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Fordtechmakuloco, what about the models that don’t have a dipstick? Fluid change is straightforward, but curious about how to confirm correct fluid level without a dipstick. 2014 Ford Edge Limited, 2.0L ecoboost, 2wd
Having issue with a 2011 ford ranger. Transmission slips when making a turn after straightening up and de acceleration will correct itself. ATF flruid topped off any idea?
Hi my name is Mark I have a 2010 Ford Fusion V6 all-wheel drive and the transmission will not shift pass 3rd gear what is your suggestion for this problem
I’ve watched a lot of his videos and this guy is the best! My wife has a 2017 explorer and when she would go 50mph and let off the gas it would stall or hesitate when it would decelerate. Cleaned the throttle body, MAF sensor and sea foam cleaner in a full tank of gas and would hesitate when she would let off the gas pedal. Took a chance and took this guy’s advice……PROBLEM SOLVED! Fluid was black at 86k miles and took 4.5 quarts of Fordmotorcraft MERCRON LV runs smoother than ever, shifts smooth and no hesitation like before! But warning the transmission fluid is $15 each quart!!😮😮
Ya I have watched all the more popular f55 trans fluid procedure videos and this one is the best. Some forget to measure the fluid some dont know how to check it correctly etc etc
what I did to measure the fluid level was let the old transmission fluid drain into and old pan because it had NEVER been changed cause she bought it brand new from the Ford dealership. I had 5 empty oil bottles and poured the old transmission fluid in them to see how much drain out of the trans. Fordtech was on the money cause there was 4.5 quarts that was drained into the oil pan. Instead of having half a quart take up space on my shelf, I left the drain plug out so when I put half the quart in it would “flush” the remaining black oil sitting in the trash out. The fluid was black then turned red, put the plug back in and put the remaining 4.5 quarts in and my wife says that it runs better than before!
@@TheSaintshockey03 I've always done my oil changes every 5k miles up until the last couple of years. I might drive 5-6k miles/year now, so I just change my oil every 6 months. It ends up being every 2.5-3k miles, which might be a little overkill, but I like keeping things on a nice schedule
Tom Peterson I have 205k miles on my 2008 Ford Edge fwd no issues at all. I’ve only changed the fluid twice. I don’t want to change it again because it’s still has some pink in it and I don’t want to mess anything up at this mileage. Might help that the car has the tow package so it has a bigger tranny cooler.
You're the man! I've spent the last few days watching your videos after buying a 2018 edge. I'm a car nut and your videos are very detailed and very well executed. Thanks for helping everyone keep their cars running worry free for years to come!
I’ve had a 3.5L Explorer for 100k miles, and I never knew it had an engine bay Transmission fill! Looked under the enormous air box and there it is! I’ll change it now. My wife drives like a grandma, so hopefully it’s in good shape still.
I love your channel it helps me greatly (08 Edge 225k) (10 MKT 263k) (13 Taurus sho 115k) (16 Explorer 60k) (13 f150 68k) as you can see my family depends on your channel to keep our vehicles running forever.
Wow. I was just looking at this video to see how much fluid it actually held but I ended up with way more info than that! This was super informative, I learned a ton. Thanks so much!
Since 2014, after watching one of the precious videos, I kept an eye to the fluid change interval, my two Ford Escapes have been running great, no such issues as reported by many others. (Engine oil, Transmission fluid, PTO and Rear Diff gear oils, the coolant really last long).
Can’t thank you enough for your videos! Between this one and your PTU fluid change videos, I’ve saved hundreds of $$$ on my Ford Explorer services. Keep up the awesome work!
Just did my 2018 Explorer Platinum. Took 4 3/4 quarts of Mercon LV. Very easy to do, followed your instructions and all went well. 39030 miles on the truck. I will be doing this maintenance going forward and also on my 2019 SHO at 30000 miles. Thanks for the procedure 👍
The transmission holds 12 quarts, so replacing 4.5 quarts is just a modest refreshing of the fluid. I did the procedure three times in a row, pretty much all you can do as an average owner. I have some peace of mind now... Frankly, the worst surprise for me was the oil I sucked out of the PTU. Basically black tar. It contaminated the new oil so badly that I changed it again after 50 miles, as I had the curiosity to see how it looks like.
@@av8rgrip Same my explorer book says it takes 11.6 quarts which is the same as this guy in the video is changing but he only puts 5.5? never done a trans change before and definitely want to but don't want to F it up.... guess ill just go by the dipstick but whys the book say differently
@@CJ_412_that’s the total amount it carry’s, you’ll have to drain and fill it bout 3 times to fully replace it. They about 50-100miles between drain and fills
Just changed the Mercon LV in my 2011 new to me edge. Thank you for this video and the tips on refill. The previous owner hadn't changed it and there was 103,000 miles on it. I will likely do a 3X flush and your guidance has helped. Thanks!
I work on the line where these are built. The engineers say not to worry about the filter. It is large enough to catch all of the material inside that will wear down over the life of car. There is a magnet on it to pick up any metal debris as well.
Thank you, Daryl for building our Fantastic Fords! We are a big Ford family. Yes, I also have a 06' Pursuit. Thank you, FordTechMakuloco, for all the great wisdom and fixing our Ford's!
Tell your engineer friends to watch all the videos on this channel then we can sit around and discuss the horrible ideas of: non-serviceable internal filters, lifetime fluid in transmissions, lifetime fluid in PTUs, PTUs where the gear oil turns to tar, water pumps that when fail dump coolant into the engine oil, placing the damn alternator in Ford Escapes (2001 - 2012) between the firewall and rear of engine, have them use the first and second generation Escapes as studies on how not to do corrosion prevention. Then we can discuss some good ideas: external cam- driven water pumps, external transmission filters (we can dream), off-road selective gearing for the Bronco sport, PTUs with drain plugs, serious rust prevention for the rust belt.
I think I’ll pass. I’ve worked with aerospace engineers since I was an 18 year old aircraft mechanic and can never get a straight answer on service intervals. What they predict to be optimal is rarely even close. Reliability engineers? They’ll give you better recommendations after they’ve seen enough failures. Let’s hope yours isn’t the one that failed. The mechanic with years of experience who sees how things operate in real world conditions every day will most likely be your best resource.
