I don't believe there is a transmission fluid filter on the fusion (may have to double check this but i'm almost certain that there isn't one). There is only one drain plug on transmission/gearbox. The torque converter is usually enclosed within the gearbox and not exposed.

 

Most automatic transmissions do have a filter, but it's in the pan. I'm not even aware of a drain plug on our cars.

 

it does have a drain plug I seen that. Next im curious if it has a filter?

 

I don't know which Fusion you have... only that it's a Sport trim.

While it doesn't apply to you, I can verify that the FNR5 transmissions do have an internal filter. It's the large black part..

Looking at RockAuto, both the 6F35 and 6F50 transmissions use an internal filter, Motorcraft Part Number FT193

Again, the filter is only accessible by draining the transmission and removing the pan.

 

what about the 09 fusion?as im also inline for a fluid change.just bought the car s not familure with the tranny.

 

I don't know about the Aisin transmissions on the 3.0, but the 2.3's transmission (FNR5) does not have any actual drain. You just have to remove the oil pan with a large oil catch pan underneath. The filter is inside. Here's mine with the trans oil pan removed (2008 Milan, 2.3L, FNR5)

 

Both the Aisin AW21 & the 6F35 transmissions have a drain plug & fill plug to service the transmission fluid; the FNR5 does not unfortunately. Ford recommends fluid change every 60k or 48 months; you can change earlier if you think the transmission isn't shifting quite right. If you have any CEL or trans codes I'd definitely take to an ASE certified tech to further troubleshoot. Good luck!

 

Your transmission (FNR5) does not have a drain plug, but it is still possible to change the fluid (and recommended). You need to place a drain plan underneath, then disconnect the transmission fluid cooler return line from the transaxle (the closest line to the drivers side). Direct the end of the hose into the pan to drain by running the engine at idle.

The transfer case does not have a drain plug. To drain the fluid from your transfer case, you need to remove it completely. After that, you'd want to remove the cover.

The differential does have a drain plug. There is a filler plug hole where you can remove/refill the lubricant with a suction pump. There is also a gasket behind it. If the gasket is bad, you want to remove the entire diff cover (which is an alternative method to drain the diff).

 

Well, my car is a 2012 sport at 36800 miles. Had it since Oct 2012 and today is March 8, 2015. Probably at end of the year I'll do the transmission flush and new fluid at the dealer. I ain't the type to push fluids per what the dealer recommends. Doesn't hurt to change stuff early, even though my Fusion has the oil life percentage monitor -- IDC what the life is at, every 5k I've been doing the oil change. Back last month, Jan 2015, did a radiator drain flush and new coolant, new front and rear brake pads with front rotors turned and new brake fluid (DOT 4). I wanna flush the steering wheel fluid since that is only trans fluid Mercon V, just remove the hose and have my dad or bro turn it on while I pour new stuff in so it flushes the old stuff out.