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CHECKING FLUID LEVEL Ford Explorer Sport Trac I

Automatic Transmission Servicing - A/t ~187 words

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

To obtain an accurate transmission fluid level check, drive vehicle until it is at normal operating temperature, about 20 miles. If vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow transmission fluid to cool down before checking.

  1. Drive vehicle for about 20 miles or until it reaches operating temperature 150-170°F (66-77°C). With vehicle on level ground, apply parking brake, and run engine at idle. Shift gear selector lever through all ranges, ending in Park.
  2. Check fluid level with dipstick. Transmission fluid level should be in crosshatch area on dipstick. If transmission is at room temperature, fluid level should be between 2 dimples on bottom of dipstick.
  3. Add fluid as necessary. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/i-2000-2005/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-servicing-at__recommended-fluids) . DO NOT overfill. Check condition of fluid for contamination and burned smell. Ensure dipstick is fully installed.

Check fluid level at transfer case fill plug hole. Fluid should be level with bottom of fill plug hole. Add fluid as necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS .