Ford 6R60 & 6R80 6 Speed Transmissions: Fluid Fill & Adjustment Procedure

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In this video we show you how to fill and adjust the transmission fluid level on the Ford 6R60 6R75 and 6R80 transmissions.
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Manual Fluid Fill Pump-
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Mercon SP Transmission Fluid (6R60 and 6R75)-
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F150 6R80- Mercon LV 2009-2017
Explorer 6R60- Mercon SP 2006-2008
Explorer 6R60- Mercon LV 2009-2010
Expedition 6R75- Mercon SP 2007-2008
Expedition 6R80- Mercon LV 2009-2014
Fluid Requirements (Approximate)
Fluid Drain and Fill- 7.5qts
Valve Body Removal- 9.5qts
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@FordTechMakuloco 3 года назад

These are the Tools and Parts I Recommend: Manual Fluid Fill Pump- amzn.to/2ZNK4XA Mercon SP Transmission Fluid (6R60 and 6R75)- amzn.to/2ZN7H2o Mercon LV Transmission Fluid (6r80 only)- amzn.to/3c8Vg5T F150 6R80- Mercon LV 2009-2017 Explorer 6R60- Mercon SP 2006-2008 Explorer 6R60- Mercon LV 2009-2010 Expedition 6R75- Mercon SP 2007-2008 Expedition 6R80- Mercon LV 2009-2014 Fluid Requirements (Approximate) Fluid Drain and Fill- 7.5qts Valve Body Removal- 9.5qts Forscan is free Ford Specific Diagnostic Software: Download Here- forscan.org/home.html ELM 327 Adapter I Recommend- amzn.to/2GC6dBj As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

@dyrdek 3 года назад

@fordtechmakuloco if you have the time to possibly answer a question of mine I had to change my transmission lines and radiator , tranmission cooler and a few other miscellaneous parts after completion the transmission wouldn’t register reverse or 1st gear. After about 20 minutes or so of idle the transmission would allow me to drive shift perfectly fine go into all gears. No grinding no bad smells no hard shifts nothing . If I let the vehicle cool down I have to repeat to drive it again since this happened I haven’t driven it more than 2 miles total to avoid any potential damage I checked my fluid I was almost a quart low so I followed your steps to top it off. Currently waiting for it to cool again to see if I have all my gears now. Is there anything else I should do or some kind of advice you could please give me

@robertgrant1146 3 года назад

The manual fluid pump you recommend does NOT fit onto the mercon LV bottles. Also the new part does not come with the foam that goes around the connectors anymore. Not sure why

@dyrdek 3 года назад

I put mine into a quart oil container worked fine

@dyrdek 3 года назад

Got the transmission working fine e with the proper amount of transmission fluid.

@robertgrant1146 3 года назад

@@dyrdek It will fit a quart oil container. But this video is about transmission fluid and specifically says use Mercon and this does NOT fit the Mercon botttles.

@jwyzdm 2 месяца назад

10 years later and this timeless video is still helping me. Thanks

@lucasbrey8477 6 месяцев назад

Just wanted to say your videos are by far the best! Anytime I have to work on my ford trucks I always watch your videos before hand. You’re always so informational and detailed. Just wanted to give a shout out and say thank you so much!!

@chrispope5345 3 года назад

I have been trying to find a video for the transmission on my truck and honestly had no clue what transmission I had. This is it! Couldn’t for the life of me figure out where to add fluids after my transmission line blew out of my radiator. Thank you so much for posting this. So helpful!!

@sk8erhero123 Год назад

Great video, definitely helpful. I will say it took 11 quarts of transmission fluid for me. The fluid I used was valvoline multi use. Mercon LV rated. 2012 Mustang (3.7 v6, 6R80 transmission)

@gbear34 Год назад

It would be a real shame if Ford made the fill port accessible

@Logan-te3iq Год назад

Ya no kidding about broke everything on my truck trying to do this

@reubenmiller7988 Год назад

This fill location is a big improvement from the ZF trans this is based on. That one had a drain plug though

@jeremiahstone5285 8 месяцев назад

Regardless what it's based on, automakers are so cheap nowadays they gotta save the $3 per car or whatever to create a dipstick tube..!!? and yes it is absolutely possible for this vehicle really just make a hole instead of threads and put a dipstick and tube... ..

