I do know they use some cleaning chemical in their flushes, and I think that changes the chemical formulation of the Mercon V. Ford pickups take 12 quarts of oil of which a pan drop only replaces four quarts. I read they are good. It got you here didn't it. Have fun what ever you do. In regards to filters, oem is fine, but I typically use Wix. If you don't already have a special funnel that fits into the transmission dipstick tube, then you will need one of those, too.
In most cases when people you don't explicitly trust move their lips they lie. Having a bed on the back to haul around your belongings was only a bonus. It's easier with a second person, and sometimes helps prevent spills. It just pulls out, there are no bolts that hold it. This will change some fluid that would otherwise be trapped in the valve body, accumulators, and clutches.
Step 1 — Check the transmission fluid If you wish to flush the fluid because you suspect it is in dire need of changing, be certain to confirm this suspicion by checking your transmission fluid prior to performing any maintenance. Step 4 — Clean the pan Once the pan has been removed, wipe it clean to clear up any debris that might have built up over time. The cooler reduces the heat in the oil and that is one place where suspended solids like to accumulate by falling out of solution. Make sure you jack it up on completely level ground. Step 3 — Remove the filter The filter is easier to remove if you shimmy it down and out simultaneously. If yours really has the 3.
Any help will be greatly appreciated in resolving this issue. I think it comes down to perceived ownership and maintenance costs, longevity expectation, and planned obsolescence. Could it remotely possible that perhaps they sold you a flush at 50k, but did not do anything? I dropped the pan, changed the filter and added a little over 4 quarts of fluid along with some trans honey. Could a Ranger tranny go 150K without a flush. To get the fluid out of the torque converter you either have to flush the trans or remove the torque converter to drain it.
Even when I take it in for the basic maintenance the mechanic says the tranny is doing great. Apparently my shop cannot do the job because of the thermostatically controled oil cooler? They only need to make it last until the end of the warranty period, and then long enough past that to give the customer the impression that they got a good value out of their vehicle. What I find shocking is that Ford considers the auto transmission factory fill and filter good for 150K miles!!! Have a trusted place with a trusted friend remove the trans filter and replace it. Filter yes for sure, and if they screwed up the existing fluid with some funky cleaner than yes that too. A clothes pin can replace the person holding the line in the bucket. I have also never had a trans failure in any vehicle I own and typically keep my vehicles for 10+ years, with over 100k on the odometer. No pan was dropped, and the original filter was never changed.
It was also found in the pickup truck. Here is a quick step by step guide for removing your 4R70W transmission from your Ford F150 pickup truck two wheel drive version only. Actually service after the sale is the number one priority of every dealership. You said you didn't tow and it was for regular use. Make sure they install a new filter pan drain plug gasket after they wipe of the plug when they change out the trans filter for the last time. How do you know that fluid has been in the truck the whole time?? Loosen the bolts that hold the transmission cross member to the transmission and vehicle. Or, What type of machine is utilized to accomplish the exchange? This is going to make sure they clean the torque converter, check valves and the internals.
I see a service tranny change only changes 6 qts and the system holds like 13. Refill through the dipstick tube with the same amount as you just pumped out. I don't remember sloppy shifting before the flush, so I suspect the cleaning chemical s had something to do with it, as well as the old filter, which may have been dirty. When the oil coming out is clean stop the flush and change filters and repeat the flush with your desired fluid. I just had my transmission pan dropped, filter changed, and 4 fresh quarts of fluid replaced in my Ford pickup truck.
Also, this process is not the same as flushing your transmission. In regards to trans oil, both in sticks and autos I have always used Valvoline. If yours really has the 3. The manual says every 60k. It is best to Change the fluid every 2 years or 20,000 miles it will increase the life of your transmission. If your transmission was built after August 2001,you don't have a drain plug in the torque converter. Drain the transmission fluid from the transmission by removing the transmission pan.