Ford Escape Rear Differential Service

This is just a quick video if anyone needs help servicing their rear differential on their Ford Escape.
This is a 2005 V6 4WD but any similar year 4WD should be the same procedure.

[@seeya205]

I just pump out the fluid and refill. No need to mess with the gasket. Make sure that breather can move. They seize up then pressure builds up and blows seals.

[@edpowell5754]

From Buffalo, N.Y. Hey Pal, thanks for the information. I think when I do mine I'll buy a gasket for that pumpkin. Thanks again.

[@MrLEO1353]

Who makes a gasket for this "pumpkin"?

[@edpowell5754]

@@MrLEO1353 I think I spoke to soon. I checked several auto stores and no one had it. So I had to use form a gasket and there's no leaks. But I do have peace of mind knowing there's fresh 80-90 weight gear oil in it.

[@bruceyyyyy]

I also couldn't find a single part. It's why I used make a gasket in the video.

[@ParadiseisYoursNow]

Good video. Thanks for this.

[@justinmckee2256]

For anybody that doesn’t have the most mechanical experience fel-pro makes a gasket for the differential so you don’t have to use the black liquid RTV to make your own gasket

[@justinmckee2256]

Also stock up on brake cleaner if you’re in Canada. Banned as of 2024

[@seeya205]

I can still get it in Ontario. ​@@justinmckee2256

[@dawsonpittman4776]

@@justinmckee2256 lmao no.

[@LuisRamirez-gq5qb]

Good work

[@CybrOpp]

Any idea why the capacity for the 09 Escape Hybrid is 1.4L and 1.15L for the Non-hybrid version?

[@nextwave5164]

just a thought... doesn't the car on ramps interfere with the fill level ?.

[@bruceyyyyy]

It does. But the driveway isn't level. So this is actually closer to level than no ramps.

[@MrLEO1353]

The oil capacity on my 09 Escape is 1.15 L according to my owners manual. The level should be within 1/2- 9/16 " below the fill plug..

[@edpowell5754]

I was taught many, many years ago to never over fill as it could blow the piston rings and then start burning oil. I always try to be a (hair) below the full mark. I NEVER go by the exact amount and go by the dipstick as sludge might be built up on the oil pan. The older the vehicle the more insenstent I will go by the dipstick. And when going to an oil change place they ALWAYS OVERFILL it, ALWAYS.

[@bruceyyyyy]

I'm not positive but in my experience a rear differential does not have any pistons.

[@justinmckee2256]

⁠@@edpowell5754differentials do not have pistons

[@MVMTV4Videos]

do they sell a gasket for it or do you have to use the permatex black????

[@bruceyyyyy]

They might but I've never had the good luck with them on differentials.

[@elliottroca]

80w 90 for the Mazda tribute 2004 as well?

[@bruceyyyyy]

I believe so yes.