2009 Ford Ranger, Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

[@miteicedogs]

Excellent teaching skills! You brought this procedure down to a level that most people will understand. You've given me the confidence I needed to try changing the transmission fluid on my truck on my own. I'm a visual learner, so I would have never tried this without seeing your video first.

[@rossfenneken]

Just did my 09 up here in toledo oh, I'll take the sweat over the rust. My pan was pretty rough. But followed your instructions. What a difference in the truck now, she has 104k on the clock. Thanks again.

[@davidhuang6869]

Good instruction and video quality. The voice is clear without all the background "music/sound" like some of the instruction video. Thump up for finding the torque spec and torque down the bolts.

[@tradeelmundo]

Big thank you for all the knowledge. My 09' has the long neck on the filter. Really appreciate the effort on putting the video together - it saved me lots of time and helped me make sure I did it right!

[@patrickphippspa584]

Wow. Very easy video to watch. You're outstanding at this and hope to see many more videos over time. New subscriber, commenting, thumbs up, notification bell....here we go! Thanks again!

[@manuelrivas9141]

Awesome video! Thanks for loading up such helpful video I just bought an 08 4.0 4wd fx4 and transmission service is on my to do list , thanks again god bless men .

[@marshallcollins8634]

Morale to this story is pay attention to the parts that you take out of something or has some funky wear on it ( something that just doesn't look right or is different )find out why.Also try to keep as much fluid in the pan as possible so you can inspect it for materials in in. This was his vehicle and he knew the history of it and new that it had been serviced before. It does have a magnet in the corner to catch shavings but you always want to check what came out ,fluids in a machine can tell you the health of it.Think of it like this /if you are sick they do BLOOD work. Fluid in any machine is the blood of it. Someone mentioned 10 qts. When you do (this ) service you will not drain fluid from the Torque Converter so.you will not put 10 qts back in. Very few torque Converters have drain plugs. So you don't drain them unless you are replacing them. The reason I don't do videos is I don't have the patience.it is good that there are people that do have the patience to do it will. If I did it,it would probably be a tutorial on how to throw a temper tantrum, seems to be fun for everyone else but me.😂😡😂😡. Anyway thanks for your time I sure it will help someone (many) .

[@alberteller7286]

I have a 2014 ranger and I have Ben having slow to lock up torque converter since it’s gotten cold. But at least I know how to change oil in it I’m not afraid to Dropped Pin and get after it this is a very good video great camera shots it was great how you explained it thanks a lot

[@79whocares]

Pretty sure 2011 was last year they made the ranger.. in north america anyways

[@carlosnapoletanoneto7688]

Thank you guy to share with us your job and experience. Thanks a lot. Have a nice day

[@stevenzembriski6761]

Eric O and myself would love to work on that ranger. We’re from the northeast I have never seen a truck look so clean and rust free LOL. You must live in the southwest desert. Nice job!

[@paulhoskins7852]

Eric O., South Main Auto!!!

[@edharry3984]

Thanks ,dealing /an 08 {3.0 v6 }.Not shifting right after service , Going back to check if filter had that little 2"pickup tube or not. That little point you made is very helpful!

[@bawdhed7]

Thank you for this tutorial. Have 2003 make and model. Yes it gets very hot and humid down here in central Florida.

[@rickorell3632]

Thank you BRO You are a good leader, Have a good one !

[@NickMyers1]

Hello from Columbia, SC! I like this O-Ring design. When I had a few Tauruses (catfish/football ones) - that was the worst part of the job besides the mess - was getting the old O-ring out from the filter! it would be stuck in there if prior owner(s) neglected maintenance. If memory serves correct, right around the mid 90s, especially when cars were mandatory OBD2, most FoMoCo products were using that nice plastic, rigid with rubber insert gasket.

[@JESSEPAVON]

I too hate the gasket the filter comes with, but my original gasket was trash. So i used the one you don’t like, i just used ultra black on both sides and left the truck sit all night with no fluid. I hope it sealed right. Thanks for the video

[@adolfomolina795]

Congratulations u are excellent tech very professional jod hard to find honesty tech a this time thank you for information

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Good catch & correction Joe...we're all human!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Haha, I got to work the next morning and looked on my parts bench and saw the box of Merc V sitting there and was like.....crap..... It so easy to overlook something simple like that when you're filming. I get my mind wrapped around the video and not where it should be.

