Ok, so i just bought a 1995 ford f150 long bed, 87k miles. My 1995 f150 automatic transmission is getting rid of fluid at the rate of 1 qt. Page 326 maintenance and specifications the transmission fluid should be in the zone, identified by the arrows in this figure, if at normal operating temperature. Be vigilant with fluid leaks of any type as running your 5. Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present.
Sign up as a supporting member to receive a free pint glass and forum perks. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your expedition, even in. Tsb home 2011 2011 ford 2011 ford f150 the following tsbs may apply to your 2011 ford f150. In fords quest for more performance and better fuel economy, ford has been coming out with innovative transmissions on a regular basis. To confirm, is your ford mustang losing transmission fluid or watercoolant. Feel free to contact our technical support line at. The entire engine lineup is now mated to 6speed automatic transmissions. This vehicles owners guide describes every option and model variant. If you drag race your mustang or run it hard on the track, we recommend. The leaks kinda by where the tranny mounts by the motor. When we go over ford f150 a c drain tube after that we will consider ford f150 colors 2019 as well as. The owners manual refers to the other manual transmissions as using just manual trans lube but it says the 5 speed takes mercon automatic.
Without proper lubrication from transmission fluid, your transmission can kill itself in a matter of miles. Red, orange, blue or pink fluid, identify what is leaking from your car or truck and how to repair it. Park the vehicle on level ground and set the parking brake. F150, f250, f450 and any truck with an edod series transmission or aode4r70w transmission. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your f150. If you have an older pickup, then you may have a vacuum line to the back of the transmission that goes to a control valve and sometimes these valves leak and the engine will suck in transmission fluid into the vacuum line and into the engine. The most common sources of transmission fluid leaks, how to diagnose, average cost to repair, how to prevent costly repairs, what to do if your transmission. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. Atf in ford manual transmission bob is the oil guy. The ecoboost v6 is also one for the history booksa turbocharged v6 that claims to provide v8 power and torque with v6 fuel economy, while still maintaining truckduty.
Shop 2011 ford f150 vehicles for sale in suitland, md at. Ford f150 trans oil cooler line replacement cost estimate. This story is about a customer with a ford f350 super duty dual rear wheel pickup. I want to change the fluid in my 93 ford f150 xl with the 4. Like engine oil, transmission fluid is slippery to the touch and can be mistaken for engine oil. Several new vehicles, including the ford f150, no longer have a transmission dipstick. A transmission leak would not have any influence on the heating function. F150 forum on transmission leak this is a forum on 2011 f150s with faulty transmission pumps built between april and june of 2011.
Im a little confused however, on the fluid it takes. The 2011 ford f150 has 2 problems reported for transmission pump seal leaks. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your ford trucks expedition can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. The contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. If there are no tsbs listed for your vehicle, that does not. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford f150 based on all problems reported for the f150. Please contact our technical support line at 8888630426 so that we can get a little better understanding of the vehicles condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.
Upon further inverstigation i found the oil filter adapter housing seal is leaking. Ford recommends that the transmission fluid, both for automatic and mt82 manual transmissions, be replaced at a maximum interval of 150,000 miles. For 20042008 ford f150 automatic transmission oil cooler 51816zw 2005 2006 2007 fits. At first i thought the oil pan gasket was leaking due to the amount of oil everywhere on the oil pan. Ford f150 problems in 2016 models also include engine problems. Come along as we show you just how easy it is to tell if the input shaft seal is leaking on your transfer case. Ive noticed the truck shifts a little firm into second gear, but smooth through all the rest.
The ford f150 has an allnew roster of engines for 2011, including fords firstever turbocharged. Check your owners manual for the right antifreeze for you. Common issues with 20152017 ford f150 pickup trucks. Unlike an automatic transmission, manual transmissions only use the transmission fluid as a lubricant rather than a working or hydraulic fluid. How to fix an automatic transmission that wont shift replace pressure solenoid, fluid and filter duration. Late model f150s ford f150 forum community of ford.
Bring the engine and transmission up to operating temperature by driving the truck for at least 15 minutes. Welcome to the ford f150 forum community of ford truck fans. I was wondering whats a good sealer that wouldnt harm the engine run with 5w 20 full synthetic oil. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in n neutral. Now for my question, a couple days after i bought it i noticed that it had a puddle under it. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive. View and download ford f150 2011 owners manual online. We recommend you change your 6r80 automatic 6 spd transmission fluid and filter about every 50,000 km 60,000 km, this way you will make sure the transmission stays clean and functions properly for a long time.
I am asking to see if someone thinks changing the pan wont cover the leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed the leak from the bell housing. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of. Ford f350 transmission fluid leak from pump seal or breather on 19992003 ford 4r100 or e4od duration.
Changing your 20112014 mustang gt automatic transmission fluid is a good idea, but it must be done correctly. You will use one ounce of the bluedevil transmission sealer per quart of transmission fluid in the system of your ford f150. Lift the front end with a jack and support it with jack stands to. This article applies to the ford f150 20042014 and ford f250, f350 super duty 20062014 any form of a transmission leak is a serious concern. What about using a thin gear oil instead, like redline mtl 70w80. The source of the information below is the national highway transportation safety administration nhtsa, which maintains tsbs for vehicles sold in the united states. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i. Read why this is becoming a popular trend and how you can check your transmission fluid when there is no dipstick. Fix transmission fluid leaks ford f150 20092014 2009. Anybody know why ford says to use atf in their manual transmissions. Why the ford f150 no longer has a transmission dipstick. The 3 most common places a transmission leaks fluid certified. For the 20152017 ford f150, common problems range from interior mishaps to issues with functional components. Ford 4x4 vehicles with low transmission fluid and no leaks.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 11 2011 f150 models in suitland. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 201120 f150 vehicles equipped with a 6speed automatic transmission. Time and time again, weve recommended that customers keep an eye on the level and the condition of their transmission fluid see. Common ford truck problems by year ford f150 issues. The air conditionerheater is the best i have ever had in a vehicle. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
My haynes manual just says mercon is mercon a brand or specific type of. The most recently reported issues are listed below. It looks like it is collecting around the pan, but also forward. But it looks like the leak is coming from this rubber gasket. This product also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions. How to fix a manual transmission leak bluedevil products. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions.
Your cars owners manual will show the location of fluid reservoirs. The pan seal, rear tail shaft seal, or the front pump seal are typical. If you suspect a transmission fluid leak, consult your owners manual to. Ford f150 owners have reported 24 problems related to transmission fluid leaking under the power train category.
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