I just got a 24 Bronco 2.7l. Where the heck is the auto transmission dipstick fluid check

[Bosco24]

Took me 5 mins to find the oil dipstick not very accessible, admittedly I’m not the sharpest guy.

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[Combustion_King]

there isn't one.

 

[Bosco24]

How do you monitor proper fluid level ?

 

[MrsTuffPaws]

You don't

 

[Combustion_King]

I believe the owner manual states its service free., until it's service interval.

 

[2door]

How do you monitor proper fluid level ?

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

there isn't one.

Yes there is, it's just exceedingly not user friendly

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ngine-and-transmission-oil.59160/post-1873741

 

[kr_1315]

There is a dipstick, but it’s only accessible under the Bronco, on the side of the transmission.
No need to monitor. Just take a look for leaks at each oil change.
I put over 200,000 trouble free miles on a 2003 Explorer. It didn’t have a transmission dipstick at all. No worries really.

 

[mpeugeot]

There is a dipstick, but it’s only accessible under the Bronco, on the side of the transmission.
No need to monitor. Just take a look for leaks at each oil change.
I put over 200,000 trouble free miles on a 2003 Explorer. It didn’t have a transmission dipstick at all. No worries really.

I have 90k on my Bronco - I will probably have the fluid changed at 100k miles.

 

[redone17]

MBS just made a beyond factory quality version for the Ranger. Mike plans to expand to Bronco and others. Keep an eye out.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/remote-transmission-dip-stick-aftermarket-support.24547/

 

[wjtinfwb]

No trans dipstick is a blessing if the same joker who designed the engine oil dipstick would have been in charge of the trans oil as well. As sharp as Ford design is in some areas, their under hood and engine compartment folks could use someone to organize and build some user friendliness into the under hood area.

 

[orion]

There is a dipstick, but it’s only accessible under the Bronco, on the side of the transmission.
No need to monitor. Just take a look for leaks at each oil change.
I put over 200,000 trouble free miles on a 2003 Explorer. It didn’t have a transmission dipstick at all. No worries really.

I personally would do a drain and fill every 30k if I had an automatic. I've done my 2017 Superduty and wife's Explorer, and our past 2013 Expedition. I wouldn't trust maintenance free. Sure if your leasing or don't keep them past 100,000 miles...

 

[cbrenthus]

No trans dipstick is a blessing if the same joker who designed the engine oil dipstick would have been in charge of the trans oil as well. As sharp as Ford design is in some areas, their under hood and engine compartment folks could use someone to organize and build some user friendliness into the under hood area.

One of my favorite lines in The Office was when Ryan said "I can't change the oil on a car, but I could run GM." The problem is that this is so true of corporate America these days - I'd be very surprised if anyone running the big 3 even know how to check their tire pressure. They just know how to maximize profit, and if removing a dipstick will save $1 a vehicle and that results in an extra few hundred grand a year, then that's what they'll order.

 

[ksdon]

Does flat towing cause anything in transmission to turn?

We have 3x as many miles from flat towing than our Bronco shows. Flat towing miles do not show on the dash board odometer.

 

[Dogula]

there isn't one.

Yes, there is a dipstick, but only acessible under the car. It is meant for the techs only.

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