How To Change Transmission Fluid In A Ford Escape / Maverick 2.0L: Full Walkthrough

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Today, I’m going to show you how to change the transmission fluid on a 2.0L Ford Escape. My wife’s escape was experiencing surging RPMs between 30 - 50 mph ~ 200 RPM up and down and seemed to be slipping under load. This solved the issue! You should change your Transmission fluid every 60 - 75k miles. I will walk through all the tools you need and each step along the way. If you find the video helpful feel free to drop a thumbs up! Thanks for watching!
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@benjaminhuberty5888 Год назад

Since there is no Ford Maverick videos on this exact same procedure, I appreciate your hard work.

@deuceliter Год назад

Thank you!

@eduardoflores8819 Год назад

ora 😢l😂

@stanggang4610 10 месяцев назад

I needed this for my Ford Maverick

@hugofarias2374 Месяц назад

My brother thank you for the video. You keep it as simple as it was need it and tools list thanks

@angelzucchet8543 Год назад

Thank you so much for your excellent video 😄

@deuceliter Год назад

No problem!

@AlanCollinsArt 8 дней назад

Thank you! Good Video!!!

@suunto61 4 месяца назад

The ATF you used was correct for your Escape using a 6F35N transmission. LV = Low Viscosity. The Mavrick uses a HF45/8F35 transmission. ULV = Ultra Low Viscosity. Given that, the procedure you used is valid for both transmissions. For those looking for a second video, see fordtechmakuloco channel changing on 8F35 transmission (2020 Escape). I followed that process on my 2020 2.0L AWD. Certainly shifted better. Did this at 75k.

@deuceliter 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the information!

@matthewsetzer5251 5 месяцев назад

TY very much. Your greatly appreciated. God bless

@shengchang2647 11 месяцев назад

Thanks,bro.

@adamcrownvictoriacarrepair7105 9 месяцев назад

Well done

@deuceliter 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@IsraelviveA 4 месяца назад

Dude, on a cold startup thoes it always ayerk on reverse. Is that normal because my escape thoes the same thing with 114k

@davidjsouth231 2 месяца назад

May try this! 2013 Ford Escape Titanium. 150k miles. Got a code the other day. P0713. TFT running high

@isaacgomez6023 4 месяца назад

Couldnt you just refill through the level port using a fluid hand pump?

@peekaypee1 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for posting this "how to". Very good information. A concerning question? If you measure the exact amount that you remove, why can't you just put that new amount back in in the same amount and not have to do the leveling? I'm confused about the extra need to do that step 🤔 Thanks.

@deuceliter 9 месяцев назад

You can definitely just measure how much you removed. Just ensure you have the correct amount in your transmission prior to draining.

@peekaypee1 9 месяцев назад

Yeah that makes sense. Thank you for your speedy reply. I just purchased a brand new Maverick and only have 3,000 miles on it but I figured when it hit about 20 I would do this So I'm guessing nothing will leak out of there so whatever I take out will be the same amount but I think I'll go through that extra step of leveling it like you showed, just to be sure. By the way, after you do a little test drive and you come back in are you leaving the engine run while you take out the leveling bolt and let that bit drain till it becomes level? It sounded like it in the video but I wasn't sure if that might have been some other vehicle in the garage making that noise. And additionally, if you don't get any coming out then do you just add a little bit more until it does come out while it's running? Thank you again for your information it's super helpful for me in the future 🤗

@deuceliter 9 месяцев назад

@peekaypee1 Yes, keep the engine running while checking the level. If none comes out of the leveling hole, add some till you do👍

@TwoPair72 11 месяцев назад

Had my escape 2.0 ecoboost changed at 80k. The fluid was black. Book says 150k. I wanted to do it at 60. It’s crowded under the hood and several places won’t touch it. Dealer has been backed up for three weeks consistently. Got lucky, shifts fine at firmer like new. Once I get the ‘24 Traverse, it’ll be our backup vehicle.

@deuceliter 11 месяцев назад

It's crazy how they make an essential part nearly impossible to service. It definitely should be done every 50kish miles to keep fluid clean. I changed this escape twice and fluid was still black. Made a big difference in shifting, though, but wish I had done it sooner as well.

@blakehintz3207 11 месяцев назад

Same brother, 80 k and was BLACK and seemed low just based on how much came out vs what I put back in. Too much maintenance I would say in this case is a good call. I will never understand some of the factory maintenance schedules. Lunacy at its best. Must be a conspiracy theory here somewhere.

@stizzyizzy5955 11 месяцев назад

@@deuceliterevery 30k

@deuceliter 11 месяцев назад

@@stizzyizzy5955 doesn't hurt to do it more often!

