Great video, just changed oil, oil filter and decided to do the trans fluid for the second time. First tran fluid change was done at 28000 miles, this change at 55000 miles. The first change I drained and replaced 4 quarts. this change was 4 quarts and 10 ounces. I used a beaker graduated so I could measure accurately. The Escape I own is 7 years old, I have owned since new and the battery had never been replaced. While the air box was out I bit the bullet and replaced with a new AGM battery. Not fun, but better than taking to a dealer and paying a much higher price. Love watching how to videos on UA-cam.
Good video, my escape also had that weird cap as well, I had a bunch of hoses and crap in the way so I pulled the airbox to get better access to that cap. I skipped the level check, i measured exactly what I drained and put exactly that amount back in (mine was 3.75 Liters, 3.3 quarts). Now you have me doubting I put enough in, but mine is an 4WD version so the trans may be different. This was the first change that my escape had ever had so it was factory filled last so I hope it is right. Save a lot of money doing this stuff yourself that is for sure.
You didn't mess up. A drain and refill on your vehicle is about 3.5 qts. You just need to make sure the new and old fluid are the same temperature. If you remove hot fluid and refill with cold, you'll over fill the trans because the fluid expands. Your vehicle is reasonably forgiving when it comes to setting the trans fluid level, but you can't always do it this way. On some of Fords other vehicles, you have to be exact. That means monitoring the parameter ID for transmission fluid temp with a scan tool while the engine is running. The range has to be between 110 and 116 degrees to check the fluid level. After that, a relearn procedure has to be done. If everything isn't just right, you'll have drivability issues.
technically yes, however, you have to open up the transmission to repalce it. As long as you are chaning the oil regularly, you will be fine. I do mine every 50k miles for escape and every 100k miles for my ram.
I just did this myself on a 2.0L Escape - had to do it 3 times but it stopped the RPM surging at a steady speed. Mine is AWD, i'm going to takle the PTU next.
To be at the right level you need to have a slight dribble of fluid coming out when it’s at operating temperature. Having none come out means it’s a bit low. I would also recommend using Mercon LV fluid too. It’s reasonably priced on RockAuto and it’s advised to only use ford fluid in this transmission.
Hello, that's great, l wanted to change the oil on my truck but l didn't know where to put the oil, and l saw your video and l already saw how to do it, thank you very much
The ford mercon lv stuff comes in a 1.25 gal container which is 5 quarts instead of the Valvoline stuff which is just 1 gal. Dude same boat I see all these videos you’re the only guy with my cap, I had to take the air box out because the extra wires too…I took the wheel off(a 10 mill hex head worked for me) used the scissor jack that car came with instead of my normal jack with wheels and used a few 2x4s next to it for support …pain in the butt…but 50bucks I just use 1 fomo merc lv once a year (knock wood so far so good) I have a fwd so I don’t have the ptw in the rear of the vehicle good luck with that one …
I read a Hanes manual on how to do it and followed it exactly how I showed it on the video. This is how I read it, so that is how I did it. The car has been fine since I did it. its been driven 16k miles since the video.
You should have topped off the trans after it was at operating time. You should have also flushed it 3 times to get about 85% of the fluid changed. Flushing it once like you did only changed about 30% of the fliud. You actually just contaminated the new fluid because you didn't flush enough times to get what's in the torque converter. Flush 2 more times to change almost all the fluid. One flush isn't enough. 1 flush = ~30% 2 flush = ~60% 3 flush = ~85% Make sure to take for a 10 min drive between flushes
You are wrong. Drain it 1 time = you change it about 50% not 30%. The total capacity of the transmission fluid is 9 qt. When you drain, more than 4.5 qt comes out. If you do it twice, about 75-80% is changed. Read the manual and Do the math!
You didn’t put six quarts in. The larger container is one gallon (4 quarts). So you put in five quarts. It takes about 4.25 quarts. Suggestion: use vice grips (locking) versus pliers. Last I put Seafoam transmission conditioner (whole can) in first, then added the four quarts.
I'm thinking of doing this for my friend's parent's 2017 Ecoboost titanium, they bought it with about ~35,000 miles. It's over 120,000 and they haven't changed trans fluid. Should I put some seafoam in?
You’re right, I misspoke about six quarts. The owners manual says 5 quarts and I added back exactly that with whatever excess coming out. I am so used to doing engine oil which is 5 quarts per jug.