[@JVerschueren]

Could there have been any serious consequences to just leaving the semi-synthetic oil in there?

[@crazydudetz]

Great video. I saw that the owner's manual says 10 quarts for the Ranger. Guess I'll just buy 10 quarts.

[@brandonGCHACHU]

I have to change out my at fluid and filter today. Phoenix AZ...yesterday was 114. Wish I had a 90 degree shop,lol. I'm doing it outside on ramps

[@ironcast]

Yes, I read that the one with the spout that has the deeper pan is on 4 wheel drive models. Mine is a 1996 Mazda B4000 4wd.

[@ibringyoutoruin]

I agree with the torq story you were saying 100%

[@doglegjake6788]

exellent video thanks for sharing !! im fixing to do my 2010 ranger sport ,, thanks again

[@MRSOMEBODYRC]

You got a 4x4 filter, the one you took off was a two wheel drive filter, based on the long cylinder at bottom.

[@whitetiger8652]

Nice job! 100% agree with torquing to specs if you can. Thanks for the vid!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

It is always a better repair in my mind.

[@richardbarkley9909]

Great Video! Thanks for that! I did an '03 and '04 Ford Ranger Edge a while back, both 2wheel drive, both 3.0 V6, both used the filter WITHOUT the extended nipple as well. I'm getting ready to do my '08 Ranger Sport 4.0 2wd and I'll bet its also the one WITHOUT the extended nipple-I'm also doing an '05 Ranger FX4 level II 4wd 4.0, my bet it IT needs the filter WITH the extended nipple. Also, I think you're wrong by using the Mercon LV fluid in that trans, the LV is for later model Ford automatics-(Our '16 Escape takes the LV) You should use the Mercon V only in that Ranger.....

[@31Ramble]

Hey I had a question. What kind of transmission fluid is it? I have an '03 edge with manual transmission but I cant seem to find any answers

[@barondiop8334]

@@31Ramble I need help to Transmission fluid the best quality and were I can find new catalyst and sensor Ford ranger 2011 engine 4.0l location West Africa Senegal

[@rickyg4800]

Filter long spout is for 4x4 and the other filter (yours) 4x2

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Makes sense, thanks for commenting!

[@edwinemilrivaspacheco6442]

Thanks man this is super useful info...pretty sure i can do this my self now

[@Kro_man_tx]

The filter with the deeper pickup is for 4 wheel drive models.

[@chriskowalski3367]

Ya..I'd rather just take mine in for service because l just end up making a huge mess no matter how hard l try not to...but this was a great info vid though...Glad to hear you are a fan of Eric O...So am l..

[@bigED1013]

You have the exact same truck as I do. Same color too. Great video.

[@ItsJustCarl1983]

Every good shop has a Harry lol great video just subscribed

[@joshuathinker8546]

Fella is like the Bob Ross of car mechanics.

[@dalegarcia5026]

I'm confused, I've read my owner's manual and maintenance schedule for my (recently purchased) 2009 Ranger, and the schedule states that the transmission fluid does not require any changing, saying that it is a "lifetime fill". first time I've ever heard of such a thing, so, how should I handle this?

[@garymartin8619]

I always scratch a piece on the front of the pan before i take it off for reference putting it back on

[@gerryvillemaire1635]

i always appreciate a good helpful video....yours is superb..... gained a subscriber sir....good job! and thank you verymuch

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

Love this channel! Ivan brought me here. SUBBED!

[@roadkill5333]

Aristotle Yiannis yeah, me too! But I just un subbed from his channel. That last one took me off guard. I just let it go. This channel seems very nice, tho. Hope it goes for a while.

[@Rubaeo]

Wish this guy still made videos

[@garyteague5182]

great channel joe good work

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Thank you Gary, I appreciate your support!

