2013-2019 Ford Explorer Escape Fusion 6F35 Six Speed Transmission Fluid Change Procedure

In this video we go over the more complicated Drain and Fill procedure for the 2nd Gen 6F35 Transmission.
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[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@durangotang1681]

Would this be the same procedure for the 2017 Ford Fusion sport? I feel like it might be the 6f55 but I can’t remember.

[@louiemoscatel585]

Hey Brian. My 16 Ex sport has the 6F55 I'm sure. I'm don't think there's a dip stick so I'm assuming I have to use this leveling procedure? That's going to suck in my slanted & decline driveway. Can't wait to watch you change the PTU fluid, that looks like quite the procedure. I've only seen one How to write up. Thanks for your videos!

[@qasimminhas9459]

Would you do a video on 2013 Ford Explorer limited PTU oil drain and fill

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The drain procedure is the same but the fill procedure is much easier as you have a dipstick still under the air box.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No you still have a dipstick its just buried under the air box, it is part of the transmission side cover.

[@RobertNuno]

Thank you so much. I have a 16 Fusion and have not seen any videos on this. I just took mine to Ford 2 months ago to get this done for it's 60k service. I would have done it if I knew it was so easy. I have 2 other Fords and just happened upon this video as I just like watching your excellent videos and great knowledge. Thanks for your time!

[@858415]

How much did ford charge for the transmission service?

[@nextyr3again]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks a lot. Very clear video, easy to follow along with great camera work. Changed transmission fluid on 2015 Ford Fusion SE 2.5L. Much appreciated! 👏🏼 🙏

[@Pro1er]

I don't watch a lot of your videos because they don't apply to me, but the ones I do watch I really enjoy because you give good tips, (don't let the wheel kick out or you'll chew it up with the socket), you do good work, you're friendly and you don't feel it is necessary to cuss. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@AKAsolidbase]

So my girl has 2018 ford escape with 33,000 miles. The power train warranty expired on 5/27/23, just after the 5yrs of owning it. The next month the transmission started doing exactly what this video is about. I did exactly what he says in the video & it fixed it. Pain the ass having to remove the front wheel to check the fluid cause fords to cheap to put a dipstick, but it worked. This guy rocks for this tutorial.

Just did today the fluid change with the Mercon LV on my 2014Ford Limited with 147,212 miles. Getting ready for 750 miles plus round trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco this weekend! Runs so good no issues.

[@stilleto1956]

This is the only clear and concise video I've found on this, thank you! After my Nissan CVT transmission debacle this procedure sounds like heaven!

[@matthewwert1901]

Thanks for this video cover....saw it two years ago and recent purchased a 2019 Ford Escape 1.5L ecoboost deer hit rebuild w/ 13k miles. Recalled the video and pulled it up for review. The money saved helped payed for the a/c recharge w/ the latest R-1234yf refrigerant....that bill was a slap in face, unexpected. Thanks again!

[@gregheesacker4008]

Always a great reliable source for Ford repair instructions. My go-to guy!

[@traceyemmanuel5358]

I've been searching for a youtube procedure to change the trans fluid on my 2013 Fusion for a while. I couldn't believe that no one had detailed the entire procedure....until now. Thank You! Excellent video.

[@vwccrline]

Thank you for all of your Escape videos, I used many of them on my 2009 Escape. I now have a 2019 Escape Titanium 2.0. I changed the oil, filter, transmission fluid, PTU gear oil. I rotated the tires and changed all 20 lug nuts to one piece steel lug nuts. It took me 4 hours working with a floor jack, 3/8" electric ratchet and impact to complete all of the projects. Thank you again!

[@misterm5325]

Is there a place to fill the trans from the top? This looks like an earlier model in this video, and I don't see where that black fill cap is on mine. I've got a 2018.

[@vwccrline]

@@misterm5325 Yes it is located in the same spot shown in this video. The cap is smaller and has yellow lettering on the 2.0 engine. Mine was held in place by a clamp, I had to use a pair of snap wring pliers to remove the clamp. You could use a pair of plyers with long handles to reach the clamp.

[@misterm5325]

@@vwccrline Thank you sir!

[@markmcglothlin7319]

I have a 2015 Ford Fusion and this video was exactly what I needed to change the transmission oil. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@francisenim5493]

Hello Brian..discovering this video is the best thing that has happened to me. I got my 2013 ford escape at 78,000 miles and took it for a transmission change. 8 liters was used to effect the change. I watched him drain the old black oil and pour in 8 liters. Since then, I observed the hard shift from gear 1 to 2 & 2 to 3.... it was barely a day after I purchased the vehicle that I carried out fluid changes in the Car so I can't recall observing such an issue with my gear. I tried researching and some youtube guys says it's normal due to the manual/ auto gear technology use in the 2013 and above models. I am presently at the auto shop and have asked them to gauge my transmission fluid. After getting the vehicle to a balanced position, the bold removed, the manner in which the oil gushed out was as if it was connected to a pressure pump. Close to 5 liters got out and when it almost gradually started sipping, we replaced the bolt.My prayer is , as I drive out of here, I will no longer experience the hard shift from gear 1 to 2 & 2 to 3...THANKS BRIAN.

