What causes an automatic transmission to leak?
The most common source of a transmission leak due to faulty installation is from the transmission pan. The pan is not mounted correctly or incorrect bolts are used to secure it. Something as simple as these bolts will make transmission fluid leak from the pan. Hopefully, the bolts just need to be tightened.
How do I check the transmission fluid in my 2009 Ford f150?
The 2009 Ford F-150 transmission dipstick is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the engine bay. It has a silver handle on it and it is close to the firewall and low down on the engine. I recommend that You check Your transmission fluid every time that You change Your oil.
What kind of transmission fluid does a 2009 Ford f150 take?
Ford F-150 4.6L / 5.4L 2009, Professional™ Full Synthetic Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®.
How to change transmission fluid on a 2009 Ford F150?
This video describes an easy way to refill the transmission fluid on a 2009 Ford F150 with a 6R80 6-speed automatic transmission. These transmissions are not equipped with a fill tube or dipstick that goes to the top of the engine.
What causes a transmission leak in a Ford F-150?
If you see no visible signs of damage to the transmission and/or the leak is coming from a spot where two pieces are bolted together but there is no gasket, chances are it’s a seal that’s gone bad. Unfortunately, almost all seals will require pulling most of the transmission to replace them. Figure 5.
What kind of engine does a 2009 Ford F-150 have?
Perhaps the only shortfall with the 2009 F-150 is the lack of a diesel option, but the three gasoline engines available – all V8s – offer slightly better fuel economy than before, aided significantly by the addition of six-speed automatic transmissions in many of the truck’s trim levels.
Where do you find a leak on a Ford truck?
A spot on the cardboard doesn’t necessarily mean that the leak is directly above it. Fluid could easily be running along your truck’s undercarriage until it drips off. Get around this by dragging paper towels along the drip path until you hit/see the spot where the fluid is actually coming out.