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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012MUSTANG V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURES
2012 Ford Mustang V6-3.7L
Procedures
2012 Ford Mustang V6-3.7LSECTION Procedures
Transmission Draining and Filling
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
3. Install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
4. NOTE: Prior to removal, clean the area around the fill plug.
Remove the fill plug.
5. NOTICE: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.
NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission. This will cause transmission fluid to be forced out of the case.
Using a suitable oil suction gun, fill the transmission with the recommended fluid.
- Transmission capacity is 2.6L (2.7 qt).
6. Install the fill plug.
- Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.