Checking auto trans fluid level

[rowan194]

Is it as simple as checking that there's slight overflow of the sump plug when the vehicle is raised & level? I have a minor leak, so minor that the driveway isn't spotted and I'm not even sure it's actively leaking (maybe just damp) but I do want to be sure. I have some 95LE fluid and a pump to add more if necessary.

I had a quick look underneath and reckon if the muffler wasn't in the way you could do it with the vehicle on the ground... maybe once I'm more used to it...

Great job Ford, for removing the dipstick to let us easily routinely check the fluid level!!!