Quick Channel Update: 2020+ Ford Escape & Edge 8F35 Eight Speed Transmission Fluid Service Procedure

[@WBOS72]

Brian, never apologize for spending time away from youtube. You spent time with your family, and the shop is busy. Thanks for the update.

[@fightback5373]

My girlfriends 2020 Escape Titanium AWD had shudder when driving. The dealership never even mentioned that they hadn't changed the tranny fluid. They only wanted to scare her into thinking that she would need to buy another car. Thanks to some forums and this video 45 minutes of work turned a 4500 problem into a 105 dollar fix.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Glad your shop is doing well and you're taking care of the fam. we're always here when you want to share pearls of wisdom. Even raw vids are good if editing is too time consuming.

[@peterjohnston1224]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm just about to change the transmission fluid on my wife's '20 Escape. Perfect timing. I truly enjoy watching your vids - your definitive knowledge, calm no-nonsense delivery and tip & tricks have been a life-saver for me. Don't sweat not getting the editing done - your shop and your family are more important.

[@mityaevtushenko5326]

Hey! How’s it going? Do you have 1.5 or 2.0?

[@abyssiniahenry128]

You know a man/mechanic has an incredible work ethic and loves his job when he gets annoyed by too many vacations. A dying breed and a rare quality to find these days. Thanks for all the videos for those of us who don't have someone like that near us.

[@Silent_Shadow]

I'm a mechanic and bust my ass 5-6 days a week, but I enjoy any time I get off. Slave mentality doesn't work for everyone even in generations past.

[@jerodkenoyer270]

Your channel has grown so much. I would think you might be able to invest in people to help you film edit and create your amazing content with you focusing on doing what you do for your customers. You could maybe get by to only give small inputs to the editor in order to convey your knowledge and what you want in the final cut. Thank you for what you do have time to present to us. You have already given so much to us.

[@kevinmathis1278]

I just had a new transmission put in my 2015 Fusion ecoboost. 270k miles. Changed fluid every 30k-40k. Makes a difference.

[@RC51SP2_]

Do you know where the tranny failed?

[@mikebuckets]

did the tranny fail?

[@trentayers8020]

241k here every 15-20k it does help

[@goneballistic]

You are my favorite youtuber, don't apologize for taking time with family. I'll keep watching your videos no matter what. I just finished a 5.43v engine swap using just your video alone.

[@J_J_Ander]

I personally thank you, your video helped me save my 6R80. You even went above and beyond by answering a couple questions. I can wait for videos ..

[@michiganman845]

I don't have this vehicle, but I still watched beginning to end!

[@Davido50]

Owned 3 Edges. Love em. Rated best in class!

[@davestewart9146]

At 60,000 miles I’m getting ready to do the second drain and fill on my wife’s 2017 edge, thanks Brian 👍😁

[@JohnR9965]

Gotta make the wifey happy bro. You deserve vacations. Life’s to short. As always you have great content.

[@mikimiki195]

Dude you absolutely have a gem of a video coming out can’t wait for plastic oil pan conversion 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@amacan01]

I am so glad this showed up today. My '20 Edge just hit 40K so I will be doing this quickly. Thank you for the easy instructions.

[@richsmith3120]

I agree to your fluid change mileage. I change my transmission fluid every 30k miles.

[@tristenbryson8805]

Do you think I’d be safe to change every 31,000 miles? I’m in Canada and that is 50,000 kms. I don’t really want to change it every 48,500 and 50,000 is a lot easier to remember. Thanks

[@dipling-at]

@@tristenbryson8805 The oils don't have an odometer, so they wouldn't care. Keep in mind, at least in Europe Ford says it's life-time filling, no changing until 160.000 km. The 1000 km you're talking about makes no difference. This is preventive treatment, way before the due date.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Absolutely one of the Best Channels on KZbin. Very usable content.

[@TG-jt8vb]

Love all the videos. Days are long and years are short. Enjoy every moment before it passes by so there are no regrets because you never get that time back.🙂

[@michaelpence468]

Yeah! Where have you been? Good to see you!

