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  1. LG_123

    Transmission coolant top up

    Yesterday on a long, steep climb while towing our transmission got close to overheating (118 Degrees C). So I thought I should pay some attention to the coolant. I believe the attached picture is the coolant and it’s at the minimum level. What do you recommend to use for topping it up?
  2. H

    Rear Differential Fluid Change

    I have a 2007 Expedition EL w/ 360K miles. I am the second owner and am not aware of the rear differential fluid ever being replaced. Axle code 16 meaning it is an open differential not needing the 4oz friction modifier additive, according to FordTechMakuloco on YouTube, but should I add anyway...
  3. NIGHTLIFEphantom

    Front and Rear Differential Fluids

    My 2007 expy EL 4wd has just about 200k miles, still running great. I’m about to drain and refill the fluids in both front and rear differentials. Does anyone know what fluids or what fluid type are needed for each differential? If I’m not mistaken... I believe both differential uses different...
  4. M

    Whiny transmission

    I've got a 2012 Expy Limited and decided to change the atf and filter as I'm at about 70k miles and will start towing a camper soon. The job went well, but when I was done, the transmission emitted a whining sound, getting higher pitched with increased rpm. From what I read, this could be...
  5. H

    Transmission Fluid Change?

    I’m coming up on 350,000 miles and was curious about changing the transmission fluid, since it seems pretty difficult to get to and “not supposed to be changed,” but assuming it should be done. Also, I am experiencing some transmissions issues: 1) shudder when accelerating uphill or around...
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