[@nicke2307]

lemme tell you, i learned to always make sure to check you put the magnet back. I did that on a 100k dollar mercedes S class. after i finished i saw the magent sitting on my bench and my heart sank because i knew Id have to repeat it again... luckily i hadnt given the car back yet lol. boy was that embarassing

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

We've all been there friend. I replaced an ignition switch once , can't remember the vehicle, but I pulled the bad switch out and put it right back in. Confused the heck out of me when the car still wouldn't crank! 😂

[@justmax36]

Hey I'm pretty sure that the correct torque for those are between 120 and 130 inch pounds or 10 to 10.9 foot pounds. At least for my 2008 same transmission is. Because that's what you talked your filter down too which wasn't much so it only makes sense that the pan bolts would be more. Just saying I'm probably wrong I usually am LOL but I just got through doing this to mine about 30 minutes ago like I said so if I'm wrong I'll let you know so I can go back and correct my mistake on my vehicle. So open to all comments here

[@jerometaylor2016]

Going to do this on my 2005 edge next week

[@giadenmcclure7851]

I died after you said that funny

[@adeyemilov8432]

I have made a transm oil change on a automatic ford ranger 2002, 230 000 kilo. After having make it, the speeds ( backward, drive 1.2.) don't want To engages. I have put 2 pint of oil, à new gasket and filter. Any of you have an idea To fix this problem?

[@edwardbarden4722]

You guys must go through cases and cases of brake clean lol

[@j-man6001]

I worked in a rebuild shop, you will literally go through pallets and pallets of brake cleaner in a week! HAHA

[@6548ww]

So you can reuse the pan gasket on these Rangers? I have a 2011 Ranger has 85k now about to change mine purchased about 3 months ago had 81500 on it then don’t know when it was last changed so changing it for peace of mind

[@MrBuddysAdventures]

Nice. I wish by now the domestic auto manufacturers learned to put a drain bolt on the oil pans! I mean it being 2017 and all. Oh well, you made short work of the generally messy job. What's the starting music from btw, for a min there I thought you we going to go AC/DC on us.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Ha! The intro song is Black Box by Silent Partner. Thanks for watching!

[@colyngautreaux1078]

They did the opposite and made transmissions “non serviceable “

[@Shazibenga]

The transmission fluid was leaking after my wildtrak was serviced. What could be the cause?

[@patrickphippspa584]

I guess this is how I found you. I have a 95 Ranger 4.0 with 4R55E that I'm doing the same proceedure on. I've already drained the oil and temporarily put the pan back on so as not to get any contaminants in the pan. But now, I think I'm going to take the pan back off since I have not added fluid and tighten the valve body bolts to spec.. Thanks again for such an great video to watch. I liked it better the second time and I loved it the first time. Curious if this is your own shop or if you started the KZbin channel on your own. If so, what inspired you to do it. You're a complete natural. Thank you.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Patrick PhippsPA, When I first started working on cars youtube was a huge resource for me to learn, so I figured this would be a good way to give back to the community. Glad you enjoyed!

[@markh385]

Please could let me know I have a 2006 ford ranger 3.0 what transmission fluid should I be using I know it’s mercon v but I don’t think thay make that anymore can I use mercon LV in my truck it’s been driving me crazy 😝

[@chestervaldes7551]

So, did you actually put the Mercon LV in? And if so, did you have to change it over again?

[@philipferrari5130]

Great video

[@rustykeller8264]

How do you know your torque wrench is accurate? Working in aviation, our Torque Wrenches had to be tested, and certified annually: as required by the FAA.

[@joeh690]

i am trying to do a trans flush on a 08, where do i find the oil cooler lines ?

[@TvValenti]

Yeah the Heat sucks. I just did mine in 94 degrees outside in the sun laying on the ground in the grass and dirt without the vehicle jacked up plus all crappy hand tools!! 😂

[@jerrywarsocki3226]

If accessible, what about the fluid in the torque converter, I suggest Drilling a 1/4-20 hole , drain the fluid, thread the hole then blue lock tight a set screw to seal ?

[@clgraham82]

That truck is way too clean under there for an 09!

[@OldWorkingMan]

GREAT JOB. Thank you.

[@ulgmoepretty8195]

Hey why you didn’t change the fluid in the torque converter ?

[@justmax36]

That filters for a 4x4 isnt it? The two-wheel drive filter doesn't have the extended tube on it it's flat on both sides.

[@karlhagen7991]

You don't have emptied the torque converter?

