Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Material Specifications
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Material Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada) |
WSS-M2C924-A |
NOTE:
The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
Draining
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
Refill
- Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Fill the transaxle with approximately 3.7L (4 qt) of clean transmission fluid.
- Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
- Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
- With the transaxle in (P) PARK, the vehicle should be on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm), foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the fluid level indicator.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
- If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pint) increments through the transmission fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the transmission fluid level indicator. Do not overfill the transmission fluid. Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the indicator. The transmission fluid level should be at the upper-most mark on the transmission fluid level indicator. Only fill to the upper-most mark on the transmission fluid indicator. Do not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur.
NOTE:
In order to get an accurate transmission fluid level reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) for 5 minutes and the transmission fluid temperature should be at least 60°C-70°C (140°F-158°F) using the scan tool.
NOTE:
The correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature of 60°C-70°C (140°F-158°F) is between the top 2 marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.