2020 Ford Ranger Transmission Fluid and Filter Change Instructional
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- čas přidán 13. 01. 2022
- I hope this helps! Let me know in the comments if I missed anything!
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Ford engineers did a great job of making changing the transmission fluid a nightmare on the new ford rangers.
Yeah, I agree.
Awesome. It’s very wise to never follow the fluid intervals noted by Ford. I typically change them half way. Looking to do this next year. I appreciate the video.
Good luck James!
Hi, I've got a 2019 Ranger 2lt bi-turbo diesel in Australia, mine has a normal dipstick. I will be changing mine shortly and your video has helped me. thank you.
Good to know! Glad I could help!
Thank you for the awesome video I will be purchasing a 2022 ranger crew cab by fall of this year, so I was just checking for all the necessary DYI maintenance stuff.
I think you will love it! Make sure you subscribe because I have many more maintenance and upgrade videos coming up!
@@MicahMartinDIY already subscribed....
Very helpful. Did this project yesterday using your video. Weird trick I figured out to get the dip stick cap off. Use an ice cube to make the metal contract. Loosened up real well. I swear I'm not screwing with people. Couldn't get it to budge before I used the ice.
I've never heard of using ice, but as long as it works it's not stupid right?! I was really careful not to overtoque it putting it back on. No need for that.
Haven't done mine yet but heard you can loosen it while the engine is cold then just snug it up then start the truck. But I'll keep the ice cube truck in the back of my mind when I get to mine
I bought a 2003 F150 about 12 years ago. I have never changed transmission fluid in it. I never thought i would have had it this long and put this many miles on it. I plan on doing this soon. I have a 2019 Ranger and just happened to come by this video and was curious if there is a way to drain transmission fluid. Thank you for the video and the chance to learn something!
Thank you Anavrin! I enjoy helping people and I love my Fords. This is my 5th one.
The 10-speed transmissions have so many solenoids in them that are very very dependent on clean fluid. I would not advise following fords specs on fluid change intervals. I think there is a pretty cheap fluid pump you can get from harbor freight.
Thanks for ranger videos...love my ranger 👍
Glad you like them!
Really nice vid Bud and wow thanks ford eng for making exchange fluid a nightmare 😂.
Thank you for such informative vid brother.
Happy to help!
Great video!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Ford must of changed the dipstick for 2021, I have a 2021 Ranger Wildtrack and it has the 2 litre Bi Turbo with the 10 speed transmission, it has the dipstick in the Engine bay in the traditional location. Not sure if the different dipstick is just an Australian thing but I’m glad they did it as I like to periodically check my transmission fluid level.
Thank You for All the other wise Information
Nice! I wish I had a traditional dipstick!
Micah im now subscribed to your channel , i own a 2020 Ranger Stx, . Nice to meet you .
Good to meet you DC! Love my Ranger!
Hey Micah if you view my channel you will see my Ranger , you might like what you see idk? Lifted all black ! Check it out .
Me looking like crazy where to fill the fluid in. It was where the check stick is 😅. Thanks for the info
Glad I could help Alberto!
Great video, very well done thanks.. 2 questions, what engine was in that truck and could you not vacuum the oil out of the pan using a vacuum pump? Im looking just to do an oil change as the truck is very low miles but im not confident about these 10r80 boxes so prefer to change the oil much much sooner than what ford recommend. Thanks again
This is the 4cyl 2.3 turbo charged engine. I could have used a vac pump for sure if I had one!
Great video! I love that pan! Were there any metal shavings on the magnet?
Thank you! No metal shavings, just some think gummy like fluid. Almost exactly like the stuff I found in the rear end differential. (if you saw that video)
I went a bought a five foot flex hose at hardware store for $4.00 and put one end the the transmission fill hole and came up through the engine compartment and hooked the other end to a long funnel, way easier than using a hand pump. Just don't know what the reading with the new transmission pan that is deeper should be on cold or hot.
Nice call! I was actually thinking about doing that. The hand pump took forever!
How should the trans oil change timing be done? When should only the oil be changed and when should both the oil and filter be changed?
Ford recommends 100,000 miles. I would say that the filter is good for that amount of miles, but I would change the fluid sooner. That's just me though. Just be careful refilling. Having too much or too little can be just as damaging as having old fluid.
Great video! I am also considering an aluminum pan upgrade. I'd be interested to know where you found the Torque specs for the filter and pan, was it on the installation information?
Yes, I believe it is.
How did you get the dipstick over off? I’ve tried a wrench and ratchet but it’s in such a tight space limiting my leverage and won’t budge. Thanks!
It was a pain! I finally got it used a 19mm socket.
