2003 explorer transmission question

Hi...I have a 2003 ford explorer eddie bauer v-6. Since the newer models of
the explorer don't have a dipstick to check the fluid levels in the trans,
how do you check the levels ?
thanks ...george

In the bottom of the trans pan is a hex head drain plug. In the centre of
that plug is another plug screwed into a standpipe. Unfortunately, there is
no way to "check" the fluid level as it becomes a matter of adding fluid and
allowing the excess to drain off.

I forgot to mention in another reply that there are special preparations
involved to make sure that we don't get false indications. These include
having the trans fluid at the correct temperature and then moving the shift
quadrant through all ranges. Naturally the motor needs to be running to
ensure that the torque converter is full.

If there are no external leaks and the level in the transfer case isn't
mysteriously growing, I probably wouldn't get too concerned with the fluid
level. I would, however, be sure to adhere to any recommended service
interval (written, of course, in either owners manual ot other authoritive
source).


"George K." > wrote in message
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> Hi...I have a 2003 ford explorer eddie bauer v-6. Since the newer models
> of the explorer don't have a dipstick to check the fluid levels in the
> trans, how do you check the levels ?
> thanks ...george
>