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Many 2002 to 2006 Ford Explorers and Mercury Mountaineer models feature a sealed transmission system with no
automatic transmission dipstick. The instructions below outline the proper service techniques for fluid level check
on such models using the
T-TECH FIT516 Ford Fill Adapter Kit.
Suggested Service Tools: Oil suction gun, 3/16" Allen or T-30 Torx wrench and a T-TECH FIT516 Ford Fill Adapter Kit.
1. Ensure the vehicle is sitting level. Start the vehicle and warm the transmission to operating temperature
(120° to 140°F).
2. With foot on the brake, slowly place shift selector in each gear position momentarily returning to park when
complete.
3. With engine still running, access the underside of the vehicle and locate the transmission drain plug. Using
the appropriate tool, remove the center plug from the drain plug, holding the drain plug in place.
4. If fluid runs out of center of the drain plug, allow to drain to a slow drip and replace the center plug. The
vehicle fluid level is correct.
5. If no fluid runs out, thread the FIT516 Ford Fill Adapter into the center plug opening. Using an oil suction
gun, inject 1 pint of correct ATF into vehicle through the Ford Fill Adapter and remove the oil suction gun.
6. If fluid runs out, follow Step #4, first removing the FIT516 Ford Fill Adapter. If no fluid drains out, inject
another .25 pint of fluid following above instructions. Repeat until fluid drains out. Follow Step 4 above,
first removing the FIT516 Adapter.
7. Shut-off the engine. Fluid check is complete.
Note: The transmission pan will hold 3 quarts of ATF when filled to correct level, vehicle is running and
sitting level.
F-Series Trucks
CAUTION: Late model F-Series trucks feature a Quick Connect fitting at the the radiator. DO NOT REMOVE this
fitting. Remove, instead, the transmission cooling line from the fitting. The following method can used be wherever
this Quick Connect fitting is encountered.
F-150 Instructions
1. Remove the transmission cooling line from this radiator fitting using the 3/8" Ford Quick Disconnect
Removal Tool (Part No. FIT512).
2. After the transmission cooling line has been released, insert the fitting from FIT414 into the radiator fitting.
3. Attach a service adapter hose to the FIT414 fitting and to the transmission cooling line for service.
F-250 Instructions
1. Remove the transmission cooling line from this radiator fitting using the 1/2" Ford Quick Disconnect
Removal Tool (Part No. FIT513).
2. After the transmission cooling line has been released, insert the fitting from FIT415 into the radiator fitting.
3. Attach a service adapter hose to the FIT415 fitting and to the transmission cooling line for service.