Technical service bulletin transmission fluid guide. Type a was followed by atf offerings from ford and chrysler in the ensuing decades. Ford taurus automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Jun 14, 2007 ford s service intervals in many cases are ridiculously high. Once it warmed up the behavior was less pronounced. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your ford taurus automobile. I found a 1997 ford f350 crew cab long bed powerstroke diesel.
On the list was a refurbished transmission i bought the car and it was running great. Transmission problems are not always the transmission as we see here. About 4 years ago, i serviced the transmission by replacing the gasket, filter, fluid etc. It just means the transmission fluid hasnt been changed in quite some time. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. What is a good transmission for truck tug of war manual vs automatic. It has a 5speed manual and i was going to do truck pulls truck tug of war at a mud bogging show. Until one day i noticed transmission fluid leaking towards the rear end of the car. That transmission wont even make it to 100,000 miles on the original fluid. Use of a nonapproved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. All ax4sax4n transmissions currently use mercon v automatic transmission fluid.
Some 20002007 taurus, 20002005 sable, 20002003 windstar, and 20042007 freestarmonterey vehicles, equipped with a 4f50n, ax4n, or ax4s transaxle, may exhibit an erratic fluid level reading on the transaxle dipstick and possible leaks around the filler tube and grommet. The 6f50 transmission in the 08 ford taurus actually takes 10 quarts of fluid. Jul 14, 2015 2004 ford taurus transmission removaltorque converter failure some of steps we took during this build, i apologize that we couldnt film everything, we were pressed to get this job done evolution. What kind type of transmission fluid do you use in a. Park on a level area and apply the emergency brake. What kind type of transmission fluid do you use in a taurus. For a time, these fluids sufficed for most of the automatic transmission market.
Possible causes of colors in transmission fluid it still runs. Wifes 2003 taurus puked up transmission fluid ford forums. Transmission fluid and filter change ford taurus forum. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your taurus and how to check the transmission fluid level. Climate control system general information 2003 taurus sable workshop manual diagnosis and testing procedure revision date. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford taurus based on all problems reported for the taurus. When the taurus became its bestselling car after just one year, being a refreshingly different aerodynamic design nobody else dared to produce at the time, ford thought to make the taurus into a true blue oval for the third generation.
Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. How to check the transmission fluid in a 2000 ford f250 powerstroke diesel. It has comfortable seats that are power so i can adjust the seat to my liking i like how i have a button i can push that opens the trunk. I recommend changing your coolant every 3 years unless you want to buy a new radiator later on. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Today though, mechanics must ensure the atf they intend to use meets the oem specs for each vehicle. This is why guys hate to have dealers service their cars. The 2000 ford taurus has 7 problems reported for transmission is slipping. If the car is really old and its an automatic transmission, i would just leave it alone and live with it. It provides optimal frictional characteristics for this type of transmission. How much transmission fluid does a 2000 ford taurus hold. Dark brown or black transmission fluid is a sign of old or burnt transmission fluid. If your fluid is dark brown or black, it needs to be changed, and your transmission should be checked for problems to make sure it is not overheating and burning the fluid.
One good example is that they state the 6 speed transmission fluid doesnt have to be changed for 150,000 miles. What does it mean when transmission fluid is black. Tranny fluid type for ford taurus bob is the oil guy. Answer for fluid recommendation, refer to the owners manual and the ford technical service bulletin tsb linked below. What type of transmission fluid do you use in a 2000 ford. So i got home and checked the transmission fluid level, it was fine. Ford would continue to make changes by also renaming the brand to replace the ford taurus with the f500 series. Lubegard automatic transmission fluid atf protectant is for use in all automatic transmissions and manuals requiring an atf, including heavy duty transmissions, such as allison. The manifestation of this problem is similar to that of a damaged torque converter. For all model years taurus sable, the tsb basically states that mercon v. It provides good low temperature fluidity, reduces wear and protects against sludge and varnish buildup. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission is slipping, and difficulties going into gear. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Also the transmission fluid levels are important but they can be misleading. Transmission fluid leaking back, 1988 ford bronco your output seal on the tranny or input seal on your transfer case is bad. The engine in your 2000 ford taurus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The ford taurus is one of those cars that keeps on surprising everyone even ford. Thanks for all the replies and help in the last few days with my new sable. Although the sho differed from all the others as a manual by default, it could be equipped for the first time with the automatic transmission and a 3. Some 2000 2007 taurus, 2000 2005 sable, 2000 2003 windstar, and 20042007 freestarmonterey vehicles, equipped with a 4f50n, ax4n, or ax4s transaxle, may exhibit an erratic fluid level reading on the transaxle dipstick and possible leaks around the filler tube and grommet. How to check the transmission fluid on ford cars it. Designed with a drain plug for easy service of the transmission fluid, dormans auto transmission oil pan eliminates the hassle of having to.
