit XL-16 syringe with additive "F" to the transmission.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions included with the machine.
- 4.
Once the transmission fluid exchange is completed, disconnect the ATF Fluid Exchanger W/Power Steering Fluid Exchanger. Reconnect any disconnected transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- 5.
Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 96.7°C-102°C (206°F-215°F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.