Differential Draining and Filling
Materials:
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL
Vehicles:
2019-2010 Ford Ranger
Draining:
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. Remove and discard the differential oil fill plug.
3. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids. Remove and discard the differential oil drain plug.
4. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed. Install the differential oil drain plug. Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
Filling
1. Fill the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-80W90-QL (WSP-M2C197-A)
2. Check the differential fluid level. The differential gear lubricant level should be to the bottom of fluid fill plug opening.
3. NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed. Install the differential fluid fill plug. Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station (TRS), one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and overlanding routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures. TRS has been heavily referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information.