Ford 4X4 Vehicles: Transfer Case Fluid Drain and Fill Procedure w/ Very Important Tips!

In this video we show you how to maintain your Transfer Case fluid every 30k miles! **NOTE** This does not apply to any All Wheel Drive, Torque On Demand or PTU systems just normal chain and sprocket transfer case unit.
These are the Tools and Supplies you will need:
Motorcraft Mercon LV (Ford Approved in ALL Transfer Cases Now)
Permatex Thread sealant-
1QT Transfer Pump-
Suction Gun-
Funnel-
General Drain and Fill Plug Torque Specs:
F-150 Expedition Explorer- 17ft lbs
F-Superduty- 20ft lbs

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[FordTechMakuloco]

These are the Tools and Supplies you will need:
Motorcraft Mercon LV (Ford Approved in ALL Transfer Cases Now)
Permatex Thread sealant-
1QT Transfer Pump-
Suction  Gun-
Funnel-
General Drain and Fill Plug Torque Specs:
F-150 Expedition Explorer- 17ft lbs
F-Superduty- 20ft lbs

[davem.]

A real mechanic, honest too.Very hard combination to find these days.

[tbmproductionsdj]

Brian I want to thank you for all the work you did on my F350. All the fluids in my truck were from the factory and the dealership told me they did not need to change out all of these fluids. After watching your videos and also talking to you I will bring this truck back to you for anything that is not covered by warranty for repairs. Again thank you and your family for being so awesome I look forward to see more your videos. If anyone is in the Chicagoland area and has a Ford this is the man you need to see for any repair.

[edvinkler]

Great tips, I would add one thing. When complete and after road test/leakage check I would put a dab of grease inside the hex wrench well. The next time you change fluid there would not be buildup in well and if there is some debris it will come out easier. Great job though.

[tsr]

You have once again saved me hundreds of dollars on repairs. I am so glad I am subscribed to this channel!! I have been watching for years and when I repair my 2012 f150 I always come to you for tips and tricks on how to do things properly and not grenade my drivetrain. Thanks again!

[jwyzdm]

I realize this is a 2 year old video so just to let you know, went to Ford dealer to get transfer case fluid and no longer available. They are now recommending the Mercon LV tranny fluid for the transfer case. At least for my 2012 f150. Thanks for the videos, they are fantastic.

[etripp]

Nice job once again. Thanks to you I have saved THOUSANDS repairing my Expedition and my son's F150.

[NORTHSHOREEDITS]

The flexible hose from a DEF container works perfectly to use as a fill tube

[danielloerzel]

I just did this last week after watching other videos on the procedure. They didn’t mention needfor thread sealer or that torque could crack case. Luckily I used a small ratchet and took it easy. No thread sealer but no leaks so far.

[geoffrobert]

I watched you ur video last night and changed the transfer case oil in my 2014 F150 without a problem. Your videos are very good!!!! Thanks so much.

[DesertRatGardener]

Today at the Ford dealership parts dept, they gave me Mercon V bottles for my transfer case fluid. Thanks to you, I refused them, explaining I saw a Ford mechanic on You Tube advise against it.
Parts guy did not know.

But again thanks to you, he found the right fluid. Really appreciate you doing these helpful videos.

[myriadcorp]

I just changed my Expedition 4x4 transfer case last week. It needs 2 quarts but I couldn't get all 2 quarts in. There was 4oz left in the bottle. The ground was not perfectly level. It was the best I could do. All I could find to put in was Mobile 1 ATF. So far nothing is leaking so I called it good.

[udomsimon]

Another class well done. Just bought a 2008 f150 4x4 and I'm doing all kind of work to it following your videos procedure. Thank you

[daved]

Thanks so much for this video! Just did my 30k transfer case fluid exchange. Took me 20 minutes and only $35 in supplies (including pump and thread sealer).

[alexpope]

Man your channel is a life saver. My F-150 just turned 70K so I know what I will be doing next weekend. Both axles and T-case I can do myself, the Trans I might have to get done professionally but at least I can do this much...

[rickbraden]

Thank you Brian. Ordered my supplies with you links for my 2015 F350 with 32k miles.

[JoeyHtz]

Another great video and appreciate the upload Brian! I did my front diff & transfer case fluids today.... BUT 5 quarts came out of my T-Case😵. I bought my 02' f250 4x4 5.4l in late 04' with 46k. I then had all the fluids changed for piece of mind shortly after. It didn't even take 2 qts b4 it started flowing out the fill hole. I'm writing this hesitantly because I'm in disbelief about it and I watched as my oil pan quickly filled past the 5-quart mark

[sergiojacquez]

Great video but when draining you should always pump in a little new fluid to push out old fluid so you can have a clean case than pump rest of new fluid in till it's full.

[stevenfry]

Choking up on the wrench to prevent a problem is a great tip!

[R.A.Keyser]

Wow I was going to pay a shop to do this ... This is my project this weekend! Thanks you saved me some cash