Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
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 normal or severe duty fluid maintenance.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
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 line. This will
help remove any foreign material trapped in the fluid coolers.
Refill
1. Use only clean automatic transmission fluid.
2. Once the fluid exchange has been completed, disconnect the flush and fill machine. Reconnect any disconnected fluid cooler tubes.
3. 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, all vehicles not using a suitable flush and fill machine
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
3. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
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 gasket and magnet.
6. Thoroughly flush the cooler tubes.