@Mufasa_0827 7 месяцев назад

How would they make money 😂😂😢

@Tiobolo713 6 месяцев назад

The reason they don’t put dipsticks on these trucks anymore is because people fill them with any fluid type and destroy them

@joker6374 3 года назад

Great video man. Super clean and straight to the point.

@LillyLegacyWWOD 3 года назад

Took me an hour to find this video for my wife’s 2006 Mercury Mountaineer, thank you so much!

@thomasward1145 5 лет назад

Thanks again for this vid. Did this today and things went smoothly.

@Envirotech 5 лет назад

Just did my second transmission fluid change this past weekend on my 2010. It's only been 65,000 kms since I had it in a Mr. Transmssion for a new torque converter and they serviced the transmssion too (I can only assume they used Mercon LV, *it's been nagging me to change it since and waiting for nice spring weather to do it*), and the old fluid came out pretty dark red. Not as bad as the first time I did it when it had over 300,000 on it >_< my mistake on that, that time it came out about as black as used oil (thanks Ford "sealed for life" hahaha). I found this cool "1 Litre Bottle Pump" at Princess Auto here in Ontario, Canada.. With its blue push down pump handle and it has the cool 45 degree hook end on it. It fits the top of a 1 quart Mercon LV bottle perfectly!!! Makes the refill part a breeze. Even taking the pan down isn't too bad of a chore following your other video; I have a HUGE clear plastic under bed tote I use as a catch pan, an old bed sheet and a tonne of old cardboard boxes laid around to catch any other drips. I'll prolly turn a transmission fluid change into a yearly thing now seeing how bad the fluid was at only 65,000 kms though, wow! FWIW I put about 70,000 kms on the truck yearly these days for the work I do.

@khricisak Год назад

Great video. One thing worth mentioning is the vehicle ought to be leveled (OEM) when checking the ATF level. If using ramps, use ramps on all four wheels (same height).

@Ontharock 2 года назад

1st- thank you so much for your videos. They point me in the right direction, great tips, and not getting caught unaware. One thing I’m wondering. When putting in transmission fluid after changing fluid From the pan and filter is it necessary to change the gear selector from drive to reverse to park a few times before checking the fluid level. I have a 2010 Ford F-150XLT 4.6L

@HavingWandered 5 месяцев назад

For working around a hot cat, I grabbed a flexible "nut grabber" claw to hold and manipulate the dipstick, welding gloves, and an articulating ratchet wrench so the 19mm socket can be flipped over 180deg, and to avoid melting the fill pump hose, hooked it front of the coolant lines back to the fill. No burns!

@redetroitwing 8 лет назад

great job and thanks for the info and help for everyone here!

@joseboquitasdelacoronilla7648 3 года назад

Great video, I was having problems finding that hole to add oil. I was thinking of using some Pussycat hears to find that hole. thanks a lot for posting this video.

@jessem8661 Год назад

Thank you thank you thank you you were the only person on the internet to know and realize that most of us don't have a car lift and will be lying on the ground at a very weird angle and to check it when it's cold which is the smart thing to do just didn't know where the fluid level should be no one ever said bottom of hash marks figured the glove part out the hard way LOL used my welding gloves but are now ruined because they have transmission fluid all over them

@imspecialed429 9 лет назад

I just changed the fluid on my 2010 expedition with the 6R80 with both of your videos (change and fill/adjust fill level). Thanks a lot for doing them. I used just under 8 qts on my truck with usual amount of spilling. My fluid was definitely in need of replacing. I'm glad i did this and, again, thanks for the video.

@imspecialed429 9 лет назад

I checked the fluid this morning after about a half hour of in-town errands (ambient temp - 32*F). I'm guessing that I overfilled if, when I took out the dipstick, fluid spilled out of the hole? I quickly recapped the fill/dipstick after loosing maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 cup.

@FordTechMakuloco 9 лет назад

Edward Messer Yeah it sounds like it check it hot like that and it should just be at top of hash marks.

