2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

Maintenance

Note: Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive your vehicle until you warm it up, approximately 20 mi (30 km). If you operate your vehicle for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, switch your vehicle off until it reaches normal operating temperatures to allow the fluid to cool before checking. Depending on vehicle use, cooling times could take up to 30 minutes or longer. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, you should check the fluid level if the transmission is not working properly. For example, if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of a fluid leak. 1. Drive your vehicle 20 mi (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park your vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow a minimum of 10 seconds for each gear to engage. 4. Put the gearshift lever in park (P) and leave the engine running. Note: For vehicles with the EcoBoost engine, move the air filter assembly aside to access the transmission dipstick. 5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with a dry, lint-free clean rag. 6. Install the dipstick making sure you fully seat it in the filler tube by turning it to the locked position.

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. Moving the Air Filter Assembly (Accessing the Dipstick) WARNING Do not start the engine with the air filter removed. This can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty and can result in serious injury. 1. Switch the engine off.

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2. Clean the area around the clamp that connects the air filter assembly to the rubber hose and then loosen it. 3. Remove the bolt cover.

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