Ford Explorer: Transfer Case / General Procedures - Transfer Case Fluid Level Check

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Transfer Case / General Procedures - Transfer Case Fluid Level Check

Check

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

Check the component for leaks.

Transfer case Fluid Level Check should only be carried out if an oil leak was identified.

NOTICE: Only use the specified lubricant.

NOTE: The transfer case should be in in-vehicle position.
Remove the filler plug and seal and add the specified amount and type of oil through the filler plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole X: 0.25 inch.

Description and Operation - Transfer Case - Overview

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General Procedures - Transfer Case Draining and Filling

Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...

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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a reca..

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