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Great write-up! I changed my fluids a couple months ago (front, rear, and transfer case). The rear was definitely pretty easy. One thing I did was lower/remove the spare tire. It gave me lots of room to work and I was able to fill the differential right from the bottle instead of using a...

Mine is in the exact same location as yours. It's not necessarily supposed to be in the middle. If it all of a sudden starts moving to the right, you may have an overheat situation.

I had my local Ford Dealership do a brake fluid exchange. Ran about $110. Good peace of mind - fresh fluid and bleeding the system as well. The pedal felt better after. I think the nature of our Rangers is that the brakes do not "grab" and are not as sensitive as other vehicles I have...

The differentials and transfer case are pretty easy services (DIY) and could probably be done for around $50 plus the cost of a fluid pump. Very cheap insurance and peace of mind. I lowered my spare tire and was able to fill the rear differential from the Ford Motorcraft bottle. I had my...

I purchased BF Goodrich KO2's and really like them. Performed great here in Minnesota. I don't go off-roading, and I'll be the first to admit that part of my decision was based looks. I want my truck to look like a truck:) I will add that I am a Discount Tire customer and have had awesome...

I just had my 2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 serviced - Transmission Fluid Exchange and Brake Fluid Exchange. 52,722 miles on the odometer. I wasn't having any issues with either system . . . just wanted to have both serviced as preventative maintenance. Transmission fluid checked out fine - no signs...

Something to check as well . . . are the calipers the ones that require a special tool to compress? Some caliper pistons need to be rotated as they are pushed back into the caliper. I'm not sure about our Rangers.

What procedure do you use to lubricate the lock? I have a 1/2 mile of dirt/gravel road leading to my driveway, so I get lots of dirt. I drop my spare tire down a couple times a year just to wash off all the collected dirt. Could I just spray some WD-40 or is there something better I should...

I tried updating DIY service records through Ford.com, and it gave me an error when I tried to save my entry.

I had posted this in a separate thread, but wanted to contribute to this thread as well. I just changed the transfer case fluid on my 2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4. 55,390 miles. The drain and fill bolts required a 10 mm hex head/Allen socket to remove. Both bolts were easy to remove without any...

Just serviced my rear differential and transfer case. Both fluids were consistent with what others have said. About 55,400 miles on my odometer. Will be changing the front soon. For those that changed the front differential, was there enough room to crawl underneath and reach everything, or...

I just changed the transfer case fluid on my 2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4. 55,390 miles. The drain and fill bolts required a 10 mm hex head/Allen socket to remove. Both bolts were easy to remove without any issues, and yes - I started by removing the fill bolt first in the event the drain bolt...

Just over $400 for both services . . . I had a $20 coupon.

I just had my 2021 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 serviced - Transmission Fluid Exchange and Brake Fluid Exchange. 52,722 miles on the odometer. I wasn't having any issues with either system . . . just wanted to have both serviced as preventative maintenance. Transmission fluid checked out fine - no signs...

Question - For those that have a "Lifetime Power Train Warranty" through the dealership the Ranger was purchased from, would this repair be covered? I realize the dealership will look for any little "missed" service that would cause them to void that warranty. I have been keeping spotless...

Thank You so much for creating this thread. It will be super helpful when I change my spark plugs!!! Very thorough and detailed - especially having the torque specs for the plugs. Question - how long should the engine run so that it’s warm, but not hot? It will be in the 70’s when I do the...

I added a piece of pipe insulation as well. Put 300 miles on my Ranger driving to Fargo, ND and back. It stayed right where I placed it. No adhesive. Found the extra piece in my storage cabinet in the garage!

Would the water from a car wash dissipate from the heat of the engine before pooling around the spark plugs? I would think it would turn to steam and "burn off". Just a thought. I can definitely see how rain water would pool because the engine is cold. I found a piece of pipe insulation like...

I purchased the engine cover shortly after purchasing my 2021 XLT. I thought it looked cool, and am now glad I made the purchase for the whole spark plug issue. What is the torque specs on the Ranger plugs? Is anti-seize recommended? I used anti-seize on my son's 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, and...

My passenger low-beam headlight recently burned out after three years and just under 53,000 miles. I purchased Philips CrystalVision Platinum bulbs from Menard's for $33.70/pair. The reviews on the Sylvania bulbs were not that good compared to the Philips bulbs, which had great reviews. They...