I have a 4.6 2010 XLT that needs some transmission fluid. I will take it to the dealership to fix the leak, but I work tomorrow and i'm going out of town after work so I can't take it just yet. I just need some transmission fluid in the mean time.
How do I add transmission fluid?
My truck has the transmission dipstick in the bottom right next to the exhaust.

 

You have to add it through that dipstick hole on the bottom. We have a tool at our shop (not sure what it's called) it's kind of like a hand powered pump with a hose on the end. You pull back on the handle to draw the fluid in and then you push forward on the handle after you stick the end of the hose in the dipstick hole to push the fluid out of the canister into the hole. It's a real PITA.

 

 

Can't you use some type of transfer pump?

 

I would like to see an aftermarket REAL dipstick and tube kit for these. This setup is real crap. Ford made this no-service set-up to help dealers make more money. We are slowly seeing vehicles more and more built like this. Follow the money.

 

I added some fluid using 2 long funnels and it was a real pain. That dipstick situation is a real joke. I have already scheduled a service appointment at the dealership. Ill let them mess with it since the truck is still under warranty.
I was also thinking about using the hand pump to add some fluid, but the 2 funnel system kinda worked lol
Thanks guys for your help
Ill keep you posted on what happens after the dealership takes a look with it.

 

Took it in and they couldn't really diagnose anything without a legitimate problem. I told them about a clicking noise the A/C console was doing each time I turned on the truck. They told me it was a "blend door actuator" and they were able to fix it, so it wasn't a total waste of time. I also had a "check engine" light on showing that the O2 oxygen sensor was out. It just appeared for about half a day and then it didn't show up again. At the dealership they checked and they couldn't do anything about it because it didn't show that it was malfunctioning at the moment.
All in all it was a good experience considering that I wasn't cheap and went ahead and got an extended warranty that covered the problem (blend door actuator) and I only paid my deductible $50 pretty bad ***.

 

The picture glc posted is like what we have at the shop I work at.

 

Same reason pretty much all new cars and light trucks are made with "lifetime lubricated" steering and suspension components... In one way it's a rip off for the consumer, in another, for those not likely to actually take care of their vehicles, it kind of makes sense...

 

I just purchased one of these for that exact reason! No vehicle that is ment to tow should come from the factory without a way to check the trans fluid.

http://www.performanceautomatic.com/...trans-pan.html

 

Your link goes to the deep oil pan. However, I did a little looking around and saw what looks like a dipstick and tube for our trucks. Holy crap, they are $244.00 for a dipstick and tube. Also, it looks as tough it will only work with the deep pan. So, $500.00 to check the oil.........

 

Or climb under the truck with a wrench. Lot cheaper.

 

Or do it with one of these:



It's a FloTool Multi Purpose Spout... I've got like 3 of these... it's an indispensable tool for anything fluid related.

You can just squeeze the bottle, and it will act like pump... without the expense of one of those fangled pumps.

 

I thought that too until I called.. Thats the list price, I got the pan with filler tube/dipstick for less then $300

 

Thanks guys for all the suggestions, sorry for the late reply, but it was just some loose screws that I took care of a while ago. The previous owner might've messed with the oil pan and didn't tighten all the screws up. I tightened the loose screws and cleaned the bottom part of the pan with some brake cleaner and its been 4 weeks and no leaks