wheres my dipstick for the Trans?

[Maxx1776]

Can't believe Ford would do this, good job mister engineer . So can we check the fliud level ?

 

[Skibum1681]

There isn't one. It is checked with a fill/check plug in the side of the trans - similar to how a manual trans would be filled/checked. It supposedly has "lifetime" trans fluid in it - whatever that means. I suspect that with the temps these transmissions run they don't want the "old school" guys smelling the trans fluid or possibly adding the wrong fluid. It takes very specific fluid.

 

[Daimyo68]

Transmission dipstick?

I'm at 24k miles on my truck and have been wanting to perform a transmission fluid check. I'm aware that basically all modern fords don't have a conventional trans dipstick now but they do have a small bolt in style dipstick like on 10r80s and 6r80s. I figure the 10r140 would be the same. I...

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A lot of modern transmissions are the same way, no dipstick, specific fluids, and specific directions for servicing

 

[soulezoo]

Transmission dipstick?

I'm at 24k miles on my truck and have been wanting to perform a transmission fluid check. I'm aware that basically all modern fords don't have a conventional trans dipstick now but they do have a small bolt in style dipstick like on 10r80s and 6r80s. I figure the 10r140 would be the same. I...

www.fordtremor.com

A lot of modern transmissions are the same way, no dipstick, specific fluids, and specific directions for servicing

This is true. Both of my Mercedes and my Audi do not have a way to check the transmission fluid. My S500 went 300,000 miles (when I sold it) without a change in fluid. At 100,000 miles I asked for a fluid change at the dealer. They said "no need"

 

[SVT4X4]

If it is not leaking, you should not have to check it. I am in the chemical additive industry and studies from OEM's found that people were doing more harm then good by pulling the dipstick and checking the fluid with contamination entering the system. Plus they save a pound of weight and a little cost. The first vehicle I am aware of that did this was early 2000's Ford Explorer, now most vehicles don't have regular dipsticks.

I have not looked yet for the new 10 speed, but there are aftermarket companies making many dipstick and tube assemblies for vehicles that did not come with them from the OEM.

 

[Backslider]

It's what is referred to as a "sealed system."

Most of the big manufacturers are doing this. It's going to look similar to a transfer case or differential - fill plug at the top of the trans, level checked by getting the trans to the appropriate temperature and then opening the check plug. If a lof of fluid pours out you are too full. If a little drips out slowly you are just right. If none comes out at all you are too low.

Not sure the exact temp this trans calls for as I'm new to this specific platform, but typically it's around 110f.

This is a much more reliable method of checking and filling than a dipstick.

 

[SVT4X4]

It's what is referred to as a "sealed system."

Most of the big manufacturers are doing this. It's going to look similar to a transfer case or differential - fill plug at the top of the trans, level checked by getting the trans to the appropriate temperature and then opening the check plug. If a lof of fluid pours out you are too full. If a little drips out slowly you are just right. If none comes out at all you are too low.

Not sure the exact temp this trans calls for as I'm new to this specific platform, but typically it's around 110f.

This is a much more reliable method of checking and filling than a dipstick.

There are some like you have described, but we are seeing some that use the old dipstick hole with a small screw in stick that you can check it that way, but others have something similar, just not a stick to check it, you have to buy that separate. Lastly, a good amount of the German built vehicles only have a drain plug on the bottom of the pan, and that is also where you fill it. There is a small standpipe that extend from the drain plug up higher to where the exact fill level should be. You have to pump the fluid into the transmission from the bottom.

 

[BroncOh]

There's a guy on ebay making dipstick tubes for the 6R80. I bought mine from Performance Automatic however since he didn't have one available for the F150 (only mustang). Performance Automatic doesn't have one available for the 10R140. I bet if we got enough people here the ebay guy would make them for the Super Duty 10R140.

On the F150, it was extremely handy sucking the old fluid out via the dipstick hose and then adding fluid back after I did a filter replacement and magnet cleaning, which prevented a mess when dropping the pan.

Contrary to popular misbelief, these fluid intervals aren't designed for life, but rather to only last the warranty period of the vehicle. If you watch FordTechMakuloco, you will understand.

 

[Trophyhunter01]

My 2013 5.0 F150 did not have one either, has been like that for a while. You can unscrew the plug in the place the dipstick would be but if not running fluid will pour out. Better wear welder gloves if you do that. I have seen it done but would not mess with it.

 

[Maxx1776]

I see your point gentlemen, with these fancy new fangled transmissions being sensitive to contamination but they should at least have a sight glass somewhere on the trans for a quick visual inspection for color and level, having a full plug similar to the transfer case is perfect for not over or under-filling the trans. But I still have an issue with having a trans that doesn't need to have the fluid changed on a work truck/service vehicle, that just tells me they are only building this system to last until the warranty is over. Anyway I'm finished complaining about it, I will pay out of pocket to have it serviced before the recommended service interval by Ford.

 

[Pompey]

If it is not leaking, you should not have to check it. I am in the chemical additive industry and studies from OEM's found that people were doing more harm then good by pulling the dipstick and checking the fluid with contamination entering the system. Plus they save a pound of weight and a little cost. The first vehicle I am aware of that did this was early 2000's Ford Explorer, now most vehicles don't have regular dipsticks.

I have not looked yet for the new 10 speed, but there are aftermarket companies making many dipstick and tube assemblies for vehicles that did not come with them from the OEM.

Ford started deleting dipsticks here in the mid 90’s. It was considered by many as a cost saving exercise. Not just the cost of the dipstick, but the whole cost of servicing the transmission. By eliminating this cost, the whole of life cost of the vehicle would be lower to fleet buyers, as the transmission was expected to last the normal length of time most fleets owned a vehicle, typically 100,000kms

 

[🥩Lunch Box🍔]

Ford started deleting dipsticks here in the mid 90’s. It was considered by many as a cost saving exercise. Not just the cost of the dipstick, but the whole cost of servicing the transmission. By eliminating this cost, the whole of life cost of the vehicle would be lower to fleet buyers, as the transmission was expected to last the normal length of time most fleets owned a vehicle, typically 100,000kms

My 2017 6.7 had a transmission dip stick. When did they start the delete?

 

[Grabber]

My 2017 6.7 had a transmission dip stick. When did they start the delete?

10spd

 

[🥩Lunch Box🍔]

10spd

One more question, what year did the 10 spend hit?

 

[Grabber]

For Super Duty, 2020.

 

[🥩Lunch Box🍔]

For Super Duty, 2020.

?thanks