Thank you so much for this. I just did my first transmission drain and fill on my 2013 AWD Ford Flex. It has 76k miles and hadnt had a transmission change yet. I’ll make sure to be more proactive with it. Perfect directions. It’s a pain to get to that fill cap!
Mine was changed 10km ago. I was about to change it myself on the weekend but when I pulled the plug out it was still lovely and clear. I was shocked but happy😆
Thats one of the things that throws folks off about ATF: unless it over heats/gets contaiminated from mechanical damage, it wont change colors very much as it wears out. Folks are used to seeing engine oil that goes in golden and comes out black. Engine oil changes colors due to combustion containments which aren't present in a auto trans. If your trans fluid is anything different than a bright to dull cherry red, its indicative that the trans has suffered overheating or mechanical damage.
Thank You! I'm glad you explain how that fluid expands when it gets warm. I changed mine and before the 15 minute test drive I ended filling it up by accident halfway between min and full. I was worried after the test drive that when I checked it for final reading that it would be over max, but I got luck it was right at the max line so I am good with that.
Good note about changing regularly. Especially with a non serviceable filter. Shame on Ford for not allowing self maintenance. Also good to see that the process isn’t as intimidating as it looks. Thanks again I will probably have to review this again in about another 17.5 K when I get 30K miles.
Interesting that GM and Ford both jointly cooperated and committed to investing finances in supporting this 6 speed transaxle, which also includes the 6F35.
Well, your statement explains the nonsense engineering with this trans! Take GM and Ford engineers and have them work together; you get a junk product with terrible engineering!! Where do they train these people to be automotive engineers...... Looney Tunes?
Thanks to you, I changed the transmission fluid and PTU fluid today on my '17 Edge with 35K miles. Very glad I did it, since the trans fluid looked more like it had 100k miles on it, and the magnetic fill plug on the PTU had a significant amount of metal shavings and sludge, which I'm hoping is just break-in wear. You saved me hundreds of dollars today, and I'm sure thousands in the future... you are very correct that the fluid change intervals in the manuals are not nearly often enough. Thanks!!
Heh I was worried about the dip stick being dirty but you cleaned it off too. I love the attention to detail on your videos. I don't even have a car with this transmission but I watched the whole thing!
That helps! I've been struggling to get my fluid level correct on my 2013 Edge because I didn't know about the arrow trick and didn't realize that LV expands so much. I always overfill it and then have to suck some out. Thanks!!!
Just took my explorer to the shop. Wished I knew about this before, hope my problems aren’t related to the transmission....Or my problem caused transmission damage. Hope to find out this coming week. Love your videos brother. Being a “Ford guy” really makes a difference, knowledge and professionalism, damn rare these days. I thank you.
@@mygt8a4re eventually it just locked up wouldn’t roll forward or reverse. Not knowing anything about fwd or awd vehicles I took it to the shop and wound up replacing the transmission. Been good ever since. Hope that helps. Explorer had about 147k miles.
@Kenny Dixson Sorry to hear you needed to replace the trans, glad you got it fixed and having great success with it now! For me I'm just learning a much as I can so I can maintain my edge the best possible. Thanks for your input!
But Ford, whats the life of the car?? "well little Johnny when the warranty runs out" when does the warranty run out? "at the end of the life of the vehicle little Johnny, then you must buy a new one" i think powertrain warranty was 75k? So thats it. Stop driving the car past 75k, its EOL
Just like those late 90’s and early 00’s Honda’s. Lol the more things change the more then stay the same. Cool, just a drain and fill. Thanks for the tip about refilling the case. Slow and easy.
If it wasn't for FordTechMakuloco and his repair/service instruction and tips, I think half of Ford owners would trade their vehicle in for another brand. Wish I wrote down all the vehicle years and what to watch out for.
Hahaha yeah, I have a 3 valve 4.6 V8 in my 2008 Mustang GT, it's pretty much the same as the 5.4 engine in the trucks, and I diagnosed and replaced a bad vct solenoid, a bad roller follower, replaced a phaser, and retimed my engine twice (installing a new melling oil pump the second time) all thanks to this man. I'm pretty sure I used his videos for a few other things as well like when I changed my diff fluid and swapped the mini clutches for carbon ones. We are very lucky to have Brian as a source of information considering he is a ford technician and REALLY knows what he is talking about.
Im a firm believer in changing trans fluid before it gets dirty! I once worked at a cab industry in the mid 90s! We would change in 30k intervals, these ol school then can see over 300k with simple fluid changes!
Hello. Thank you for your help. You’re an asset to the ford community! I have a second gen CX-9, 2019 to be exact, and the torque converter locks up almost instantly (I think over 7 mph). It’s great for that direct feel, less heat build up and better gas mileage. Do you happen to know when the 6F55 torque converter locks up?
Was looking to change the fluid and filter on my 09 Taurus X and noticed no drain pan . Internal filter ? Another bright idea from Ford ! Great video , thanks ! Oh , and by the way , ford says you never need to change the fluid for the life of the vehicle . What's their life expectancy ? Not very long obviously . Update ; changed the fluid and WOW ! Way smoother shifts ! Eliminated erratic shifting . Hard to believe fresh fluid could make that much difference . Now on to the ptu !
"Lifetime" no matter how defined, always is a definite length of time. Ive never seen any official documentation stating what the auto manufacturers consider as life time, but based on the length of warranties and and the average life span of the vehicles when in real use, it seems to be 100k-150k for a sedan and 175k-250k for a suv or pickup. Roughly 5-10 years for both. Its also worth noting that while the trans fluid in a 6f50 isn't a part of regular maintenance in the standard service list, it is listed in the severe duty service list.
Great Videos! I have the '15 Sport with the 2.7 and it's a bit different. You have to remove the two screws retaining air intake, pull the air box up from the retainers and twist slightly. The flex intake hoses stay attached. Then you can check fluid when running. It's Really tight, cap almost impossible to see let alone twist and have to pull it between hoses. Smaller hands a plus. I managed with two fused wrists so it can be done. Just adding fluid? Remove the whole airbox, but Ford says don't run with it disconnected.
