Automatic Transmission Fluid - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

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Automatic Transmission Fluid

Under normal driving conditions automatic
transmission fluid should be changed every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 21,000 miles
(34,000 km) if under severe duty conditions.
However, if the transmission is not working
properly, for instance, the transmission may slip
or shift slowly, or you may notice some sign of
fluid leakage, the fluid level should be checked.
NOTE: Except E4OD transmission, there is no
30,000 mile (48,000 km) sheduled
transmission fluid change requirement.
Transmission fluid, filter and seal assembly
should be changed every 21,000 miles
(34,000 km) only under any of the following
conditions.
Extended periods of high speed driving
during hot weather at/or above +90˚F
(+30˚C).
Towing a trailer for distances over 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) per trip.
Accumulating 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or more
per month.
Continuous operation and/or extensive idling
(a delivery service as an example).
Operating in severe dust conditions.
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