How to Change Transmission Fluid 2008-2012 Ford Escape

[@matt-diy]

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[@asephafizuddinteknikelektro]

How to change the transmission oil filter?

[@matt-diy]

There is not one.@@asephafizuddinteknikelektro

[@riquepr]

Dude you just save me $150 +. Ill be honest i got scared and got motorcraft but i used your exact procedure and the difference in shift is significantly different. Before this it would kick when shift to reverse but now is buttery smooth.

[@matt-diy]

Awesome to hear and glad you got it done!!!

[@danpaytas9662]

Is it still holding up?

[@kevinrobert5819]

Great video! Some of these take LV and others take Mercon V. It actually says on the dip stick which to use and though the engine is the same, my dipstick is a different style and in another location. Very thorough video and I had to rock my head at every fast forward moment. Something about that smoooooth sax.

[@matt-diy]

Hahaha thank you for the comment!

[@bryantevans8244]

that looked like an oil change when you removed plug. Zero reddish tint.

[@matt-diy]

Yeah it was definitely time for a change!

[@edgarolivo7461]

Thank you man!

[@Steveh112]

Wow this looks easier than an oil change with no filter to mess with. Back in the day on the old cars the entire tranny pan had to be dropped and spring loaded filter replaced inside and new gasket put on. I was going to have it done at a shop but now I plan to do it myself. Thanks! My 09 only had 50,000 miles on it when I bought it last fall, and now I'm up to 57,000. My fluid is still nice and pink and clean but it shifts a little rough and sometimes does a hard jerky downshift when I get off the gas a little. According to the service records, it's never been changed. I'm hoping freshening it up helps it operate more smoothly. The dealership quoted me $359 to do it there! Even if I buy 2 or 3 gallons and flush it through a few times I'll still be saving $300 or more. But as clean as mine is, I'm hoping once is enough to help it. Now the one question I have is if I switch to full synthetic like you did, will that mix alright with the remaining old fluid? Excellent video, thanks again for posting!

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah it’s not a bad job and certainly not worth $300+ to do!!! Yeah you should be fine, same fluid just synthetic and I didn’t have any issues. Should hopefully resolve the shifting issues!!

[@davidjackson4326]

Thanks for being the exact video I needed. I almost took the bottom pan out to drain the transmission

[@matt-diy]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!! Give it a like!

[@ბონდორთველიძე]

I have to do that too..but I have another problem..the front radiator is leaking..it is dirty and I coudn't undertand where this comes from until have watched a few videos here..thanks

[@Greenhelix5]

I appreciate it my mans. Definitely helpful.

[@Ytownick734]

My car has almost 300,000. I dont know if it ever had a transmission change but can i replace 1qt to make it run smooth?

[@matt-diy]

Chances are slim if it has been that long but if you have nothing to lose try it!!

[@edgarj11]

I have the 2010 2.5L it shifts hard around 40mph, slipps a little near 40mphs. Would you recommend a fluid change? It has 120k never changed the fluid.

[@matt-diy]

I would! It certainly cannot hurt and might shift a little better for you!

[@alanwatts8117]

@@matt-diy did you replace it ? How is running now

[@matt-diy]

@@alanwatts8117 I did and it was shifting great!! But I don’t have the vehicle currently.

[@Steveh112]

I just did mine and 5 quarts came out but I only had the 4 qt bottle on hand and no extra. I get about 1/8" on the very bottom of the dip stick but nothing near the full range. Will it hurt anything to drive 15-20 miles to town to get another quart? I live out in the country nothing closer.

[@matt-diy]

You should be safe! Just don’t go farther.

[@Eiichiroramos]

Hey Bro , what about the filter ?

[@matt-diy]

There is not a serviceable filter on these.

[@squashykoi]

So I have a 2010 ford escape, 150k miles, 4 cyl and in the almost 4 years that I’ve owned it I can’t recall us ever changing the fluid, although now it’s having problems shifting into that 6th gear (idk much about cars so I’m sorry if that doesn’t 100% make sense.) idk if any of the previous owners changed any of the fluid either 😅 would I risk damaging my transmission if I changed it at this point? (ie slipping or failing completely) I’m supposed to go on a 6 hour road trip later this week and don’t want my car to have any problems 🥲 any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@matt-diy]

No worries on it causing more problems. I would do a few drain and fills until the fluid coming out is closer to red color and it should shift better!