I enjoy the content this channel provides. I even watch the videos for cars I’ll probably never own....but I have one request. More Panther platform videos. It would be nice to see an actual Ford Tech working on something as old school as a Crown Victoria.
136K on my 2013 Taurus Limited, dependable vehicle. Wish Brian would do more videos, but understand since he is so busy at the garage. I may upgrade to a 2018 off lease Taurus, but considering a 2015-2016 MKS
Nice. I have a 2008 Taurus with almost 190,000 miles. Only thing I've had to replace is the water pump-which is a hell of a job (10+ hours to do) so just keep an eye on your water pump for leaks. Otherwise the 3.5L is a great engine.
Love the DIY videos! Am I the only person to notice that he Clearly says 4 1/2 quarts THREE times at the beginning of the video and then changes it to 5 1/2 to 5 3/4 when he's topping off with fluid???
The 4.5 is the base line. Topping up as you go through the procedure. Better not to overfill from the start and add until you get to the mid hash mark.
I just got done changing my tranny fluid by using your "tutorial" I screwed up twice but the third time was the charm. All I can say is tight spaces suck.
My "ahem" beloved Ford dealer in Buffalo, Minn. was gonna charge me $ 190.00 dollars for this!! 2014 Edge AWD, So i actually did 4 count em 4 drain and fills today!, 79,000 miles. Fluid, imo, did not look that good, quite brownish actually, ( wifes vehicle) so after a little research, on youtube, and FordTechM, i wanted as much of that old fluid as poss. out! I could only get out about 4 quarts each drain, maybe a bit more, anyway i am fairly certain i lengthened the life of this drive train. BTW, also did a complete coolant flush today also, thanks to your vids on that service, lots of running water, with heater on, revving motor, till clear water was flowing.....
Had mine in a 2008 taurus with approx. 112K changed when the input and output sensors were causing issues. Started shifting poorly recently and was cause by low fluid due to cooler leak. Cooler is attached to AC condenser so abandoned it and put in aftermarket tranny cooler. Shifting well now. Might do this sometime in the next couple of years. What do you think of Jiff Lunes reverse flow change? Supposed to help get junk out of filter, but makes me wonder where the just goes! Seem like that might be a bad idea.
Great video! I have a 2014 Ford Flex with 120,000 miles, never had the tranny fluid changed. A really exceptional vehicle, always driven easy, but does drive on dusty roads occasionally. Is it "safe" to change fluid in this case? Is it true that you can cause slipping problems if you change fluid after waiting too long? Many thanks . . .
Love the videos, have used them many times to learn or have confidence and best practices. Great variety of content and easy to watch and learn. Any chance we see a 10speed f150 transmission fluid and filter change? Thanks for your channel
Thanks for all the great advice on maintaining my vehicle. Can you tell me if you have done a video on rear differential oil change on a 2014 Ford Escape. there is not much room to get in there, just wondering if you had any ideas. Thanks again, Ken
I figured I could come to your most recent video to ask this question... I have a 2006 F150 extended cab. I had a power steering fluid leak. It was leaking pretty bad. It was a line that needed to be fixed and it is fixed now. No more leaking. There is a whine but after watching your video about it not being the pump and being a pully I am pretty sure that is what is making the whine. But now after fixing the power steering leak the actual reservoir is moving. The fluid is moving as well but only because the reservoir is moving. So what could that be?
I agree to a lot of your subscribers, you are a life saver. I've repaired few of mine and friends cars watching your video and cars are still running great today after many years. Anyways, I know you mentioned there's no tranny pan on this 6F50 tranny and that it's hard to take the internal filter out. Does that mean no need to replace the filter forever? I just bought 232K 2013 Taurus and I want to replace the tranny filter ($28.49). Should I add an external/remote filter just to be safe? I'm on planning on driving this car till I can't drive it no more.
Haynes manual says 106 in-lbs for the drain plug in the 6f50/55. Though to your point, a little thread sealant and remembering you're just plugging a hole are always important.
@@FordTechMakuloco Although it should be intuitive, your tip about choking up on that 3/8” ratchet during plug installation you provided in a few other videos is great advice for weekend warriors or novices just staring out. I’m an aircraft mechanic by trade so I understand auto mechanics and necessary theory of operation. What I don’t have is your in depth Ford experience and system knowledge. Your videos have saved me countless hours of troubleshooting, money for “parts cannon” ammo, labor costs and tons of frustration. You are a tremendous asset to the Blue Oval Brigade! Thanks!
Thank you so much for your video, so far it's the best and easy to understand I'm really appreciated your videos I hope this help you a little be, blessings
Yo! Your vids are so helpful. We recently picked up a 2018 platinum explorer and it now has 40k miles. Just did the PTU oil change and transmission fluid. Our transmission has a dipstick and I didn't see a level plug on the side through the fender well. I did see another one pointed straight down, at a higher level and to the side of the drain. Is that plug for setting the level? Or just using the dipstick good enough? That's what I did for now.
I have done a few and they are a nightmare plus way too many changes depending on your model year and powertrain. I hope to never service one again....
2012 Edge sport with 221,xxx miles. Transmission just started whining in drive but NOT reverse?! Its been a great vehicle. I plan to rebuild transmission if/when it fails.
QUESTION please: Ford Explorer platinum 2017 single owner 35K miles .. do you change PTU fluid as well !? is it still recommended to perform this service at 30 K if vehicle was bought brand new !!? can not get a straight answer from the dealer ... thanks !
What's your thoughts on changing trans fluid after 120k? I do keep up w/ oil changes. Trans scare me. :( It still runs/shifts fine. I want to squeeze as much life out of it as possible. Some say don't change it this late, but that seems dumb. 2013 Explorer v6 NA. And thank you for all the videos - they have been a great help!
Fordtechmakuloco do you screw in the dip stick fully or just drop it in when reading? There would be a difference because screwing it in fully changes the reading a few mm's.
Thank you for the video. My local mechanic told me they had to flush the fluid with their Snap On machine and cost me quite a bit to do. Looks like I can do it myself cheaper and easier on my 2011 Edge. Do you recommend any additives in the fluid? My Edge has 135,000 miles and fluid has only been changed once.