@all_n_baby 7 месяцев назад

Definitely should do it every 30k regardless of what manual says

@cwiller 9 месяцев назад

Just did this procedure on a 2017 escape. Drained trans cold, let it drip to empty. 4.5L out. Added 4.5L. Drove until engine/trans at operating temp, went through all gears. Leveled car and pulled plug. 1.5L blasted out into the pail. Added another Liter and watched it flow out just to be sure. Used vehicle, so no maintenance records. Was this trans just way overfilled when I got it?

@deuceliter 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, most likely, they just added fluid and never actually drained any out...

@williamchavez1892 3 месяца назад

Definitely over filled. Can cause damage. Proper level is crucial. Should take 4.5 qts Mercon lv. Pull level plug. You should be good. Good video.

@ut1004bp 9 месяцев назад

What model Year, and what transmission?? Newbie Suggestion; Remove the filler hole bolt or filler cap first, to allow more rapid and complete draining out of the drain hole

@garymoutray2324 5 месяцев назад

The filler cap is not really a cap, its a ventilated plug. No need to remove it first as it's vented.

@Mitchell79x 9 месяцев назад

Hello, do you recommend a machine flush instead of a fluid drain and fill? Mine is a '13 Ford Escape SE 2.0 4WD. Current Trans Fluid is filthy.

@deuceliter 9 месяцев назад

I'd suggest doing your research on it. I've heard of many people doing the flush and have to replace the transmission soon after. The fluid change is much easier on the transmission than the flush as it's not forcing any particles or metal shavings trapped in the old fluid through the transmission, potentially causing more harm than good.

@steamftwin3249 4 месяца назад

Used to work for Valvoline which only uses the machine and the escape with this setup can't take the machine. It physically won't pull from the fill port. What my Valvoline would do is take drain plug out, catch it in container and then pump the fluid back up the drain port with a little extra to accommodate for loss when your putting the drain plug back in. I'd recommend having a drop and fill like this guy did to ensure it's done properly

@user-kb1jq6df9i 5 месяцев назад

Did you leave the engine running when getting the level correct? Can you do that cold? Really good video btw.....just purchased a pretty high mileage 2017 Escape that's surging so plan to do this first.

@deuceliter 5 месяцев назад

Transmission fluid expands in heat, and in order to receive an accurate level, it must be under normal operating conditions. Good luck with the escape! The fluid change helped with the surging issues.

@user-kb1jq6df9i 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the fast reply@@deuceliter

@user-kb1jq6df9i 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much@@deuceliter I finally got round to changing the transmission fluid today and bingo! No more spluttering under load at lower revs, but instead, the kick down seems to me more positive. The fluid that came out was really black so this was well overdue. Thanks again. Steve

@jasonstephaniegabriel 6 месяцев назад

What year escape was this I have a 2014 and thinking it’s pretty much same but never done it yet

@deuceliter 6 месяцев назад

This was a 2015. Should be the same

@AntMallory Год назад

does the car need to run while i add fluid or is it at my discretion?

@deuceliter Год назад

Yes, the car should be at normal operating temp when making sure the fluid level is correct 👍

@tekn0lust Год назад

After the initial drain, how much fluid remains? When you did your leveling procedure the draining fluid looked very dark even though you had just filled with clear red new ATF.

@deuceliter Год назад

Quite a bit still remains inside the transmission. With this method, only about 30 - 40% of fluid is changed, which is why the fluid is still dark. Since the car went way too long without a fluid change, it would take a few changes to get it back to a decent color, if ever.

@tekn0lust Год назад

@@deuceliter Ahhh Thanks! I bet this is the difference between a drain and fill and a flush.

@deuceliter Год назад

@@tekn0lust you are correct 🙂

@kbustaar 3 дня назад

Does anyone know if this procedure is the same, I have 2020 hybrid escape 2. 5 litre

@JustinG9698 Год назад

Do you still have the car? If so have you had any issue with the transmission? I just got one and I’ve been hearing a lot of people saying they’ve had to replace the trans. I’m going to change the fluid as soon as I can to hopefully prevent a failure but wanted another perspective.

@deuceliter Год назад

We do not. Unfortunately, my wife was hit by another driver who failed to yield, and it was totaled about a month ago. However, we were having slipping issues, which is why I changed the fluid. It did fix the issues and didn't have any issues after that until we lost the vehicle.

@JustinG9698 11 месяцев назад

@@deuceliter thanks for the info! Hope all is well with your wife!

@deuceliter 11 месяцев назад

@@JustinG9698 she's doing well, thank you!

@mlight8443 4 месяца назад

Is this the same for a 2019 escape? Mines been a pain because its a "sealed system"

@deuceliter 4 месяца назад

I believe it's the same if you have the 2.0L engine.

@mlight8443 4 месяца назад

@@deuceliter I see. no, mines a 2.5L. thanks for the reply.

