2007 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 255

Maintenance and Specifications 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and water from entering the reservoir. 2. Remove cap and rubber diaphragm from reservoir. 3. Add fluid until the level reaches the step in the reservoir. 4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm and cap onto reservoir. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for scheduled check and change intervals. • Transmission does not consume fluid. • 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. 255 2007 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)