Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
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Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-8-QAW (US); CXT-8-LAW12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C924-A
CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

Draining 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
  3. Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G03991678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Refill 

  4. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  5. Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G03991678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
  7. Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Fill Plug
    GF0029620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Fill the transaxle with approximately 4.7L (5 qt) of clean transmission fluid.
  9. Install the fluid fill plug.
    • Tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
  10. Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Fill Plug
    GF0029620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. With the selector lever in 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.
  12. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
  13. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
  14. NOTE: In order to get an accurate transmission fluid level reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Idle the engine to reach the normal operating temperature. Using the scan tool, verify that the transaxle is at normal operating temperature 60°C-70°C (140°F-158°F), prior to adjusting the transmission fluid level.
  15. If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pt) 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 transmission fluid lever 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.
  16. Fig 5: Locating Fluid Level Indicator
    GF0029621Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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