[@theeolives]

I just LOVE the hard shifting from 2nd to 3rd. It tells me the trans is doing it's job.

[@Davido50]

@@theeolives Nah shouldn't do that if maintained. Our 2 Escapes are silky smoooooth. Be sure proper fluid was used.

[@theeolives]

@@Davido50 My car is maintained more than anything. The proper fluid is used. Mercon LV. It was like that from the first day I bought the car 6 years ago. I have the fluid drained and filled every 30,000 miles so it's on it''s second trans fluid change. I have 77,000 on it now. Valve body and other components were rebuilt by Ford at 44,000 miles.. I like feeling it shift. Thank you for the input.

[@ramivalencia]

When I did the ATF flush on my 2013 Fusion a few months ago, I just turned the wheel to the point where I could get easily stick my hand through the wheel spokes and reach the leveling/overfill plug. I did have to use a long socket to reach it, but I'm only 5'-6", so you might not need it if you have longer arms. You do have to lay down on the ground and get your hands and arms dirty, but it's easier and faster than jacking the car. And I definitely agree with this Mr. Makuloco. Don't wait too long to do the flush. I was planning on doing it at the 80,000 mile mark, but had to do it earlier because my transmission started acting a bit jerky. Nothing major, just a slight jerk when shifting from 2-3 and when switching from Park to Drive when the transmission was warm. The flush I did worked great for the first few months, but then I felt my trans slip twice when driving through a hilly area. I took it to a shop where they did another flush and added some friction modifier. That was more than 6,000 miles ago and so far the transmission has stabilized. It shifts better now. But I will never make the same mistake again.

[@franciscodelvalle1600]

Hey ramivalencia, I didn't get what was your mistake. Do it by yourself instead the shop do the job?

[@chillywings]

The trans is definitely the scariest thing about this car. Out of curiosity, what kind of friction modifier did they put in?

[@fescudder]

This could be one of the best DIV car videos out there. Excellent.

[@markbeiser]

Thanks for this! I bought a used 2017 Escape 2.0L, with 61k miles on it. It took me 3 drain and fills before I got relatively clean fluid out of the leveling hole.

[@shobhin8241]

Have you did rear differential fluid change as well. Mine 2017 escape 2.0L is having minor whining sound from rear differential. I want to know if we can do it or need to pay 400$ plus tax for both front and rear unit fluid change at ford.

[@GotWire]

Thanks man am doing this on my wife’s 2017 Ford Fusion this weekend. I talked with a Ford tech at my dealership and he said to get 12 quarts and drain it fill it cycle through the gears and do it 3 times to help get all the old fluid out since the transmission holds more than 4 quarts haha

[@jayhawker03]

Yeah, the Ford manual says to check the fluid level before the test drive (basically fill it until it comes out the level plug at room temp). While this makes sure there is enough fluid for the test drive, you will end up basically wasting multiple quarts of fluid after it expands. The method shown here is definitly more efficent, doing a cold fill and running through the gears takes like 6 quarts, just for you to watch 2 of those quarts drain out later when it's hot.

[@gmant928]

Just changed the transmission fluid on my 2014 Escape and this was a great reference!

[@MaquinasDeRaspas]

Oh Ford Tech Makuloco, my go to for servicing my mom's explorer. 2 years ago I did the water pump replacement, thanks to your thorough videos.

[@pachecopacheco4515]

Now i Know how to replace and most important, to check the level ofthe fluid. I have a 16 Fusion and I couldn't figure out how to do it a month ago. THANK YOUUU

[@mahalo9898]

Thanks for making this video on the ford escape/fusion. I miss the transmission dipstick.

[@superduty4828]

Fantastic video man!!! I’ll be doing the family’s 2013 escape this weekend, great job!

[@thegreatgazoo]

THANK YOU! I need to do this to my wife's 2013 Escape. The local lube shops want close to $200 to do this change. Ya right. Looks like about an hour job at most for me. You rock!

[@drotegu6]

I bought a 2013 Escape a couple of months ago with 108k on it and the previous owner said they never changed the trans fluid. How many miles did yours have on it and any issues since? Thanks

[@mabbaticchio]

I wouldn't mind paying $200 for the job. But I can't trust anyone these days. Everyone is cutting corners lately.

