2017 Ford Explorer Transmission Service

[@tekman196]

As a retired ASE master tech my only critique of your instructional video would be that doing just a basic drain and fill is not removing all the used contaminated fluid . I believe the actual capacity of that transmission is 12 quarts. The transmission torque converter holds almost 6 of that . Without the use of an actual transmission power flush machine the only DIY method I’ve seen is to actually complete the process that you showed several times . Each time driving the car for at least 15 to 20 minutes. It unfortunately does waste some new transmission fluid but ultimately it is effective in getting most of the old fluid out . Again not knocking your video , just letting others know . Otherwise it was a great video . Taking the time to do this is much appreciated for sure . Like many of the viewers out there I’m proud to always tell my customers that like them I’m a life long student of the University of KZbin !

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

@tekman196 I thank you for watching and sharing your information with others!

[@CTX27]

You do not want to flush a sealed transmission. If you change every 30000 miles it should be good.

[@w.c.6678]

You got a new subscriber. Great video. No Fluff. God Bless you and yours.

[@jonhamly8531]

Your video is awesome, very helpful.

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

Thank you!

[@stevemasterson7776]

Good video thabks

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

@@stevemasterson7776 Thanks!

[@williamgangloff8875]

Excellent video. Easy to follow. I understand the difference between change and flush but I am willing to 'change' the oil a few times since I don't have a facility to flush the transmission.

[@mikegoodman447]

I would suggest not using tape on the threads. Even a small piece that might enter the trans and can cause problems. LV and VI trans oil are the same oil and will work perfectly. I'd drive it a week and do it again. and maybe a third time till the fluid runs out red. That's the only way to get it out safely. Don't have it flushed, I have seen perfectly good transmissions ruined by flushing. Very good video.

[@deanbuffoni5139]

nice job..

[@the80way56]

Thanks my wife’s explorer needs this. I’m gonna do it this evening 🎉

[@SethStang_]

every woman's explorer needs this lol.

[@timothysannicolas4717]

My man!!! Thank you so much brother. I appreciate you. This video was perfect.

[@odl3053]

Very good video simple

[@kmann1345]

Absolutely loved this video. Very informative.

[@licholicho-wu1kv]

Look good bro

[@javiergarcia5258]

Thanks , already did it with your video ! Working Great

[@davidwengryn9721]

Got a 2017 2.3 and changed it at 45k miles. Let me tell you it’s still dark then but worth it!

[@fcolon1976]

Very helpful video, thank you 😊

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

@@fcolon1976 Thank you!

[@steven33068]

Excellent video, thank you sir.

[@lordgodamenra8075]

Awesome job thanks

[@JLRide]

Thank you for the video. Great job!

[@travisschreiber2186]

Hi thanks for the great video. When should the filter be changed? Thanks

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

On this year model. The best you can do is keep the Transmission Fluid Change. Ford made it difficult to change a Filter.

[@kendavis1198]

The Filter on these 6F35/50/55 Transmissions can NOT BE CHANGED with out removing the Transmission from the Vehicle. Draining and Re filling the Tranny at Minimum 20/30K Miles will Save you about $6/8K at the Dealer for a New Tranny. It's cheap Insurance. Same with Engine Oil / Filter Service. Every 5K Minimum, no matter what anyone say's.

[@TerdisLesezchuan]

Wouldn't you want to measure the fluid you took out so you do not over fill it? I just did mine and measured out with jug that had quart markings and then poured a small amount out of a 5 quart jug into the same type bottle and then pour the rest of the bottle in. Excellent video, I just did this job last night and for a half second I had thought I put a half quart too much in but turns out I had my math correct the transmission is smooth as can be.

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

@TerdisLesezchuan Yes Sir, you can do it either way that is best for you. I thank you for watching!

[@renemursuli6000]

Idk why some people check it with the engine running and some warm it up and shut it off I don’t what is the correcto way to do it or if it doesn’t matter as long as its on the right temperature.

[@olaftufte]

Nice video !

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

Thank you!

[@lazarosalazar3366]

Thank you, sir.

[@thechnoholic3048]

Im rebuilding the same car and it has a transmission fluid leak, been wondering how to approach and fix it since it's so cramped in there, checking the screws one snapped off, i need to take all those plates apart and see how i can reseal everything

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

👍🏽

[@jamescarbone4857]

Nice video, I just subscribed!😊

[@michaelallen5505]

Recently did this on my 2017 Edge with a 3.5l engine, so maybe the same setup. This gets about half the old fluid out, because the torque converter doesn't drain. I drove it around a couple of days then repeated the process. So I figure this gets about 75% of the old fluid out.

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

Smart move 👍🏽

[@rikityrik]

Good video, is this the 3.5L V6? Thanks.

