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Originally Posted by JRTJH
One "unique" bit of information about the F150, from 2010 and newer (Not sure about the 2009) there is no transmission dipstick, thus no transmission fill port. Changing the transmission fluid on these trucks is not as straight forward as on vehicles with a fill port. There is a method described in the service manual, but don't expect to just go to Autozone and buy 8 quarts of ATF, a filter and gasket and think you're done.
I can't say much about other brands, but apparently Ford is of the "mindset" with the newer F150's that "backyard maintenance" on the transmission at least, is not something they want us to do. There is most likely a reason why they made the decision to delete the fill tube and dipstick, but for the life of me, I can't figure out why. Any F150 owners have any ideas?
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Our 2005 Explorer (4.6L V8) has the same set-up. Transmission service at the dealer is done with a power "bowser" that extracts the old fluid, flushes the trans & filter, and then adds the new fluid. I don't like this. Funny, old fashioned ideas about changing the filter instead of back flushing the contaminates through the entire trans. 137,00 mi with our fingers crossed
Not an F150, but the same effort by Ford to force us to service our car at the dealer.