Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
7. With the transaxle in (P) 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.
8. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the fluid level indicator.
9. Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
10. NOTE: In order to get an accurate transmission fluid level reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) for 5
minutes and the transmission fluid temperature should be at least 70°C-80°C (158°F-176°F) using the scan tool.
If transmission fluid needs to be added, add transmission fluid in 0.25L (1/2 pint) 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 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.
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Transmission Fluid Exchange
NOTICE: Use transmission fluid specific for this transmission. Do not use any supplemental transmission fluid additives or cleaning agents.
The use of these products can cause internal transmission components to fail, which will affect the operation of the transmission.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Use the Heavy-Duty Transmission and Power Steering Fluid X-Changer to change the fluid.
