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Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC MERCON ® LVWSS-M2C938-A

Check 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the retainers and the engine front undershield.
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  3. Start the engine and slowly select each gear position, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
  4. With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93 ° C (185-200 ° F). Check the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
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  5. If the transmission fluid is not even with the oil leveling plug hole, add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.

    Material: Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON ® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

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  6. Install the oil leveling plug.

    Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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  7. With the clamp facing the front of the vehicle, compress the constant tension clamp and install the transmission vent on the fill tube.
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  8. Install the engine front undershield and the retainers.
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