How to Check the Transmission Fluid in a Mustang
by John Stevens J.D.Transmission fluid is vital to the proper operation of a transmission. This fluid not only lubricates the moving parts of the transmission, it also acts as a coolant, protecting the transmission against fatal heat. Transmission fluid for Mustangs should be checked at least every six months or 6,000 miles.
Step 1
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Apply the parking brake.
Step 2
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Step 3
Shift the gear selector lever through all of the gears while maintaining pressure on the brake pedal.
Step 4
Place the transmission in the "Park" position.
Step 5
Wipe away all dirt and debris from the top of the transmission dipstick, using a clean rag. Pull the transmission dipstick from its tube. On a Mustang, the transmission dipstick is located on the passenger side of the engine, between the engine and the transmission. The top of the dipstick will be curled into a circle.
Step 6
Locate the transmission fluid level marks towards the tip of the dipstick. The fluid level should be above the "add" mark and just below the "full" mark.
Step 7
If required, add Ford automatic transmission fluid (Ford specification #ESW-M2C33-F / Type F) by pouring new fluid into the dipstick tube. Take care not to overfill the transmission.
Things You'll Need
- Clean rag
Writer Bio
John Stevens has been a writer for various websites since 2008. He holds an Associate of Science in administration of justice from Riverside Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School. Stevens is a lawyer and licensed real-estate broker.