Hey Micah is it inch lbs. or ft lbs. on the torque specs , and what is the pan ? And what is the filter ?, did you get a 1/4 inch drive? And where from ? Thanks Micah!
Hey DC I don't comment on torque specs because I just do it the lazy way with my "calibrated elbow". I've had a 1/4 drive ratchet for years. Great for getting into tight places.
Here in Australia our rangers have dipstick in engine bay, 10r80 transmission 👍
That's great! I wish we did too!
I don’t know what Ranger you have Daniel. I’m in Australia and my 2018 XLT has no dipstick in the engine bay??? It’s ridiculous how hard FORD make it to do scheduled fluid and filter changes !
Want to hear a better one? My daughter bought a used Audi. It has an engine oil dipstick tube but no dipstick! Just a plastic cap! Audi service techs have a service dipstick they insert into the tube to check oil levels.
There are some small electric fluid transfer pumps available on Amazon but I used a manual one similar to yours except it can screw onto the small mouth bottles or the larger mouth bottles plus it came with 2 lengths of tubes for inside the bottle plus the longer tube to go into the transmission. I held the fluid bottle with one hand under it and pumped the nozzle by pushing it up against the bottom of the transmission pan (with a folded up shop towel between the pump head and pan). It was still a tedious > 120 pumps per quart.
Not a good design for checking fluid level
On the factory dipstick with the new pan, were should it read since it's a larger one than the factory plastic one that came with it? And what do you use cold reading and hot reading? Thank you.
John, check your owners manual for the exact level because there are a lot of variables. But it should go to the same mark as the factory pan, which will be about 2 quarts more than your factory pan.
So it should take 8 quarts with the larger pan and empty filter, you think?@@MicahMartinDIY
Did I miss the part where you rechecked your level after running around a little? 7 quarts was a good level?
No, but I did do it off camera. Yes, 7 quarts was good!
Cant you pull the dipstick at the transmission, inside where the the engine is and put the fluid in that way using a funnel? Thanks for the video ill be putting a aluminum pan on mine love the drain plug.
There is no dip stick or fill tube on a 2020 Ranger.
Hey Micah hows it going? Thats crazy .
Nice! I’ve been wanting to get one of those. Does the new pan lose a lot of clearance? Mines a 4x4 and was worried about smacking the plastic one, then if I got a higher capacity one smacking the new one lol.
No, the design is good. It doesn't hand too low. I just had to cross a 16" stream full of rocks last night, and she handled it like a champ!
@@MicahMartinDIY right on!
Is it not possible to vacuum a significant portion of the atf out through the fill hole prior to removing the pan?
You could if you have the right equipment for sure!
Hey Micah, thanks for the video, very helpful, but how many quarts did you end up putting in after you checked the level?
I'm pretty sure I used 10 quarts.
@@MicahMartinDIY thank you Micah, I appreciate your reply, I also wanted to ask, when you measured the fluid did your dipstick have numbers, if so which number was the fluid up to?
Dang...I just got 14 quarts of Mercon ULV fluid...$108...ouch. The plan is to do the Rear diff, trans fluid + filter + trans pan, and some running boards on New Years, that is of course if I'm not super hungover. Once done...that ought to tie me over for 2 years as far as those fluids are concerned. Then maybe this spring or summer, I'll do the Catch Can + new plugs and check out my valves with a borescope while I'm at it. Hopefully it's not too gunked up with carbon at ~ 17 or 18k.
Sounds like a good plan! Yeah that fluid is expensive and they don't sell it in bulk, which is a little silly.
I'd do your plugs, I got a 2021 and plugs where garbage at 15k. Takes 5 min to check 1. Ands easy upgrade. I just did my differential and wish I did it at 15k miles cause was gunk. I tow alot, 4x4 and live in mountains
Hey, so I’m thinking of buying this transmission oil pan what did you do with the magnet that was on the old transmission pan?
Oh man, honestly, I cannot remember. I will have to review the video or go look at the old pan that is in my garage.
Mica, thanks, well-done and I bought the upgraded pan. Does it come with a gasket? I didn't see that when I ordered it. Best - Vinny
No, you will have to order the gasket seperately.
But if the original is okay, can re-use? Also was was the total capacity 15 quarts with new PPE pan?@@MicahMartinDIY
Micah, couldn't you just run a length of hose from the top of the engine with a funnel to fill the trans to make things easier?
Yes, I suppose you could do that!
Thanks for your reply , any ideas come up on refill??? , because i need to do mine .
Sure thing! I used a hand pump from Amazon to refill. Takes forever, but at least you're saving outrageous shop fees!
Other options.
The fluid exchanger pump$100 Harbor Freight has.
Can’t you after removing cover and dipstick put tubing in going to funnel above so you can just pour the fluid in?
