Discussion in 1998 2011 ford ranger started by sgull, jun 30, 2012. The owners manual and the ford website state the fluid is to be changed at 60,000 miles, a flush and filter change at 150,000 miles my dealer keeps trying to get me to do a fluid change at. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. This is the complete guide on how to change the transmission fluid in your car or truck. Learn more about scheduling maintenance for your ford here. Service intervals for automatic transmission fluid changes are usually. Ford ranger transmission fluid change cost estimate. In fact, when it comes to choosing atf, your owners manual is your best friendheres why. View the ford maintenance schedule for your vehicle to know when to get an oil change, your next vehicle checkup, inspect your brakes, check or rotate your tires and more.
Automatic transmission fluid change on a ford focus answers. Chiltons list the pre1991 automatic transmission with 8. Buy ford ranger gearbox oil and transmission oil car parts at low prices. The first telltale sign to change your transmission fluid is if your transmission is slipping between gears. View and download ford ranger owners manual online. I purchased a used 2006 ford ranger sport 4x4 less than two weeks ago. Ford ranger mazda 5 spd requires mercon bob is the oil guy. Check your owners manual or service manual for your cars specifics. Remove all of the bolts for the transmission fluid pan except the three in the front of the pan near the drivers side.
Ford no longer recommends aft for this unit, they now make a special motorcraft manual transmission fluid for this transmission. How to change the transmission filter on a 2003 ford focus. Transmission fluid level check ford ranger 19982005 2000. Professional atf type iiih automatic transmission fluid by acdelco. Jul 10, 2012 ranger with mazda m5od 5speed 19881997 fill till you spill. Acdelco atf type iii h is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid for use in a variety of passenger cars and light trucks.
Transmission fluid level check ford ranger 20062011 2007. When to change transmission fluid short pump ford dealer. Refer to your f150 owners manual for type and amount. Because of seal composition and bearing material, i always advise to going back to manufacturers known specs and not go cheap on lube. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. Nov 29, 2014 doing a transmission fluid change on my truck, fluid used was standard mecron atf. The engine in your 2007 ford ranger should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate.
How often do i need to replace the transmission fluid. My first change was at 57,000 miles second will be at 110,000 miles if you drain from the plug shown in related thread below you can change out 4. The oil is designed to reduce friction and provide necessary cooling. Oe ford ranger automatic transmission oil 0019892103, 001989210310. In this video i will service a ford rangermazda bt50 6 speed transmission. I cover the steps necessary to replace the transmission filter and fluid in your 5r55 equipped ranger. This article was originally published in the june 20 issue of 4x4 australia. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your ranger and how to check the transmission fluid level. Because of the thermostatic valve there is no flow to the transmission cooler until 90c plus making a typical. Changing automatic transmission fluid is best left to a mechanic equipped with a. General ford ranger discussion transmission fluid change question. Even though some manufacturers do schedule a fluid change every 40,000 to 60,000km or so, plenty of others claim that the transmission is sealed for life. The basic definition of a transmission is the part of a vehicle that transfers the power from the engine to the wheels. This coming weekend i plan to change the automatic transmission fluid and the filter.
Look up your ford vehicle maintenance schedule official. Doing a transmission fluid change on my truck, fluid used was standard mecron atf. Ford ranger transmission fluid pan at 2 ford ranger transmission gasket set mt 1 ford ranger transmission modulator at 2 ford ranger transmission mount 7 ford ranger transmission oil cooler 11 ford ranger transmission oil cooler hose 1 ford ranger transmission pan gasket at 8 ford ranger transmission seal 30. At carid you can find the best proven lubricants to reduce the friction almost to the zero. How to change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Raleigh, ford says that the transmission holds 10 quarts on twowheel drive models and just under 10. Raleigh patsymiller0, if a manual tranny, ford ranger 5 speed manual transmission.