Want to keep your Fords over 100k do all fluid changes religiously including brake fluid, engine coolant, power steering, transmission, PTU and engine oil.
I have a 2019 ford explorer the transmission looks like the one you are working on I have already did the trans oil change and I get PO867 code but I’m not sure where the transmission fluid pressure sensor is located
great video do you have a ford maintenance schedule for ford explorer 2013 v6 3,5 and ford f-150 2013 ecobo0ster 3.5 110k basically your maintenance recommendations are quite different from manufactures
Is it okay not to use a thread sealant at all? Would be changing my 09 Escape transmission fluid tomorrow and unfortunately have no thread sealant on hand 😅
Great channel and videos, learning quite a bit here. I do have a quick question was hoping you or a viewer may be familiar with. I have the 6F50 in my 2015 FPIS Taurus that I bought recently. There is a little bit of a hum right before the 4-5 shift, and the 5-6 gear shift, only when I'm gently on it and the RPM is low, like below 2k. Everything else is normal and performance seems perfect. I have a warranty but just curious, I read in a group that it was common but concerns me.
I have done a few and they are a nightmare plus way too many changes depending on your model year and powertrain. I hope to never service one again....
Hello, thank you so much for this video! We picked up a '15 Explorer 3.5L 4WD with this type of Trans + tow package. I am worried i might of overfilled the oil and i noticed no way to syphon it out. I did a normal drain at 60K ( we got the car with 54K ) and I was able to get it filled after 30 min of driving the oil gets to the top of the hash marks when its hot. When its cold it goes all the way to the Max line. When i turn it on and its cold it stays above the middle of the has marks. I live in AZ and i am worried it might even expand further. I knew i should of stopped at 5.5qts but i think i added over that. Should i just re-drain it? Thank you again fro your help!
I just did a drain and fill on my wifes 2015 Edge. My brother has a 2011 Explorer but only puts a iut 8,000 miles on it a year. Should he drain and fill the transmission fluid more frequently than every 30k miles?
We just bought a used explorer. We have a transmission leak. I can’t tell where it’s coming from. Are these known to have leak issues? And where are the potential leak points? Thanks
I decided to pop back in after a year since my full trans fluid change. (3x 5.5gts). It's only been 3500 miles since that full flush but I'm opting to do the 5qt change at every oil change just to keep things fresh. Plus I'm under there anyways right next to the trans, so why not? Overkill? Nah, cheaper than rebuilding the trans! 🍻
@C J you never get all the fluid out. There is alot left in the torque converter and some that stays in passage ways where gravity won't let it drain out of the system. To get the best results you can do 3 of the 5qt changes. Do a change and fill and drive around for a little bit. Then do another 2 more the same way. This flushes most of the fluid out and replaces it with new fresh fluid.
@@mygt8a4re Hey thanks for replying, really appreciate the help! Was ready to drain it and send 11.5 quarts in it lol ahh man I'm glad I procrastinated, watched another video and asked.
What would you recommend doing If I accidently put rear diff (75W-85 synthetic hypoid) oil in the transfer case (which takes Mercon LV)? I have the transfer case oil on hand, I just got the bottles mixed up. (I have a 2019 F150 3.5 ecboost) I have only driven around 30 miles since I put the wrong fluid and I did not use the 4x4 function. Thanks for all the videos!
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I got a couple questions about a 94 Ford Thunderbird 4.6 and a 98 Ford F150 4.6
Fordtechmakuloco, what about the models that don’t have a dipstick? Fluid change is straightforward, but curious about how to confirm correct fluid level without a dipstick. 2014 Ford Edge Limited, 2.0L ecoboost, 2wd
Having issue with a 2011 ford ranger.
Transmission slips when making a turn after straightening up and de acceleration will correct itself. ATF flruid topped off any idea?
I have a 2018 Ford Explorer Limited. 3.5L V-6 Dertec Engine FWD. Is this the procedure I use for this transmission DIY job?
Hi my name is Mark I have a 2010 Ford Fusion V6 all-wheel drive and the transmission will not shift pass 3rd gear what is your suggestion for this problem
I’ve watched a lot of his videos and this guy is the best! My wife has a 2017 explorer and when she would go 50mph and let off the gas it would stall or hesitate when it would decelerate. Cleaned the throttle body, MAF sensor and sea foam cleaner in a full tank of gas and would hesitate when she would let off the gas pedal. Took a chance and took this guy’s advice……PROBLEM SOLVED! Fluid was black at 86k miles and took 4.5 quarts of Fordmotorcraft MERCRON LV runs smoother than ever, shifts smooth and no hesitation like before! But warning the transmission fluid is $15 each quart!!😮😮
Ya I have watched all the more popular f55 trans fluid procedure videos and this one is the best. Some forget to measure the fluid some dont know how to check it correctly etc etc
what I did to measure the fluid level was let the old transmission fluid drain into and old pan because it had NEVER been changed cause she bought it brand new from the Ford dealership. I had 5 empty oil bottles and poured the old transmission fluid in them to see how much drain out of the trans. Fordtech was on the money cause there was 4.5 quarts that was drained into the oil pan. Instead of having half a quart take up space on my shelf, I left the drain plug out so when I put half the quart in it would “flush” the remaining black oil sitting in the trash out. The fluid was black then turned red, put the plug back in and put the remaining 4.5 quarts in and my wife says that it runs better than before!
Bideneconomics! You feel the pinch when you pay $15/QT for a fluid! I think corporate greed is taking over FoMoCo now, more than ever!
I agree with your shorter than recommended fluid change intervals. More maintenance means less repairs.
Same goes for Engine Oil changes, 7500 to 10000 is dirty oil running too long
@@TheSaintshockey03 I've always done my oil changes every 5k miles up until the last couple of years. I might drive 5-6k miles/year now, so I just change my oil every 6 months. It ends up being every 2.5-3k miles, which might be a little overkill, but I like keeping things on a nice schedule
Tom Peterson I have 205k miles on my 2008 Ford Edge fwd no issues at all. I’ve only changed the fluid twice. I don’t want to change it again because it’s still has some pink in it and I don’t want to mess anything up at this mileage. Might help that the car has the tow package so it has a bigger tranny cooler.
