2010 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 263

Maintenance and Specifications • Check fluid when transmission is not operating properly or if you see a leak. • Fluid level must be checked at normal operating temperature, 20 miles (30 km) of driving. To check and add fluid: 1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) to reach normal operating temperatures. 2. If driven in hot weather, city traffic, pulling a trailer, allow transmission to cool for 30 minutes before checking. 3. Engage parking brake, start engine. 4. Put your foot on the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever slowly through all of the gear ranges. 5. Shift to P (Park) and leave the engine running. 6. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean with a dry lint free rag. 7. Install and fully seat the dipstick into the filler tube. 8. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. Level should be in the cross-hatched area. 9. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct at normal operating temperatures. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter for the correct fluid type. The use of any other non-approved fluid may cause internal transmission damage. 10. Fluid can be checked at ambient temperatures between 50-95°F (10-30°C). DO NOT ADD fluid until the transmission is at normal operating temperatures or the transmission will be overfilled. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at or below the bottom of the dipstick. 263