@PCFithian 5 лет назад

Thanks for posting this, huge help for my 2007 Sport Trac with the 4.6L 3V V8 and 6R60. Prior owner had the transmission replaced in 2013 with a Ford Remanufactured transmission, the dipstick plug had lettering on it to use only Mercon LV.

@mbuell84 4 года назад

Thanks Paul!

@kirch1999 4 года назад

You can no longer get the yellow dipstick with the sp label. I tried, it is superceded by the white dipstick.

@macdaddync Год назад

I’m confused about his shopping list and this video. The list he posted says mercon LV, but this video says SP

@curtispomykal8432 8 лет назад

ford teck Im not sure what a thermostatic valve is. but the 3 flushes I did were on 2000 to 2005 models. I just removed the return line and pumped the old fluid into a bucket (engine running) as I pour the new fluid into the dipstick tube. I did this to the fluid can clean out of the return tube.

@george14756 5 лет назад

Your videos are great!!!! Thank you very much!!!

@topherwayne4398 5 лет назад

Thank you, exactly what i needed

@mruniv5 9 лет назад

Nice video. Very helpful. Thank you

@waboom248 4 года назад

7.5 quarts for drain & fill. At first it will overflow at about 6 quarts, then start it and shift to D, R, and then Park. It will then take another 1.5 quarts. Check fluid while running, level and in park. Only use Motorcraft Mercon LV. Don't burn your hand. ONLY USE MOTORCRAFT MERCON LV .

@MrBeats_6000 4 года назад

thank you, I almost thought by the video it would only take 4.5

@peytoniglehart2729 3 года назад

Checking mine right now. This comment helped alot. Burnt mine twice 😬

@derrickmorrison1022 3 года назад

Only 7.5? My manual say 13.1 quarts??

@waboom248 3 года назад

@@derrickmorrison1022 total capacity including torque converter is 13.5 quarts. A drain and fill for my '13 F150 V8 is about 7.5 qts.

@cg9608 3 года назад

Good lookin out on this! Just had my '16 F150 at the dealer for a whole trans flush. I had 10 quarts to give them and their bill to me didnt list any additional fluid charge. Checked the level when I got home (engine, trans at operating temp) and it seemed low! But then I saw your comment and shifted into D, R and P and now it looks fine! Was really nervous there for a sec hah 😅

@rubenrivas9858 8 лет назад

Usefull video! Thanks!

@marcinsmal04 3 года назад

Great video, thanks for help. I changed the oil on my 2010 explorer 6r80. When i finished snd screwed the dipstick screw in, I broke the thread and only got the screw head. The thread stay inside of transmission housing. The dipstick has a slight slack but it sticks, can I drive in this situation? It will be worse now with the repair, removing the thread from the gearbox housing..

@07blackfx4 Год назад

What process would you guys recommened for adding and then checking? Add 4 first and then start and check again? Sounds like you could add up to 14 quarts and so it would be nice to know the best process. Thank for any tips

@thevideofuzz8584 2 года назад

Love that you work In a shop professionally but have tips and recommendations for us at home doing it on the ground.

@johnnyrizzo8057 7 лет назад

all your videos are great. question I read subtile for fluid specs and years. I have 2007 6r60 should I used the sp or lv. I watched your other videos and you say to only use the lv? thanks for the tip

@Mufasa_0827 7 месяцев назад

This video helped me a lot. For some reason it took 8 quarts but when it’s on the dip stick shows no fluid. This didn’t account for the new torque converter. Hopefully this fixes p0731. As there no burning smell to the fluid or bad discoloration.

@AlexLopez-vx3cr 5 лет назад

Check you just check your fluid and its level using the little dipstick on the transmission to see the color of it and determine if you should get new filter and fluid? I'm just over 80k miles on my 2012 F150.

@jacobreynolds9736 4 года назад

I have a 14 F-150 EB. I just recently serviced the trans at work dropping the pan fluid and filter. My question is what is a suitable temp to check when hot, and the reason I ask is because the service manual in Mitchell mentioned a minimum temp of 200 or 210 degrees which seemed a little to high to me.

