Yeah, I agree.

Good luck James!

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I've never heard of using ice, but as long as it works it's not stupid right?! I was really careful not to overtoque it putting it back on. No need for that.

Haven't done mine yet but heard you can loosen it while the engine is cold then just snug it up then start the truck. But I'll keep the ice cube truck in the back of my mind when I get to mine

Thank you Anavrin! I enjoy helping people and I love my Fords. This is my 5th one.

The 10-speed transmissions have so many solenoids in them that are very very dependent on clean fluid. I would not advise following fords specs on fluid change intervals. I think there is a pretty cheap fluid pump you can get from harbor freight.

Happy to help!

Good to know! Glad I could help!

same here. so how many liters needed of ATF? thank you

@@ajoemar2009i bought 8quarts , but used just under7quarts. I changed the filter and the filter rubber collar

Good to meet you DC! Love my Ranger!

Hey Micah if you view my channel you will see my Ranger , you might like what you see idk? Lifted all black ! Check it out .

Nice! I wish I had a traditional dipstick!

This is the 4cyl 2.3 turbo charged engine. I could have used a vac pump for sure if I had one!

Glad I could help Alberto!

Glad you like them!

Nice call! I was actually thinking about doing that. The hand pump took forever!

Thank you! No metal shavings, just some think gummy like fluid. Almost exactly like the stuff I found in the rear end differential. (if you saw that video)

Ford recommends 100,000 miles. I would say that the filter is good for that amount of miles, but I would change the fluid sooner. That's just me though. Just be careful refilling. Having too much or too little can be just as damaging as having old fluid.

Yes, I believe it is.

It was a pain! I finally got it used a 19mm socket.

There is no dip stick or fill tube on a 2020 Ranger.

Hey Micah hows it going? Thats crazy .

Thanks! I appreciate it!

John, check your owners manual for the exact level because there are a lot of variables. But it should go to the same mark as the factory pan, which will be about 2 quarts more than your factory pan.

So it should take 8 quarts with the larger pan and empty filter, you think?@@MicahMartinDIY

Hey DC I don't comment on torque specs because I just do it the lazy way with my "calibrated elbow". I've had a 1/4 drive ratchet for years. Great for getting into tight places.

No, the design is good. It doesn't hand too low. I just had to cross a 16" stream full of rocks last night, and she handled it like a champ!

@@MicahMartinDIY right on!

No, but I did do it off camera. Yes, 7 quarts was good!

You could if you have the right equipment for sure!

Sounds like a good plan! Yeah that fluid is expensive and they don't sell it in bulk, which is a little silly.

I'd do your plugs, I got a 2021 and plugs where garbage at 15k. Takes 5 min to check 1. Ands easy upgrade. I just did my differential and wish I did it at 15k miles cause was gunk. I tow alot, 4x4 and live in mountains

That's great! I wish we did too!

I don’t know what Ranger you have Daniel. I’m in Australia and my 2018 XLT has no dipstick in the engine bay??? It’s ridiculous how hard FORD make it to do scheduled fluid and filter changes !

Want to hear a better one? My daughter bought a used Audi. It has an engine oil dipstick tube but no dipstick! Just a plastic cap! Audi service techs have a service dipstick they insert into the tube to check oil levels.

There are some small electric fluid transfer pumps available on Amazon but I used a manual one similar to yours except it can screw onto the small mouth bottles or the larger mouth bottles plus it came with 2 lengths of tubes for inside the bottle plus the longer tube to go into the transmission. I held the fluid bottle with one hand under it and pumped the nozzle by pushing it up against the bottom of the transmission pan (with a folded up shop towel between the pump head and pan). It was still a tedious > 120 pumps per quart.

Not a good design for checking fluid level

Oh man, honestly, I cannot remember. I will have to review the video or go look at the old pan that is in my garage.

I prefer DIY, but whatever you do, stay away from those minute lube type places!

Sure thing! I used a hand pump from Amazon to refill. Takes forever, but at least you're saving outrageous shop fees!

Other options. The fluid exchanger pump$100 Harbor Freight has. Can’t you after removing cover and dipstick put tubing in going to funnel above so you can just pour the fluid in? Anyone utilize plug on PPE pan to add oil temperature gauge?

There is a service bulletin out on the transmission valve body. That may be your issue. static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174402-0001.pdf I would bring it to Ford ASAP before your warranty runs out, or they will want to charge you $1800 or more to fix it.

Still having the shudder issue? Did you check it while the transmission was fully warm? Like 210°f? It takes a long time for the 10r80 to warm up. Ford tech makuloco has a video on doing the service on the 10r80. He says 30k miles on the first service and 50k after that.

