Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
See TSB 06-14-4
Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Place a suitable container under the transaxle drain plug.
3. NOTE: If an integral problem is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from
normal wear. However, if excessive metal and friction particles are present, internal service will be required.
Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain transmission fluid.
Installation
1. Install the transaxle drain plug.
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After the fluid has been drained. clean the drain plug threads and apply a small amount of Pipe Sealant with Teflon or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSK-M2G350-A2.
2. Lower the vehicle
3. Add 3.7 liters (3.9 quarts) of Motorcraft MERCON(R) Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting MERCON(R)
specification. MERCON(R) Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid, as per TSB 06-14-4.
4. Start the engine and run through all gears for a total of five minutes at idle. Turn off the engine.
