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
Check
Start the engine and allow to run for 1 minute...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Cable Ties
Depower
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTICE:
When removing any turbocharger air intake system components,
make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the
system...