2001 Ford Aerostar dark transmission fluid

2001 FORD AEROSTAR
132,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TGOOD40
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Transmission changes excellent,but fluid seems to turn very dark
Apr 25, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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BLACKOP555
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chances are it was overfilled or moisture got into it and it foarmed up and got oxidized from the air in it causing it to become brown.

perform a full transmission system flush.
Apr 25, 2008 at 6:20 PM
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