Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV |
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
|
Draining
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the screws and the engine front undershield.
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Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid. Install the drain plug.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
Filling
NOTE:
The following procedure uses the Mityvac MVA7212 ATF Refill System.
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Rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise to access the transmission fluid leveling plug.
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Remove the transmission fluid leveling plug.
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Install the adapter into transmission fluid leveling plug hole hand tight.
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Fill the transmission with transmission fluid.
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Fill the Mityvac MVA7212 with transmission fluid.
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid
/ XT-12-QULV
(WSS-M2C949-A, )
(MERCON® ULV)
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Connect the Mityvac MVA7212.
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Follow the manufacturer instructions to dispense the fluid into the transmission.
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Release the pressure and remove the Mityvac MVA7212. Allow all excess fluid to drain into a pan.
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Install the transmission fluid leveling plug.
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Start the engine and allow to run for 1 minute. Turn engine off and wait 5 minutes.
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Check the transmission fluid level.
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The transmission fluid should be even with the bottom of the transmission fluid leveling plug hole.
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Install the transmission fluid leveling plug.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Install the engine front undershield and the screws.
Diagnostic PID Chart
NOTE:
The inverter system controller (ISC) is called the SOBDMC in the scan tool.
NOTE:
The Diagnostic PID s are located in the inverter system controller...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
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Start the engine and allow to run for 1 minute...
Other information:
Front Seat Precautions
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash...
WARNING: Do not stand directly
over the kit while inflating the tire. If you
notice any unusual bulges or
deformations in the tire's sidewall during
inflation, stop and call roadside
assistance.
WARNING: If the tire does not
inflate to the recommended tire pressure
within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside
assistance...