[@metatronmen2431]

The more comprehensive and easy way to do it for everyone with basic tools. Thank you.

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Brian. Good job. I appreciate your videos. Have a blessed and safe week.

[@RD-xi1cb]

Thank you for the video and information. Great job! We have a 2016 Ford Escape SE (2.5L engine; 6F35 transmission). The transmission check plug behind the LF wheel is slightly behind the front axle and requires a 10mm hex tool (like an Allen wrench). I got mine from Harbor Freight. It took multiple extensions and an universal socket to get the check plug out. One other note is that it was very difficult for me to get the fill cap back on. I disassembled some of the air filter to give a bit more room for my hand to get the cap back on.

[@darylm.9432]

And i thought i was the only one on the planet with the 2.5, thanx!

[@JonnyRicter]

You can fill that transmission through the leveling plug with a hand pump if that’s easier for you.

[@christopheravery3680]

Hi is the hole your talking about behind where the cv axles goes into the tranny

[@sprint48219]

somebody with small hands and arms helps if you're built like a gorilla getting it in there is a problem

[@josephhughes514]

Great video as always, your the first one I look for fixes! Thanks for your time!

[@gasser1ify]

I just thought I would say thank you one more time this is the guy that had the 2018 Ford Escape and nobody in my town or city or even the Ford dealer would change the transmission fluid oil... well I got it done and when I change the oil on the transmission at 30,000 miles it was like toothpaste inside the transmission it was gooey thick and terrible wasn't even red ..so I flushed it about five times and I just wanted to say it went smooth as silk thanks to you and your video. thanks again for all your help...oh by the wayit only cost me sixty bucks

[@CombatDoc54]

Very impressed. The best video I have seen on this subject. Thanks for showing how to check the level. I have always done all of my own maintenance. I need to do more research on how to change the filter.

[@oscararechiga6829]

I think he said that it has an internal filter, the only way is pulling the Trans apart

[@GregariousGiant]

I sold the only Ford I have ever owned (a 2006 F-150) in September, but still follow this channel because there is hearty quality content produced and you use Milwaukee tools ;)

[@Davido50]

Smart man to buy an F150! No new F150 to replace it?

[@GregariousGiant]

Unfortunately, no! It was RWD and I got a screaming deal on it...then I found out why I got a screaming deal, because it was RWD is the Pacific Northwest! Haha 4x4s go for good money around here and so I have just been picking up flip cars that I don’t fit in, until I have enough to pay for a good truck that I do!

[@billburkart9087]

SMA said to come to your site that you did good work. Eric O was right very well put together videos. Now if only I like Fords lol

[@muneeb737]

You saved alot of people alot of trouble. Keep up the good work.

[@gnohn9366]

You motivated me to do this job. Just did my 2013 Fusion with 92,000 miles. Yes it was quite dark. The leveling proces is kind of a pain, but will be easier next time. If that is a fusion in the video i don’t know how you can get under it to get the splash shield off without jacking it up, since they are so low to the ground. Thank you very much for the video.

[@Davido50]

Good way to make sure ya get 200-250k mis trouble free service. Fusion are excellent vehicles. Had 2 loved em. Have a '22 Escape Hybrid now. Love it.

[@jeffherrington]

I was thinking the same thing with how did he get under that if it's a Fusion. I have to jack mine up for getting that shield off and surely for draining the trans as I need to do with a regular oil change etc. I have a 2018 Fusion.

[@wst8340]

Just had my 13 Escape AWD and 14 Fusion AWD done. Both are over 178000km Great informative channel 🇨🇦👍👍👍

[@bluecar5556]

With AWD, dont forget the PTU and differential fluid change as well.

[@PaulMcLove]

@@bluecar5556 Yes, you absolutly right‼️

[@sstjacques]

wow... easy... doing this in my 2005 Escape Limited the drain plug was like 3/4 inch, and that fluid rushed and splashed out all over ya... Awesome explaining how to Jack and take wheel off for people of less experience watching this, thanks for sharing this, looking at video almost 2 years after posting.

[@CopCat34]

Great video. It is not as hard to do if someone shows you how. Thumbs done for Ford engineers who don’t know how to design a dip stick.

[@adrianmendoza9537]

Great tutorial and great information thanks for all your videos

[@lrfirefighter]

I have a 2012 Explorer Limited, must be a late 2012 because my trans is like this with no dipstick. Great video, as usual. Thank you for your service to our Country and for your videos.!

[@patrickm6000]

I did this over the weekend on my '15 escape 1.6 AWD. I had the plug behind the axle and my plug wasn't a bolt head but it was an allen. It was CRAZY tight. but thankfully I got it out and I didn't Hee-Man it back in. Very easy procedure though like you said.

