Post accident rebuild question

[Teejayhooka]

hey guys. I finally got my 2008 XLT V6 back together after a front end collision. I had to replace the transmission cooler and the radiator along with body panels. My question is my transmission is sluggish. I am not currently driving it because I have an appointment on Tuesday to have Ford service the transmission fluid since I lost a good amount I think between the accident and changing the 2 components. Could the low fluid be the culprit for the sluggish gear shifts? It seems kind of obvious due to the fluid loss.

 

[974X4BLACKSPORT]

At any point the battery was disconnected, any learned adaption in the computer is lost, it will take a little time for the computer to re-learn and bring it back to normal, it says this right in the service manual.

 

[Mbrooks420]

The fluid level is critical to proper operation. I’d take it to a quality independent shop, and not the dealer for transmission issues.

 

[Teejayhooka]

Really no transmission shops to take it to here. I just need the fluid topped off. I’m sure the service center can handle that?

 

[Mbrooks420]

There’s no transmission shops in Jackson Florida? I highly doubt that. Just a fluid top off will be fine, but I wouldn’t let them diagnose or fix an issue.

 

[Teejayhooka]

Not currently in the Jacksonville area but thanks for the feedback