Do you check CVT fluid while car is running?

Transmission fluid however is best checked when your vehicle is running. The reason for this is that transmission fluid, like any fluid expands when it’s warm and contracts when it’s cold. You’ll get a better reading of how your transmission fluid levels are in your vehicle if you check it when it’s running warm.

When did the Ford Freestyle CVT come out?

The CVT he was responsible for developing didn’t actually make it into any vehicles here in America until the fall of “04 when it appeared in the Freestyle and Ford 500. Despite it’s technical superiority over a conventional automatic transmission, it’s future was sealed by it’s cost of production.

When to install guide-cft-30-ford CVT?

Install Guide – CFT-30 – Ford CVT (Automatic Transmission) Prior to installation of the replacement transmission, determine the cause(s) of failure of the previous unit. Also: A restricted and/or contaminated transmission cooling system is the leading cause of transmission failure after a replacement.

Is there a problem with the Ford Freestyle transmission?

If you have a shift question or a problem with your Freestyle transmission, get advice here. As a mechanic for FORD I can tell you that sometimes the problem is not always at the dealership level, in more cases than not the dealership is the fall guy for FORD.

Is it safe to buy a 2007 Freestyle Limited with AWD?

I’m thinking of buying a 2007 Freestyle Limited with AWD. I’ve been reading horror stories on the Net about CVT failures. The only info I haven’t been able to find, anywhere, is how frequent these problems are. In other words, what percentage of Freestyles are affected by these transmission problems and failures ???

What kind of transmission does the Ford Freestyle have?

Every Freestyle ever made has the CVT. Correct…up to know, the Freestyle had one transmission and one engine. The Ford Fivehundred had a 5spd and it was originally planned (from what I remember reading at the time) to make that an option for the Freestyle, but it never happened. The transmission failure and repair all occurred last summer.

How long has Ford Freestyle been in the shop?

Freestyle has been in the Ford dealer’s shop for one week waiting for the new transmission. Dealer Service Rep. says it is the first Freestyle he has seen with a totally destroyed transmission. The force of the failure was enough to crack the housing allowing all of the fluid to leak out. The dealer did agree to provide a rental car. So we wait.

Do you check CVT fluid while car is running?