[@escapelover7970]

Thank you for doing this! So many times on the Escape forums (2013+) folks ask how to do this procedure. Just traded in my 2013 Escape 2.0 for a 2017 2.0. My 13 had 122,000 miles and a trouble free, like new shifting transmission. I did a double drain and fill (driving 100 miles in between) at 20,000 just to get rid of the break in material, also using this opportunity to check the factory fill level. Then every 30,000 do a simple drain and fill. Now you need to do a video about the dreaded P1450 purge valve, hose assembly change-out on 2013+ Escapes. Lots and lots of people asking how to do it.

[@thesteaktc]

Great video, thank you. Sure is a bit of a pain checking the fluid level because everything is HOT!

[@stinman46]

yea I know it helps to wear tight pair of gloves with that orange covering over them.

[@hoosiered471]

Thanks for doing this detailed and easy to follow video!!! Exactly what I needed for our Fusion!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@FORDTECH313]

Good job Brian we we're busy today in service keep up the good work on the videos

[@justinbecker3340]

We have 81,000 miles on a 2014 Escape we just purchased at 75,000 miles. Runs great so far. On a PM basis, decided to drain and refill the 6F35. First drain was 4 quarts. Did it a second time 100 miles later. Will drain and refill a final third time in another 100 miles. By then, we will be up to roughly 90% new fluid. Purchased 3 gallon jugs of Valvoline MaxLife ATF that is LV recommended for only $18 per jug. For well under $60, we will have peace of mind. Also dropped a fresh set of 4 Motorcraft spark plugs and a Mobil 1 oil change and we are GTG. First On Race Day!!!

[@robertwilkins839]

I put yhat Valvaline in my 2001 Honda Odyssey and it wouldnt shift at all.

[@Davido50]

Smart to do! Will run great for ya for 250k mis or more! We have 2 Escape Hybrids & love em.

[@Davido50]

@@robertwilkins839 Well maybe ya used the wrong fluid. It's well known to be a quality ATF.

[@gb342002]

You should've just put Motorcraft LV in and not cheaped out on it. Just do what the manual specs ask for and then you'll really have peace of mind.

[@ErikReidt]

You just saved me $200. Thanks!

[@dustin4018]

Thank you. I own the same car. I had a flush done at the ford dealer at 85,000 I have 113,000 now and would like to do a drain n fill. This video was very helpful.

[@daveschannel124]

Good video! That's why I subscribed (on my personal account only) awhile ago to your channel since it is a good one! I go one step further as I measure out the fluid I drained in an old fluid evacuation device (after fluid cools down to room temp so I know an accurate baseline amount of fluid to fill first and then save a sample in a glass jar to show customer of that first fluid drained). If you don't know what the proper level is or unsure that it was correct to begin with then by all means overfill/drain as you showed in video. I am a shop owner/Tech and have offered Trans fluid exchange services at my Auto repair shop for many years on all makes/models to help customers transmissions last. I use 2 Fluid Evacuator's (6 qt) one for sucking out fluids and/or measuring what I drained out in pan and the newer one is only for filling (where needed) on some models where the fill is buried underneath preventing using a funnel to fill. I also recommend every 30k or when just starting to get burn't before its too late! Also I exchange fluid (Drain/Fill/Run and drain again on avg 3 times as needed since you can't drain the trans fluid from the Torque Converter or whats still trapped inside the Trans/Valve body. Although you may use (sell) 12 qts. on avg. this does give a more thorough fluid change. Still a complete fluid exchange (Drain, Fill, Run and drain multiple times with proper fluid) is still only going to cost the customer about 1/10th of what a trans replacement/rebuild will that makes it an easy sell for anyone who owns (not leased) and/or intends on having their car, SUV or Truck for a long time! I did make a video on a Trans Fluid Service on a Honda PIlot doing a multiple fluid change a while ago and posted it to my Dave's Service Center youtube channel. It's not as good as your videos but just trying to educate the people.

[@wingz777]

Thank you for all your awesome posts! I have a 2017 2.0 escape. I thought that changing the ATF required flushing the fluid, is this change procedure all that is required every 30k miles?

[@jtugfestiva]

WINGZ yes it’s similar. From the workshop manual it says 4.3quarts when draining and refilling. Just make sure you do check the fluid still.

[@thehawk05]

Had no idea these transmissions had no dipstick Great video though. I feel fortunate that my older Fusion and our Flex has a dipstick and I change the fluid on both at regular intervals. What I do with both is check the fluid level before I change to make sure it’s where it should be and I measure how much came out on the drain to replace it with the exact same amount. I do that method more for the Flex as the dipstick basically requires the removal of the air filter box to gain access to it

[@DvACtOid]

Bc ford advertise its lifetimes oil or has to be changed at 150k

[@thehawk05]

@@DvACtOid Yep…..the great “filled for life” lie by Ford. Feel bad for folks who believe that nonsense.

[@Northernstar9370]

Excellent video! I just bought a 2017 Escape and I plan on doing this. Your video was concise and thorough! Thanks very much!

[@TG-jt8vb]

I own the same with a 2.5 L. Do multiple drain and fills (at least 2x) then final refill to correct level. The fluid turns brown prematurely and the stealerships says it is normal. Don't believe it. Use only a Motorcraft Mercon LV or equivalent licensed product. As an added piece of mind drain and refill every 15k-20k miles. Fluid is cheap not this transmission.

[@billz4071]

Excellent video! Very well described. Certainly appreciate your effort and time to make the video for us.

[@mp36768]

Thanks! I have 2015 Fusion Titanium with 52,000 miles I think I will change my transmission fluid on the next Oil Change.

[@Davido50]

Smart man

[@D3thM3tal]

Wife's 15' is around 30k, time to take care of this soon!

[@arkk1]

I changed mine at 70k and the fluid was still red, but I didn't know to change it at 30k either lol

[@NY411Info]

@@arkk1 My 2010 has 128,000 and is still red, but I don't beat mine. + I have a V6 so it is not constant;y shifting trying to stay in power band. However I will change it in the spring after seeing the video and the non-serviceable filter.

[@jcr6548]

The packaging of newer cars makes simple maintenance a pain in the ass. Great vid 👍

[@anwarlucas]

Finally! Someone actually showing the right procedure!

[@emaddarawsheh7420]

Exactly.....no wonder that gearbox is always getting damaged in my country.. .nobody is doing the right thing

[@RicardoMartinez-kr5qk]

Who you tryna get crazy with ese? Don you know I'm fordtechmakuloko?

[@yanscampos1599]

Would these steps be the same for a drain and fill on a 2017 Ford Explorer with the 2.3 L Ecoboost engine?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Sorry yes this also applies to the Explorer 6F35 equipped vehicles.

[@DieselDoc78]

Would this perhaps be in my wife’s 2014 AWD Flex as well?

[@LutherBuilds]

Awesome video! I just did a drain and fill on my 2014 Fusion SE but I didn't remove the leveling plug. I drained and replaced 3.25 quarts of fluid. I am going to level the fluid next weekend to make sure I have the correct amount of fluid in it. It has 113k miles on it and am not sure it's ever been changed. I've owned the car since 70k miles.

[@amorgan5844]

How did it work out? About to do mine and nervous because the high mileage

[@blueovalOdell]

Thanks the for video. About to do this to my 2014 escape for the 1st time with 95k miles.

[@meeder78]

Had the Fluid changed at 35000km for the first time of the 6F35 in our 2016 C-Max 1.5 Ecoboost. The Ford dealer was very reluctant to do it because it shouldn't be changed and they told us to, in any case, never change the fluid when the car is past 100.000km. I just told them that the fluid will be changed every 50.000km (30k miles) and that I will be deciding that it will be done since I am the one paying the invoice in the end :)

[@whatsapoop]

That's because they want to give you a REPAIR invoice, not a FLUID EXCHANGE invoice. Numbers are much, much higher on the repair.

[@paulsosa1872]

And in the end they would want you to buy a new car instead of paying that repair bill

[@whatsapoop]

@@paulsosa1872 The nail has once again been struck squarely on the head!

[@janerikborge]

Thank you for your videos. I had the funnel in too tight so air could not come out. So it burped big time. Made a mess. So pour slowly to start and pull your funnel out a bit.

[@christopherwilson5054]

Thanks for the video. I recently picked up a 2014 Escape Titanium @ 84,200 miles. Visually, the engine compartment and overall package was very clean. I had to do a few costly repair to pass Maryland's notoriously hard inspection process(which I feel is a racket, but I digress...). It passed in Virginia, btw. Had to replace the combined muffler/catalytic converter assembly which was an all one piece item. The local independent shop I usually use did a transmission fluid change. The fluid looked exactly as you have shown here. His tech said it may be going up, but I feel that it may be a normal look on these transmissions after seeing your vid and others like it. Added Lucas transmission conditioner after change and no problems shifting. consistent more pronounced shit into second, but not really out of character with other cars I've owned. will possibly change fluid again after 10,000 miles. I feel the trick with this Escape is to religiously maintain it. Any suggestions otherwise? Thank you.

[@sirtanon1]

100,000 miles on a single fill of Merc LV?? Yikes! No wonder it's so dark. Good thing you're getting to it when you are. I never let mine get past 30,000 per drain/fill. Even after 30,000 miles, it's already turned purple-ish. I'd say the 30,000 rotation is working, though, since my 2010 is just over 267,500 miles, with the original trans.

[@cattard11]

Mine was gray after 140,000 miles. 1st change

[@Justarandomdude7]

Hahaha it's 15 dollars now 4 years later.

[@barrett2295]

TJB

[@Jet7Xcountry]

Actual brain rot. Everyone obviously knows inflation only happened in the US after covid

[@probegt75]

​@@barrett2295 FJB

[@prevost8686]

@@barrett2295 FJB

[@rickbraden4272]

Thank you so much. I'll do mine today. Brian is the Man!

[@naserm1597]

the leveling process is new for me ,thanks alot

[@Deucealive75]

I just changed the fluid on my 2016 1.5 Fusion. I measured what came out and it was 4 quarts plus 14 oz. I went ahead and did the fluid level process. There is a plug on the side of the trans where the axle comes out. I removed it with a 3/8 hex socket on a 10" extension. I used a shop rag over the hex socket so I would not drop the fill plug. It is fairly easy to get to with the steering wheel turned all the way to the right. After the car was driven and hot I removed the plug and nothing came out. I added 2 oz while the car was still running and fluid started dripping out. This tells me next time I could get away with using exactly 4 quarts plus 14 oz and not do the fluid level procedure.

[@KobaBlack113]

Deucealive75 did you account for spillage?

[@cruzmascorro9277]

So it's 4 quarts 16 oz you used?

[@MrRod632]

Do a video for Ford Edges 2011-2014.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I know I need to do a dedicated video for the 6F50/55 transmissions but every time one comes in they have been waiters.

[@NY411Info]

@@FordTechMakuloco Yeah that can hamper video footage . Thanks for posting when you can though. I'm guessing your always swamped.

[@adamraddatz1820]

Thank you for another well made, informative video!

[@chris323i]

Man, so much easier than a ZF8. Thanks for the upload.

[@th0ut]

Why test drive? Fluid does not expend THAT much with temperature. Or does it?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Why because the fluid must be 185 or higher when the level is checked and that takes a long time at idle even during the summer. Also as explained Mercon LV expands much more than previous Mercon fluids.

[@NY411Info]

He said in the video that it expands a lot.

[@Deucealive75]

The fluid expands enough that if you were to add fluid to full and check on a cold car with a dipstick, then drive the car a few miles then check it again it would be overfull. We used to leave the level low on the stick then top it to full after the test drive.

[@jimmydagreek3355]

I've added in-line transmission filters to both my cars.

[@s99614]

How?

[@chadperry885]

Where did you get that from thxs

[@adrew1963]

make a vid on how you did it please thanks

[@michaelmurray121]

Hey Brian, another great video bro 🤛🏽

[@sleve_mcdichael_]

Thank you sir. Just did my change today based on your video.

[@JB50713]

Mercon LV for first gen too?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

yes- 2009-2012 Escape & Fusion 6F35 Drain and Fill Procedure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH7ShaSGd66sfdk

[@eddiev6013]

The 2 dislikes were the 2 Chevy owners who didn't get the procedure

[@calanniautoservice132]

Funny b/c this POS trans was a collaboration between Ford and GM!!!

[@eddiev6013]

@@calanniautoservice132 Yes same transmission different software. With modern vehicles software plays a huge role. While early 6f35s had issues this generation is pretty reliable as long as you take care of it.

[@austindakotamillsaps1132]

@@calanniautoservice132 They are not POS transmissions.

[@MrGFG003]

@@calanniautoservice132 you can call POS the infamous Ford DPS-6 Powershit transmission, but the 6F35 is way too reliable for a Ford transmission... maybe GM had something to do with it... lol.

[@bigmike5032]

Lmao! Every time I've worked on any Chevy I find myself saying who the hell designed this crap at least a dozen times. Usually with Ford the engineering at least makes some sense. That's not to say that Ford engineers don't make mistakes but for the most part they at least usually leave an option for improving flaws with routine maintenance. I absolutely love their big diesel super duty trucks but they are out of my budget range.

[@blueice999uk]

I glad I watch theses videos. I did mine with success. Next doing PTU.

[@CreatingExcellence]

Awesome video with precise details and explanation. Thank you

[@1dlb]

the hardest part is putting that cap back on ... I don't have small hands

[@brianm509]

Having trouble finding the "leveling" plug on a 17 Escape with the 1.5l. Any ideas?

[@alextran8188]

Could be different but on my fusion 1.5 the leveling plug is on the right instead of left side

[@monkeybutler90]

@@alextran8188 having a little trouble locating it on my 1.5L ford fusion. Do you have a link to an image?

[@zhiyuanyin243]

right of the driving alxe, the hex one

[@zhiyuanyin243]

@@alextran8188 Is it the hex one?

