This simple guide will show you how to check your transmission fluid in just a few easy steps. If you take care of your Ford truck's transmission, your Ford truck will take care of you! Show This article applies to the Ford F-150 (2004-2014) and the F-250, F-350 Super Duty (2005-2014). Are you a weekend warrior, or love a good day off-roading? Your Ford-150 or Super Duty transmission needs extra attention at least every 2 years or every 30,000 miles. Dirty fluid can cause issues ranging from a check engine light to damaged transmission internals. Heat and broken parts will shorten the life of your fluid, but in general, your transmission fluid will last the life of your truck. It's also the first thing your should check if the transmission is misbehaving.  Step 1 - Locate the transmission dipstickAlways use caution when opening and securing the hood of your truck. If the truck has recently been in use, the engine will be warm and could possibly cause a minor burn. Use the lever inside the vehicle, pop the hood and secure the hood with the interior prop. Most Ford F-150 trucks have the transmission dipstick located to the immediate left, or on the passenger side. It looks like a bright yellow ring. However, newer truck models with the 6R80 will have a hidden dipstick located on the actual transmission body. Pro TipBefore you decide to fill up on transmission fluid, make sure you're checking while the transmission is up to temperature. You can check when it's cold, but transmission fluid will expand with heat, making the warmer reading a more accurate one. Step 2 - Check your transmission fluid levelA warm engine check is essential to determine the quality of your transmission fluid. Your dipstick will have both cold and hot level indicators. You'll want to test the fluid while it's warm if your truck is in driveable condition. Transmission fluid expands as it heats up, so a "HOT" reading is more accurate. To get the transmission up to the correct temperature, drive around until the engine is warm. Then drive another mile or so to be sure the transmission is up to temperature too. Step 3 - Visually check transmission fluid qualityMake sure your vehicle is parked on a level surface and pull out the dipstick. Look at both the color and the consistency of the fluid. It should be either bright red, or in some cases, nearly clear. If it is dark red, brown or black, you need a fluid and filter change. Don’t forget to replace the dipstick in your vehicle when finished. Related Discussions and Sites
1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair 2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open 3. Remove Dipstick - Access point for transmission fluid 4. Check Level - Insert dipstick and pull it out to determine level 5. Add Fluid - Determine correct fluid type and add fluid 6. Replace Dipstick - Put the dipstick / cap back in place 7. More Info. - Additional information on checking trans. fluid levels Share on
The engine in your 2016 Ford F-150 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your F-150 and how to check the transmission fluid level. If the transmission fluid level in your F-150 is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. When adding transmission fluid to your F-150, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. If you are having problems with the transmission in your F-150, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.
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Remove the cap and dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the cap and dipstick and remove it again to check the fluid level.
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