[@jaalgoal]

Thanks for the video it helped me a lot but i have another question i have a escape with the same engine 2.5L and i changed the engine oil i put a galon on it but the oil lipstick its barely in the first dot, do i have to put more oil o what, i also checked the engine and didn't see any oil leak, Blue smoke neither

[@matt-diy]

Yes, make sure the level is between the marks when the engine is not running.

[@craiggrendel7055]

Thanks Great video. Our escape was also in a wreck and the fluid leaked out of the trans cooling lines. Escape went into limp mode. Engine runs fine. Once I get it filled back up with trans fluid do you think the limp mode will clear?

[@matt-diy]

May need to reset the computer/clear the codes then you should be good!

[@leeswatls]

Just flushed mine completely and changed the gear oil in both differentials. 120 k on my mercury mariner 2010 model. You can't even feel it shift now it's amazing

[@matt-diy]

That’s awesome!!!

[@vernonfindlay1314]

Was your front ptu real yellow, mine looked that way. Three changes before colour was to me normal, my transmission change Sunday coming. Have good weekend. 🇨🇦

[@darrellyoder2602]

Nice video👍, I am curious if there is transmission filter to change on these cars?

[@darrellyoder2602]

Never mind, scrolled down 5 comments and discovered that you already answered that question!😁

[@drewcarr4478]

Is it the same for the V6 motor? I got an 09 Ford Escape V6 and it’s low on tranny fluid and I want to drain and put new tranny fluid in

[@matt-diy]

Not sure on that sorry!

[@kevinp8108]

Do you recommend cycling through the gears before adding more transmission fluid?

[@matt-diy]

Yes!

[@academiadental-b9i]

Great man!!! how you explained it....thanks for the info a the step by step

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!!!

[@YwsGadbardi]

Can you use Lucas even if you don't have a leak will it help?

[@matt-diy]

I’d be careful, sometimes it will but I’m careful about pouring things into the transmission.

[@cuneytyilmaz2468]

The moment the music hit, so did the like button thanks for the information man.

[@matt-diy]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@matt-diy]

@@itaintrocketscience good perspective honestly thank you for the comment but some do like the music.

[@renaldbrideau6332]

you need 5 .5 liter of lv trans fuld.

[@matt-diy]

It will vary, but somewhere around there.

[@ToGABrosAviation]

Is this factory standard? From Ford Motor Co.?

[@rogerwilson8272]

Thank you for the valuable inf

[@MrNobodyTx]

Do you add with the engine running or off

[@matt-diy]

Engine off.

[@sdmalpas]

about to attempt this on my wifes car. 141k now and its running a bit rough. thanks for the video bro, very helpful!

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching!!

[@matt-diy]

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[@Daonlymilkman]

How would you go about disposing the old fluid? Also a great, concise video!

[@matt-diy]

Thank you! I take it to my local advance auto for free disposal.

[@Jose-ex9zz]

Does a 2.3 08 escape need mercon V or mercon LV ??

[@matt-diy]

Not sure but it will say in your manual.

[@patricksigley6279]

Very helpful video. Are you familiar with shift solenoids and the replacement of them in the escape?

[@matt-diy]

I am not unfortunately.

[@jacobcarver430]

It’s a Fire throw it away and get Chevy! Haha all jokes aside thanks for the video. Us guys at work have to do this for ours 😂

[@matt-diy]

Your welcome thanks for watching!!

[@lufetorres1515]

perfect direct to the point and clear

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!!

[@mvlogs1955]

Awesome video, im doing this to mine tomorrow. Thank you. Subbed.

[@matt-diy]

Thank you glad it helped!!

[@mvlogs1955]

@@matt-diy bro I can’t thank you enough I was at 160,000 miles. The transmission fluid was never changed I put in a jug of Motorcraft LV and a bottle of trans X because I had a slip everybody was saying I’m going to need a new transmission and it took care of it. Thank you so much for this video my friend I will follow you and always support your channel.

[@matt-diy]

@@mvlogs1955 Hey no problem! So glad it helped you out and that things are running better now!!! Good luck and thanks for being a part of the channel!

[@JebsYoedis]

Thiughts on castrol from walmart?

[@matt-diy]

As long as it will work for this car’s requirements, brand won’t matter.

[@DavidDejernett]

That was was very helpful I appreciate, it saved me the misery of attempting to change the filter👍

[@Why-sn5gt]

There is a filter?

[@kabolamoto-8611]

nice video definitely helpful

[@renaldbrideau6332]

its best to do it every 30,000 miles,

[@matt-diy]

Depends on the individual. 50,000-70,000 seems to work for most. 30k would be extra good!