You're the man! I've spent the last few days watching your videos after buying a 2018 edge. I'm a car nut and your videos are very detailed and very well executed. Thanks for helping everyone keep their cars running worry free for years to come!
I’ve had a 3.5L Explorer for 100k miles, and I never knew it had an engine bay Transmission fill! Looked under the enormous air box and there it is! I’ll change it now. My wife drives like a grandma, so hopefully it’s in good shape still.
I had a 09 Taurus with one of these, 185k miles before I traded it in. Super happy with it.
I love your channel it helps me greatly (08 Edge 225k) (10 MKT 263k) (13 Taurus sho 115k) (16 Explorer 60k) (13 f150 68k) as you can see my family depends on your channel to keep our vehicles running forever.
Wow. I was just looking at this video to see how much fluid it actually held but I ended up with way more info than that!
This was super informative, I learned a ton. Thanks so much!
These videos are such a lifesaver. You are the man.
Tyler seriously. So awesome
Since 2014, after watching one of the precious videos, I kept an eye to the fluid change interval, my two Ford Escapes have been running great, no such issues as reported by many others. (Engine oil, Transmission fluid, PTO and Rear Diff gear oils, the coolant really last long).
Well, I should have watched this first. Your comment about using the slow poor was so accurate.
Can’t thank you enough for your videos! Between this one and your PTU fluid change videos, I’ve saved hundreds of $$$ on my Ford Explorer services. Keep up the awesome work!
Just did my 2018 Explorer Platinum. Took 4 3/4 quarts of Mercon LV. Very easy to do, followed your instructions and all went well. 39030 miles on the truck. I will be doing this maintenance going forward and also on my 2019 SHO at 30000 miles. Thanks for the procedure 👍
Another awesome video!!
With that I’m doing the wife’s 2016 transmission service today!!
Thank you!!
The transmission holds 12 quarts, so replacing 4.5 quarts is just a modest refreshing of the fluid. I did the procedure three times in a row, pretty much all you can do as an average owner. I have some peace of mind now...
Frankly, the worst surprise for me was the oil I sucked out of the PTU. Basically black tar. It contaminated the new oil so badly that I changed it again after 50 miles, as I had the curiosity to see how it looks like.
Same! My PTU fluid was black tar at 47k miles (just bought it used). Great idea to change it again very soon.
@@parkerrogers2277 : I plan to change PTU lube regularly every 15-20K miles.
This is my question, I have a 2013 Taurus and it lists a capacity of around 11 quarts.
@@av8rgrip Same my explorer book says it takes 11.6 quarts which is the same as this guy in the video is changing but he only puts 5.5? never done a trans change before and definitely want to but don't want to F it up.... guess ill just go by the dipstick but whys the book say differently
@@CJ_412_that’s the total amount it carry’s, you’ll have to drain and fill it bout 3 times to fully replace it. They about 50-100miles between drain and fills
I thank god your channel exists, thank you !
The best video I've watched yet, very detailed and nothing unnecessary
Just changed the Mercon LV in my 2011 new to me edge. Thank you for this video and the tips on refill. The previous owner hadn't changed it and there was 103,000 miles on it. I will likely do a 3X flush and your guidance has helped. Thanks!
How does the vehicle feel after having changed it? I have a 2011 106,000 miles
This was a very informative video on how to check, change & add fluid to the ford edge! Thank you for a very well done video!
I work on the line where these are built. The engineers say not to worry about the filter. It is large enough to catch all of the material inside that will wear down over the life of car. There is a magnet on it to pick up any metal debris as well.
Yup its a large capacity filter for sure ands a magnetic strip but they said the CD4E filters were more than enough too.
Thank you, Daryl for building our Fantastic Fords! We are a big Ford family. Yes, I also have a 06' Pursuit. Thank you, FordTechMakuloco, for all the great wisdom and fixing our Ford's!
Tell your engineer friends to watch all the videos on this channel then we can sit around and discuss the horrible ideas of: non-serviceable internal filters, lifetime fluid in transmissions, lifetime fluid in PTUs, PTUs where the gear oil turns to tar, water pumps that when fail dump coolant into the engine oil, placing the damn alternator in Ford Escapes (2001 - 2012) between the firewall and rear of engine, have them use the first and second generation Escapes as studies on how not to do corrosion prevention.
Then we can discuss some good ideas: external cam- driven water pumps, external transmission filters (we can dream), off-road selective gearing for the Bronco sport, PTUs with drain plugs, serious rust prevention for the rust belt.
I think I’ll pass. I’ve worked with aerospace engineers since I was an 18 year old aircraft mechanic and can never get a straight answer on service intervals. What they predict to be optimal is rarely even close. Reliability engineers? They’ll give you better recommendations after they’ve seen enough failures. Let’s hope yours isn’t the one that failed. The mechanic with years of experience who sees how things operate in real world conditions every day will most likely be your best resource.
LMAO! HaHaHa! Love "over the life of the car"!!!! I wonder how many miles/years constitute the life of the car?
Thank you so much for this. I just did my first transmission drain and fill on my 2013 AWD Ford Flex. It has 76k miles and hadnt had a transmission change yet. I’ll make sure to be more proactive with it. Perfect directions. It’s a pain to get to that fill cap!
Mine was changed 10km ago. I was about to change it myself on the weekend but when I pulled the plug out it was still lovely and clear. I was shocked but happy😆
Thats one of the things that throws folks off about ATF: unless it over heats/gets contaiminated from mechanical damage, it wont change colors very much as it wears out. Folks are used to seeing engine oil that goes in golden and comes out black. Engine oil changes colors due to combustion containments which aren't present in a auto trans. If your trans fluid is anything different than a bright to dull cherry red, its indicative that the trans has suffered overheating or mechanical damage.
Thank You! I'm glad you explain how that fluid expands when it gets warm. I changed mine and before the 15 minute test drive I ended filling it up by accident halfway between min and full. I was worried after the test drive that when I checked it for final reading that it would be over max, but I got luck it was right at the max line so I am good with that.
Thank you Brian. Good job. Have a blessed and safe week.
