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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM MERCON® V

Draining 

CAUTION: Use only clean transmission fluid specified for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents. The use of these products could cause internal transmission components to fail; this will affect the operation of the transmission.
CAUTION: Always refer to the instructions supplied with the flush and fill machine.
NOTE: Draining fluid from the transmission by removing only the fluid pan is acceptable for vehicles that do not have a torque converter drain plug, for normal or severe duty fluid maintenance.
NOTE: A new procedure for draining and adding transmission fluid using a suitable transmission flush and fill machine has been added. The following procedure has different methods for draining and refilling the listed vehicles:

    All vehicles using a suitable flush and fill machine 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Use a suitable flush and fill machine to change the fluid.
  3. When connecting the flush and fill machine, connect the machine to the fluid cooler tube after the fluid cooler on the cooler return tube. This will help remove any foreign material trapped in the fluid coolers.

    4. Refill 

  4. Use only clean automatic transmission fluid.
  5. Once the fluid exchange has been completed, disconnect the flush and fill machine. Reconnect any disconnected fluid cooler tubes.
  6. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).

    Draining 

    Vehicles without a torque converter drain plug 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G04584256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
  5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.
    Fig 3: Identifying Pan Magnet
    G03888536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TUBES - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .

    7. Refill 

  7. Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 4: Locating Pan Magnet In Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 5: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03882407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Position the fluid pan with the gasket in place.
    2. Install the bolts.
    9. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  9. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 4.7 liters (5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  10. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  11. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).

    Draining 

    Vehicles without a torque converter drain plug 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G04584256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal maintenance fluid change.
  5. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, transmission fluid pan gasket and magnet.
    Fig 8: Identifying Pan Magnet
    G03888536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TUBES - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .

    7. Refill 

  7. Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan.
    Fig 9: Locating Pan Magnet In Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03888537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the gasket should be reused.
    Fig 10: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03882407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the fluid pan and gasket.
    1. Position the fluid pan with the gasket in place.
    2. Install the bolts.
    9. CAUTION: The use of any other transmission fluid can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
  9. Fill the transmission.
    • Add 4.7 liters (5 qts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
  10. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
  11. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
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