I'm liking your videos. I have a 2019 XLT FX4 that I want to maintain myself as much as I can. Your videos have a good delivery. Thanks for posting these.
Great point! I didn't even think about that before someone pointed it out in the comments. However, I do live in the South with no salt on the roads, so my risk was significantly diminished.
I get a very similar metallic goop on the drain plugs for my motorcycle’s transmission and primary cases. I’m sure a part of it is that I use 85W140 gear oil in them. And Harley’s use magnetic drain plugs in all 3 holes. But anyway, fine metal shavings are to be expected in gear components. As long as it’s not chunks showing up, you’re good
Our 2022 has no drain plug on the rear diff. I can see the flat metal where it should go, but the hole was never drilled. Just changed it today using a pump so i didn't have to remove the cover.
Thanks for the video. Just did mine at 34k and was surprised how good the fluid looked with the amount of abuse my rear diff takes off road and doing dumb shit. These trucks aren’t the smoothest but knock on wood, mine’s been super tough so far.
It has a magnet to keep the fine metal out of the fluid. This is from normal wear and tear on the gears. If you have that much though it definitely needed to be changed. I'm thinking I'll change the diff fluid and atf at 40k
These are dana axles and thats why they have a drain plug. Ford trucks typically don't have a drain plug but since this is a dana axles they have it now.
I just read a few articles stating the rear diff, transmission fluid, and oil changes are top priority to change after a few thousand miles of driving in these trucks due to unrefined manufacturing of the gears can cause accelerated wear and tear on the parts if not removed sooner than later. After the initial replacement, the recommended maintenance from Ford can be followed. Whether that’s true or not…I’m not sure…but I suppose it wouldn’t hurt. My 2021 Ranger has about 15000 miles. I’m gonna change out this rear diff fluid, transmission (+the pan upgrade) before my next camping trip. Have you seen the dual catch can from Mountune? It’s $500…and uses a filter mechanism for the separation process. Still wondering if it’s worth it over the Mishimoto. That’ll be something I’ll have to sit on for a little bit longer. Micah, get some running boards for your ranger…it’ll look so good, also helps getting into the truck 😂.
Thanks D! I agree with your research. I don't know if I'd spend that much on a catch can. However, I'm glad that I did add mine after seeing how much gunk it catches. I see much more accumulation in colder/damp weather than in warm/dry weather, FYI. I'm still debating running boards...
@@MicahMartinDIY I wound up going with the Mishi for the catch can. I live in socal’s dry warm weather, so I probably won’t get as much gunk collected as folks in wetter, humid regions. Like you, the back of my right hand got scratched up good getting to the back hose clip. How’s your Ranger holding up? Do you know if your Ranger engine is 2.3L with the coolant channel fix? The head gasket tends to go bad on many of the 2.3 prior to 2020 on the new model rangers because the way Ford carved the channels for the coolant. They fixed the engine coolant issue halfway through the production of the 2020 models. Many folks with the older engine design had head gasket going bad as soon as 30k miles. Also, done anything new to your truck? My bed is getting all scratched up, so next big thing will probably be a bed liner paint.
I am going to change it at 60k just because I am taking another long road trip and I also overland. Figure I do it instead of waiting. Thank you for the recommend
Regarding the iron filings on the drain plug....A vast majority of that showed up during the first 1000 miles or so, when the gears first stared to mesh. In a perfect word a person should change all fluids at 1000 miles. Motor, diffs & transmssion. Considering how easy that diff fluid was to change, I would have it again a week later to really flush it out. Ya gotta know when to follow the oweners manual, and when not to lol.
I have a 2017 Ranger XLT, the owners Manual says i need to replace the diff oil with an 80w-90, but i only find the same oil you use in the video, if i fill with this oil (75w90), can i damage the diff?
You must be overseas, because in America, they stopped making Rangers in 2011 and started again in 2019. You should be fine with 75w90 because it is a universal diff lube, but if you can find 80-90w, you should go with that.
great video --- be aware that the newer rangers (21 and up I think?????) dont have drain plugs so you get to do it he hard and messy way. -- anyone found out why ford says to discard the drain and fill plugs?????? any harm to reusing them??? and 75/90 vs the 80/90 ford calls for, any real difference in them? -- thanks for the video just hit 36k and planning to do this pretty soon since I tow and this truck is a keeper (really like it a lot)
That stinks that they eliminated the drain plugs! Seems like cars these days get less and less serviceable. I don't think there is any harm in reusing plugs unless they are damaged. If you're towing, I'd air on the side of higher viscosity, unless you are in a cold climate.
You should always remove the fill plug first, not the drain plug. This is to ensure that you don't loose any fluid in case you can't the remove the fill plug for some reason. I don't mean any offense, but this is the correct sequence.
@@MicahMartinDIY Well, there is a fill plug on the diff cover but no drain plug that I could find. There is that flat surface on the housing where your drain plug is but on mine it hasn't been drilled for a plug.
