Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Materials 

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1. Start the engine and allow to run for 1 minute. Turn engine off and wait 5 minutes.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
3. Remove the screws and the engine front undershield.

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4. Rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise to access the transmission fluid leveling plug.

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5. NOTE: The transmission fluid should be even with the bottom of the transmission fluid leveling plug hole.

   Remove the transmission fluid leveling plug and check the transmission fluid level.

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   Adding Additional Transmission Fluid 

   NOTE: The following procedure uses the Mityvac MVA7212 ATF Refill System.
6. Install the adapter into transmission fluid leveling plug hole hand tight.

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7. Fill the transmission with transmission fluid.
   1. Fill the Mityvac MVA7212 with transmission fluid.

      Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-12-QULV (WSS-M2C949-A,) (MERCON® ULV)

   2. Connect the Mityvac MVA7212.
   3. Follow the manufacturer instructions to dispense the fluid into the transmission.

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8. Release the pressure and remove the Mityvac MVA7212. Allow all excess fluid to drain into a pan.
9. Install the transmission fluid leveling plug.

   Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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10. Install the engine front undershield and the screws.

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