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How often should the transmission fluid be changed on a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT V 6?

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I SEEN IN REPAIR MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAN GO 150000 MILE BEFORE DOING A FLUID + FILTER CHANGE.IF YOU BEEN PULLING A BOAT OR CAMPER I WOULD CHANGE IT NOW.

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