It's called a 3/8 drive....The stuff on the end of the drain plug is metallic particles from the gears wearing in... I would never wait until 40k miles to do this either... Of course, Ford says 100k because they want you to feel the "no Maintenance Fairy Tale", and if you burn out your rear end sooner, you can come back and they will replace it for more $$$..
@@MicahMartinDIY wow that sucks - stupid ford cost cutting... I think Id just see if I could pump it out and replace whatever I could every 10-20k removing the cover is a messy PIA!!!! glad I have a 2020
Very strange. I wonder if this was a mid-year change. My 21 Lariat Tremor has the drain plug just as shown in this video. I do have hood struts where I've seen later 22 and 23 MYs having the hood struts deleted.
Thanks for your video, very helpful before I tackle this job on my 2019. A few comments: It's good practice to remove the fill plug before the drain plug, just in case the fill plug won't come out, one doesn't wind up with a drained differential. Also, the Ford fluid is just $6 per quart from Rockauto, and I don''t see a point of using anything else. Ford recommends replacing the plugs, but I would also reuse them like you did to avoid waste of material and money. There is a thread seal to prevent seepage and loosening from vibration: PERMATEX 59235 Thanks again!
Manufacter's branded fluids are a crapshoot, you don't know what brand it really is. With the Valvoline, even though its only a Full Sunthetic, he knew he was getting a recognized brand at least.
I'm liking your videos. I have a 2019 XLT FX4 that I want to maintain myself as much as I can. Your videos have a good delivery. Thanks for posting these.
Glad you like them! I love being able to help people!
Draining it before making sure the fill plug comes out. I also like to live dangerously, haha. Good video!
Great point! I didn't even think about that before someone pointed it out in the comments. However, I do live in the South with no salt on the roads, so my risk was significantly diminished.
I get a very similar metallic goop on the drain plugs for my motorcycle’s transmission and primary cases. I’m sure a part of it is that I use 85W140 gear oil in them. And Harley’s use magnetic drain plugs in all 3 holes.
But anyway, fine metal shavings are to be expected in gear components. As long as it’s not chunks showing up, you’re good
Good to know! Thanks!
Our 2022 has no drain plug on the rear diff. I can see the flat metal where it should go, but the hole was never drilled. Just changed it today using a pump so i didn't have to remove the cover.
That's too bad that they changed that! Good call using the pump.
Thanks for the video. Just did mine at 34k and was surprised how good the fluid looked with the amount of abuse my rear diff takes off road and doing dumb shit. These trucks aren’t the smoothest but knock on wood, mine’s been super tough so far.
Thanks Kenny! Glad to help! I've got 69k on mine now and I still love it!
It has a magnet to keep the fine metal out of the fluid. This is from normal wear and tear on the gears. If you have that much though it definitely needed to be changed. I'm thinking I'll change the diff fluid and atf at 40k
These are dana axles and thats why they have a drain plug. Ford trucks typically don't have a drain plug but since this is a dana axles they have it now.
Thanks Andy!
Always pop the fill plug first then the drain. It would suck if you drain the fill plug gets stuck.
I just read a few articles stating the rear diff, transmission fluid, and oil changes are top priority to change after a few thousand miles of driving in these trucks due to unrefined manufacturing of the gears can cause accelerated wear and tear on the parts if not removed sooner than later. After the initial replacement, the recommended maintenance from Ford can be followed. Whether that’s true or not…I’m not sure…but I suppose it wouldn’t hurt. My 2021 Ranger has about 15000 miles. I’m gonna change out this rear diff fluid, transmission (+the pan upgrade) before my next camping trip. Have you seen the dual catch can from Mountune? It’s $500…and uses a filter mechanism for the separation process. Still wondering if it’s worth it over the Mishimoto. That’ll be something I’ll have to sit on for a little bit longer. Micah, get some running boards for your ranger…it’ll look so good, also helps getting into the truck 😂.
Thanks D! I agree with your research. I don't know if I'd spend that much on a catch can. However, I'm glad that I did add mine after seeing how much gunk it catches. I see much more accumulation in colder/damp weather than in warm/dry weather, FYI. I'm still debating running boards...
@@MicahMartinDIY I wound up going with the Mishi for the catch can. I live in socal’s dry warm weather, so I probably won’t get as much gunk collected as folks in wetter, humid regions. Like you, the back of my right hand got scratched up good getting to the back hose clip.
How’s your Ranger holding up? Do you know if your Ranger engine is 2.3L with the coolant channel fix? The head gasket tends to go bad on many of the 2.3 prior to 2020 on the new model rangers because the way Ford carved the channels for the coolant. They fixed the engine coolant issue halfway through the production of the 2020 models.
Many folks with the older engine design had head gasket going bad as soon as 30k miles.
Also, done anything new to your truck? My bed is getting all scratched up, so next big thing will probably be a bed liner paint.
I am going to change it at 60k just because I am taking another long road trip and I also overland. Figure I do it instead of waiting. Thank you for the recommend
Good idea! Glad to help!
