Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Level Check
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-12-QULV |
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
|
Check
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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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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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Rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise to access the transmission fluid leveling plug.
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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.
Adding Additional Transmission Fluid
NOTE:
The following procedure uses the Mityvac MVA7212 ATF Refill System.
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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.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Install the engine front undershield and the screws.
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Draining
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Configuration
NOTE:
The inverter system controller (ISC) is called the SOBDMC
(secondary on-board diagnostic control module C) in the scan tool.
Using the scan tool, enter the transmission 11-digit
identification and 13-digit strategy recorded from the transmission tag...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PAM
B129E..
Deactivation
NOTE:
After vehicle build, some vehicle modules are set in Transport mode
including the IPC and the BCM . Transport mode reduces battery drain
during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in transport
mode, the IPC
displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center. Various
systems may be altered or are disabled when in the transport mode. The
vehicle ..