[@lawrencewillis7736]

Good video. Thanks

[@justmax36]

Great video! And I apologize if I missed it somewhere along the line. But to me that clue fluid looks pretty clean. Am I missing something there or did I miss something? Getting ready to have to do this on my '08 3.0

[@gml326]

I have a 2005 ford ranger 4x4 has 105000 i looked at fluid don't really look that bad my overdrive light was flashing then check engine light came on went to auto zone the code said it was a turbine/input shaft speed sensor i seen it has 2 of them so i changed both of them was not fun the check engine light came on as soon as i started it so i unhooked battery and all the lights was off drove for about 5 minutes light overdrive light started flashing again then check engine light came back on went to auto zone the same code came up as before do you have any idea what is going on would changing the fluid help

[@ulgmoepretty8195]

george lehman Hey I have a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge with 380 k miles on it and it is still strong and powerful... Glad I bought it .

[@naturestan]

what kind of gasket does one use if it IS leaking?

[@andreasschaetze2930]

Nice job

[@sillywilly6431]

Quick questions: about how many qts of fluid stay in the tranny? My 08 ranger says 10 qts. So does that mean I need to buy 10 qts or just the amount that drains out? I’m assuming not all 10 qts drains out.

[@Dineskii]

Flush you buy all 10 qts change probably around half of that. 2 years late but nobody answered so here i am😂🤷‍♂️

[@joshmx7161]

Ho lee shit you must love the smell of brake cleaner lol. If i used that much on every job they’d fire me haha

[@waiting4aliens]

well done, thanks

[@MikeJones-yf2xx]

Your lucky you had the truck on a lift because if you use floor jacks it would be all over the floor of your shop!

[@gabrielboucher5539]

good job

[@cripto136]

That clean chassis, why did I have to be born in Canada :(

[@watchwilson6655]

9:44 ya I chuckled, but still way more work then I've done to my truck Ranger

[@GabrielGarcia-zb8cz]

I change the transmission fluid in a truck and the seal broke on it can I still use it

[@Greensthedream]

No. Gotta get a new seal

[@ateeqafzal4444]

So how many quarts total

[@j-man6001]

VERY HELPFUL! Thank You for this! lol what was that @13:43?? "waaaaaaaaaa" lol

[@alexrileyfoxhound5453]

What transmission is it?

[@jakeestes4718]

I didn't know les Claypool fixed cars on KZbin

[@athuynh4622]

Hello. I am in Vietnam. what's the name of the toilet?. Thanks

[@gerryvillemaire1635]

hahaha Dat Huynh thats fuckin funny human

[@markh385]

How many miles does this truck have

[@brandonGCHACHU]

Mark Herrera he said 70k miles

[@justmax36]

Or that could be because you reused the factory metal gasket and I used the new rubber one that came with the new filter so there could be a difference in torque specs there just an after thought LOL

[@andrewball6460]

LoL that's exactly how I clean pans.

[@HomieHektor]

I already saw this one 🤔 or am I tripping

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

The Homie Hektor, lol nah not tripping, I had a change I had to make that I missed on the original vid.

[@HomieHektor]

Triangle Diagnostics Got it! well I'm gonna watch it again...

[@nissanshift20]

hey man, what is the tune in first 30 seconds??

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Hey there friend, it is Black Box by Silent Partner. Thanks for watching!

[@mariaggammon3967]

Good job!

[@paulhoskins7852]

Good video. Right on par with ChrisFix's trans fluid change video. Yours has the advantage of a lift, whereas ChrisFix does his work in his driveway. Shouldn't you tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern, even with a torque wrench?

[@MrBasscase5174]

👍

[@sillywilly6431]

Ah fuck. You said nazi. Lol great video

[@andreasschaetze2930]

Rubbers Luke this cost you 100€ in Germany and visit at the policestation after the job is done ;-)

[@user-px1wj2uv3r]

yes, it was funny hahaha

[@rc7435]

That was funny..haHaha

[@scottp7587]

way too many commercials THUMBS DOWN DID NOT WATCH,.

[@colt2657]

I didn't know Shia LaBouf repaired cars.

[@DeVoNmotorsports]

FAIL.....you only took out about 4 quarts, didn't even get the fluid out of the trans cooler, there is a total of 10 liters in there, most automatic transmissions are garbage and you cant get all the fluid out easy, this POS does not even have a drain plug, you need to let it sit over night to drain... and need to add a real/strong magnet to the pan, if you want to actually do a good trans service, 14:55 WHAT ARE YOU DOING SPRAY A BIT ON THE RAG AND THEN WIPE IT, your splattering that stuff all over the place and poising the air and doing nothing, CLEAN THE PAN AFTER USING SAND PAPER