@GurnBograt1986 8 месяцев назад

You always give the best info!!!

@brookgoddard1659 9 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I just finished changing the filter and fluid using your videos as guides. Everything went just as you said. I have a 2011 F150 Supercrew 4X4 with the 6R80 and the manual states the capacity of the Mercon LV is 13.1 quarts. I went ahead and purchased 13 quarts but only got less than 8 quarts in. After going back and watching this video again I see where you said it took about 7.5 quarts, I wish i would have paid closer attention! I wonder why Ford overstates the capacity so much?

@curtispomykal8432 9 лет назад

the larger amount of fluid is if the torque converter was empty. a pan drop won't acomplish this.

@vemconhecer6459 3 года назад

The best video about, thanks

@dirtyford633 3 года назад

Used my welding glove, and a backhand heat shield. Made checking full hot a piece of cake, even on jack stands. Any risk of damaging an 07 6R60 by using the LV going forward, and is there cross contamination issues after a filter change? I know SP is in there right now.

@TheMstwntdLMSV123 4 года назад

My friend has a 2012 mustang which I believe has this transmission. I've people say they needed anything from 4-12 quarts for a fluid change. Is there a way I can check for my specific case?

@Donnie_Prestwood 3 года назад

When I was loosening fill cap to change fluid/filter, a few drips of fluid immediately started coming out. When I took the pan off and drained the fluid I only got about 5 1/2 quarts out. I don't get why it seemed to be so full but yet only got that much out. Sat overnight and engine was cold when I drained it. Thinking truck was not level enough and there's still fluid in the front of trans because back end was up to high?

@RANDOMHOBO01 6 лет назад

I changed the fluid and filter in my 6R75 in an expedition. I opened that cap today after a drive and fluid came pouring out, I started the truck hot in park at idle and checked it after it poured out and the dipstick says the fluid is right between the hashes. I checked it because my trans has been acting odd, are these dipsticks that incorrect? It says the fluid level is perfect but fluid comes out when you open the dipstick cap. Should I put in a new transmission now since its acting up?

@rickc2222 2 года назад

I followed the instructions filling it WARM to the bottom of hash marks....ended up with leaking trans fluid. checked it again HOT and it was way overfilled - had to pull approx 1 pint or 600-700ml out of there to get it to the TOP of the hash marks when HOT. I was just releived to learn I didnt have an expensive leak to repair lol...live and learn.

@stevespeed2000 Год назад

Same thing happened to me. Mine also started leaking fluid. Hoe long did you drive your truck before you drained the trans fluid ? Also after you drained some, did the leaves go away? -Thanks.

@feelnrite 10 месяцев назад

That was nice they made that so convenient.

@herbertsmith9303 5 лет назад

I have a 2007 expedition but dont know when the transmission fluid was change so the mechanic told me not to change it,it would cause problem with transmission. Need help should I change it or just keep adding fluid

@gene2200 7 месяцев назад

Someone asked about finding temperature with scan tool, lost the comment, on a 14 150 go to gauge mode on dash menu, gives trans temp. Mine seldom gets much above 160-170 in normal driving. Its time to check mine also, cant wait...

@jeffflowers729 3 года назад

I just went to check out a 2014 and couldn't find the dipstick to check fluid. Now I know why! thought maybe it didn't have one like my BMW. seems too easy to overfill. how do you get fluid out?!

@ChowHound1337 10 месяцев назад

Had a Shop who specialized in ford supposedly do my transmission because i didn't have time to do myself...they ended up under filling by about a gallon and it ended up causing shift issues thinking it was a lead frame, solenoid/valve body, and even a tcm issue. Nope, filled with appropriate fluid level. They also over torqued the fill plug Vehicle reference 2016 F150 2.7L 6R80.

@goitoutdoors 5 лет назад

I fear I overfilled mine FordTechMakuloco. Should I take it to a mechanic to check/correct level?