[@leeswatls]

Also change the differential oil

[@shanemcbride730]

This video was very helpful thank you very much

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!

[@jamesalles139]

yess, thank you

[@basementcreatives7612]

Is the filter not accessible on these transmissions?

[@matt-diy]

I’m not aware that these have a transmission filter. Doing some research I believe it is internal to the transmission and not meant to be replaced. The case would have to be split.

[@seancrawford6026]

They have a filter it is in the transmission housing. You would have to pull the transmission to get to it.

[@matt-diy]

@@seancrawford6026 That is what I said. It is not serviceable without pulling or splitting the case.

[@silverdragontaylir8252]

Thank you

[@matt-diy]

No problem! Glad to help!

[@lynnhilgendorff3337]

Thank you so much! I'm sure you will have saved me a lot of money!

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching glad it helped!!

[@GunzNGearz]

Good video bud

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!

[@dxlvt]

Am I able to use Mobil 1 transmission fluid? The bottle said it can be used by ford vehicles, I have a 2011 Ford Escape.

[@matt-diy]

Probably not it needs to be specifically for this transmission like I show in the video.

[@tomjohnson6316]

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[@matt-diy]

Thank you so much!! Share with your friends!! Haha but thanks for watching!

[@amccoe1307]

What about the filter?

[@matt-diy]

No serviceable filter on this one.

[@marquitospl]

Where did you buy the filling cone?

[@matt-diy]

You can find them at most auto parts stores or even walmart sometimes.

[@capri8225]

Great video. Subbed

[@matt-diy]

Thank you very much!

[@leeswatls]

Can you make a video of how to change the differential oil 80 /90 w ? I had access to a lift so I used an air tank to suck out the differential oil

[@matt-diy]

I would but I actually no longer own this vehicle.

[@MrBklynTrini]

How many miles do you have on this Ford Escape?

[@matt-diy]

About 80,000

[@jorgeagustincastanedariver1216]

Saludos amigo de cuál aceite lleva

[@matt-diy]

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[@jorgeagustincastanedariver1216]

Gracias

[@Dave-yr3of]

For the record a 2008 has a 4 speed auto transmission and uses Mercon V. 2009 changed to a 6 speed. Unless the fluid looks like used motor oil just drain and replace 4 quarts every 30,000 miles. I'd have a stroke if my fluid came out looking like that

[@matt-diy]

Yeah it was clearly never changed previously on this vehicle.

[@ToGABrosAviation]

The 2010 Ford Escape actually Use Merkon LV in thier transmissions.

[@justlg3359]

Hello which set of tools do you recommend to do your own DIY on your vehicle?

[@matt-diy]

Honestly if just starting out I’d get a starter set from harbor freight! They aren’t too expensive and a good set to get you started!

[@justlg3359]

@@matt-diy thanks also how much Quarts of trans fluid did it actually take? I saw u didn't mention it

[@matt-diy]

@@justlg3359 I just replaced what came out it may vary on your vehicle.

[@dMaxxd]

great video, tell me what is the height of the plastic ramp on which the car drove?

[@matt-diy]

Roughly 9" or so...these are actually the newer version of the ramps I use in the video. www.harborfreight.com/13000-lb-portable-vehicle-ramp-set-63956.html

[@AK-hi4hm]

@@matt-diy do you think it's worth putting the rear wheels on ramps as well? so the car is level and more fluid comes out

[@matt-diy]

@@AK-hi4hm I really don’t think that is necessary especially if you do this process a couple times you’ll get most of the old fluid out.

[@bradleymaravalli2851]

Curious what the benefit is to doing a change vs a flush?

[@matt-diy]

Pretty much the same thing on this vehicle. And most vehicles. We are changing and flushing. You have to flush because you can’t get all of the fluid out at once.

[@bradleymaravalli2851]

@@matt-diy I'm sorry, I meant is there a real benefit in doing a change versus doing a flush?

[@matt-diy]

@@bradleymaravalli2851 I see. In my opinion a flush would mean you are doing multiple changes over and over so I would say a flush is much better, but a change is better than nothing for sure. Hope this helps!

[@231gnx]

It would have been nice if you told us what FLUID (LV,Mercon or what) is needed!

[@matt-diy]

I do….you must have missed it in the video. 5:39.

[@231gnx]

@@matt-diy i see it.

[@dexterfortozo192]

do you have to change the transmission filter fluid when you change the fluid?

[@matt-diy]

Nope! There is a non-serviceable filter on these models.

[@willferrmail]

Thanks!

[@matt-diy]

No problem! Thank you very much for the support!