Changing your automatic transmission fluid can leave you with many questions like. Another common ford taurus problem is a shot transmission. We purchased it used so i cannot speak about its history. The 4 best automatic transmission fluids available best. The 2000 ford taurus has 7 nhtsa complaints for the power train. A car can suffer a transmission failure and you would never see the difference.
Transmission vent location on 2000 ford taurus fixya. There are several things that can cause late shifting, from low fluid level to a failing transmission. After 2005, only the sedan body style was offered to car buyers until 2007. The car was slow to get moving when put in drive or reverse. The condition may be due to a restricted transaxle vent. Should i flush or change the transmission fluid on 2000 c5. Transmission fluid is milky ericthecarguy stay dirty. Ford taurus owners have reported 22 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. What you are doing is changing the fluid that is in the pan, this will mix with the fluid that is still in transmission. Ford taurus 5 out of 5 stars 5 product ratings 5 product ratings 20102012 ford taurus automatic shifter handle new oem black chrome. Aug 11, 2019 if you want the expense of totally rebuilding it in the near future, leave it alone. General motors answered the call first in 1949 with type a transmission fluid. The worst complaints are transmission, ac heater, and engine problems.
The 2000 ford focus has 22 nhtsa complaints for the power train. My mechanic used oreilly automatic transmission fluid global although the car manual says my car needs mervon v and the stuff in oreilly also said it is ok. Mar 10, 2015 technical service bulletin transmission fluid guide. May 03, 2017 manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals. How many quarts of transmission fluid for a 2000 ford taurus. 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. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the technical specifications section in this chapter.
Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals. How to correct a slipping transmission in a 2000 ford taurus. I know that a trans flush is a bad idea or so ive read, but should i change the fluid in my tranny. When adding transmission fluid to your taurus, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid. You did not say if this was for a drain, unbolt the trans pan, filter change and refill, or if it was for a complete fluid exchange, by pumping the old fluid out, and adding new fluid no screen or filter change at the same time with a special machine this. Drive the truck until it reaches operating temperature approximately 20 miles. When i bought the car, the previous owner showed me a reciept of all of the work that he had done on the car a month before i bought it. Check the owners manual and use the recommended fluid. Automatic transmission problems of the 2000 ford taurus. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Okay, second question, i bought a used 1997 ford taurus, boss here says change the tranny oil regularly and do annual maintenance and he found his 1996 was a good car. Back 2000 ford taurus transmission auto trans oil cooler line connector. Ford taurus 2000, automatic transmission oil pan by dorman. In fact, there are no clearcut symptoms for this since the drivers who shared their unfortunate experiences with taurus \ faulty transmission all said that the car would drive normally but would.
The reason for that is because over time, the clutch rings wear. So my question is that it calls for it looks like straight mercon atf, but someone told me our stuff we get here is the one. Son changed transmission and fluid in my car, had to disconnect the battery to get the transmission to engage and now the transmission is slipping. Advance auto parts has 3 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. So i got home and checked the transmission fluid level, it was fine but i noticed the fluid was a milky pinkish color. Motorcraft continuously variable chain type transmission fluid is a premiumquality fluid recommended by ford motor company for use in the cft30 transmission. If you want it to last another few hundred thousand miles, change the fluid. It was the same owner for 9 12 years and appeared to be well maintained. You will only add about 5 12 quarts of new fluid that will mix with the fluid remaining in the trans. Transmission fluid level check ford taurus 20002007. Place your foot on the brake pedal and move the shift lever though each gear. The previous specification was mercon atf but ford recently released a technical service bulletin stating that all.
When it comes to your ford taurus, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. No chemical flushes, but it needs a full transfusion, with a machine that sucks out t. I would like to know how many quarts of transmission fluid goes in a 1999 ford taurus if we were going to change it and answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Page 1 2003 taurus sable workshop manual page 1 of 47 section 41200. I incorrectly used the fluid that was available at the dealership pumpa gm dealership no less. Once it gets going it shifts into the next gear just fine.
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