Drain plug on 2.3L 5 speed Auto FNR5 Tranny?

[evh]

I have a 2009 2.3l 5 speed automatic transmission Fusion. I want to change the transmission oil. There does not seem to be any firm confirmation if this thing has a drain plug or not. Anyone know? Also, if it does, is the plastic guard on the bottom difficult to remove. Note, if it doesn't, I will likely just siphon out what I can. I don't want to remove the plastic guard and find out it doesn't have one. Thanks!

[evh]

I decided to not remove the plastic covering and just siphon fluid out the dipstick. According to the owner's manual, this transmission holds 7 quarts. I siphoned out 2.2 quarts and replaced it with Motorcraft FNR5 transmission fluid. Note, when you fill it back up, go slow. It overflows easily. I called a local Ford dealer and they quoted me $12.95 a quart. I called a more upscale Lincoln/Mercury/BMW dealer and they quoted me $9.32 a quart. It pays to shop. I will probably do this each year. Car has 40K miles on it.

[Bhagen05]

There really isn't a drain plug in a way. You have to place a drain pan under the transaxle and disconnect the transmission fluid cooler return line from the transaxle (the line closest to the driver). then point the hose into the drain pan. (the wind deflector may not have to be removed).

 

Then you have to start the vehicle and let it run at idle speed until three quarts of fluid is pumped out of the line. Then shut the engine off.

 

Remove the transmission dip stick and add three quarts of correct transmission fluid for the vehicle.

 

You'll have to repeat those steps about two more times before you reconnect the cooler return line back up. Once everything is done and connected, check and top off fluid. You'll have to drive the vehicle a few miles (5-10) that way the engine will be at normal operating temp. Of course after you drive it you should re-check the fluid level and add any more if necessary.

 

Of course you could continue to do it the way you described, or take it to an authorized dealer.

[tim_ballz]

The fnr5 trans deff has a drain plug on it. Remove the plastic guard its held up by several bolts.. 10 and 8mm. It comes out real easy. The trans drain plug is an 11mm, i believe, and it will take about 4- 4.5 qts to fill.

[evh]

Ok, tim_ballz is correct, there is a drain plug on the FNR5 Transmissions. Here it is. I used a 5/16ths hexagon (allen) style wrench to remove it. I was on level ground and drained about 3 quarts 24 ounces of fluid. Replaced the plug and filled it back up via the dip stick. Easy to do. I plan to do it each year.

 

[Dill-Ag13]

Can someone tell me which hose on the transmission is the drain hose? Having trouble distinguishing.

[Dill-Ag13]

Nevermind, I found it.

 

[btsa]

On 7/17/2011 at 7:55 PM, Bhagen05 said:

Is it necessary to remove the shield from the bottom of the car or can the hose be lifted up to the top of the engine for pumping out? Thanks

 

There really isn't a drain plug in a way. You have to place a drain pan under the transaxle and disconnect the transmission fluid cooler return line from the transaxle (the line closest to the driver). then point the hose into the drain pan. (the wind deflector may not have to be removed).

 

Then you have to start the vehicle and let it run at idle speed until three quarts of fluid is pumped out of the line. Then shut the engine off.

 

Remove the transmission dip stick and add three quarts of correct transmission fluid for the vehicle.

 

You'll have to repeat those steps about two more times before you reconnect the cooler return line back up. Once everything is done and connected, check and top off fluid. You'll have to drive the vehicle a few miles (5-10) that way the engine will be at normal operating temp. Of course after you drive it you should re-check the fluid level and add any more if necessary.

 

Of course you could continue to do it the way you described, or take it to an authorized dealer.