Anyone utilize plug on PPE pan to add oil temperature gauge?
I need to do this my 2019 is shifting slow sometimes it shifts late when I come to a stop and it’s annoying but haven’t had time might just pay ford to do it
I prefer DIY, but whatever you do, stay away from those minute lube type places!
I'm going to put one of these pans on my Ranger this Summer. After watching your video, I'm wondering if it would be easier to just drill a hole in the plastic pan to let the old fluid drain out first. Your thoughts?
That would work, but I'd be really careful not to over drill and damage something up in the transmission. I didn't even think about that!
@@MicahMartinDIY I think I'll do it. I'll drill really really slow. The second I see fluid, I'll stop drilling. Likely take all afternoon to run out, but I'm ok with that. I'm guessing the safest place would be in one corner.
You can see where the mag. Is drill middle of the mag.
How did it work out?
@@alexbasurto4070 I didn't do it. I couldn't justify the insane price of them. I bought a plastic Dorman one. That was a nightmare too, but a lot less expensive.
Im confused as to why you said you put 7 quarts in? The 2019 ford ranger transmission capacity in the manual says 12.8 quarts. I also thought you put the deep pan on which would mean even more than that. Wanting to change my pan out this spring but I get different capacity amounts every where I look. Can you confirm what you actually put in ?
At this point I don't remember, I am sorry. What I reccomend is getting a cheap mop buck from a dollar store that has measurement marks in it so that you can see how much you drained out. That will give you a good starting point.
Are you satisfied with the alu. Oil pan? Does it make what it is supposed to do?
Yes, it has increased cooling and lube capability. I haven't had any problems with it.
Dude, run a piece of tubing thru enginge bay into dipstick hole. Jam funnel in top of tubing and fill. Get a better fluid trans pump, available any auto parts store, and pump out pan before removing. Saves alot of mess.
Thanks for the tip!
To empty rhe tranny pan try using a vacuum extractor through the filler tube. Thats what the extractors are for. They work excellent.
I bought one to use next time I do a fluid change. Thanks for the tip!
@@MicahMartinDIY It sure beats draining the pan by removing it.
Anyone know what the Bolt 🔩 Bolt Torque Specs are on the Filter for the 2019 Ford Ranger?
No idea! Probably should have looked it up though!
Do you have the part number for the motorcraft filter?
I’m sorry, I can’t find it now. I’ll post it here if I do.
Hi Micah-
I came across your video as part of a broader search regarding an issue I’m having with my 2020 Ford Ranger (Sport, XLT, 21k miles). I was on the highway last week and the truck began shuddering like crazy as I accelerated from 40-50 mph or so. I could go on and on about the headaches I’ve endured since the initial problem but I wanted to see if you’ve had a similar experience of any kind or heard of this happening to anyone else??
There is a service bulletin out on the transmission valve body. That may be your issue. static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174402-0001.pdf
I would bring it to Ford ASAP before your warranty runs out, or they will want to charge you $1800 or more to fix it.
Still having the shudder issue? Did you check it while the transmission was fully warm? Like 210°f? It takes a long time for the 10r80 to warm up. Ford tech makuloco has a video on doing the service on the 10r80. He says 30k miles on the first service and 50k after that.
can i mix the ulv atf valvoline and mercon ulv?
I don't know about that... I'd stay away from mixing fluids.
I have a 2020 and 2021 Explorer ST and both of my heat shields came off and flew down the HWY because FORD didn't use self locking nuts to hold them on so the nuts unscrewed and fell off.
Oh dang that sucks!
Good vid. Don't understand why ford didn't just put a pan with a drane plug.
Yeah good question!
If we're going to replace the pan, there's no problem drilling a drain hole in the original, right?
Guess not! Just be careful that you don't punch through too much!
How many oil did you end up using
Right around 8 1/2 quarts.
Did I miss it? I kept waiting to get the part number of the replacement filter.
I updated the description with the link to the filter.
You could get a garden pump sprayer from home depo, the HDX 1 gallon is about $10, just cut the the plastic sprayer nozzle off and attach a flexible tube to it with a small hose clamp and you have a pretty inexpensive transfer pump, all you gotta do is add fluid, pump the sprayer up press the trigger and just fill
Oh man! I wish I had thought of that! Great idea!!
Well it’s too late now since you got a drain plug but for the future if you have a drill with a chuck you could get an Everbilt drill pump kit from home depo for about $20, it comes with basically a cut off portion of a garden hose and a very thin piece of tubing, so instead of dropping the pan and making a mess, you put the thin tube in through the fill hole till it reaches the bottom of the stock pan and the cut off end of the garden hose part into a jug of some sort and just press the drill trigger you might need to fish the tubing around to reach the little pockets but I used this method for my 21 explorer and didn’t spill a drop anywhere I just left the stock pan on the floor to catch the drops dripping from the trans as I prepped the new one, also the drill pump comes with some kind of grease built in that might contaminate the fluid being pumped through it so I would only use it as an extraction pump and not to fill
Where did you get the pan?
