Drain and Refill

NOTE: Ford does not provide a procedure to service the transmission filter seperately from the transmission overhaul. For location of the filter - refer to Automatic Transmission/Service and Repair/Disassembly. The filter is referred to near step 40.

FLUID CHANGE - DRAIN/REFILL
1. Use the index and select the symptom/concern that best describes the condition.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Place a suitable container under the transaxle drain plug.

NOTE: If an internal transaxle problem is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter, such as a coffee filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. However, if excessive metal and friction particles are present, internal repair will be required.

4. Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
5. Install the transaxle drain plug.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Add 4.7 liters (5 quarts) of Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting MERCON specification. MERCON(R) automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid, as per TSB 06-14-4.

8. Start the engine and run through all gears for total of five minutes at idle. Turn off the engine.
9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
10. Place a suitable container under the transaxle drain plug.
11. Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the fluid.
12. After fluid has drained, clean the drain plug threads and apply a small amount of Pipe Sealant With Teflon D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2.
13. Install the transaxle drain plug and tighten to 25-29 Nm (19-21 ft. lbs.).
14. Remove the drain pan and any other obstructions and lower the vehicle.
15. Add 3.7 liters (4 quarts) of Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting MERCON specification. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Check the fluid and add as required.