I have a 2017 Raptor and I have owned it new since Dec 2016. I have experienced issues with the transmission fluid about 5 times now and it is always when I am on a road trip or long drive. The vehicle spudders which I have now learned that its the Limp Mode kicking in. It usually results in trans fluid spraying out from underneath and the dealers fix is to top off the fluids but apparently this truck is extremely sensitive to overfilling as much as being under filled. In the past, I can usually get by but last week I took an 11 hour road trip from CA to Utah and it decided to peter out 30 miles from Vegas. The trans gauge turned on and showed a temp reading of 256, limp mode started and an orange wrench symbol popped up. It was 113 degrees outside but I turned off the A/C and slowed to 60mph to get myself to civilization. I was able to contact a Ford dealer in Vegas that took the car in but their only fix was to clean the undercarriage, verify fluid level which it took 2 quarts and replace oil pan gasket. I was able to continue driving with no further issues but now I feel like its just unreliable on road trips. Anyone else experience this?
As you mention, these transmissions are extremely sensitive to being overfilled. That condition will cause fluid to vent from the top of the case after sustained driving, such as on a long trip. Here is the fluid check procedure; if the dealer just added fluid without following these instructions, you’re going to have a repeat concern:
With the engine running, place the transmission selector in each gear position, holding approximately 5 seconds in each position. Place the transmission selector in PARK.
Remove the transmission fluid fill plug and remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the plug.
Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.
Fluid Level Indicators with Letters A, B and C
NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator uses A, B and C to indicate the fluid level. The different areas are for different vehicle models. The correct transmission fluid level is within the C area on the transmission fluid level indicator.
NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission.
Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96ºC - 101ºC (206ºF - 215ºF). The transmission fluid level must be within the C area on the transmission fluid level indicator.
Fluid Level Indicators with Letters A and B
NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator uses A and B to indicate the fluid level. The different areas are for different vehicle models. The correct transmission fluid level is within the B area on the transmission fluid level indicator.
NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission.
Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96ºC - 101ºC (206ºF - 215ºF). The transmission fluid level must be within the B area on the transmission fluid level indicator.
Fluid Level Indicators with Numbers
NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator uses 1 through 6 to indicate the fluid level. The different numbers are for different vehicle models. Use the area between 5 and 6 when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is between 5 and 6 on the transmission fluid level indicator.
NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission.
Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96ºC - 101ºC (206ºF - 215ºF). The transmission fluid level must be between 5 and 6 on the transmission fluid level indicator.
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If the transmission fluid is not at the correct level, follow the steps for adding or removing transmission fluid.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill(307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, General Procedures).
Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
