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Now that it's fixed and undercoated, you shouldn't have an issue going forward. Maybe try to find a diff cover with magnetic drain and fill plugs. Just don't get a flat back cover because they overwork the fluid. Learned that from Banks😊.
I agree with mr 3 phase. Banks Power has mastered the rear differential cover for trucks. Keeps oil cooler and flowing correctly in the diff. Add some Valvoline or Amsoil gear oil in it and it’s the best way to keep it ‘like new’ longer.
@@MidwestF150you’ll be okay brother. Both reasons. I seriously doubt Ford will not honor warranty (and Gene Banks would support you if they didn’t) and I would think it would be an absolute nightmare for someone to try and steal it. 😊
@@HondaFarm307haha thanks! I’m just a bit paranoid. A couple years ago, someone came to my house and started cutting my catalytic converter off on my Acura MDX. I think someone spotted them because it only partially cut. Luckily, all I had to do was get it welded back by a local shop. Insane what folks do nowadays. I’ll post a picture for you shortly.
My cover was on very tight as well. The cover was rust jacking bad enough that it was deformed and had to be replaced. I broke 2 of the bolts off as well. I ended up drilling them out from the opposite side of the cover. So they were both thru holes like yours, not any of the other blind holes. I used oem parts and fluids except for the engine oil and CRC intake valve cleaner. After changing the spark plugs, front and rear diffs, transfer case, and transmission fluids along with a can of cleaner you spray through the intake to try and reduce intake valve deposits and an engine oil change, I noticed around a 15% fuel economy improvement. This service was done at 50,000 miles. I regret not doing some of the maintenance at different times to try to figure out where the mpg improvements came from. This was on an 2018 f-150 with 3.5 liter. I was glad that I went through the hassle of dropping the transmission pan to clean it up and replace the filter before the first fluid exchange.
Hi Sleepymornings, thanks for stopping by! I did all of what you just mentioned (except the intake spray) over this past summer. I too notice slight improvement in acceleration and MPG. Everything was OEM, except the transmission fluid. I used the Valvoline ULV. I got the transmission filter replaced as well. Next “big” things on my list are brake fluid flush and coolant. My plan is to do those at 75,000 miles. About 10,000 miles from now for me.
Dang you think it will be easy but something always comes up turning a 1 hour job into an all day thing or worse in your case. I think I’ll take my diff of too for the first service and then pump out the rest of the services
It was an incredibly tedious process lol I should have mentioned, I had to replace the factory gasket too. It was rusted, and flaked off. It’s supposed to be reusable.
@@fvargas9026 I went to my local ford dealership and gave them my VIN. I ended up paying like $80 for it! I would typically do some research to figure out the best value, but I needed the gasket ASAP. I recommend you checking with the dealership. The shop that removed the broken screw also reinstalled the cover and filled the fluid for me. They told me they used the gasket AND a sealer (“for extra insurance”). It didn’t feel right to me, but I’ve brought my vehicles to them for the last 10 years so I didn’t really question it. I’m now 6,000 miles into the fluid and haven’t had any leaks. I’m not a car expert lol but let me tag @fordbossme to see if he can comment on this!
Sounds like its time to invest in that aftermarket Spicer, Ford Performance rear diff cover with the drain plug then you won’t have to worry about removing it for service.
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Now that it's fixed and undercoated, you shouldn't have an issue going forward. Maybe try to find a diff cover with magnetic drain and fill plugs. Just don't get a flat back cover because they overwork the fluid. Learned that from Banks😊.
Hey Phase! It’s exactly what I was thinking. But the other part of me doesn’t want to give Ford a reason to take away my warranty lol
I agree with mr 3 phase. Banks Power has mastered the rear differential cover for trucks. Keeps oil cooler and flowing correctly in the diff. Add some Valvoline or Amsoil gear oil in it and it’s the best way to keep it ‘like new’ longer.
lol is it weird that I’m worried it might stolen if I bought it? Haha
@@MidwestF150you’ll be okay brother. Both reasons. I seriously doubt Ford will not honor warranty (and Gene Banks would support you if they didn’t) and I would think it would be an absolute nightmare for someone to try and steal it. 😊
@@HondaFarm307haha thanks! I’m just a bit paranoid. A couple years ago, someone came to my house and started cutting my catalytic converter off on my Acura MDX. I think someone spotted them because it only partially cut. Luckily, all I had to do was get it welded back by a local shop. Insane what folks do nowadays. I’ll post a picture for you shortly.
My cover was on very tight as well. The cover was rust jacking bad enough that it was deformed and had to be replaced. I broke 2 of the bolts off as well. I ended up drilling them out from the opposite side of the cover. So they were both thru holes like yours, not any of the other blind holes. I used oem parts and fluids except for the engine oil and CRC intake valve cleaner. After changing the spark plugs, front and rear diffs, transfer case, and transmission fluids along with a can of cleaner you spray through the intake to try and reduce intake valve deposits and an engine oil change, I noticed around a 15% fuel economy improvement. This service was done at 50,000 miles. I regret not doing some of the maintenance at different times to try to figure out where the mpg improvements came from. This was on an 2018 f-150 with 3.5 liter. I was glad that I went through the hassle of dropping the transmission pan to clean it up and replace the filter before the first fluid exchange.
Hi Sleepymornings, thanks for stopping by! I did all of what you just mentioned (except the intake spray) over this past summer. I too notice slight improvement in acceleration and MPG. Everything was OEM, except the transmission fluid. I used the Valvoline ULV. I got the transmission filter replaced as well. Next “big” things on my list are brake fluid flush and coolant. My plan is to do those at 75,000 miles. About 10,000 miles from now for me.
Dang you think it will be easy but something always comes up turning a 1 hour job into an all day thing or worse in your case. I think I’ll take my diff of too for the first service and then pump out the rest of the services
It was an incredibly tedious process lol
I should have mentioned, I had to replace the factory gasket too. It was rusted, and flaked off. It’s supposed to be reusable.
@@MidwestF150 oh I was going to ask did you use a sealer or just a new gasket ? Do you remember the part number?
@@fvargas9026 I went to my local ford dealership and gave them my VIN. I ended up paying like $80 for it! I would typically do some research to figure out the best value, but I needed the gasket ASAP. I recommend you checking with the dealership. The shop that removed the broken screw also reinstalled the cover and filled the fluid for me. They told me they used the gasket AND a sealer (“for extra insurance”). It didn’t feel right to me, but I’ve brought my vehicles to them for the last 10 years so I didn’t really question it. I’m now 6,000 miles into the fluid and haven’t had any leaks. I’m not a car expert lol but let me tag @fordbossme to see if he can comment on this!
Sounds like its time to invest in that aftermarket Spicer, Ford Performance rear diff cover with the drain plug then you won’t have to worry about removing it for service.
@@BamaTidefan1967 that’s what I was thinking about too an aftermarket one with a drain plug