Ford 2005 Ranger, Owner'S Manual

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TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
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Refer to scheduled maintenance information for scheduled check
and change intervals.
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Transmission does not consume fluid.
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Check fluid when transmission is not operating properly or if you see
a leak.
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Fluid level must be checked at normal operating temperature, 20 miles
(30 km) of driving.
To check and add fluid:
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) to reach normal operating
temperatures.
2. If driven in hot weather, city traffic, pulling a trailer, allow
transmission to cool for 30 minutes before checking.
3. Engage parking brake, start engine.
4. Put your foot on the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever slowly
through all of the gear ranges.
5. Shift to P (Park) and leave the engine running.
6. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean with a dry lint free rag.
7. Install and fully seat the dipstick into the filler tube.
8. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level. Level should be in
the cross-hatched area.
9. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250ml ) increments through the
filler tube until the level is correct at normal operating temperatures.
Refer to the
Lubricant specifications section in this chapter for the
correct fluid type. The use of any other non-approved fluid may cause
internal transmission damage.
10. Fluid can be checked at ambient
temperatures between 50–95°F
(10–30°C). DO NOT ADD fluid until
the transmission is at normal
operating temperatures or the transmission will be overfilled.
2005 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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