If you are having problems with the transmission in your Fusion, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. Good Luck Posted on Oct 25, 2010 Depends on your engine. If any types of codes other than those mentioned above are present, then each code must be diagnosed to find the cause. I seem to have repeated what eurayle1 said only because I opened this thread in a seperate tab earlier. Autozone will tell you how much to put after you drain it all from the big bolt at the differential. I would change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles, no matter what the manual says.
Also, note that the fluid needed is specifically Mercon V. The components in an automatic transmission system are also exposed to the same wear and tear as the parts in a manual system, which also causes contamination of the fluid. Sometimes You Can Miss Alighn The Filter On Some Tranmissions And They Will Go Out. Just remember to keep the vehicle on level ground when filling and checking the level with the vehicle running and in park. The engine in your 2006 Ford Fusion should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate.
If the transmission fluid level in your Fusion is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. It will be attached to the bottom of the transmission, typically secured with 6-8 bolts. Check the manufacturers recommendation to see how often they feel it should be changed for your make and model of car. Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owner's manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled Fluid Capacities. Fill until lube comes out the fill hole.
It is a 4speed overdrive transmission. Install new transmission filter, gaskets and seals and transmission fluid. This is a case where the recommended schedule is designed to get the transmission past the warranty period with a very slight chance of failure and no more. With the price of a new trany this should be done every 80,000 kilometers 50-60,000 miles or check your owners manual for service intervals. If you still have problems, consider the Trans Solenoid Contol Pack, remove trans pan to replace If the tach ever flairs up, and the shifts are not crisp,stop driving it immediately and change solenoids Nov 09, 2010 you must have just drained the pan? Each transmission system is slightly different and there are various types of transmission fluid available, which can influence how much you pay to have it changed. What Is Done During A Transmission Fluid Change? With out the year this will be difficult at best.
Of course you should regularly check the fluid level and the color. As others say have the fluid changed. If you do the above you will only change aprox 40% of the fluid. Make sure that you clean all the metal dust from the magnet that is fitted around the bolt hole. Turn on the car, leave it in park, the fluid will run out fast. Repairing or replacing the transmission is an expensive procedure, so precautions should be taken to ensure it stays in optimal condition.
That would require a shop to perform a full fluid change with their specialized equipment. I am not sure but I think you can add the fluid right where the dip stick is located. Later model transmissions are a 'sealed unit' and according to Ford are designed to go 150,000 m without a fluid change. Different transmission fluids are used depending on the type of transmission in the vehicle. Remember this is the process if your car is running an auto transmission.
Most parts houses will take it. Good maintenance on an autotrans not expensive. Includes all bearings, seals and gaskets. Don't forget a new transmission pan gasket. You'll need about 10L-15L of replacement fluid.
If the pan needs to be removed it can be fairly messy, so something wider than the fluid pan will need to be used. All other trademarks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. One thing to note about changing the fluid yourself is that the fluid itself needs to be recycled properly. However, removal of the speed sensor is required. But the system should be flushed. Answer Best To Have A Good Transmission Shop Do This. Unhook the hose which leads from the transmission into the cooler, probably bottom pasenger side hose.