Regarding the iron filings on the drain plug....A vast majority of that showed up during the first 1000 miles or so, when the gears first stared to mesh. In a perfect word a person should change all fluids at 1000 miles. Motor, diffs & transmssion. Considering how easy that diff fluid was to change, I would have it again a week later to really flush it out.
Ya gotta know when to follow the oweners manual, and when not to lol.
Good to know! Wish I had thought of it sooner.
@@MicahMartinDIY Even with a new lawnmower.....run a new one 15-20 minutes, then change the oil.
This is why BMW changes all those fluids on their M cars at 1,200 miles, on their dime...
@@frandanco6289 nice!!!
Exactly
I have a 2017 Ranger XLT, the owners Manual says i need to replace the diff oil with an 80w-90, but i only find the same oil you use in the video, if i fill with this oil (75w90), can i damage the diff?
You must be overseas, because in America, they stopped making Rangers in 2011 and started again in 2019. You should be fine with 75w90 because it is a universal diff lube, but if you can find 80-90w, you should go with that.
great video --- be aware that the newer rangers (21 and up I think?????) dont have drain plugs so you get to do it he hard and messy way. -- anyone found out why ford says to discard the drain and fill plugs?????? any harm to reusing them??? and 75/90 vs the 80/90 ford calls for, any real difference in them? -- thanks for the video just hit 36k and planning to do this pretty soon since I tow and this truck is a keeper (really like it a lot)
That stinks that they eliminated the drain plugs! Seems like cars these days get less and less serviceable. I don't think there is any harm in reusing plugs unless they are damaged. If you're towing, I'd air on the side of higher viscosity, unless you are in a cold climate.
Thought it was 80-90 for the diff ?
Any issues with the 75-90?
No issues at all. This is the only diff lube I could find. It works great!
Coat the drain and fill plug threads with anti-seize before re-installing.
Good idea!
You should always remove the fill plug first, not the drain plug. This is to ensure that you don't loose any fluid in case you can't the remove the fill plug for some reason. I don't mean any offense, but this is the correct sequence.
That makes sense. But I wasn't worried since this is a fairly new truck with zero rust.
My 2021 Ford Ranger absolutely has a drain plug on the rear differential. I've seen it.
Perfect!
what torque specs did you find? same for front and back?
I'm sorry, I do not have the torque specs. I mostly guesstimate it, so I'm not the guy to ask.
@@MicahMartinDIY i found its 20 for rear
4:53-5:03 had me rolling
Glad I could entertain you!
Any issues with the weight?
No issues!
Out of curiosity I looked and the drain plug is not there on my 2022 Ranger XLT 4X4.
Oh wow, I guess the differential would be different on a 4x4. Check to see if it is sealed (maintenance free).
@@MicahMartinDIY Well, there is a fill plug on the diff cover but no drain plug that I could find. There is that flat surface on the housing where your drain plug is but on mine it hasn't been drilled for a plug.
My 21 ranger Tremor has a drain plug. Not good if they deleted that off 22’s.
@@MicahMartinDIY There is never anything Maintenance Free, unless it means it is maintenance free until it blows up on you...
must be nice, my '21 XLT FX4 does not have a drain plug
That sucks!
It's called a 3/8 drive....The stuff on the end of the drain plug is metallic particles from the gears wearing in... I would never wait until 40k miles to do this either... Of course, Ford says 100k because they want you to feel the "no Maintenance Fairy Tale", and if you burn out your rear end sooner, you can come back and they will replace it for more $$$..
Yeah, I wouldn't wait 100k...
No drain plug on a 2021 Lariat. Will probably have to pump it out and refill.
Ah that sucks! Will you use a siphon or just unbolt the cover to drain it?
@@MicahMartinDIY wow that sucks - stupid ford cost cutting... I think Id just see if I could pump it out and replace whatever I could every 10-20k removing the cover is a messy PIA!!!! glad I have a 2020
Very strange. I wonder if this was a mid-year change. My 21 Lariat Tremor has the drain plug just as shown in this video. I do have hood struts where I've seen later 22 and 23 MYs having the hood struts deleted.
Thanks for your video, very helpful before I tackle this job on my 2019. A few comments: It's good practice to remove the fill plug before the drain plug, just in case the fill plug won't come out, one doesn't wind up with a drained differential. Also, the Ford fluid is just $6 per quart from Rockauto, and I don''t see a point of using anything else. Ford recommends replacing the plugs, but I would also reuse them like you did to avoid waste of material and money. There is a thread seal to prevent seepage and loosening from vibration: PERMATEX 59235 Thanks again!
Great tips! Thank you! Good luck with your Danger Ranger!
Manufacter's branded fluids are a crapshoot, you don't know what brand it really is. With the Valvoline, even though its only a Full Sunthetic, he knew he was getting a recognized brand at least.
rockauto is selling in bulk, i dont have 5 rangers and not changing again for a while