My 09 Taurus had this, just as easy as a regular oil change and with some ATP full synthetic atf it kept the car shifting nice n smooth.
Good note about changing regularly. Especially with a non serviceable filter. Shame on Ford for not allowing self maintenance. Also good to see that the process isn’t as intimidating as it looks. Thanks again I will probably have to review this again in about another 17.5 K when I get 30K miles.
Interesting that GM and Ford both jointly cooperated and committed to investing finances in supporting this 6 speed transaxle, which also includes the 6F35.
I thought the gm/ford joint transmission was the 10speed not the 6 speed.??
@@tomh6779I think GM backed out of the ten speed collaboration. The six speed is a joint development.
Well, your statement explains the nonsense engineering with this trans! Take GM and Ford engineers and have them work together; you get a junk product with terrible engineering!! Where do they train these people to be automotive engineers...... Looney Tunes?
Not a Ford guy but I really like this channel
Does good work and is a good teacher, explains things concisely. Morons like myself tend to lose our train of thought easy. Lol
Thanks to you, I changed the transmission fluid and PTU fluid today on my '17 Edge with 35K miles. Very glad I did it, since the trans fluid looked more like it had 100k miles on it, and the magnetic fill plug on the PTU had a significant amount of metal shavings and sludge, which I'm hoping is just break-in wear. You saved me hundreds of dollars today, and I'm sure thousands in the future... you are very correct that the fluid change intervals in the manuals are not nearly often enough. Thanks!!
Heh I was worried about the dip stick being dirty but you cleaned it off too. I love the attention to detail on your videos. I don't even have a car with this transmission but I watched the whole thing!
I didn’t change my transmission oil for 70k but when I did it helped out a lot I will start doing it sooner
That helps! I've been struggling to get my fluid level correct on my 2013 Edge because I didn't know about the arrow trick and didn't realize that LV expands so much. I always overfill it and then have to suck some out. Thanks!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You have saved my wife and I thousands in repairs!
Did this for my 2013 lincoln mks ecoboost 3.5l TT. I appreciate the walk through, quick and simple!
This guys is just one heck of a mechanic! Wish he was available in Houston
Just took my explorer to the shop. Wished I knew about this before, hope my problems aren’t related to the transmission....Or my problem caused transmission damage. Hope to find out this coming week. Love your videos brother. Being a “Ford guy” really makes a difference, knowledge and professionalism, damn rare these days. I thank you.
Kenny, how did you make out? What were your symptoms and what was the outcome if you don't mind sharing? Thanks
@@mygt8a4re eventually it just locked up wouldn’t roll forward or reverse. Not knowing anything about fwd or awd vehicles I took it to the shop and wound up replacing the transmission. Been good ever since. Hope that helps. Explorer had about 147k miles.
@Kenny Dixson Sorry to hear you needed to replace the trans, glad you got it fixed and having great success with it now! For me I'm just learning a much as I can so I can maintain my edge the best possible. Thanks for your input!
I totally agree with changing the ATF earlier than recommended intervals. Great video. Keep up the great work
Best how to I have seen for these transmissions. I going to have to buy a shirt just to say thanks.
nah man that oil is good for the life of the car
(transmission fails ending the cars life)
But Ford, whats the life of the car?? "well little Johnny when the warranty runs out" when does the warranty run out? "at the end of the life of the vehicle little Johnny, then you must buy a new one" i think powertrain warranty was 75k? So thats it. Stop driving the car past 75k, its EOL
You are a life saver! Thank you for this video! Is there a ATF filter in these Explorers too that require a replacement?
Just like those late 90’s and early 00’s Honda’s. Lol the more things change the more then stay the same. Cool, just a drain and fill. Thanks for the tip about refilling the case. Slow and easy.
If it wasn't for FordTechMakuloco and his repair/service instruction and tips, I think half of Ford owners would trade their vehicle in for another brand. Wish I wrote down all the vehicle years and what to watch out for.
Hahaha yeah, I have a 3 valve 4.6 V8 in my 2008 Mustang GT, it's pretty much the same as the 5.4 engine in the trucks, and I diagnosed and replaced a bad vct solenoid, a bad roller follower, replaced a phaser, and retimed my engine twice (installing a new melling oil pump the second time) all thanks to this man. I'm pretty sure I used his videos for a few other things as well like when I changed my diff fluid and swapped the mini clutches for carbon ones. We are very lucky to have Brian as a source of information considering he is a ford technician and REALLY knows what he is talking about.
@@SangheiliSpecOp Hear, hear!
This is an absolute fact
Haha glad I read this comment before buying a ford…
Absolutely!!!
Im a firm believer in changing trans fluid before it gets dirty! I once worked at a cab industry in the mid 90s! We would change in 30k intervals, these ol school then can see over 300k with simple fluid changes!
As always thanks for the comprehensive video.
Thanks. Info on the internal oil filter seems to be the same on my 8F35. It has 2 internal filters.
I wonder if this guys really understand how much help he is to us ford owners...
I just watched this video and changed the trans oil on my Lincoln MKS ecoboost. Will change it every 40k miles from now on.
As always great video. I don't own these car but still watch it.
Thanks for the example! Just completed this procedure on my 2014 flex
Hello. Thank you for your help. You’re an asset to the ford community! I have a second gen CX-9, 2019 to be exact, and the torque converter locks up almost instantly (I think over 7 mph). It’s great for that direct feel, less heat build up and better gas mileage. Do you happen to know when the 6F55 torque converter locks up?
Was looking to change the fluid and filter on my 09 Taurus X and noticed no drain pan . Internal filter ? Another bright idea from Ford ! Great video , thanks ! Oh , and by the way , ford says you never need to change the fluid for the life of the vehicle . What's their life expectancy ? Not very long obviously . Update ; changed the fluid and WOW ! Way smoother shifts ! Eliminated erratic shifting . Hard to believe fresh fluid could make that much difference . Now on to the ptu !
"Lifetime" no matter how defined, always is a definite length of time. Ive never seen any official documentation stating what the auto manufacturers consider as life time, but based on the length of warranties and and the average life span of the vehicles when in real use, it seems to be 100k-150k for a sedan and 175k-250k for a suv or pickup. Roughly 5-10 years for both. Its also worth noting that while the trans fluid in a 6f50 isn't a part of regular maintenance in the standard service list, it is listed in the severe duty service list.
