Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Level Check

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NOTICE: The vehicle should not be driven if the transmission fluid level is low. Internal failure could result.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high highway speeds, in city traffic, during hot weather or while pulling a trailer, the transmission fluid must cool down to obtain an accurate reading.

NOTE: If a new transmission fluid cooler or new fluid cooler tubes have been installed, drive the vehicle to warm the transmission fluid to 96ºC-101ºC (206ºF-215ºF) in order to purge the air from the transmission fluid cooling system.

1. Connect the diagnostic scan tool and position the vehicle on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. With the engine running, place the transmission selector lever in each gear position, holding approximately 5 seconds in each position. Place the transmission selector lever in PARK.
   

1. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
   

1. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the transmission.
   

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   Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.
   

1. NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator uses 1 through 6 to indicate the fluid level. The different numbers are for different vehicle models. Use the area between 3 and 4.5 when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is between 3 and 4.5 on the transmission fluid level indicator.

   NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission.

   Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96ºC - 101ºC (206ºF - 215ºF). The transmission fluid level must be between 3 and 4.5 on the transmission fluid level indicator.
   

1. If the transmission fluid is not at the correct level, follow the steps for adding or removing transmission fluid.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
   

1. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)