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Old Jul 9, 2021 | 11:10 PM
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Lifetime fluid?

I recently took my 2014 Explorer Limited 4x4 with the 3.5L non turbo engine in to the shop to have the transfer case and rear differential fluids changed out. A short time later they called me back saying both only had drain plugs and were lifetime fluids that could not be exchanged. Is this true? Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2021 | 07:30 AM
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No. Take it somewhere else where they know what they're doing.



 
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Originally Posted by Ustate
I recently took my 2014 Explorer Limited 4x4 with the 3.5L non turbo engine in to the shop to have the transfer case and rear differential fluids changed out. A short time later they called me back saying both only had drain plugs and were lifetime fluids that could not be exchanged. Is this true? Thanks.
Short answer.... yes it's a lifetime fluid", no IMHO it should and can be changed much ahead of the 100k schedule- IMHO
 
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Ford and other vehicle makers just want them to last past the warranty period.
 
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