@mustang2433 5 лет назад

I’m about to do a 2015 Ford F-150 ecoboost transmission oil change how many quarts does it hold

@mot611 3 года назад

Can someone explain the concept of "vacuum" in the unit? When I did mine, I removed the plug cold and nothing came out. Now I'm surprised because when I filled it up, it was on the top of the stick(cold), then ran it, and the level dropped. Therefore, I can add more fluid. I should be overflowing with the motor shut down. Is the vacuum the reason why I didn't get an overflow when I originally pulled the plug on the cold unit? Oh, I didn't hear any air movement either.

@stevenn4393 5 лет назад

2010 F-150 XLT, 5.4L, 6-speed/6R80, with HD tow package. I think u said it takes 7 quarts, my owners manual says 13. Is there any way to drain the rest out? Can we drain the torque converter? Is there only the 1 filter?

@user-lu7fh7hu3r 2 года назад

ended up changing the pan to a b&m and changed the 2 other parts you recommended. but after getting it filled up . now it does not want to go into gear at all. what did i do wrong?

@pacmanny2309 4 года назад

I put in 1/4 of transmission fluid to get it at the full mark while the transmission is running but someone told me I was supposed to go through all the gears even though my fluid is pretty much full it just needed 1/4 to get to the top full line is it true or as long is at the top full line while the transmission is running that’s what matters?

@anikin1999 4 года назад

Gentlemen, I'm on my last deployment but I do have a question. I have the 08 EL King Ranch. I'm having some kind of shutter and noise once in a while at 30 mph.. but only when I kindly tap the accelerator to get speed. The thing shifts amazingly regardless of what gear it's in as long as I keep constant acceleration. Is the 6r75 the same as this transmission? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you,

@gregfount Год назад

Thank you!

@bobmartens1089 Год назад

2014 f150 5.0 change oil and filter every 60,000km at 124 just changed, heavy highway towing, oil still looks like new and trans shifts like new i use Castrol full syn each time

@larryb51 2 года назад

Is there a link for a replacement dipstick, or a hack to make do without? (If I knew exactly how far from the top of the transmission case to the hash marks, I might be able to make my own dipstick.)

@chrish6341 3 года назад

Any idea what fluid my 2010 F-150 4.6L automatic came with? Can I just add Mercon LV to whatever is currently in it? I might have a slight leak and need to drop the pan soon anyway.

@jasonbodi503 3 года назад

How do I ID which transmission is in mine? Its newer to me, just got it in May but the transmission pan gasket just started leaking 2010 Expedition EL MAX Limited 5.4L

@jadb8452 7 лет назад

fordtech roughly what is the fluid temperature when checking cold, because temperature change from state to state and even in canada,, so if am checking the fluid and the temperature is 40 degree f where should the fluid be on the dipstick A or B

@kentastic6881 8 лет назад

I want so much to to this myself. I am capable but am worried I will pop that cover off and some spring or pin or something will fall on the ground. If I do, did you say start off putting 4.5 quarts back into it. BTW, thanks for the link to the pump, you thought of everything to assist the DIYers.

@FordTechMakuloco 8 лет назад

+ken tastic Nothing will pop off don't worry. I think they take right around 5 qts before overflowing just fill till it start to overflow then adjust from there.

@austin3626 Год назад

Will it not damage the transmission to drive it and get it up to operating temperature while the fluid is still low?

@Dompass1999 4 года назад

so i could take the dipstick out to just check the level? it wont mess up the pressure?

@jklo1313 4 года назад

Thanks for all you do. I have a 2017 with 30K. I’m going to drain the oil and reuse the filter until 60k like you recommend at the next transmission service. With Not changing out the filter , I’m I still looking at adding 4.5 quarts, warming and then adjusting the level up to 7.5 or will it be less? Also, is it a good idea to buy a filter and have it on hand in case the oring gets damaged or can I buy that separate? Thanks again. Also I’m not opposed to just replacing the filter every 30 if needed?

@austenhatch3285 3 года назад

I think the oring is reusable isn’t it? What’d u end up doing

@zsdjr1 4 месяца назад

Had the dealer flush and fill transmission w/filter. Checked my fluid levels on the engine and noticed is was overfilled by 2 or 3 quarts. Also noticed a red tinge on the fluid. What will having transmission fluid in my engine oil do to the seals and friction surfaces and what should i have the dealer do?