Great Videos! I have the '15 Sport with the 2.7 and it's a bit different. You have to remove the two screws retaining air intake, pull the air box up from the retainers and twist slightly. The flex intake hoses stay attached. Then you can check fluid when running. It's Really tight, cap almost impossible to see let alone twist and have to pull it between hoses. Smaller hands a plus. I managed with two fused wrists so it can be done. Just adding fluid? Remove the whole airbox, but Ford says don't run with it disconnected.
Looking for more F150 videos. Just took delivery on my new F150 4x4 Supercrew. Loving it. And that new smell is better than viagra.
I enjoy the content this channel provides. I even watch the videos for cars I’ll probably never own....but I have one request. More Panther platform videos. It would be nice to see an actual Ford Tech working on something as old school as a Crown Victoria.
I have a 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. 3.5l N/A and 6F50 transmission has been solid. 230k miles. Definitely will last to 200k
Excellent info. I need to do this with my '17 Edge with 42K.
136K on my 2013 Taurus Limited, dependable vehicle. Wish Brian would do more videos, but understand since he is so busy at the garage. I may upgrade to a 2018 off lease Taurus, but considering a 2015-2016 MKS
Nice. I have a 2008 Taurus with almost 190,000 miles. Only thing I've had to replace is the water pump-which is a hell of a job (10+ hours to do) so just keep an eye on your water pump for leaks. Otherwise the 3.5L is a great engine.
Love the DIY videos!
Am I the only person to notice that he Clearly says 4 1/2 quarts THREE times at the beginning of the video and then changes it to 5 1/2 to 5 3/4 when he's topping off with fluid???
The 4.5 is the base line. Topping up as you go through the procedure. Better not to overfill from the start and add until you get to the mid hash mark.
Took me 5 quarts to get just about right under half way mark .
Easier procedure than I thought. Thanks for the video.
Great tips as always thanks Brian!
I just got done changing my tranny fluid by using your "tutorial" I screwed up twice but the third time was the charm. All I can say is tight spaces suck.
TNX for taking the time to create this video sir!
My "ahem" beloved Ford dealer in Buffalo, Minn. was gonna charge me $ 190.00 dollars for this!! 2014 Edge AWD, So i actually did 4 count em 4 drain and fills today!, 79,000 miles. Fluid, imo, did not look that good, quite brownish actually, ( wifes vehicle) so after a little research, on youtube, and FordTechM, i wanted as much of that old fluid as poss. out! I could only get out about 4 quarts each drain, maybe a bit more, anyway i am fairly certain i lengthened the life of this drive train. BTW, also did a complete coolant flush today also, thanks to your vids on that service, lots of running water, with heater on, revving motor, till clear water was flowing.....
The video is good and I benefited a lot from it. I have a 2018 Ford Explorer. I would like to know how to change the gearbox filter
Had mine in a 2008 taurus with approx. 112K changed when the input and output sensors were causing issues. Started shifting poorly recently and was cause by low fluid due to cooler leak. Cooler is attached to AC condenser so abandoned it and put in aftermarket tranny cooler. Shifting well now. Might do this sometime in the next couple of years.
What do you think of Jiff Lunes reverse flow change? Supposed to help get junk out of filter, but makes me wonder where the just goes! Seem like that might be a bad idea.
Can you make a video for the 10R80
Great video! I have a 2014 Ford Flex with 120,000 miles, never had the tranny fluid changed. A really exceptional vehicle, always driven easy, but does drive on dusty roads occasionally. Is it "safe" to change fluid in this case? Is it true that you can cause slipping problems if you change fluid after waiting too long? Many thanks . . .
Love the videos, have used them many times to learn or have confidence and best practices. Great variety of content and easy to watch and learn. Any chance we see a 10speed f150 transmission fluid and filter change? Thanks for your channel
very soon
Thanks for all the great advice on maintaining my vehicle. Can you tell me if you have done a video on rear differential oil change on a 2014 Ford Escape. there is not much room to get in there, just wondering if you had any ideas. Thanks again, Ken
Do you have plans to release how to change the ptu fluid and to remove the ptu?
I figured I could come to your most recent video to ask this question...
I have a 2006 F150 extended cab. I had a power steering fluid leak. It was leaking pretty bad. It was a line that needed to be fixed and it is fixed now. No more leaking. There is a whine but after watching your video about it not being the pump and being a pully I am pretty sure that is what is making the whine. But now after fixing the power steering leak the actual reservoir is moving. The fluid is moving as well but only because the reservoir is moving. So what could that be?
I agree to a lot of your subscribers, you are a life saver. I've repaired few of mine and friends cars watching your video and cars are still running great today after many years. Anyways, I know you mentioned there's no tranny pan on this 6F50 tranny and that it's hard to take the internal filter out. Does that mean no need to replace the filter forever? I just bought 232K 2013 Taurus and I want to replace the tranny filter ($28.49). Should I add an external/remote filter just to be safe? I'm on planning on driving this car till I can't drive it no more.
Haynes manual says 106 in-lbs for the drain plug in the 6f50/55. Though to your point, a little thread sealant and remembering you're just plugging a hole are always important.
Yes but I never torque it that much.
@@FordTechMakuloco Although it should be intuitive, your tip about choking up on that 3/8” ratchet during plug installation you provided in a few other videos is great advice for weekend warriors or novices just staring out. I’m an aircraft mechanic by trade so I understand auto mechanics and necessary theory of operation. What I don’t have is your in depth Ford experience and system knowledge. Your videos have saved me countless hours of troubleshooting, money for “parts cannon” ammo, labor costs and tons of frustration. You are a tremendous asset to the Blue Oval Brigade! Thanks!
Love those videos!! In 2011 ford escapes AWD its necesary to change the PTU fluid? How often?
You video's are the best!! Everything explained simply. By any chance, did you have one for a 2016 Fusion AWD? Thank you!!
