Line Pressure Test

2021 Ford Expedition Platinum, RWDSECTION Line Pressure Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This test verifies the line pressure is within specification.Β 

  1. If available, refer to the Transmission Line Pressure Test general procedure to access the line pressure tap. REFER to: Transmission Line Pressure TestΒ .
  2. If equipped, remove the heat shield.

    1. Remove the 2 bolts. Torque: 10 Nm (88 lb-in)
    2. Remove the push pin and the heat shield.

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  3. Connect the transmission fluid pressure gauge (307-004) to the line pressure tap using an M10 X 1.00 fitting.
    NOTE: The line pressure tap is an M10 X 1.00 thread. Do not us a National Pipe Thread (NPT) fitting when installing a pressure gauge. If a NPT fitting is used, damage to the transmission case will occur.
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