[@railroadsniper]

I'm really looking forward to that 3.5 water pump video. Good that you got a break, but also good to see you back.

[@snirtman7223]

Dittos on the 3.5 internal water pump! Hopefully this spring/summer Brian?

[@tonyshirley5674]

It was great to see you back and fully understand a busy life!

[@paultavares465]

Of course you're personal life and business come first and truly appreciate any videos that you put out cheers

[@RonaldParrish-v5g]

Brian, Very appreciative taking the time and making this video. Just wish more Escape owners new about the drain & fill, on these Ford transmissions.

[@eighthof8]

Perfect Brian! You must have read my mind. I have a 2020 Edge that just turned 30,000 miles. I'm in talks with a local shop to install a catch can. Been well below zero here. He said he'll do it when the temps get into the 40's. My idea with the trans, is to drain the trans fluid, measure it, and put the same amount you took out back in. That way you don't have to mess with the leveling plug as most of don't have a lift. Doesn't seem there would be much loss of fluid from vapor.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Right but my concern is was fluid at the correct level before servicing.

[@eighthof8]

@@FordTechMakuloco Thanks for your input Brian. But like you pointed out, the trans vent wasn't covered in fluid. If it was, then I'd be concerned and use the leveling plug. But most of us DIYer's have front ramps only, so when we drive it up on the ramps, the trans is not level, and wouldn't get an accurate reading Got an estimate from a Ford dealer before seeing your vid. The dealership wants $150.00 for fluid change. I'm not tight, but that's too much.

[@garrettm7993]

Perfect timing too, just bought a 4th gen escape and can’t find much on maintenance for these yet. I hope it’s reliable, 7k miles and two months of ownership, no complaints yet! 1.5 AWD ST Line

[@mityaevtushenko5326]

How’s it going? Any concerns?

[@suunto61]

Thank you! I have the oil and put this off too long!! 2020 Escape AWD 2.0L 75K, bought at 50K. Already changed PTU and rear diff. Unfortunately, the AWD control module failed. I replaced it, but Ford dealer still wanted $400 to pair it with the diff module. OK. Job done. I do not have a lift so not sure I was completely level. Removed front left tire for visibility into the leveling port. Heated up the oil in the oven to 150F to save some time. Used Forscan to monitor the temp (185F=85C). Put aluminum foil over the hose and cross member. The oil smelled completely spent. Same color as you found. Might do it again in 20k given the big initial interval.

[@JD-xd5dh]

Big fan. You’re getting me through my 04 F150 services and maintenance. Thank you!

[@saudiwave]

Best video ever for transmission fluid change. Easy and simple.. thank you

[@n8311a]

Perfect timing! Gotta do this on my Transit Connect once we're out of this arctic blast.

[@budshatto3683]

I always change my ATF every 30K with the correct motorcraft ATF. Because I own older Ford's I also change the transmission fluid filter.

[@stefanpuffer]

I change mine every 20k miles. 90k miles on my 2020 Transit Connect and no problems.

[@chrisblore6385]

It’s so funny Just this weekend I was looking through your videos thinking I was missing them. Glad to see your back. But also very glad you’re putting family and shop first… Have a great year!!!

[@pavelzack2976]

Thanks for the video. Yesterday I changed the transmission fluid on my Edge and you video was very helpful. I did use Redline Fluid instead of the Ford one and I honestly like it so much more. But keep up the good content! Very helpful!

[@erickisel8668]

@FordTechMakuloco: Happy New Year! Thank you for all you do for the Ford community. You have helped me learn so much on my vehicles. I am grateful. I am glad you were able to get some time off and relax, very important. Keep up the great work!

[@matthewadair9815]

Happy to see your new video, and I look forward to the 3.5 water pump and timing video that is upcoming!

[@elvincastro9479]

Man thanks will do this to my edge ST Dealer never even mentioned it to change it guess I need to replace all the drivetrain fluid myself at 80k for the first time 🤦‍♂️ thanks for people like you putting information out there.

[@rotorr22]

Just got done doing it on my 10R80. Now its the wife's Escape. I'm going to have to start buying ULV fluid by the drum!! Cheapest I can find it is $11.99/quart.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Thank you for the info. That's easier than a lot of other vehicles.

[@philippsiegrist6929]

Just waiting for that 3.5 turbo coolant line fitting replacement. Mine are leaking. Some other videos out there, but yours are always the best!

[@xeutoniumnyborg1192]

Just had the 6F35 in our 2017 Escape replaced last year, going to have the fluid serviced in August when we take it in for the annual state inspection.

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

Good advice on torquing the drain plug. I’ve seen drain plugs drip, but never fall completely out. Better to under torque than over torque

[@chrisforker7487]

Great video, miss the content, but understand why!

[@ssdeuce]

I’m so old school 🤦‍♂️ Recently bought a 2020 Lincoln Corsair and love it just want to take care of it and you’re telling me there’s no trans filter to change 😮 Thanks for the video! I’m now a subscriber

[@Davido50]

Wise of ya. Those are excellent vehicles. Don't forget coolant flush (by dealer) & PTU /differential fluids if AWD. Use full synthetic oil every 5-6k mis & she last ya 200k+ mis. Midgrade 89 seems best compromise fuel for 2.0L/2.3L GTDI turbo engines.

[@vonJaerschky]

Can't wait for the plastic oil pan swap video!

[@ddblairco]

keep those videos coming, they are great

[@DonRicky.]

I will be having 1st transmission oil change for my 2019 ford escape 1.5L with 60k miles at the dealership. They have told me they will run 15qts for a total of 3 times fill/drain. Is this a good idea or should I only have 1 drain and fill at this point? Thanks

[@bojo8141]

Great video, I'm not a fan of the self leveling, I prefer a dip stick. Those were the days. Thanks again.

[@Acelachaser1965]

Like doing a boat outboard/outdrive lower unit. But at least on those, you can access the drain and fill ports easily!

[@Hotdaddy536]

Hey Brian..hope you and family had a great New Year 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnready630]

Would have been nice if they put the leveling plug at the level when cold.

[@Der8cho]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful tips for my 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0 AWD!

[@Davido50]

Great vehicles those Mavericks. Owned 3 Edges . All 3 impeccable! Next is 25 Ranger XLT FX4. Not sellin my excellent 22 Edge!!.

[@Pmason718]

I bought a 2019 Transit Connect with 98K on it. I just made it to 103K and had the Ford dealership do this tonight. Hope all is well 🤞🏽

[@mcmuskie2563]

I changed the transmission fluid and filter at 75.000k Surprised at how dirty it was. Filter and pan were quite dirty. I used a Utube video to walk me through it. Now it shifts like a dream! BTW, I bought a 90.00 suction pump. Easy to use, you need a compressor however. Small one would work. Fluid stinks and is expensive, I used Ford this time, pretty use Amsoil in the future.

[@skoffco]

The only issue I see here is for those of us who don’t have a lift doing this job is almost impossible, especially if you have to deal with the leveling plug when the vehicles on ramps. Why can’t you just measure the amount of fluid that comes out and put the same amount back in?

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Hello and Happy New Year!

[@ashetonp3840]

Just replaced an 8F35 in a 2021 Bronco sport, 66k miles. Never had the fluid changed and it was burnt sludge. Frequent fluid changes like this are key in Ford transmissions. ULV gets nasty just like LV does.

[@Davido50]

8F35 is an ultra smooth shifting transmission. Like all brand vehicles Ford using low viscosity fluids for mpgs. Therefore 40k mis max id do tranny fluid & PTU/ differentials on AWD vehicles. Sooner if driven HARD. Use top tier rated fuel always! Ford recommends it. FUEL SYSTEM cleaner every 10k mis. Redline or Techron all i use. 💯 -Western Ohio

[@billyp333]

Thank you for your video's......your Info is so important

[@brandonpeterman9964]

Just shared this to Ford escape groups i'm in.

[@Davido50]

Excellent 💯

[@JJK-le2yj]

Thanks, Brian. I just did this on our 2020 AWD Escape with 1.5 I3.Its definitely a pain, but not that difficult. The hardest part is getting the trans up to temp. I used ForScan with a harness made for it - $35 on Amazon. The issue for me was that I let the car idle, which tool a very long time to come to temp. BUT, before I was done, the car did the auto shut off, which puked out a couple quarts through the level plug! TIP- After adding the new fluid, close up the level plug and drive for about 20 min in sport mode. I got back reading 200 F and removed the driver front wheel (lowering the body back down to ride height) to more easily access the level plug

[@stus1171]

Glad you are back! Shorts seem to be pretty lucrative for creators as well and can help you stay connected with your audience. Love your videos!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yup I want to start making more of those too.

[@dony210]

Thanks ! You're the best, you have saved me so many headaches.

[@aguyinnc2865]

We have a 2020 Escape with the 1.5L Ecoboost. We bought it used a couple of years ago, with roughly 20k miles on it. It's the SEL model, very comfortable, drives really good, and gets good fuel mileage. However, the Ford dealer we bought this from has not mentioned anything about the trans fluid needing to be changed, and we just had the engine oil changed at about 35K miles. Glad I caught this video. We are in our mid to late 60's, and do not want to have to buy another car anytime soon. Of course, after we bought the car, is when I heard about the problems with the early Ecoboost engines ingesting coolant. I did ask the service manager at the dealership, and he said they haven't had any problems with the newer models. Are we sitting on a ticking time bomb???

[@1976axerhand]

Your model is one of the bad ones. I hear around 50 to 60k is when they break.

[@kevinleukhardt9560]

Hey guyinnc, I am an all-Ford man. I used to be a Ford technician before the military. If you don't have an extended warranty and plan to keep this car. I recommend a warranty. I have one for my wife's 2015 Edge and it only has 63000 miles on it. I know it's like an extra car payment for 30 months, but if anything major goes wrong, you're covered with a $150 deductible. I have one through Endurance. The Ford ESP warranty is extremely expensive, and they can only be bought when the car is under the factory warranty. If the engine gives you trouble, get it fixed and trade it in on an older pre 2019 V-6 3.5L. They last forever if you take care of them and service it properly. My last Edge 3.5L V-6 had 234,000 miles on it and ran just fine with no problems.

[@YZJB]

Is yours a three or four cylinder? The three cylinder engines are great, the old 1.5 four cylinder has the coolant intrusion issues

[@aguyinnc2865]

three cylinder@@YZJB

[@aguyinnc2865]

thanks, probably a good idea. Funny though, I contacted the service manager at the dealership we bought the car from, and he's telling me that the trans in ours is supposed to be like a sealed unit from Ford and it shouldn't need fluid replacement unless there is a problem. But he can change/flush it for us for about $350 if we want. Maybe I should forward him the link to this video.@@kevinleukhardt9560

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Excited to see the videos on the 2nd Gen ecoboost videos..all of them actually...

[@pk12068]

Greetings from Poland. Thanks.

[@kbass24emtp]

Thanks for the video, I need to do this on the wife's Escape.

[@Lubbocksfinest]

I’m excited for the aluminum pan video. Been wanting to do that to my f150 but I’m not sure what brand to trust.

[@patrickursomanno8861]

Thats a clean undercarriage for 20k plus and I think you said your in Illinois's. Thanks for yoir time and videos. 🍻✌️

[@samwise_K]

Would you be able to measure how much fluid is drained and then refill the transmission with the same measured amount?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

You could yes but who is to say the previous fluid level was set correctly?

[@samwise_K]

@@FordTechMakuloco Good point!! lol I wasn’t thinking about the last guy who changed the fluid 😅

[@oldcarnocar]

ford really fubar'd the filter on these. nasty looking fluid. cool video,glad your back

[@williamtoney2599]

Brian, don’t let the wife force all those vacations on you.😂-

[@green97probe]

Brian, my 2019 Edge has a round plastic insert in the transmission vent which blocked the funnel. I had to remove the neck to get the funnel into place.

[@DeWaltjunkie]

I was wondering where you been glad to see everything is ok

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have been posting like crazy!