Changing your transmission fluid will require a socket set, a new filter, and a drain bucket. How do i change transmission fluid in a ford ranger. Transmission fluid change question rangerforums the ultimate. The engine in your 2000 ford ranger should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. A manual transmission has a set of gears that are lined. Throughout these years, it held a considerable market share and rack up respectable sales figures of over 7 million units sold. From time to time you need to change your ford ranger transmission oil. You might wonder if you can use dextroniii ford mercon multipurpose automatic transmission atf instead of motor oil. How to change automatic transmission fluid and filter mobil. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. It is important to use the correct fluid oil in you manual transmission, the vehicle manufacturers have done extensive testing to specify the correct fluid. Ranger is fords attempt in a crowded compact pickup truck, whose production spans for several decades and four generations. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid.
Raise the car with the floor jack and support it on jack stands. The first gen manual transmission rangers with either a mazda or. Also, if you have rough or erratic gear shifts, this is a result of low transmission fluid, as well. Openbay is an online source that connects you with multiple auto service professionals nearby who will compete for your auto repair and maintenance business. This guide will walk you through changing your fluid so that your transmission lives as long as the rest of your f150 or f250 does. At carid you can find the best proven lubricants to reduce the. How a transmission works depends on whether or not the vehicle is an automatic or a manual. Transmission gear oil change, ford ranger 5 speed first. Review the maintenance schedule and cost for a 1990 ford ranger.
Ford f150 scheduled maintenance guide mainland ford. Ford ranger automatic transmission 2008, mercon vatf matic s automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by aisin. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. On a manual transmission, underneath the vehicle, on the transmission will be a fill plug. Ford automatic transmission fluid fluids, chemicals and. Any issues switching to synthetic transfer case fluid. Changing the gear oil in a 1987 ford ranger 5 speed transmission, 2 wheel drive. The automatic transmission fluid atf should be changed sooner if its dipstick reveals. To keep your automatic transmission in top condition, it needs to stay lubricated with transmission fluid.
Changing the transmission fluid on a ford ranger should be done when the. Place a sixquart drain pan directly under the transmission. I give you valuable tips like tightening the bolts on the transmission. With the vehicle level the fill plug is cleaned and removed to check the fluid. Changing the transmission fluid on a ford ranger should be done when the transmission fluid has changed color from red to a brownish color, indicating clutch material in the fluid, or at regular intervals of 30,000 miles. The majority of peoples transmission problems can be traced to the quality and quantity of their fluid. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair, so the estimate you see above may not.
The manufacturers maintenance schedule for many automatic transmissions doesnt call for fresh fluid until 100,000 miles or, with some ford transmissions, even 150,000 miles. Our highly trained ford auto technicians can take on any maintenance issue you present, and will be happy to get your ford vehicle running like new. Buy replacement ford ranger gearbox oil from transmission for vehicles. I flushed the engine with seafoam and changed the oil last weekend. To change the transmission fluid in a ranger, you will need one case of transmission fluid and a transmission service kit. How do you check the fluid level in a ford ranger auto. Because of the thermostatic valve there is no flow to the transmission. Additionally, if your gear shifts are slow or delayed, or just dont shift at all, this is a big red flag that youll need to change. Ford ranger automatic transmission fluid change the. Ford says motorcraft sae 80w90 gl5 for a manual transmission and motorcraft sae 75w140 high performance synthetic rear axle lubricant for an automatic.
Ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you. Nov 24, 2015 average rating from 946 customers who received a transmission fluid service. My 1995 ford rangers manual trans does require atf and many. Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Wondering what fluid to used in your manual transmission. How to change the transmission filter in ford cars it still. May 03, 2017 the manufacturers maintenance schedule for many automatic transmissions doesnt call for fresh fluid until 100,000 miles or, with some ford transmissions, even 150,000 miles. Automatic transmission fluid is one of the least thought of items for vehicle maintenance. Browse through a selection of the only automatic transmission fluid products recommended for your ford and lincoln vehicles. You can manage cookies at any time on the manage cookie settings page but this may limit or prevent use of certain features on the website.