@jasonfarr6335 3 года назад

Is it OK to start the truck with just the dip stick in, before I check and adjust the fluid ?

@bassm6915 6 лет назад

Hi can you make a vid on changing the solenoids????

@enriquerobledo1232 4 года назад

i have 06 navigator it dont have a dipstick on the trans do you have a video on that on how to add fluid

@honestabe7349 2 года назад

If I fill my mustang to bottom of hash mark when running if engine is shut off before tightening fill cap, the fluid runs out of transmission if not running. In other words, normal fluid level engine off is above the dipstick hole??

@charlenedeanda4963 7 лет назад

I thought you needed to take to a service center and have all the oil vacuumed out..is this correct? Or just doing exactly like on your video should be sufficient?

@anthonybrown7266 4 года назад

I have a 2010 Explorer with the Adrenaline Package. It has a 6R80 Transmission. Does the transfer case use the same Mercon LV fluid as the transmission or should I be using something else?

@Brian-fo8sh Год назад

I have a question and hopefully someone can answer it. When adding the fluid, maybe approximately 4.5 quarts…do I start it then and run through the gears then adjust or let it run without going through the gears?

@kevinwinkle8091 2 года назад

just pullled the dipstick on my 6r80 and it has A and B hash marks. I pulled it while trans was cold and it the level is at the very top of B hash mark (top hashmark) does this mean the trans was over filled at some point?

@victorhobson5078 6 лет назад

So is it good to check trans fluid first thing in morning?

@larryranger1463 2 года назад

First off Brian, thank you for ALL the excellent vids, much appreciated... Just did the pan drop and filter change on my 2016 F150 5.0 with no issues. Im a little confused with the level check though. You explain to adjust the fluid level for the bottom of the hatch marks while trans is warm. My 2016 has two sets of marks A and B on the stick. Could you tell me which I should aim for... Bottom of A or B. The shop manual stipulates top of the B dotted marks (perhaps that is at op temp) but I would stick with your experience and knowledge. TIA

@parkerrogers2277 2 года назад

Larry Ranger did you ever figure this out? I'm wondering the same.

@JustKillHem 2 года назад

My stick has A on bottom and B on top your bottom set of hashes is for cold fluid aim for the middle the top hashes are for when your fluid is hot again aim for the middle. These two sets of hashes are to help determine your fluid level whether the transmission is cold or hot.

@donmulvey9280 9 месяцев назад

Bought a grill glove from amazon to work near the CAT. I run it up to temp and for a final fluid check.

@fixinstuff 9 лет назад

Great video thank you. I have the 6R75 which uses Mercon SP in my 08 Expedition. How high should I fill the fluid on the stick? I changed the fluid and filled using your video. Right now I have it so that the fluid line is in the middle of the crosshatches when warm up.

@FordTechMakuloco 9 лет назад

B Scott If it is anywhere in the hatch marks warm you are good to go.

@richardwalsh2161 4 года назад

Is this running in park while checking dipstick or engine off?

@joeblow4888 3 года назад

@@richardwalsh2161 Always check transmission fluid with the engine running.

@gailwells4538 7 лет назад

I have a 2004 f150 and on the cooling lines is a block that the cooling lines go into What is this block for

@manuelamaya826 4 года назад

Thank!

@gilbertmatalobos5056 Год назад

I got ford expedition 2007 EL 5.4 how many quart transmission fluid i need to put on it. Thank for help

@threebanger 9 лет назад

Thank you for the vids! One question though. What about using AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid?

@FordTechMakuloco 9 лет назад

Cory Kroelinger I would only use Mercon LV it is already a fuel efficient fluid. LV= Low Viscosity

@threebanger 9 лет назад

FordTechMakuloco Roger. Thanks for the info.

@stangssoftwash 2 месяца назад

after you fill it do you put the stick and bolt back in and run it? or do you leave it out and run it?

@Mark-fg9pf 11 месяцев назад

Any update on which fluid to use? SP or LV I have 2010 Explorer Sporttrac 4.6 3v ty awesome channel.