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

Yes

[@rikityrik]

@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892 thanks for the reply!

[@Mikelarson6112]

I have 2021 Audi q8 and doing a transmission fluid change and the filter was shot and fluids low. Causing it to not go in reverse and jerk. I’ve been told that Audi needs to be reprogrammed 55k miles? I know it’s off topic but it seems like you are super knowledgeable

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

First of all I want to thank you for your comment! You are actually doing a service on a vehicle that I have not worked on before. I would contact a Audi Service Advisor or Service Manager to check on the proper procedure. I wish I could help.

[@Mikelarson6112]

@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892 thanks. I ended up getting fluid changed and it was dark black and filter was dirty with thick gunk. Hoping fluid changed works today but so far looking like the transmission already has all the nasty stuff from the dirty fluid in it.

[@DepartmentSupervisor-s2u]

That info about the change intervals is just CRAZY. It doesn't say whether you pull a trailer ONCE or daily, just change it at 30,000 miles. Engineers have no clue about the real world.

[@aliwooz913]

If it has a drain plug and dipstick every 15k is perfect.

[@kevinspahr6632]

Would this same procedure work for a 2014 Ford Explorer XLT with the 3.5 L V6?

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

@@kevinspahr6632 Good question , I am not able to answer that.

[@Chauc3r]

if the transmission is shifting a bit rough (but only now and then), is it worth putting a magnet in the fluid to see if there is any debris?

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

The symptoms that you are having . A magnet would not help. You are right, a magnet purpose is to catch metal debris. If a Unit has a magnet . It would normally be part of the Drain Plug. On Commercial Vehicles it's normally on the external Transmission Filter. I would have it checked out by a good dependable shop. It may just need a Valve Body Adjustment.

[@theallamerican987]

Do you think this will help mines?My explore runs rough when I come to a stop while in drive or reverse some times shakes🤔

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

That sounds like something else maybe going on. First of all it will not hurt to change your Transmission Fluid. Not knowing the mileage on your vehicle. It maybe time for your regular Tuneup. Starting with change your Spark Plugs.

[@theallamerican987]

@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892 thanks for the advice I currently have 75k miles

[@MaquinasDeRaspas]

What can you do if you overfilled the transmission? I'd hate to take the drain plug out again after taking so much time to carefully install it.

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

It maybe earlier to drain out some Fluid. Rather than trying to suck it out and taking a chance of dropping something inside.

[@MaquinasDeRaspas]

@@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892 yeah, you're totally right, thanks for the quick response, kind of make it feels like I"m right there with you.

[@robang101]

Any transmission filter to change out by chance?

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

No Sir

[@mooauto2388]

Better change it sooner than what the "manual" says these thing are known to breakdown

[@gjohns316]

That’s a fact, what they do not tell you is these transmissions, have a non-serviceable filter, which means you cannot change it unless the transmission is pulled and taken apart so I recommend it being changed every third oil change or you will be replacing it. Just like the PTU fluid needs to be changed, every third oil change also as it is sandwiched between the turbo and the block and only holds a half gallon of gear oil.

[@alanmorrison3598]

Is there a filter that can be changed?

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

I'm afraid not.

[@Jalisco7227]

The filter is in the middle of the trans. If you want it changed, trans has to be split in two. We have geniuses at Ford. 😂

[@proverbednation7]

Please help! Where is the throttle body located 2017 xlt model

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

It is located at the rear of the motor, next to the firewall.

[@Mikelarson6112]

Would really low to almost no transmission fluid cause jerks and sometimes no reverse

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

Yes Sir, it's very possible.

[@kovacrea2457]

My 2017 FE Limited doesn't have a transmission fluid dipstick. What now?

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

@kovacrea2457 give the last eight of your VIn# to your local Ford Dealer Parts Department. If that do not hove one. Get the part number.

[@wolfpackflt670]

I have a 2013 explorer and I've been changing the transmission fluid myself but knowing that the filter is a time bomb makes me more and more irritated at the design of the transmission.

[@jesussantamaria9583]

How many quarts

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

6 quarts

[@adammathis5725]

I was watching this to do my wife's car and it doesn't have a dipstick,it just has a cap. Don't know if why however the transmission has been replaced wonder if they put something different in. They evidently did a poor job from what I can tell

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

Interesting, You may want to purchase a dipstick from your local Ford Dealer. Least that way you will know if the Fluid level is correct or not.

[@beaches581]

I do not have a dipstick

[@jmak5552]

Mines don't either what do we do

[@brandonsanders3095]

Is there a transmission filter to replace?

[@dairleautoclassicrestorati6892]

@brandonsanders3095 It has a Transmission Filter. But you would have the disassemble the Transmission to get to it which is unbelievable.