Great information makes my job alot easier got 240k on my Taurus x gonna keep it a little longer
Thank you so much for your video, so far it's the best and easy to understand I'm really appreciated your videos I hope this help you a little be, blessings
Yo! Your vids are so helpful. We recently picked up a 2018 platinum explorer and it now has 40k miles. Just did the PTU oil change and transmission fluid. Our transmission has a dipstick and I didn't see a level plug on the side through the fender well. I did see another one pointed straight down, at a higher level and to the side of the drain. Is that plug for setting the level? Or just using the dipstick good enough? That's what I did for now.
Do one on the 10 Speed transmission please.
I have done a few and they are a nightmare plus way too many changes depending on your model year and powertrain. I hope to never service one again....
2012 Edge sport with 221,xxx miles. Transmission just started whining in drive but NOT reverse?! Its been a great vehicle. I plan to rebuild transmission if/when it fails.
QUESTION please: Ford Explorer platinum 2017 single owner 35K miles .. do you change PTU fluid as well !?
is it still recommended to perform this service at 30 K if vehicle was bought brand new !!? can not get a straight answer from the dealer ...
thanks !
What's your thoughts on changing trans fluid after 120k? I do keep up w/ oil changes. Trans scare me. :( It still runs/shifts fine. I want to squeeze as much life out of it as possible. Some say don't change it this late, but that seems dumb. 2013 Explorer v6 NA. And thank you for all the videos - they have been a great help!
Hi. Did you finally change the transmission fluid on your explorer? If so, how's it running?
Are you draining and filling 2 or 3 times every time? Or just one drain and fill every 30k?
Fordtechmakuloco do you screw in the dip stick fully or just drop it in when reading? There would be a difference because screwing it in fully changes the reading a few mm's.
Thank you for the video. My local mechanic told me they had to flush the fluid with their Snap On machine and cost me quite a bit to do. Looks like I can do it myself cheaper and easier on my 2011 Edge. Do you recommend any additives in the fluid? My Edge has 135,000 miles and fluid has only been changed once.
Want to keep your Fords over 100k do all fluid changes religiously including brake fluid, engine coolant, power steering, transmission, PTU and engine oil.
Great advice
2007 ford edge 158,000
2010 ford edge 164,000
Change fluids they will last
most vehicles, if not all, with the 6F50/55 use ford EPAS steering, which is electric and not hydraulic fluid driven
I have a 2019 ford explorer the transmission looks like the one you are working on I have already did the trans oil change and I get PO867 code but I’m not sure where the transmission fluid pressure sensor is located
Hardest part is figuring how to slowly and comfortably pour from a 5 gal jug. After the 3rd drain fill I didn't spill it everywhere.
Too funny. Know what you mean.
great video do you have a ford maintenance schedule for ford explorer 2013 v6 3,5 and ford f-150 2013 ecobo0ster 3.5 110k basically your maintenance recommendations are quite different from manufactures
Is it okay not to use a thread sealant at all? Would be changing my 09 Escape transmission fluid tomorrow and unfortunately have no thread sealant on hand 😅
Great channel and videos, learning quite a bit here. I do have a quick question was hoping you or a viewer may be familiar with. I have the 6F50 in my 2015 FPIS Taurus that I bought recently. There is a little bit of a hum right before the 4-5 shift, and the 5-6 gear shift, only when I'm gently on it and the RPM is low, like below 2k. Everything else is normal and performance seems perfect. I have a warranty but just curious, I read in a group that it was common but concerns me.
How about doing a video on the new Ford 10 -speed transmission.
I have done a few and they are a nightmare plus way too many changes depending on your model year and powertrain. I hope to never service one again....
Outstanding video!!! my flex is getting closer to 30k.
2014 Explorer Owners Manual states 150,000 miles. I've never heard of such a thing. I have historically used 60,000. Thanks
Hello, thank you so much for this video! We picked up a '15 Explorer 3.5L 4WD with this type of Trans + tow package. I am worried i might of overfilled the oil and i noticed no way to syphon it out. I did a normal drain at 60K ( we got the car with 54K ) and I was able to get it filled after 30 min of driving the oil gets to the top of the hash marks when its hot. When its cold it goes all the way to the Max line. When i turn it on and its cold it stays above the middle of the has marks. I live in AZ and i am worried it might even expand further. I knew i should of stopped at 5.5qts but i think i added over that. Should i just re-drain it? Thank you again fro your help!
So what did you do? Am at the max in the reading.i dont think theres nothing wrong by being at max as long as you dont over pass the max reading.
Your videos are great man. Thanks a bunch
I just did a drain and fill on my wifes 2015 Edge. My brother has a 2011 Explorer but only puts a iut 8,000 miles on it a year. Should he drain and fill the transmission fluid more frequently than every 30k miles?
We just bought a used explorer. We have a transmission leak. I can’t tell where it’s coming from. Are these known to have leak issues? And where are the potential leak points? Thanks
I decided to pop back in after a year since my full trans fluid change. (3x 5.5gts). It's only been 3500 miles since that full flush but I'm opting to do the 5qt change at every oil change just to keep things fresh. Plus I'm under there anyways right next to the trans, so why not? Overkill? Nah, cheaper than rebuilding the trans! 🍻
Hoping to get an answer here hopefully you can help.... the book says it takes 11.6 why is only taking 5.5?
@C J you never get all the fluid out. There is alot left in the torque converter and some that stays in passage ways where gravity won't let it drain out of the system. To get the best results you can do 3 of the 5qt changes. Do a change and fill and drive around for a little bit. Then do another 2 more the same way. This flushes most of the fluid out and replaces it with new fresh fluid.
@@mygt8a4re Hey thanks for replying, really appreciate the help! Was ready to drain it and send 11.5 quarts in it lol ahh man I'm glad I procrastinated, watched another video and asked.
Can you also drain the fluid out of the line and pressure tap/second drain plug, or should you not do that? Thank you.
What would you recommend doing If I accidently put rear diff (75W-85 synthetic hypoid) oil in the transfer case (which takes Mercon LV)? I have the transfer case oil on hand, I just got the bottles mixed up. (I have a 2019 F150 3.5 ecboost) I have only driven around 30 miles since I put the wrong fluid and I did not use the 4x4 function. Thanks for all the videos!