When adding transmission fluid to your taurus, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid. My mechanic used oreilly automatic transmission fluid global although the car manual says my car needs mervon v and the stuff in oreilly also said it is ok. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. Transmission fluid level check ford taurus 20002007. It was the same owner for 9 12 years and appeared to be well maintained. Tranny fluid type for ford taurus bob is the oil guy. I would like to know how many quarts of transmission fluid goes in a 1999 ford taurus if we were going to change it and answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Son changed transmission and fluid in my car, had to disconnect the battery to get the transmission to engage and now the transmission is slipping. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission is slipping, and difficulties going into gear. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers. It just means the transmission fluid hasnt been changed in quite some time.
May 03, 2017 manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals. Changing your automatic transmission fluid can leave you with many questions like. Possible causes of colors in transmission fluid it still runs. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Right now i have a leak in my heater core that needs repair. Transmission fluid and filter change ford taurus forum. Place your foot on the brake pedal and move the shift lever though each gear. A car can suffer a transmission failure and you would never see the difference. Taking off from a complete stop i have to give it alot of gas to get the car to move. How much transmission fluid does a 2000 ford taurus hold.
Page 1 2003 taurus sable workshop manual page 1 of 47 section 41200. Also the transmission fluid levels are important but they can be misleading. Some 20002007 taurus, 20002005 sable, 20002003 windstar, and 20042007 freestarmonterey vehicles, equipped with a 4f50n, ax4n, or ax4s transaxle, may exhibit an erratic fluid level reading on the transaxle dipstick and possible leaks around the filler tube and grommet. Back 2000 ford taurus transmission auto trans oil cooler line connector. Advance auto parts has 3 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
The car was slow to get moving when put in drive or reverse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. On the list was a refurbished transmission i bought the car and it was running great. Ford taurus 5 out of 5 stars 5 product ratings 5 product ratings 20102012 ford taurus automatic shifter handle new oem black chrome. What type of automatic transmission fluid is for my ford. About 4 years ago, i serviced the transmission by replacing the gasket, filter, fluid etc. No chemical flushes, but it needs a full transfusion, with a machine that sucks out t. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford taurus based on all problems reported for the taurus. Okay, second question, i bought a used 1997 ford taurus, boss here says change the tranny oil regularly and do annual maintenance and he found his 1996 was a good car. For all model years taurus sable, the tsb basically states that mercon v. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used.
The 4 best automatic transmission fluids available best. One good example is that they state the 6 speed transmission fluid doesnt have to be changed for 150,000 miles. Technical service bulletin transmission fluid guide. If the car is really old and its an automatic transmission, i would just leave it alone and live with it. How to check the transmission fluid on ford cars it. Ford taurus automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Aug 11, 2019 if you want the expense of totally rebuilding it in the near future, leave it alone. So i got home and checked the transmission fluid level, it was fine. When it comes to your ford taurus, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. The previous specification was mercon atf but ford recently released a technical service bulletin stating that all. Once it warmed up the behavior was less pronounced. Jun 14, 2007 ford s service intervals in many cases are ridiculously high. When the taurus became its bestselling car after just one year, being a refreshingly different aerodynamic design nobody else dared to produce at the time, ford thought to make the taurus into a true blue oval for the third generation. Type a was followed by atf offerings from ford and chrysler in the ensuing decades.
I incorrectly used the fluid that was available at the dealership pumpa gm dealership no less. Another common ford taurus problem is a shot transmission. The 6f50 transmission in the 08 ford taurus actually takes 10 quarts of fluid. Use of a nonapproved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. Motorcraft continuously variable chain type transmission fluid is a premiumquality fluid recommended by ford motor company for use in the cft30 transmission. It has comfortable seats that are power so i can adjust the seat to my liking i like how i have a button i can push that opens the trunk. The reason for that is because over time, the clutch rings wear. Although the sho differed from all the others as a manual by default, it could be equipped for the first time with the automatic transmission and a 3. Once it gets going it shifts into the next gear just fine. Automatic transmission problems of the 2000 ford taurus. The manifestation of this problem is similar to that of a damaged torque converter. What kind type of transmission fluid do you use in a. Today though, mechanics must ensure the atf they intend to use meets the oem specs for each vehicle. Transmission fluid leaking back, 1988 ford bronco your output seal on the tranny or input seal on your transfer case is bad.
Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Dark brown or black transmission fluid is a sign of old or burnt transmission fluid. Transmission problems are not always the transmission as we see here. General motors answered the call first in 1949 with type a transmission fluid.
Check the owners manual and use the recommended fluid. Transmission vent location on 2000 ford taurus fixya. There are several things that can cause late shifting, from low fluid level to a failing transmission. If your fluid is dark brown or black, it needs to be changed, and your transmission should be checked for problems to make sure it is not overheating and burning the fluid. Drive the truck until it reaches operating temperature approximately 20 miles. Jul 14, 2015 2004 ford taurus transmission removaltorque converter failure some of steps we took during this build, i apologize that we couldnt film everything, we were pressed to get this job done evolution. Ford taurus 2000, automatic transmission oil pan by dorman. What kind type of transmission fluid do you use in a taurus. It provides good low temperature fluidity, reduces wear and protects against sludge and varnish buildup. The 2000 ford taurus has 7 problems reported for transmission is slipping. Designed with a drain plug for easy service of the transmission fluid, dormans auto transmission oil pan eliminates the hassle of having to. Ford taurus owners have reported 22 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category.
I recommend changing your coolant every 3 years unless you want to buy a new radiator later on. How to check the transmission fluid in a 2000 ford f250 powerstroke diesel. The year 2000 was also significant for the ford taurus as this was the last time the sho model was offered to consumers by the ford motor company. What you are doing is changing the fluid that is in the pan, this will mix with the fluid that is still in transmission. Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section. The engine in your 2000 ford taurus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals. What is a good transmission for truck tug of war manual vs automatic. It provides optimal frictional characteristics for this type of transmission. That transmission wont even make it to 100,000 miles on the original fluid. The 2000 ford taurus has 7 nhtsa complaints for the power train. This is why guys hate to have dealers service their cars.
Answer for fluid recommendation, refer to the owners manual and the ford technical service bulletin tsb linked below. So my question is that it calls for it looks like straight mercon atf, but someone told me our stuff we get here is the one. When i bought the car, the previous owner showed me a reciept of all of the work that he had done on the car a month before i bought it. The condition may be due to a restricted transaxle vent. Should i flush or change the transmission fluid on 2000 c5. Mar 10, 2015 technical service bulletin transmission fluid guide. All ax4sax4n transmissions currently use mercon v automatic transmission fluid. After 2005, only the sedan body style was offered to car buyers until 2007. The 2000 ford focus has 22 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Climate control system general information 2003 taurus sable workshop manual diagnosis and testing procedure revision date. You did not say if this was for a drain, unbolt the trans pan, filter change and refill, or if it was for a complete fluid exchange, by pumping the old fluid out, and adding new fluid no screen or filter change at the same time with a special machine this. Lubegard automatic transmission fluid atf protectant is for use in all automatic transmissions and manuals requiring an atf, including heavy duty transmissions, such as allison. It has a 5speed manual and i was going to do truck pulls truck tug of war at a mud bogging show. Transmission fluid is milky ericthecarguy stay dirty.
So i got home and checked the transmission fluid level, it was fine but i noticed the fluid was a milky pinkish color. If you want it to last another few hundred thousand miles, change the fluid. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the technical specifications section in this chapter. Park on a level area and apply the emergency brake. Until one day i noticed transmission fluid leaking towards the rear end of the car. We purchased it used so i cannot speak about its history. The worst complaints are transmission, ac heater, and engine problems. I know that a trans flush is a bad idea or so ive read, but should i change the fluid in my tranny. What does it mean when transmission fluid is black. What type of transmission fluid do you use in a 2000 ford.
You will only add about 5 12 quarts of new fluid that will mix with the fluid remaining in the trans. Some 2000 2007 taurus, 2000 2005 sable, 2000 2003 windstar, and 20042007 freestarmonterey vehicles, equipped with a 4f50n, ax4n, or ax4s transaxle, may exhibit an erratic fluid level reading on the transaxle dipstick and possible leaks around the filler tube and grommet. Ford would continue to make changes by also renaming the brand to replace the ford taurus with the f500 series. Thanks for all the replies and help in the last few days with my new sable. The ford taurus is one of those cars that keeps on surprising everyone even ford.
The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your taurus and how to check the transmission fluid level. For a time, these fluids sufficed for most of the automatic transmission market. Wifes 2003 taurus puked up transmission fluid ford forums. How many quarts of transmission fluid for a 2000 ford taurus.