Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

All vehicles 

1. 1.
   
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting .

NOTE: If an internal problem is suspected, drain the transmission fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present, the transmission will need to be overhauled.
1. 2.
   Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission. Install the drain plug.
   • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

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Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine 

1. 3.
   
   Remove the ACL assembly. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

NOTE: Position the ACL assembly aside to access the transmission fluid level indicator.
1. 4.
   Install the ACL assembly, tighten the ACL outlet pipe clamp and connect the MAF sensor.

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All vehicles 

1. 5.
   
   Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

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1. 6.
   
   If the transmission was removed and disassembled, fill the transmission with 6.2L (6.5 qt) of clean transmission fluid. If the main control cover was removed, fill the transmission with 4.3L (4.5 qt) of clean transmission fluid. Material: Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC (US); CXT-10-LV12 (Canada).

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1. 7.
   
   Start the engine and let it run for 3 minutes. Move the range selector lever into each gear position and allow engagement for a minimum of ten seconds. Check the transmission fluid level by installing and removing the transmission fluid level indicator. When installing the transmission fluid level indicator, be sure it is seated and rotate it clockwise to the locked position. Adjust the transmission fluid level.

   1. 1.
      
      Correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature 82 °C-93 °C (180 °F-200 °F).

   1. 2.
      
      Low transmission fluid level or below operating temperature.

   1. 3.
      
      High transmission fluid level.

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Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine 

1. 8.
   
   Disconnect the MAF sensor, loosen the ACL outlet pipe clamp and remove the ACL assembly.

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1. 9.
   
   Install the ACL assembly. REFER to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .