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

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In this video we go over the more complicated Drain and Fill procedure for the 2nd Gen 6F35 Transmission.
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@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

These are the Tools and Parts I Recommend: Mercon LV (5-6qts)- amzn.to/2M11Lug Thread Sealant- amzn.to/2CdnAST Transmission Funnel- amzn.to/2Fjanex

@durangotang1681 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

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

@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

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

@AKAsolidbase 11 месяцев назад

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.

@nextyr3again 2 года назад

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 5 лет назад

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.

@stilleto1956 4 года назад

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!

@RobertNuno 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

How much did ford charge for the transmission service?

@gregheesacker4008 2 года назад

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

@matthewwert1901 3 года назад

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!

@markmcglothlin7319 4 года назад

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!

Год назад

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.

@gmant928 4 года назад

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

@metatronmen2431 7 месяцев назад

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

@mahalo9898 5 лет назад

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

@billyyoder8171 5 лет назад

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

@superduty4828 5 лет назад

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

@fescudder Год назад

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

@josephhughes514 3 года назад

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

@CombatDoc54 5 лет назад

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 2 года назад

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

@muneeb737 4 года назад

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

@pachecopacheco4515 5 лет назад

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

@MaquinasDeRaspas 5 месяцев назад

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.

@francisenim5493 5 лет назад

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 2 года назад

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

@Davido50 Год назад

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

@theeolives Год назад

@@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.

@adrianmendoza9537 5 лет назад

Great tutorial and great information thanks for all your videos

@patrickm6000 2 года назад

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.

@gasser1ify 5 лет назад

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

@traceyemmanuel5358 5 лет назад

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.

@ramivalencia 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@chillywings 4 года назад

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

@sstjacques 3 года назад

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.

@vwccrline 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

@@vwccrline Thank you sir!

@markbeiser 3 года назад

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 3 месяца назад

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.

@RD-xi1cb 4 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@JonnyRicter 3 года назад

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

@christopheravery3680 2 года назад

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

@sprint48219 6 месяцев назад

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

@naserm1597 4 года назад

the leveling process is new for me ,thanks alot

@daveschannel124 5 лет назад

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.

@GotWire 4 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@thegreatgazoo 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@billburkart9087 5 лет назад

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

@billz4071 2 года назад

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

@escapelover7970 5 лет назад

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.

@GregariousGiant 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@GregariousGiant 5 лет назад

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!

@hoosiered471 8 месяцев назад

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

@lrfirefighter 11 месяцев назад

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.!

@gnohn9366 4 года назад

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 Год назад

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 3 месяца назад

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.

@thesteaktc 5 лет назад

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

@stinman46 2 года назад

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

@rickbraden4272 3 года назад

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

@adamraddatz1820 5 лет назад

Thank you for another well made, informative video!

@justinbecker3340 5 лет назад

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 Год назад

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

@Davido50 Год назад

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

@Davido50 Год назад

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

@gb342002 Год назад

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.

@thehawk05 5 лет назад

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 Год назад

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

@CreatingExcellence 4 года назад

Awesome video with precise details and explanation. Thank you

@dustin4018 3 года назад

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.

@CopCat34 5 лет назад

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.

@ErikReidt 3 года назад

You just saved me $200. Thanks!

@christopherwilson5054 7 месяцев назад

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.

@FORDTECH313 5 лет назад

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

@wingz777 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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.

@meeder78 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@whatsapoop 5 лет назад

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

@sleve_mcdichael_ Год назад

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

@michaelmurray121 5 лет назад

Hey Brian, another great video bro 🤛🏽

@Deucealive75 5 лет назад

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 4 года назад

Deucealive75 did you account for spillage?

@cruzmascorro9277 4 года назад

So it's 4 quarts 16 oz you used?

@mp36768 5 лет назад

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

@Davido50 5 лет назад

Smart man

@chadkochmann7958 2 года назад

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

@Northernstar9370 11 месяцев назад

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 3 месяца назад

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.

@D3thM3tal 5 лет назад

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

@arkk1 5 лет назад

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

@NY411Info 5 лет назад

@@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.

@janerikborge 2 года назад

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.

@jcr6548 Год назад

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

@RicardoMartinez-kr5qk 5 лет назад

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

@yanscampos1599 5 лет назад

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

@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

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

@DieselDoc78 5 лет назад

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

@blueovalOdell 5 лет назад

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

@wst8340 3 года назад

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

@bluecar5556 3 года назад

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

@PaulMcLove 2 года назад

@@bluecar5556 Yes, you absolutly right‼️

@jimmydagreek3355 5 лет назад

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

@s99614 5 лет назад

How?

@chadperry885 5 лет назад

Where did you get that from thxs

@adrew1963 4 года назад

make a vid on how you did it please thanks

@sirtanon1 5 лет назад

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 2 года назад

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

@Dave12418974 5 лет назад

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.

@jwcathey33 4 года назад

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

@MrRod632 5 лет назад

Do a video for Ford Edges 2011-2014.

@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@eddiev6013 5 лет назад

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

@calanniautoservice132 4 года назад

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

@eddiev6013 4 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

@@calanniautoservice132 They are not POS transmissions.

@MrGFG003 3 года назад

@@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 Год назад

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.

@mc8542 4 года назад

Can't thank you enough for these!

@blueice999uk 3 года назад

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

@Justarandomdude7 9 месяцев назад

Hahaha it's 15 dollars now 4 years later.

@barrett2295 3 месяца назад

TJB

@Jet7Xcountry 3 месяца назад

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

@probegt75 3 месяца назад

@@barrett2295 FJB

@prevost8686 3 месяца назад

@@barrett2295 FJB

@1dlb 3 года назад

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

@keesvandoorne4079 5 лет назад

Man you are amazing keep up the great work!

@carlosm809 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video, super helpful!

@th0ut 5 лет назад

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

@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

He said in the video that it expands a lot.

@Deucealive75 5 лет назад

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.

@JB50713 5 лет назад

Mercon LV for first gen too?

@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

yes- 2009-2012 Escape & Fusion 6F35 Drain and Fill Procedure: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VMoTqPBIyGw.html

@RawFitChris 3 года назад

Thanks for making this video- very helpful!

@MrKen59 5 лет назад

Thank you so much. Great video.

@brianm509 5 лет назад

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

@alextran8188 4 года назад

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

@monkeybutler90 4 года назад

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

@zhiyuanyin243 4 года назад

right of the driving alxe, the hex one

@zhiyuanyin243 4 года назад

@@alextran8188 Is it the hex one?

@alextran8188 4 года назад

@@zhiyuanyin243 yes

@airratchetjockey7605 5 лет назад

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.

@moldoveanu8 4 года назад

Saved me a small fortune, thank you bro

@fordfan463 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

@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 4 года назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

Urambo Tauro Same here

@davidshaw3475 4 года назад

Nice ! .....good detail and clear video two thumbs up!

@chris323i 3 года назад

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

@FrenchValleyAirport 5 лет назад

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

@FordTechMakuloco 5 лет назад

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

@domjohnson2579 5 лет назад

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

@thomazz1976 3 года назад

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

@Mogleyo069 2 года назад

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

@LutherBuilds Год назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@mc8542 5 лет назад

Super helpful. Thank you!

@TheCarCrazyGuy 5 лет назад

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

@dannyyo7948 5 лет назад

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

@NY411Info 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@858415 4 года назад

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

@dutchmankamstra96 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@sirtanon1 5 лет назад

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 5 лет назад

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

@josephdan2850 5 лет назад

@@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.

@anwarlucas 5 лет назад

Finally! Someone actually showing the right procedure!

@emaddarawsheh7420 4 года назад

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

@univac7677 5 лет назад

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 2 года назад

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

@univac7677 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@univac7677 Thank you. :-)