I wouldn't even touch it cuz if it hasn't been change at all n its 120k miles that old fluid is keeping that transmission together u would have to get a whole new 1 @Daytonadanny
Replace the Low Viscosity LV Mercon with 10w Amsoil Signature series fuel efficient ATF (blue cap) and you'll see a huge increase in fluid life and transmission life
Overall decent videoh but just so everybody most of your fluid is in the Talk converter Therefore , you are not getting all the transmission Fluidwood out
Total hack job. Get some ramps next time. For the initial change at first if it's never been touched do a drain and fill 3x. Then every 15-20K after that do a drain and fill 2x. These 2nd gen 6F35 transmissions used in 2013 and newer Escapes are complicated and the only fluid you should use is Mercon LV or an equivalent licensed product such as Mag 1, Kendall, or Phillips 66 brands not Maxlife. Maxlife is fine for previous years before 2013. Fluid is cheap transmission are expensive.
Get rid of the Low Viscosity 6W Mercon LV garbage, replace with 10weight Amsoil Synthetic fuel efficient signature series ATF , the blue cap. Fluid is more durable and protects better, providing better long term pressure with a virtually unmeasurable decrease in fuel economy from the 10w fluid.
@@Tay-bp4ph i used some pliers to decompress the clamp and pulled up. Yours may be different than mine. Some caps are different than others on these vehicles for some reason
Great video, just changed oil, oil filter and decided to do the trans fluid for the second time. First tran fluid change was done at 28000 miles, this change at 55000 miles. The first change I drained and replaced 4 quarts. this change was 4 quarts and 10 ounces. I used a beaker graduated so I could measure accurately. The Escape I own is 7 years old, I have owned since new and the battery had never been replaced. While the air box was out I bit the bullet and replaced with a new AGM battery. Not fun, but better than taking to a dealer and paying a much higher price. Love watching how to videos on UA-cam.
Thank You! We have been looking for one that matched ours, as the other videos looked nothing like our car's engine and transmission.
Ill be doing mine in a couple of days. 1st time doing it after 45k miles 2017 se 1.5l. Dealer ask for $500 to do it. You save me time man great video.
Good video, my escape also had that weird cap as well, I had a bunch of hoses and crap in the way so I pulled the airbox to get better access to that cap. I skipped the level check, i measured exactly what I drained and put exactly that amount back in (mine was 3.75 Liters, 3.3 quarts). Now you have me doubting I put enough in, but mine is an 4WD version so the trans may be different. This was the first change that my escape had ever had so it was factory filled last so I hope it is right. Save a lot of money doing this stuff yourself that is for sure.
You didn't mess up. A drain and refill on your vehicle is about 3.5 qts. You just need to make sure the new and old fluid are the same temperature. If you remove hot fluid and refill with cold, you'll over fill the trans because the fluid expands.
Your vehicle is reasonably forgiving when it comes to setting the trans fluid level, but you can't always do it this way. On some of Fords other vehicles, you have to be exact. That means monitoring the parameter ID for transmission fluid temp with a scan tool while the engine is running. The range has to be between 110 and 116 degrees to check the fluid level. After that, a relearn procedure has to be done. If everything isn't just right, you'll have drivability issues.
Good video just one question does this model have a filter?
technically yes, however, you have to open up the transmission to repalce it. As long as you are chaning the oil regularly, you will be fine. I do mine every 50k miles for escape and every 100k miles for my ram.
I just did this myself on a 2.0L Escape - had to do it 3 times but it stopped the RPM surging at a steady speed. Mine is AWD, i'm going to takle the PTU next.
To be at the right level you need to have a slight dribble of fluid coming out when it’s at operating temperature. Having none come out means it’s a bit low. I would also recommend using Mercon LV fluid too. It’s reasonably priced on RockAuto and it’s advised to only use ford fluid in this transmission.
Mercon LV is a type of fluid. So if it specifies Mercon LV on the bottle, you’ll be good.
He is using Mercon LV type but Valvoline brand.
Did you post the PTU change?
You are right; PTU is only for AWD cars which also have the rear differential that needs to be serviced as well.
Hello, that's great, l wanted to change the oil on my truck but l didn't know where to put the oil, and l saw your video and l already saw how to do it, thank you very much
What about the other fluid you showed us, do you have a video on that one?
He says at the end. His is 2wd. Thus no PTU
thanks for the video .... cause I wasn't sure that was the cap after watching other videos
Thanks... I have the exact same configuration... went smooth.
The ford mercon lv stuff comes in a 1.25 gal container which is 5 quarts instead of the Valvoline stuff which is just 1 gal. Dude same boat I see all these videos you’re the only guy with my cap, I had to take the air box out because the extra wires too…I took the wheel off(a 10 mill hex head worked for me) used the scissor jack that car came with instead of my normal jack with wheels and used a few 2x4s next to it for support …pain in the butt…but 50bucks I just use 1 fomo merc lv once a year (knock wood so far so good) I have a fwd so I don’t have the ptw in the rear of the vehicle good luck with that one …
Thank you for information sharing ! very appriciated. have a good day!
