2007 Ford F150 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 349

Maintenance and Specifications 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient temperature. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of driving. You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is above 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating COLD 5L 3P -7A020- CB FoMoCo temperature (150°F-170°F [66°C-77°C]). COLD FoMoCo 5L 3P -7A020- CB The transmission fluid should be in this range if at ambient temperature (50°F-95°F [10°C-35°C]). COLD FoMoCo 5L 3P -7A020- CB 349 2007 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)