[@tedvillanueva7310]

Hi Brian. I have a 2019 Edge 2.0L AWD with 51k miles. My dealer (Folsom Ford) told me that the scheduled maintenance for the transmission is at 90K. I thought that way too long to wait, so I really appreciate your video. Why is Ford saying that this ATF will last till 90K? Seems that they are intentionally wanting us to ruin our transmission to go to them to get a new one when they do break. Seems odd to me.

[@stefanpuffer]

Brian, I was thinking about going to a magnetic drain plug on this transmission. Do you think that would be helpful? I know most everything in the transmission is aluminum, but I'm sure there are some parts made from iron. Figured since you've got to split the transmission to change the filter every little bit would help.

[@johnbeardsley2962]

I'm patiently waiting to see the first gen 3.5 manifolds and coolant lines as I'm needing to do that work on my truck.

[@jeffhaferd3195]

My 2020 escape with the 1.5 liter 3 cylinder did not have the handy filler on top of the tranny so I filled through the leveling port. Had to rig up a tube and a squeezable container to pump it in. Definitely adds a level of difficulty.

[@mashdatrashvideos2831]

I would rather rebuild an engine than edit 4 hours of video, it is meticulous,time consuming and boring, truly the hardest part for anyone doing youtube

[@Silent_Shadow]

Hey, I rebuild a lot of engines and it isn't boring😂. I enjoy it.

[@popsmustangshop]

Hi! Long Time No SEE!

[@dennisphillips8312]

Very high quality videos. Thank you. Your wife is helping you be a better person. Thank her before it's too late. Marriage is hard. Divorce is harder.

[@frankdeboer1347]

Glad to hear you're well. Hope you can hire someone to edit your videos.

[@frankdeboer1347]

I had a 2013 and never serviced the transmission. It was still working as new at 220 000 km when it was totaled by a suicidal deer. Why would they build a transmission that needs servicing while making it so difficult to service.

[@marscruz]

@@frankdeboer1347 Why would someone make a shot that doesn't do any good? Same answer.

[@timbeaudoin8717]

Excellent video thanks. I would like your opinion of an alternative procedure, something we used to do years ago. In an effort to remove all the dirty fluid and replaced with new, what if you removed the transmission to radiator tube and put the trans end into a bucket. Place your funnel into the fill/vent port with several quarts at the ready. Start car and as the fluid gets pumped into your bucket, you continue to fill the transmission. You would do this until you get clean fluid being pumped into your bucket then shut down engine. Compare how much was pumped out with what you put in and top up and check level as necessary. I would appreciate your input on this.

[@tomwagner4516]

Please do a video on what Fords are reliable and not so reliable, what to buy for long life and what to avoid. It will be very helpful. Thanks!

[@isaachousley325]

Apart from a few notorious vehicles that eventually get lemon lawed and recalled, just about any vehicle can exhibit reliability with regular maintenance and occasional repairs. The real question is how frequent breakdowns are (and every vehicle will breakdown at some point) and how much its going to cost to fix and maintain.

[@richardbellafante]

Hoping these specs are the same as a 2018 Lincoln mix....thanks for the detailed vids

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Do 2021 F150 next if possible , please . Thanks for the great videos too !

[@JasonLuther1]

You know life is good when you're burnt out on vacations 👍

[@sidorV]

Хорошая работа👍

[@trudge84]

You put out excellent videos. Have learned a lot. Any comments on the 5.0 oil consumption issue in the f150, 2018 to 2020? Thanks for what you do. It would be nice to have your shop close to home. A good (trustworthy)mechanic is hard to find.

[@svargamba]

Lincoln Corsair 2.0 L has a 1/8" limiter hole in the center of the rubber breather tube, which is easy to remove, to fill the transmission as shown. If not done, the fluid remains in the funnel or worse.

[@billdoherty5332]

Just keep working hard. Take the family on vacation

[@florentinraduh.3519]

Not sure that you'll never read this comment but at least in italy, for Ford focus mk4 with 8f35 transmission they said that there's no maintenance of it. 60k miles on the clock, torque converter is broken (snuggle in acceleration from 70 or 80 km/h (43-49 mph)). They also won't change only the torque converter but they want to change the whole transmission with the tc. Monday they will let me know how much will be the whole.

