Differential Fluid Level Check

2018 Ford Expedition MAX Limited, 4WDSECTION Differential Fluid Level Check

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Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL WSS-M2C942-A

Check 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
  2. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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  3. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts, and remove the underbody shield.

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  4. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and remove the underbody shield.

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  5. Remove the front differential fill plug.
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  6. Check and top off the differential with clean differential gear lubricant. The differential gear lubricant level should be within 3 mm (0.118 in.) from the fluid level fill plug opening. Install the differential fill plug.

    Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

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  7. Install the front differential fill plug.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  8. NOTE: If equipped.

    Install the underbody shield and underbody shield bolts.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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  9. NOTE: If equipped.

    Install the underbody shield and the bolts.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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  10. NOTE: If equipped.

    Install the underbody shield and the bolts.

    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.