# 2003 Ford Ranger - drain or flush trans fluid?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-drain-or-flush-trans-fluid/137989>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** ranger, ford\
**Created:** [April 5, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-drain-or-flush-trans-fluid/137989 "2019-04-05T21:46:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![jimmyhuff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/0ea827/32.png) [@jimmyhuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmyhuff)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-drain-or-flush-trans-fluid/137989/1 "2019-04-05T21:46:06Z")

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should you drain or flush transmission fluid in 2003 ranger edge 3.o v6 also filter and gasket

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-drain-or-flush-trans-fluid/137989/2 "2019-04-05T21:49:12Z")

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Drain, not flush and, Yes, drop the pan and change the filter. Best if it is done at least every 60K miles.