Choosing the right trans fluid can actually decrease your trans temperature significantly. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your f150 pickup, even in the most severe driving conditions. You will use one ounce of the bluedevil transmission sealer per quart of transmission fluid in the system of your ford f150. Replacing the transmission fluid can ensure your ford f150s transmission lives for a long time, with slick shifts and less grinding. The 6r is a sixspeed automatic transmission for longitudinal engine placement in rearwheel drive vehicles. Park the vehicle on level ground and set the parking brake. Need a link or need to know what fluid for differentials, transfer case and manual trans. So whether you need to change the transmission fluid or refill the brake fluid, you can always rely on us and get the right. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2009 ford f150 xlt 5. All hypoid differentials conventional and limited slip and manual transmissions in passenger cars, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and.
The transmission fluid dip stick is visible in the engine bay on 20042010 f150s. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your f150 and how to check the transmission fluid. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Save money on oil changes, avoid costly auto shop visits with the best synthetic oil, filters, transmission oil, coolants and differential fluids on the market. Apr 19, 2009 a brand new truck and you dont read your manual.
Find your owner manual, or guides to special features and warranties. M5odr2 thunderbird super coupe, ford f150, bronco except with 351 cu in 5. The coolant should be diluted with distilled water to a 50. As of 2011 only transmission manual or automatic available in ford super duty trucks.
Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation through the disc files. Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid. These transmissions are not equipped with a fill tube or dipstick. Valvoline automatic transmission fluid application guide.
Nov 16, 20 this video describes an easy way to refill the transmission fluid on a 2009 ford f150 with a 6r80 6speed automatic transmission. My haynes manual just says mercon is mercon a brand or specific type of. This time its the manual transmission fluid and the differential fluid. This vehicles owners guide describes every option and model variant available. Ford recommends that motorcraft premium gold engine coolant which is yellow in color for the radiator and cooling system of all f150 engines.
Time for another installment of mazda3 maintenance. This section is a guide to sync functions for nonnavigation vehicles. Check your car or trucks owners manual to see which type you. Although the factory doesnt require the transmission fluid to be replaced except for at every 60k miles, when your ford f150 starts racking up the miles, replacing the fluid more often is a great way to protect the transmission. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Feel free to contact our technical support line at. Ford mustang motorcraft mercon v transmission fluid. Dec 03, 2008 i want to change the fluid in my 93 ford f150 xl with the 4. Why the ford f150 no longer has a transmission dipstick. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your f150 and how to check the transmission fluid level.
Acdelco dexronvi automatic transmission fluid is the most recent release in the wellestablished dexron series of. To keep your automatic transmission in top condition, it needs to stay lubricated with transmission fluid. Lift the front end with a jack and support it with jack stands to. Best recommended synthetic oil, filter, transmission fluid. Nov 14, 2009 trans fluid change 2007 ford f150 is there a drain plug on the torque converter of a 4r70w transmission for the 07 model year. The 6r debuted in 2005 in the 2006 model year ford explorer and mercury mountaineer. Best recommended synthetic oil for your 2009 ford trucks f150 pickup. Time and time again, weve recommended that customers keep an eye on the level and the condition of their transmission fluid see. Refer to your service manual for transmission fluid. Buy replacement parts for 2009 ford f150 at goparts. Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. Follow the instructions in your cellular phones user guide to put your phone into bluetooth. Bring the engine and transmission up to operating temperature by driving the truck for at least 15 minutes. Ford motorcraft mercon v transmission fluid automatic transmission each customer pics 3 call a mustang enthusiast at 18778871105.
We want to keep you moving in the right direction, so weve compiled the information you need to know into. The owners manual in my 2011 malibu says change the transmission fluid at the 100k mile service or at 50k mile if you do a lot of stop and go driving or drive in a hot climate. I show how i change the transmission fluid on my f150. Lift the front end with a jack and support it with jack stands to gain access to the transmission. Browse through a selection of the only automatic transmission fluid products recommended for your ford and lincoln vehicles. All hypoid differentials conventional and limited slip and manual transmissions in passenger cars, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and heavyduty trucks where an apigl5 or mt1 fluid is specified.
Transmission fluid level check ford f150 20092014 2009. Transmission 09e 200609 with 12 cylinder engine, 0at 20072009. As it was, mine was getting really dark and dirty after 57k miles so i got it changed. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid.
It is based on the zf 6hp26 transmission and is built under license by the ford motor company at its livonia transmission plant in livonia, michigan. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 8888630426 with any other questions. If the transmission fluid level in your f150 is low, you need to add. Ford f250 transmissionslike the 5r110w and the 6r140are similar regardless of engine configuration. View and download ford 2009 f150 owners manual online. Ford lincoln mercury transmission fluid fill adapter tool new usa. Manual transmission conversions f150 raptor forums.
Ford automatic transmission fluid fluids, chemicals and. We here at stage 3 motorsports definitely throw our vehicles around more than the average bear, and while we dont do that much towing, we did make the executive decision to add a 2009 to 2015 f150 afe machined transmission pan to our 2012 f150 ecoboost fx4 project truck, mostly out of concern that we would wend up damaging the stock one sooner rather than later. View online or download ford 2009 f150 owners manual. May 23, 2016 replacing the transmission fluid can ensure your ford f150 s transmission lives for a long time, with slick shifts and less grinding. This is the free ford f150 repair manual you need if you own an earlier ford f150, ford bronco. Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Prolong the life of your automatic transmission with a trans fluid oil change. This is the free ford f150 repair manual you need if you own an earlier ford f150, ford bronco or any ford fullsize pickups in between 1980 and 1996. This video describes an easy way to refill the transmission fluid on a 2009 ford f150 with a 6r80 6speed automatic transmission. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your f150 pickup, even in. Ford f150 scheduled maintenance guide mainland ford. I want to change the fluid in my 93 ford f150 xl with the 4. Although the factory doesnt require the transmission fluid to be replaced except for at every 60k miles, when your ford. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your f150 and how.
How to fix a manual transmission leak bluedevil products. Read why this is becoming a popular trend and how you can check your transmission fluid when there is no dipstick. Normal area normal the transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature between h and c. Several new vehicles, including the ford f150, no longer have a transmission dipstick. Besides, it also tells you the ford f150 towing capacity.
The owners manual refers to the other manual transmissions as using just manual trans lube but it says the 5 speed takes mercon automatic. Dirty or old transmission fluid is hard on transmission components. Find replacement parts and upgrades for your 2009 ford f150. If the zf6 6speed manual transmission in your ford super duty is in need of some fresh transmission fluid, check out this short list of the top options. Runs good and all and i want to change out all the fluids. You can even print out a handy roadside assistance card to store in your vehicle. Car and truck makers have different specifications for the atf in their vehicles. Trans fluid change 2007 ford f150 is there a drain plug on the torque converter of a 4r70w transmission for the 07 model year. If necessary, add transmission fluid until your vehicle is at a proper level. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick.
Is this info outdated, and if so, what would be a better choice for the truck. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2009 ford f150 xlt 5. Ford manual transmission rebuild kit combos free shipping. Im a little confused however, on the fluid it takes. The engine in your 2009 ford f150 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. This process applies to the 4r7xx family of transmissions on the f150 as well as the newer 6r80. Type f is just such an ancient spec, that i have to believ. How often should you change out transmission fluid. I use this to refill my transmission rather than the ford procedure. Refer to your f150 owners manual for type and amount. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled. We all know that heat is the mortal enemy of an automatic transmission. If the transmission fluid level on your f150 is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.