[@alextran8188]

@@zhiyuanyin243 yes

[@Dave12418974]

Good video! (I did also post this comment here from my personal account where I subscribed to your channel awhile ago)! I go one step further as I measure out the fluid I drained in an old fluid evacuation device (after fluid cools down to room temp so I know an accurate baseline amount of fluid to fill first and then save a sample in a glass jar to show customer of that first fluid drained). If you don't know what the proper level is or unsure that it was correct to begin with then by all means overfill/drain as you showed in video. I am a shop owner/Tech and have offered Trans fluid exchange services at my Auto repair shop for many years on all makes/models to help customers transmissions last. I use 2 Fluid Evacuator's (6 qt) one for sucking out fluids and/or measuring what I drained out in pan and the newer one is only for filling with proper new fluid (where needed) on some models where the fill is buried underneath preventing using a funnel to fill. I also recommend every 30k or when just starting to get burn't before its too late! Also I exchange fluid (Drain/Fill/Run and drain again on avg 3 times as needed since you can't drain the trans fluid from the Torque Converter or whats still trapped inside the Trans/Valve body. Although you may use (sell) 12 qts. on avg. this does give a more thorough fluid change. Still a complete fluid exchange (Drain, Fill, Run and drain multiple times with proper fluid) is still only going to cost the customer about 1/10th of what a trans replacement/rebuild will that makes it an easy sell for anyone who owns (not leased) and/or intends on having their car, SUV or Truck for a long time! I did make a video on a Trans Fluid Service on a Honda PIlot doing a multiple fluid change a while ago and posted it to my Dave's Service Center channel. It's not as good as your videos but just trying to educate the people.

[@chadkochmann7958]

Thank u for your videos! You are the best mechanic out there!!

[@fordfan463]

To save alot of time I just drain the fluid when it's cold, measure exactly how much i removed, and put in the same exact amount. Hard to screw up

[@fordfan463]

@Sea Life why would someone service a transmission with leaks and not fix the leaks......? Routine matinenece to keep it running yet you have a leak you leave that can destroy it....

[@snowsolo]

That's exactly what I did today on the wife's 16 Fusion titanium 2.0 ecoboost with 40k miles. Drained it cold. Drained out exactly 3.5 qts. Put back in exactly 3.5 qts of Mercon LV. Simple job. Did that and changed the oil all in under 30 mins.

[@urambotauro938]

LOL I have a bad habit of calling this stuff "Mercon Fifty-Five". I've been told that LV supposedly stands for "low viscosity", but I'm just so accustomed to the use of roman numerals in Dexron fluids, that it's hard not to read the same when it comes to Mercon fluids.

[@NY411Info]

Urambo Tauro Same here

[@airratchetjockey7605]

I think one the main culprit of fluid turning black in these is the crazy case wear under the differential chain sprocket area. Everyone I’ve had apart has had that issue.

[@rx2powersports]

Old video I know. But thank you for explaining the leveling plugs. I was trying to understand why mine was on the left side like in your video but in all the other videos they were on the right.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

If fluid is so cheap for this vehicle, I would've honestly drained and filled it twice.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes but after a few hundred mile or so to let the detergents in the new fluid work its magic.

[@domjohnson2579]

This is getting to the point of absurdity. A simple dip stick wouldn't cost them but 30 cents. WTF!!!

[@thomazz1976]

I know. But in this case you are trading messing with two bolts instead pulling pan out, clean it an re-seal it.

[@Mogleyo069]

saved 30 cent so they could charge 280$ to drain/fill 4qts.

[@Nickthecarguy]

Thank you for the video. Do you have a video on how to replace the abs pump on a 1.5L I have a 17 fusion

[@markporter7170]

Greetings, Great video! I was wondering if after replacing the fluid > start engine > let idle for 40 seconds > turn off and drain > Fill to finish... I just did a chevy traverse that the transmission fluid was black; wanted to replace as much fluid as i could without disconnecting line to cooler. I drained it out, filled it, started it and let it idle for 50 seconds (no revving) and drained it again, it came out black. refilled it and checked it, sure was much cleaner and I ended up using ~8 quarts. I did this because a saw a video where they did a flush for the traverse and it took about 60 seconds to get all the fluid out of the transmission / torque converter. Thanks again for your information, very good A+.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

What a poor design. No access to the trans filter.

[@dannyyo7948]

no dipstick, pain to do maintenance. Yup perfect design for automakers to make money. they implement expirey date on their vehicles.

[@NY411Info]

The Car Crazy Guy Look up the part number it's the same transmission used in many GM's. I'm guessing they figure the car will last 200,000 miles as it is then you junk it.

[@nattadam8429]

@@NY411Info Didn't Ford and GM design the transmission together?

