Ford 6R60 Automatic Transaxle Transmission Instructions
- June 15, 2024
- Ford
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Ford 6R60 Automatic Transaxle Transmission
Product Information
Specification
- Product Name : Automatic Transaxle/Transmission – 6R60
- Model Number : 307-01B-4
- Compatible Vehicles : 2007 Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac (manufactured in September 2006)
Product Usage Instructions
General Procedures
- Wipe the fluid level indicator clean.
- Reinstall the fluid level indicator only back into the fill plug hole to check the fluid level.
- Repeat this until a consistent reading is established.
Adding Additional Transmission Fluid
Note: To get an accurate fluid level reading, the engine should be idling (600-750 rpm) in PARK.
- Install the special tool into the fluid fill hole.
- Fill the special tool with approximately 0.47L (1 pt) of clean automatic transmission fluid.
- Install the fluid fill plug.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Q: How do I check the fluid level?
A: Follow the steps under “General Procedures” to check the fluid level using the fluid level indicator. -
Q: What should be the engine RPM while checking the fluid level?
A: The engine should be idling between 600-750 rpm in PARK for an accurate fluid level reading. -
Q: How much additional transmission fluid should I add?
A: Fill the special tool with approximately 0.47L (1 pt) of clean automatic transmission fluid.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
- Wipe the fluid level indicator clean. Reinstall the fluid level indicator only back into the fill plug hole to check the fluid level. Repeat th until a consistent reading is established.
- Using the scan tool verify that the transmission fluid temperature is between 80ºC-85ºC (175ºF-185ºF). The fluid level must be at the upper level of the crosshatch mark.
- NOTE : If the transmission fluid is not at the correct level, follow the steps for Adding Additional Transmission Fluid or Removing Transmission Fluid in this procedure.
Install the fluid fill plug.
Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Adding Additional Transmission Fluid
NOTE : To get an accurate fluid level reading the engine should be idling (600-750 rpm) in PARK.
- Install the special tool into the fluid fill hole.
- Fill the special tool with approximately 0.47L (1 pt) of clean automatic transmission fluid.