No, you will have to order the gasket seperately.

But if the original is okay, can re-use? Also was was the total capacity 15 quarts with new PPE pan?@@MicahMartinDIY

That would work, but I'd be really careful not to over drill and damage something up in the transmission. I didn't even think about that!

@@MicahMartinDIY I think I'll do it. I'll drill really really slow. The second I see fluid, I'll stop drilling. Likely take all afternoon to run out, but I'm ok with that. I'm guessing the safest place would be in one corner.

You can see where the mag. Is drill middle of the mag.

How did it work out?

@@alexbasurto4070 I didn't do it. I couldn't justify the insane price of them. I bought a plastic Dorman one. That was a nightmare too, but a lot less expensive.

Yes, I suppose you could do that!

I'm pretty sure I used 10 quarts.

@@MicahMartinDIY thank you Micah, I appreciate your reply, I also wanted to ask, when you measured the fluid did your dipstick have numbers, if so which number was the fluid up to?

At this point I don't remember, I am sorry. What I reccomend is getting a cheap mop buck from a dollar store that has measurement marks in it so that you can see how much you drained out. That will give you a good starting point.

Oh dang that sucks!

No idea! Probably should have looked it up though!

Yes, it has increased cooling and lube capability. I haven't had any problems with it.

Sounds about right. I paid $287 plus tax and shipping. www.stage3motorsports.com/328053100-17-22-f150-ranger-ppe-hd-10r80-deep-transmission-pan.html

Guess not! Just be careful that you don't punch through too much!

Probably time for a fluid change! Have you checked the levels?

I updated the description with the link to the filter.

I’m sorry, I can’t find it now. I’ll post it here if I do.

I have a video on that. Do it yourself and save a bunch of money! Super easy. Go look at my Ranger playlist. Yes, I would definately do it!

They were in the instructions that came with the new pan.

@@MicahMartinDIY thanks. It's a great video.

There is no dip stick or fill tube on a 2020 Ranger.

I don't really notice a difference, since it has always shifted really smoothly, but I feel good about having the extra capaicty for lubrication and cooling, and I love that I have a drain plug now for easier changes. I also feel better about having a metal pan over a plastic one.

Right around 8 1/2 quarts.

I don't know about that... I'd stay away from mixing fluids.

Albert, I just put the link in the video description.

Yeah good question!

I'll see if I can find them.

I bought one to use next time I do a fluid change. Thanks for the tip!

@@MicahMartinDIY It sure beats draining the pan by removing it.

Thanks for the tip!

Oh man! I wish I had thought of that! Great idea!!

Well it’s too late now since you got a drain plug but for the future if you have a drill with a chuck you could get an Everbilt drill pump kit from home depo for about $20, it comes with basically a cut off portion of a garden hose and a very thin piece of tubing, so instead of dropping the pan and making a mess, you put the thin tube in through the fill hole till it reaches the bottom of the stock pan and the cut off end of the garden hose part into a jug of some sort and just press the drill trigger you might need to fish the tubing around to reach the little pockets but I used this method for my 21 explorer and didn’t spill a drop anywhere I just left the stock pan on the floor to catch the drops dripping from the trans as I prepped the new one, also the drill pump comes with some kind of grease built in that might contaminate the fluid being pumped through it so I would only use it as an extraction pump and not to fill

I thought for sure that I showed the socket that I needed. Anyway, after you get it loose, don't tighten it back with a ratchet, just hand tight is fine. As for the fluid levels, you need to consult your manual. It is variable by temperature, etc.

2WD unfortunately.

I usually grab Fram out of habit. Have you noticed a quality difference between the two? As for drilling and tapping, I'm sure that would work, but I'd rather just go with the upgraded capacity aftermarket one with a drain.

Yeah, I guess they figured they didn't need a drain, since the service interval is 150k, but I don't trust that amount of time!

No it worked fine. The new pan holds more fluid of course, but the fill level is the same.

If you have a vacuum fluid contraption you can do it that way.

Yup! This is why I do my own maintenance!

I agree. I wish they did!

I figured since I had the pan off, might as well!

Great idea, that worth a shot!

Not a woman Pan aluminum Pan

Good point!

Someone who hates DIY-ers...

A) because I make instructional videos, and B) because it can never hurt to be more proactive with maintenance.

@@MicahMartinDIY All I heard is I have more money and time than I know what to do with

Why wouldn’t you?

Sorry about that. I'm almost certain that I mentioned that it is complicated and they should refer to the owners manual to properly check the level.