[@858415]

@@nattadam8429 yes, along with the new 10 speed auto

[@dutchmankamstra96]

What a complicated and asinine procedure for doing such a simple task! I really believe Ford engineers must hate mechanics and therefore try their hardest to make their lives miserable. Whatever happened to the days of transmission fluid dipsticks? Most owners never open the hood so there's little danger of them overfilling the unit. If they do and the unit fails, then they get to buy a new transmission! Simple.

[@volvo09]

At least there's a check port...... Some of these automakers don't have one, or you have to dip a rod in and measure it. Totally ridiculous.

[@mh87351]

@@volvo09 a stick that's almost Communism style you don't need a fuel gauge just us a stick LOL.

[@sirtanon1]

They put a drain plug on the transmission - still better than easily 60% of the cars out there. I do my 2010 Fusion's 6F35 trains drain & fill every 30,000 miles, and it's super easy. Yes, it would be nice to be able to switch out the filter, but draining and refilling very 30,000 miles does an effective job of removing contaminants, so I consider it fine.

[@Davido50]

All do this on all new cars. BMW has no oil dipstick!!

[@josephdan2850]

@@volvo09 quit complaining if you don't know all facts like on other car companies. Now days more people take vehicle to dealership to get job done.

[@herbiesnerd]

Great video. I’m buying a case to drain n fill twice to flush the torque converter too. That fresh atf was sure dark during the leveling drain step.

[@markdecker9605]

This is cheaper than needing a filter change or less work than needing to drop an oil pan Buy extra fluid and do it twice as nice. I've heard of many people draining and feeling the transmission and waiting just a little while for the fluid to all circulate and mix and drain it again and refill it a second time. It comes out pretty clean then

[@zzman5306]

Just did this on my 2014 Fusion. However I used Castrol Transmax Multi Vehicle fluid. Thanks!

[@Serdzkh]

You forgot to add that when you go for a drive to heat up the box YOU MUST SECURE REAR ALUMINIUM SHIELD under the car, front end of that shield shares 2 screws of engine dust Shield you took off! It can simply fall off and hit the road! Happened to me, I thought it was my gearbox at first, what a bang that was. Had to drive back to garage 10 mph... And another thing I would add that you change only 60 percent oil or so... I do 3 oil changes within a week and only then I can see somewhat clean oil, its not expensive, just time consuming, keeping my interval at 50.000km what is 35k miles more or less. Thanks for your vids!

[@RawFitChris]

Thanks for making this video- very helpful!

[@jwcathey33]

Very professional videos. Great info. Keep it up.👍

[@univac7677]

Very nice video, well done explanations. I’ve been looking for this procedure. Wasn’t sure where the top plug was at. Still can’t believe no dipstick up top to check levels. I agree more frequent changes are a good idea.

[@theeolives]

I said the same thing about the dip stick. WHY did they do without it? Very stupid and selfish lol.

[@univac7677]

I ended up measuring exactly the amt of fluid removed and then adding the same amt back in. I skipped the take the wheel off and look at the fill level thing. Just what I did, not what the factory would recommend. I do appreciate the drain plug on the trans. GM isn’t big on giving you those.

[@theeolives]

@@univac7677 Thank you. :-)

[@edwardthayer9386]

I have a 2018 Ford Escape Titanium and I changed my transmission LV fluid at 10k miles. And it was JET BLACK! The oil was cleaner looking but I changed to Mobil 1 5w30 at 1k miles. And I have changed the oil every 3k miles since. I changed the PTU fluid at 15k and it was black! I wasn't surprised by that as it was less then a quart and right next to the exhaust. I was extremely surprised by the transmission! So glad I decided to change it at 10k.

[@HereafterMusic]

Hello, do you mind explaining the process you went through to change the fluid? I’m really struggling because my 2018 escape has no fill cap.

[@edwardthayer9386]

@@HereafterMusic it does! When you open the hood on the side where the air box is you'll see a rubber piece that's connected to the air box intake. Unhook that and it will allow you to pull out the plastic tube. Then you will see the top of the transmission and the black cap that covers the transmission fill hole. Use a set of long needle nose pliers and squeeze the clamp and pull the cover off. Then there is a big hole to put a funnel into. I measure whatever fluid I drain out and replace it with the Ford LV fluid you can get faily cheap on Amazon. I change mine every 10k. I now have 80k on the vehicle and haven't had a issue yet. And I'm pretty rough on it. It's super easy to do and takes less then 30 minutes to change the transmission fluid. Please let me know if you need anymore help. Also change the PTU fluid if your's is AWD. That's very important to change over to synthetic Mobil 1 before your seals start to go out. I also changed my PTU fluid out early and haven't had any leaks yet.