Trans Flush

[Av8or]

On my 2010 F150, I always got my transmission flushed every 30,000 miles. I assume this will be necessary on the Ranger as well?

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[RedlandRanger]

On my 2010 F150, I always got my transmission flushed every 30,000 miles. I assume this will be necessary on the Ranger as well?

The maintenance schedule shows a trans fluid and filter change at 150,000 miles:

The scheduled maintenance on this truck is actually pretty light. Oil changes and air/cabin filters until 100k, then coolant and spark plug changes until 150k.

One thing that has been mentioned before - there don't appear to be fuel filters on this truck. I find that a bit odd. Fuel filter replacement is stated in the maintenance schedule, but they don't appear on the parts site.

 

[t4thfavor]

The maintenance schedule shows a trans fluid and filter change at 150,000 miles:

The scheduled maintenance on this truck is actually pretty light. Oil changes and air/cabin filters until 100k, then coolant and spark plug changes until 150k.

One thing that has been mentioned before - there don't appear to be fuel filters on this truck. I find that a bit odd. Fuel filter replacement is stated in the maintenance schedule, but they don't appear on the parts site.

The one in the manual is (I assume) the diesel fuel filter used everywhere else. I think it has a normal fuel filter either in the tank, or just out of the tank somewhere, though I've not checked it out.

 

[THLONE]

The flush game is a scam on any vehicle. The cleaning fluid loosens up sediment but there is no way to completely clean it out and the cleaning fluid is not completely removed either.

 

[Lanakila19Ranger]

Hey guys I have a 2019 Ranger with about 60k miles. I’m kind of torn, Should I do a pan drop with just a drain and refill or a flush and change the filter later? Also, does Ford have a recommendation on this? I’m not looking for the cheapest option just the best option.

 

[canyonslicker]

If no shifting or discoloration problems then just a fluid change. Check the filter, meticulously clean the pan and use only air to dry it off NO rags whatsoever or it will cause problems even in old school transmissions. A flush can cause immediate issues. I know the TC doesn’t have a drain plug the reason for a flush. I wouldn’t do it myself personally. My father retired as a Ford automatic transmission mechanic and he always recommended never do a flush unless you’re in a rebuild stage. Just my opinion.

 

[ctechbob]

My plan is to do a couple suck and fills before 60k, and then a pan drop and filter at 60k.

 

[Frenchy]

Ford states that it only has to be done at 150K. My thoughts are simple. If wanting to do a change do yourself a favor and get the PPE pan along with the B&M dipstick. That way you can change you fluid at any time with a drain plug and fill tube. Also the pan will give a little extra cooling capability due to the cooling fins.

 

[Lanakila19Ranger]

Thanks guys! Sounds like drain and refill is the way to go! That B&M dipstick sounds like something I’ll be getting in the near future for sure.

 

[Msfitoy]

Hey guys I have a 2019 Ranger with about 60k miles. I’m kind of torn, Should I do a pan drop with just a drain and refill or a flush and change the filter later? Also, does Ford have a recommendation on this? I’m not looking for the cheapest option just the best option.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...-transmission-oil-change-yet.4156/post-454744

@P. A. Schilke would say you're way too early but it's your truck and $$$...

 

[Frenchy]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...-transmission-oil-change-yet.4156/post-454744

@P. A. Schilke would say you're way too early but it's your truck and $$$...

Every manufacturer will have its own recommendations. My 2016 Nissan Frontier recommended the transmission fluid be changed every 30K. I did it every 15K but then again it was a simple 5 quart drain and fill.

 

[Msfitoy]

Every manufacturer will have its own recommendations. My 2016 Nissan Frontier recommended the transmission fluid be changed every 30K. I did it every 15K but then again it was a simple 5 quart drain and fill.

For our Ranger, it's 150,000 miles....I only did a partial change at my current 93K due to shifting qwerks...6.5 quarts and that's just half of the bilge lol...it did help...so far, I'm guessing I'm the highest mile Ranger who post here regularly so this is new to me..

 

[JohnnyO]

I'm usually real picky on fluid changes but I've come to the conclusion that with the transmission it doesn't really matter. It's unlikely to last to 150,000 whether you change the fluid or not.

 

[XLT and me]

I wouldn't change it at 60,000 miles, no reason to. Great way to introduce problems where there aren't any.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Just wanted to see some thoughts about this picture I found on a Facebook group. 41k miles.

Is that metal? What’s going on here in this photo so I can learn more about transmission fluid?

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