Where is the transmission dipstick on a 2007 ford explorer

The 2006 Ford Explorer does not have a transmission dipstick. Ford has figured that the transmission is sealed well enough that You should not need to check the fluid Yourself. Usually a mechanic at a Ford dealership will inspect the fluid when they do an oil change. The only way to check the transmission fluid is by using the valve that is located on the side of the oil pan for the transmission. You will need to drain a small amount of fluid and then close the valve to make sure that it is free from signs of debris. In general You should change Your fluid every 30,000 to 50,000 miles to make sure to protect Your transmission.

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Debra M. April 11, 2020

The only way to check the transmission fluid level is by a check valve located on the transmission oil pan.

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Anthony April 27, 2021

Unfortunately it's on top of the transmission accessible from the passenger side.However you have to feel for the bolt and the stick is connected to the bolt.

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gary February 28, 2022

Are you kidding? And this is a good idea by ford?

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Dave March 14, 2022

Ford engineers are idiots. How can they assume a transmission will never leak or have other issues where it needs fluid checked by the owner? Absolutely amazing, they install a reusable gasket and don't include a drain plug or dip stick. If we can't drain it why do we need a reusable gasket? I can't believe these guy went to college, if they did they must have slept through practical design class. They obviously don't maintain their own vehicles or they drive Hondas.

Ok so first off the 2006 explorer does not have a transmission dip stick. Filling and draining is done through a hole on the bottom of the transmission. To check level first warm the engine and apply the parking brake. With the engine running, put the vehicle in Neutral and locate the drain/fill screw underneath. With a catch pan ready, unscrew the small screw. A little bit will drip out but shouldn’t run out unless it’s been over filled. (Note that if the engine is not running and/or vehicle is in park the transmission will not be pumping the fluid and fluid will then drain when screw is removed.) With the screw removed, you can now use a pump with a hose to start adding more fluid. Keep adding tell the fluid starts to run back out of the hole. Remove hose and wait about 1 min for over filling to finish draining and then replace the screw. When adding a stop leak/stop slip additive you want to remover screw when engine off. Use something to measure how much is being drained. Replace screw when you have drained the amount that you will replace with additive. Then start vehicle and place In neutral and add the additive the same way as described above. (Please make sure the parking brake is applied to prevent the vehicle from rolling.) *** FYI *** So inside the transmission pan is a tube that is about 3 or 4 inches tall. The top of this tube is the full level of fluid. So any extra will drain out when the screw is out but none will come out when the fluid is low. This keeps the transmission from ever being over filled. Over filling this transmission will blow out seals really fast and will destroy the transmission.

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The most recent generation of Ford Explorers do not have any way for an owner to check the transmission fluid. The only way it can be checked is by a mechanic or dealership by using a check valve that is located on the side of the transmission. Ford recommends that You do not try to use this as it can lead to fluid loss. As transmissions have gotten more advanced over the years many brands have decided that it is best for them to monitor them and not let owners work on them. Ford is one of these companies, and feels their transmissions are sealed well enough to not leak fluid so they should only be inspected by professionals.

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Rob February 4, 2021

There isn’t a dipstick it’s a sealed transmission Probably have to take it to a shop I’m not sure how to do it I need mine checked trying to find a shop now

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Michael V. April 10, 2020

To check the transmission fluid on a ford explorer lift the hood and find the transmission fluid dipstick then read the level.

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Raymond R. April 10, 2020

In order to check the transmission fluid on a ford explorer, you must remove the cap and dipstick located at the front of the engine bay, while the engine is running, and then reinsert and remove the dipstick to measure fluid level and viscosity.

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Randy April 26, 2021

My 2014 Explorer is apparently one of the last years to have an ATF fill cap with dip stick so the fluid level can be checked (and refilled). It is located on top of the transmission, below and a bit to the left of the air cleaner housing. I can (just barely) reach down and remove the cap without dismantling anything.

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David Henderson March 22, 2022

2012 Explorer 2.0 eco boost has no trans dipstick

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