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2020+ Explorer front differential fluid guide
- Thread starter Anwarlucas
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Capacity is 0.6qts. Not sure why the manual specifies to remove the front bottom cover... only removing or pulling back the rectangular cover is needed. The fill bolt is pretty tight loosening for the first time--you may need a breaker bar.
Also: for MY2020-2021, anytime you remove the rectangular bottom cover, look for any signs of front axle disconnect actuator leak (located on driver's side, left of bottom cover) as that will be front differential oil which has a relatively small capacity to begin with.
If you ever replace the halfshaft speed sensor (located on the front differential), you will spill front differential oil and need to top it off.
Also: for MY2020-2021, anytime you remove the rectangular bottom cover, look for any signs of front axle disconnect actuator leak (located on driver's side, left of bottom cover) as that will be front differential oil which has a relatively small capacity to begin with.
If you ever replace the halfshaft speed sensor (located on the front differential), you will spill front differential oil and need to top it off.
Yes, it is on the bottom:
https://www.foexplorer.com/ford_exp...es_differential_draining_and_filling-509.html
As always, make sure you can loosen the fill plug before you drain it.
https://www.foexplorer.com/ford_exp...es_differential_draining_and_filling-509.html
As always, make sure you can loosen the fill plug before you drain it.
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I try to pump out as much remaining oil as possible and remove the fill straw. Basically just store it to allow any oil to drain out on a paper towel. There is only so clean you can get them. Do the same thing for my larger fluid transfer pump and also for my smaller syringe type transfer pump.
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Interesting that one guide says fill plug 18ft-lbs and the other says 30ft lbs. 24 it is!
I did a stupid thing and filled the front differential when I had only the front end on ramps. It overfilled and caused the passenger axle seal to go bad. So now I’m replacing the seal right now. Don’t be like me..
I did a stupid thing and filled the front differential when I had only the front end on ramps. It overfilled and caused the passenger axle seal to go bad. So now I’m replacing the seal right now. Don’t be like me..
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I never go with anything not a full synthetic, but my main question is about the rear diff being ok to raise the viscosity from 75w85 to the 75w90. I know it's not a big jump, but just wondering if anyone has done this rise and has had no issues. This is my first change in the ST so I just want to make sure the 5-point rise won't mess up some sort of electronics in the system.
I’m about to do the first front differential fluid drain refillon my 2020 Ford Explorer XLT.
i’ve studied the photos of the front differential and it looks like if I lift up the front passenger side tire to access plugs and drain.
After I reinstall the drain plug, I would let the jack down as low as possible, so I could still get under there and use a jack stand for safety. Then refill with exactly 0.6 of a quart, which is 19.2 ounces.
My concern is, I won’t be able to CORRECTLY check the diff. level because it will still be jacked up slightly on the front passenger side.
But my thought is, it’s drained BEFORE I add 0.6 of a quart, Then I can lower the vehicle to level for several moments to let any excess drip out of the fill hole. Then lift it back up, install the fill plug and clean the area. Job done
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
i’ve studied the photos of the front differential and it looks like if I lift up the front passenger side tire to access plugs and drain.
After I reinstall the drain plug, I would let the jack down as low as possible, so I could still get under there and use a jack stand for safety. Then refill with exactly 0.6 of a quart, which is 19.2 ounces.
My concern is, I won’t be able to CORRECTLY check the diff. level because it will still be jacked up slightly on the front passenger side.
But my thought is, it’s drained BEFORE I add 0.6 of a quart, Then I can lower the vehicle to level for several moments to let any excess drip out of the fill hole. Then lift it back up, install the fill plug and clean the area. Job done
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
