How to check auto transmission fluid on EcoBoost Maverick?

[Camdak]

How does one check the auto trans fluid on a 24 2.0 EB? Can’t see a dipstick, or is it one of those no touch parts?

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[bgn]

There's no way to check it short of draining it through the bottom.

 

[lavaspill]

There is a bolt on the side of trans through driver side wheel well that can be removed.

Once up to temp, remove bolt and fill from top until it pours out.

Not as simple as a dipstick but no need to drain all fluid.

 

[todd92]

Why do you think you need to check it?

 

[Meeka]

Why do you think you need to check it?

No need, just curious as to no dipstick as all other autos I’ve owned, thanks guys.

 

[jewc75]

There's no way to check it short of draining it through the bottom.

Definitely no way of checking it. SMH.


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[Jah.]

Another cost savings measure by manufacturers l am sure . I don't like it . I am one that likes to check all fluids .

 

[AlsMaverick]

Another cost savings measure by manufacturers l am sure . I don't like it . I am one that likes to check all fluids .

Did you regularly check differential fluid in older cars?

 

[Camdak]

Another cost savings measure by manufacturers l am sure . I don't like it . I am one that likes to check all fluids .

Me also, I don’t mind checking all fluids, old school I guess.

 

[Meeka]

Me also, I don’t mind checking all fluids, old school I guess.

Forgot to mention that in my 67 years dealing with this stuff I trust my own eyes before I’ll trust a dealership mechanic, especially nowadays! $$$$!!!!

 

[A.Bursell]

Once up to temp, remove bolt and fill from top until it pours out.

YES! Very, VERY important - Do not remove the bolt if the engine is not running!

 

[ejgroth2620]

Did you regularly check differential fluid in older cars?

Differential fluid is a non-sequitur. Many owners do routine maintenance of their vehicles on a weekly/monthly basis, e.g., washer fluid, tranny fluid, tire pressure, lights, and of course oil level. It is odd that Ford would not provide a dip stick. Is it a cost saver or an engineering problem? I too would like to know.

 

[Shelbyv8]

It is not going to burn it. If it is not leaking, it is still in there. If it is leaking you can smell that stinky stuff.

 

[HeyBales]

To keep it more sealed - just like a lot of of makes have been doing for years now.

Number of friends cars I've looked at something to see that dipstick not fully seating rattling around - I understand the why.

 

[CouldbeWrong]

Forgot to mention that in my 67 years dealing with this stuff I trust my own eyes before I’ll trust a dealership mechanic, especially nowadays! $$$$!!!!

Ford doesn't trust assembly either, remember they are holding the 2025's for 6 weeks before shipping to catch any issues. Dumbest thing I ever heard a manufacture admit.

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