what are some things to look for to know you need your transmission fluid changed

 

when i checked my fluid it looked ok but when i drained the tourque converter it was dirty. i wouldnt look for symptoms i would just change every 30k if you tow/offroad or 50k normal use

 

The thing to look for is when the fluid has 30k miles it needs to be changed.

 

It says 30,000 miles on the Maintenance Schedule.

 

*More than 30,000 miles on original fluid
*Discolored fluid...not pink/clean red looking
*faint burnt smell. Doesn't smell clean
*Poor tranny performance..usually not noticeable since it sneaks up on you gradually...you get used to it!!

 

hmmm......sounds like you're dating my ex!

 

ROFL


"Not pink/clean red looking". Does it change colors as she gets older?

 

ok thanks

on the 01 and 02 models can it be changed at home and is there anything special i need

i was told these years and before have a plug to get the fluid from the torque converter is that correct if so wheres it at

 

'01 trucks have a drain plug in the torque converter. Only the very first '02 trucks do.

Here's how I change my trans fluid:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...nsmission.html