Albert, I just put the link in the video description.
I have 80k on my 2021 Ranger and the transmission is starting to slip in the lower gears. Any recommendations?
Probably time for a fluid change! Have you checked the levels?
Where did you get your trans pan bruh?ebay they want 305.00 is that what you paid ? Thanks .
Sounds about right. I paid $287 plus tax and shipping. www.stage3motorsports.com/328053100-17-22-f150-ranger-ppe-hd-10r80-deep-transmission-pan.html
Why can’t you go through the top engine bay to fill trans?
There is no dip stick or fill tube on a 2020 Ranger.
Where did you find the torque specs for the pan bolts?
They were in the instructions that came with the new pan.
@@MicahMartinDIY thanks. It's a great video.
What were the torque specs for the filter and pan
I'll see if I can find them.
Has the truck drove better since, did you notice a difference?
I don't really notice a difference, since it has always shifted really smoothly, but I feel good about having the extra capaicty for lubrication and cooling, and I love that I have a drain plug now for easier changes. I also feel better about having a metal pan over a plastic one.
I got Ranger 2.2 diesel , automatic
73k miles
Shall i get a gearbox service ?
I have a video on that. Do it yourself and save a bunch of money! Super easy. Go look at my Ranger playlist. Yes, I would definately do it!
These transmissions were designed to be flushed at 60k miles. No filter change needed since it only picks up manufacturing debris. You need to get all 13 quarts out of there.
I figured since I had the pan off, might as well!
Is your ranger a 4x4 or 2wd
2WD unfortunately.
Wish you would have shown he wrench needed to get that dip stick cover off and where you want the fluid level…
I thought for sure that I showed the socket that I needed. Anyway, after you get it loose, don't tighten it back with a ratchet, just hand tight is fine. As for the fluid levels, you need to consult your manual. It is variable by temperature, etc.
What a disaster. Can't believe they didn't put a drain in. What were ford/gm thinking? I went the extended warranty route, otherwise that new pan looks nice. It'd be my luck the tranny would explode and they'd deny coverage.
Quick comment - the service interval in your owners manual (and ford's scheduled maintenance site) is 150K for transmission, differentials, and transfer case. There is not a separate fluid/filter interval.
Yeah, I guess they figured they didn't need a drain, since the service interval is 150k, but I don't trust that amount of time!
Fram oil filter? Why not Motorcraft? As for the trans oil pan, just drill & tap for a drain plug. 👍🏼
I usually grab Fram out of habit. Have you noticed a quality difference between the two?
As for drilling and tapping, I'm sure that would work, but I'd rather just go with the upgraded capacity aftermarket one with a drain.
You used the old dip stick in a larger capacity pan. How did that work out for you when checking the fluid level? My guess not so well! Cool video.
No it worked fine. The new pan holds more fluid of course, but the fill level is the same.
Nice job. Maybe I'd just dump the 7 quarts of ATF in a bucket instead of swapping each bottle out each time, when filling it back up. Usually I make a mess anyways.
Great idea, that worth a shot!
Dealer told me today it’s a 100,000 mile interval on the fluid my 2019 f150 3.5 was dark brown at 64000 used truck not burnt glad I changed it made a huge difference in the way it shifts these people lie so you will com buys new truck no thanks every 35,000 for me easy enough suck it out re fill 8 quarts 7 bucks a quart no brainer
Yup! This is why I do my own maintenance!
Why not drain the oil through the dipstick first, then remove the pan
If you have a vacuum fluid contraption you can do it that way.
So stupid they dont just put a dipstick in it up to the engine bay
I agree. I wish they did!
The new aluminum Pan will take care of that you don't need that heat shield after putting an woman in Pan on there
Not a woman Pan aluminum Pan
Good point!
Who designed the fucking drain pan at ford? 😂
Someone who hates DIY-ers...
Why on earth would you be changing the transmission fluid on a 2-year-old truck
A) because I make instructional videos, and B) because it can never hurt to be more proactive with maintenance.
@@MicahMartinDIY All I heard is I have more money and time than I know what to do with
Why wouldn’t you?
You did not mention that the fluid has to be at operation temperature (210 f) and the level should be in the lower mark or number depending on the deepstick.
Sorry about that. I'm almost certain that I mentioned that it is complicated and they should refer to the owners manual to properly check the level.