The car need to be RUNNING & LEVEL in order to check fill level!!
Aren't you supposed to run the engine with transmission in neutral to determine when the transmission is full?
Yes
I read a Hanes manual on how to do it and followed it exactly how I showed it on the video. This is how I read it, so that is how I did it. The car has been fine since I did it. its been driven 16k miles since the video.
What did you use to get the filler plug out? Can't seem to figure out how to remove it
@@roxanebrooker1758 i used pliers to release the tension and then pulled it out.
You should have topped off the trans after it was at operating time. You should have also flushed it 3 times to get about 85% of the fluid changed. Flushing it once like you did only changed about 30% of the fliud. You actually just contaminated the new fluid because you didn't flush enough times to get what's in the torque converter. Flush 2 more times to change almost all the fluid. One flush isn't enough.
1 flush = ~30%
2 flush = ~60%
3 flush = ~85%
Make sure to take for a 10 min drive between flushes
You are wrong. Drain it 1 time
= you change it about 50% not 30%.
The total capacity of the transmission fluid is 9 qt. When you drain, more than 4.5 qt comes out.
If you do it twice, about 75-80% is changed.
Read the manual and Do the math!
FYI, don't confuse flushing with drain and fill. Flushing is not recommended.
Not flush, drain and fill but yes 3 times is best
❤thank you very much!!
Did you do the other Video Champ? power unit?
This vehicle does not have a PTU since it is only a FWD.
Can you just measure the fluid that comes out instead of taking off the check level plug?
I just did it on my 1.5L 2017 Escape. It took 5 quarts which is what yours had, not 6 (4 quarts in a gallon)
You could IF you know that the trans fluid was at the correct level. The 6F35 transmissions can experience problems if underfilled.
I believe the fluid expands when it gets hot and that needs to be taken into account as well.
Thank you, that was super helpful!! Cheers
Thank you for your video I will D.I.Y now Perth Western Australia
I can’t get the vent clamp off
The level plug behind the tire is only on 2.0 engines.
My 1.5L had the exact same trans and plug.
@@JimN_AustinTx You are correct sir!
You didn’t put six quarts in. The larger container is one gallon (4 quarts). So you put in five quarts. It takes about 4.25 quarts.
Suggestion: use vice grips (locking) versus pliers.
Last I put Seafoam transmission conditioner (whole can) in first, then added the four quarts.
I'm thinking of doing this for my friend's parent's 2017 Ecoboost titanium, they bought it with about ~35,000 miles. It's over 120,000 and they haven't changed trans fluid. Should I put some seafoam in?
You’re right, I misspoke about six quarts. The owners manual says 5 quarts and I added back exactly that with whatever excess coming out. I am so used to doing engine oil which is 5 quarts per jug.
I wouldn't even touch it cuz if it hasn't been change at all n its 120k miles that old fluid is keeping that transmission together u would have to get a whole new 1 @Daytonadanny
You the best
What does the car tell you if it's no does it tell you if it's low I've had my car for 3 years so I guess I should have it done
Gracias 🙏 thanks ❤️
Great job! Thanks!
Replace the Low Viscosity LV Mercon with 10w Amsoil Signature series fuel efficient ATF (blue cap) and you'll see a huge increase in fluid life and transmission life
Can I ask what’s the differe between the two I’m just learning
Overall decent videoh but just so everybody most of your fluid is in the Talk converter Therefore , you are not getting all the transmission Fluidwood out
@@henrybouchard9703 what should i do to get the rest of it out?
Bro dipped his camera in dielectric grease before he pressed record
Total hack job. Get some ramps next time. For the initial change at first if it's never been touched do a drain and fill 3x. Then every 15-20K after that do a drain and fill 2x. These 2nd gen 6F35 transmissions used in 2013 and newer Escapes are complicated and the only fluid you should use is Mercon LV or an equivalent licensed product such as Mag 1, Kendall, or Phillips 66 brands not Maxlife. Maxlife is fine for previous years before 2013. Fluid is cheap transmission are expensive.
Thanks for the feedback. I did use ramps and fluid that says it is for Mercon LV vehicles. I also followed the steps the Haynes manual laid out.
Get rid of the Low Viscosity 6W Mercon LV garbage, replace with 10weight Amsoil Synthetic fuel efficient signature series ATF , the blue cap.
Fluid is more durable and protects better, providing better long term pressure with a virtually unmeasurable decrease in fuel economy from the 10w fluid.
I can’t get the vent clamp off
@@Tay-bp4ph i used some pliers to decompress the clamp and pulled up. Yours may be different than mine. Some caps are different than others on these vehicles for some reason