[@John-viheavyequipment]

I like that pic on the wall

[@eddiereichel9354]

That sounds true for any first escape especially 2013 and newer. That 6f35 or whatever it is needs fluid changes 30k miles or it smokes the converter

[@nascarjimmy]

Sorry but I love your longer videos. I was told on our 2019 Ford edge titanium with the 2.0 it has a trans filter that can be changed I even ordered it from Ford.

[@tylerhaynie9142]

Hate speeds, only took 1 of these out, didn’t have to much fun but we got it done

[@stanggang4610]

Just did this on my Ford Maverick

[@lukeWiz44]

Hold your horses. why does fords diagram show a cartridge style filter for the transmission on the top, closer to the firewall? what is that for? i see it on ford parts. no idea what it is. looks like a oil filter you’d put in.

[@BouncinBrandon]

Some transmissions have a cartridge style filter that you do service on the side on top of the screen style filter that you don't service, my gf's Nissan is like this

[@neftalirosado6167]

Thanks!! Please, one video of PCV valve replacement, Ford transit connect 2015-2020 . Thank for your help!!

[@redcatxb125]

nice and very thorough guide! surpirsed there was no PRNDL step

[@Chieftain357]

My thoughts exactly.

[@klc317]

I did the same procedure on a 2022 Maverick but ran into a small issue. There's a white plastic disc inside/near the bottom of the rubber fill/vent tube with a tiny 1/16" or so vent hole in it. Ended up removing the hose clamp/fill tube to remove that disc., otherwise the fluid won't refill through the funnel.....just backs up and sits there. I left it out, reinstalled the vertical fill/vent rubber tube and have had zero issues with any fluid burping up or anything since. Not sure if that was something that was accidentally left during the assembly process or something included on the newer model 8Fs but was pretty annoying when I went to refill.. Nonetheless, thanks for the video an sharing the info!!

[@scooter12368]

I have 23 maverick hybrid. Was your maverick hybrid? If so was the filler tube in the same location as the demonstration within this video? And if it was a hybrid was there any details that was different? thank you

[@klc317]

@@scooter12368 No. It's a 2.0 Ecoboost. It's essentially exactly; the same setup as what's in the escape in this video. I'm not sure about the hybrid as I believe they have a CVT transmission which is quite a bit different than the 8f.

[@kbass24emtp]

That disc is to prevent the fluid from burping out the vent. My wife has a 2020 Escape with the 2.0 and the vent was burping out fluid. There was a TSB to replace the tube with one with the white disc in it.

[@klc317]

@@kbass24emtp Ok. Thanks. I kept it. Next time I drain and fill the fluid I’ll pull off the fill tube and put it back.

[@nickayivor8432]

Happy New Year, FordTechMakuloco My mentor 👍 SHREWD FordTechMakuloco Can't wait for the next video From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 22:46pm Good Evening

[@MTester-c8z]

Before starting engine, it best to reconnect air intake temp sensor so it doesn't' throw codes assuming they won't auto clear when done? Not looking to go through Forscan or drive to Advance to have them clear it.

[@johnneidert5777]

Brian, I will be performing this service on my 2020 Lincoln Corsair at 30K miles. Wouldn't it be acceptable to drain the fluid from underneath, and then just refill that same quantity of drained fluid with new fluid? In other words, if I drain 6 quarts of old fluid, I would replace with 6 quarts of new fluid through the filler neck, and I should be able to call it done. If this is not going to work out, please provide a brief explanation why it's not good to do it this way. Thank you in advance.

[@pppaulie73]

That’s what I do. Just put the exact amount back in and shouldn’t be any problems

[@elcouz]

only IF you didn't leak some or level was previously set correctly... it's better the way he did so you are 100% sure to have factory fill level. If you still want to do it your way be sure the transmission is COLD when draining. Otherwise measurement error will happen (hot fluid is less dense than cold in the bottle) and that's bad.

[@johnneidert5777]

​@elcouz The plan always was to do it cold, exactly for the reason you indicate.