@jbrady5979 Год назад

So f150 SVT. Did the lead frame saw the video and put SP in now I see LV. Truck seems fine. Is this going to cause a problem? LV replaced SP and nothing live the mercon V so I’ve heard it’s fine, what’s your opinion?

@SpeedyHaulingJunkRemovalTampa 4 года назад

Bryan, I wanted to Thank you for all your videos and sharing all your knowledge. I recently change my fluid on the 2016 F150 5.0 and now transmission is not shifting properly. I added 7 quarts of MERCON LV. do you think I'm low on fluid by a little bit? I dropped pan and used new motorcraft filter. Thanks again

@danielcarter3928 3 года назад

dang. this is why I'm never touching mine lol.

@borninthefla 3 года назад

Did you ever figure out why it wasn’t shifting after you were done?

@jonathanhaney5673 2 года назад

I did mine no problem, run for 15 minutes and check while hot also.

@Ford751975 10 лет назад

Hey man, I am going to do this soon on my 2010 Adrenalin. What is the ballpark Qts I will need for the filter change and re fill. Not doing a flush. Just want to have enough on hand. Thank you for the great video !!

@FordTechMakuloco 10 лет назад

usually around 7.5qts I would have 9 on hand and you will be safe.

@Ford751975 10 лет назад

Great !! Thank you !!

@razbuznik 6 лет назад

Brian, can you let us know where you got that filler tool/gizmo? The curved/hooked design is perfect for filling that transmission.

@bobevol 3 года назад

I was scanning the comments for the answer to that question! Hopefully, it’s further down, will keep looking

@danc1125 10 лет назад

Hi, love your videos on the fords, a little unnerving there are so many on the 5.4 3v, but i like this engine so far. I have a 2010 FX4 with 85 thousand km (50k mi) manual says its a sealed tranny and is not serviceable until 240000km and even then it doesn't specifically say 6R80. It does have intervals of about 96000km to change fluid on "torqshift" trans but again gives no model #'s. The forums give me ten different answers from 10 keyboard mechanics, what do you recommend? Thanks, Dan

@FordTechMakuloco 10 лет назад

I would change the fluid on that trans every 60k miles. I have a video coming out just on this procedure soon.

@hectorvasquez6059 Год назад

So how hot the transmission needs to be to check the oil level?

@dhb18t Год назад

On my 2016 F150 with the 6R80 I just dropped the pan, cleaned it along with the magnets and gasket and replaced the filter. I measured by eye what was drained out and put into gallon jugs: about 4.5 to 4.75 quarts. Then as described by FordTechMakuloco, after refilling and checking the level on the little dipstick at about 176° trans temp while truck running, I added about 7.25 quarts back in so that the level was at the top of the upper hatch marks. (can't remember if "B" or "A" would correspond to that higher fill-level area on the stick) Drove the truck and it feels good. Shifts may actually be smoother than before. Question: How can 4.75 quarts of old fluid be replaced by 7.25 quarts of new fluid??? Where did the other 2.5 quarts of old fluid disappear to?

@donmulvey9280 9 месяцев назад

How did you know it was 176 degrees? I put a scan tool on my 2016 and couldn't get live data for tranny temp.

@Ogmc2279 8 месяцев назад

Sounds like you most overfilled it as it will expand when hot

@4-LOW 8 лет назад

I'm having a hell of a time finding a dealership who will change my filter and top my fluid off ('13 F-150). So I guess I'm going to try it myself. I found the hook part of the tool in this video...but it doesn't seem to be threaded to fit onto a bottle or pump. What's the deal with that? It's going to be very hard to not get burned by the catalytic converter while trying to adjust the fluid. This is going to suck.

@4-LOW 8 лет назад

Ok so I used a cheap fluid pump from the auto parts store and put a longer hose on it and that worked great. I bought a heat resistant glove off Amazon and that was definitely necessary to finish this job. But my problem is that I put 7.5 quarts in and it started running out of the fill hole with engine running. It appeared that I got about 7 quarts out maybe a little more. I put 7 quarts in, checked it, and it was at the bottom of the stick. So I put another quart in and as I was pumping it came running out of the fill hole. What's up with that?

