FORD 2005 Five Hundred v.1 - Manual (Page 242)

TRANSAXLE FLUID
Checking automatic transaxle fluid
Do not use supplemental transaxle fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials or transaxle fluids
other than the recommended fluid, may affect transaxle operation
and result in damage to internal transaxle components.
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid. However, the fluid
level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i.e., if
the transaxle slips, shifts slowly (6-speed only), takes more than a
couple of seconds to engage into Drive/Reverse or if you notice some
sign of fluid leakage.
It is recommended that a qualified technician check fluid level
and add fluid if required.
If your transaxle has a low fluid condition sufficient to affect proper
operation the transaxle control module will send a signal to illuminate
the
on the instrument panel.
As long as the transaxle engages normally to drive or reverse, it is safe
to drive but if the
illuminates the vehicle should be taken to your
dealer for evaluation as soon as possible.
If your transaxle does not engage normally, do not attempt to
drive. The vehicle should be towed to your dealer for evaluation.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
Engine air filter element FA-1771
Fuel filter FG-1060
Battery BXT-36R
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve 1
Spark plugs 2
1 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide and is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
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