@hidros1461 3 года назад

Can you drive with the dip stick removed?

@bsmithman84 8 лет назад

Great video but can you tell us where the fluid should be on the dipstick when it is cold? Those cats get hot well before the transmission gets warm. Thanks for all the great videos they are very informative

@FordTechMakuloco 8 лет назад

What I have found is about and 1/8" below the hatch marks line cold engine running works best

@bsmithman84 8 лет назад

Thanks a lot!

@JeffMageesr82 7 лет назад

FordTechMakuloco i have a 13 f150 6r80 on my dip stuck there is A and B ?

@goitoutdoors 5 лет назад

@@FordTechMakuloco I fear I overfilled mine FordTechMakuloco. Should I take it to a mechanic to check/correct level?

@joanrodriguez5848 5 лет назад

Can you mix Sp with LV? I don’t know what kind is in my tramssmission now and it needs some in it is under A at idle and warm

@eddie0175b 8 лет назад

Thank you for the informative video. I fixed the leaks from the plug of my 2010 F150. How can I get the fluid hook fill that you got, it would've made the job easier. Thank you

@Mr2004MCSS 8 лет назад

+eddie0175b Go to ebay and look up "Rotunda 307-570 Ford 6R60 transmission fluid fill tool" This is the metal hook that you can hook up to the pump tubing on the pump linked above. This tool will work with the 6R80 as well. I bought one for when I change my transmission fluid.

@donmulvey9280 4 года назад

What do you think about adding the aftermarket dipstick to the F150? I wish I had your garage with lift but like most I lay on my back on the driveway. It sure would be nice to have a fill/dipstick located in the engine bay. Just wondering what you think. Thanks, Don

@chrisgraham2904 Год назад

When working in a driveway (no hoist), how important is it to have the vehicle level when filling and checking the fluid level? My Navigator with the 6R80 needs to be raised to get under it. Would either raise the front wheels or raise the two passenger side wheels.

@johndeesmith183 Год назад

@@chrisgraham2904 ... keep level by using 2 pair of ramps , one ramp placed in front of each wheel and drive up on... just be careful and remember to reverse when thru ....

@tarellrose4247 Год назад

I have the same truck and what is the name of the hook part you have or where did u get it from

@ichigo72179 10 лет назад

Hi there I have a 2007 expedition eddie bauer this video is for that kind of SUV

@FordTechMakuloco 10 лет назад

Yes and yours takes Mercon SP

@shortplex 6 лет назад

6R60 4.6L Explorer - Dropped pan, replaced filter, reinstalled pan, filled with fluid (too much), then suctioned out to proper level. Truck will not go into gear. Are there an troubleshooting measures? Some explain of poor seal at transmission inlet, others suggest a battery disconnect and delay before reconnecting. Thoughts?

@-Wreckanize- 6 лет назад

Did you find out what happened? Was it the filter that fell down in the pan?

@smokedoutwolverine8208 3 года назад

Is this the same for the 2013 f150 3.5l ecoboost?

@PokeAmp 3 месяца назад

How did you pull out the dip stick mine didn't come out like that

@jspr911 9 лет назад

Thanks for the videos! Question: is it possible to pull the transmission oil via refill hole with a gun and hose to minimize the mess when dropping the pan?

@jspr911 9 лет назад

I mean 2009 f150

@jacob8660 2 года назад

Yes of course, best way is to suck out as much as you can with a transfer pump and then there won't be a waterfall of ATF

@MrBigdaddyII 7 лет назад

Approx how long do you let it run (trans temp estimate), before the final adjustment right at the bottom of the hash marks?

@aservantofYeshua 2 года назад

@Steven Taylor probably not, but your comment is making people think he did! Lol

@amberjustin 6 лет назад

Big problem with mine. Any help would be great. .... I did my trans filter and fluid but that plug over the dipstick was very difficult to remove. Once I got it out, I noticed aluminum threads on the steel plug. The top of the trans housing female threads had stripped. Putting it back it just won’t get tight and is slightly cocked so the o-ring won’t seat. Now I’ve got a leak after driving. I’d like to drill it out and put in something oversized but can find anything aftermarket. Any ideas?