@seanmmiller5245 Год назад

Do you have a way to get in contact I don’t see the dipstick

@deuceliter Год назад

There isn't a dip stick on these unfortunately 😕

@seanmmiller5245 Год назад

So how do I add the transmission fluid to the car

@deuceliter Год назад

@@seanmmiller5245 there is a vented cap located in the engine bay where you fill it. I show where it's located in the video

@robertdavis6708 11 месяцев назад

From what I've read, owners of 2013-23 Ford Escapes SE's should change the tranny oil every 40,000 miles. Don't listen the Service Writers at the desk. Get the original oil out of that case within 24,000 first change. Then 40,000 miles after that. Nice video .

@CreatingExcellence 9 месяцев назад

I do a drain and fill every 10,000 miles or so. It comes out redish still. Not black. I initially did 3 drain and fills at 94,000 miles when I bought it. Then 5,000 miles later I did 3 more. Then every 10,000 miles. It’s $40 and takes 10 minutes. Big shift improvement every time I do it. It’s gone from a very hard bang downshift at 94,000 miles to smooth as butter at 165,000 miles

@QSSCEO 10 месяцев назад

👍

@newfie-dean5803 4 месяца назад

You know how much new fluid you added so you can just use a separate clean container to collect the stuff that runs out when you check the fluid and then subtract that from what you added and next time you can know exactly how much to add. If you collected a cup full when checking it and you had added a gallon, next time just pour out a cup full of new fluid from the gallon before adding it and you will be good to go without the checking steps. This does assume that there are no leaks at all which you would likely see in the cover. So if the cover is dry and there are no evidence of leaks this should work good and save you some time. At least you can now fill from above. Some older fords required you to use a hand pump to fill from the drain port below!!

@deuceliter 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the great info!

@vadik7 6 месяцев назад

There is no filters in the transmission?

@MrCuckoobox 5 месяцев назад

There is a "'Life Time' Internal Filter". The Transmission has to be removed from the vehicle and the transmission split open. Not really for a DIYer or the time it takes to change it. Hence, "Life Time Filter" - Planned Obsolescence. What would you expect when Ford & GM get together to build a Transmission - 6F35 & 8F35? Unfortunately, the only thing you can do is a drain and fill. You could repeat this several times. Ford recommends doing it up to 3 times depending how dirty the fluid is. It is also good to do this "Drain & Fill" every 25k to 30k; if you want your Transmission to go the distance.

@reignmahoney3292 2 месяца назад

What about filter for transmission oil?

@hoboholer 2 месяца назад

it doesnt have one

@spencerbiden8403 Месяц назад

Why do you level the car?

@deuceliter Месяц назад

To ensure proper fluid level. If the vehicle is on a tilt, the fluid level won't be accurate as fluid will be higher on one side of the transmission.

@philc.9280 5 месяцев назад

So there is no filter to change right? Just fluid change.

@overkill92 5 месяцев назад

The filter on this gearbox isn't meant to be replaced periodically and buried deep inside. You'd have to dismantle the whole internals to get to it.

@chelseabrown5672 8 месяцев назад

How about a 1.5 liter engine? Same process?

@Badhacktime 3 дня назад

same transmission unless you have a badland or tremor version of either the bronco sport or maverick, since these two model have a transmission cooler which have more oil in it

@Badhacktime 3 дня назад

if you have a 1.5 or 2 liter escape then its the same transmission

@jaytoth4989 Год назад

No filter to change??

@deuceliter Год назад

There is a filter but unfortunately it's located inside the transmission itself. Since you have to remove the entire transmission and open it up to change the filter its not generally worth changing. The logic behind this is if there is that much material trapped in the filter, you have a bigger issue and probably need a transmission repair or replacement. Ford states these transmissions have lifetime filters, so with regular fluid changes, they shouldn't need to be changed.

@NeverFollowTheCrowd Год назад

Is this the 8f35 8 speed transmission ? Thanks

@deuceliter Год назад

I believe it was a 6 speed. However, we no longer have the vehicle, so I can't confirm the serial #s on it 😕

@metatronmen2431 7 месяцев назад

I change the oil every 5k miles the transmission fluid, coolant flush and spark plugs @ 23k miles. Dont follow Ford maintenance schedules, they want your car broken right after warranty expires, fluids are cheap engines and transmissions are not.

@deuceliter 7 месяцев назад

Very true!

@michaelwischoff8347 11 месяцев назад

Is this a cvt transmission?? Because i have the titanium package and that has the cvt

@Mr-Faraz92 4 месяца назад

No escape has CVT all has 6 speed automatic transmission

@jayhawker03 2 месяца назад

Letting the engine temp get to the middle on the dash is not what you should go by to tell if it is level. The internal transmission fluid temp needs to be between 185f and 200f to get it properly level. This takes significantly longer to happen than the engine's warmup time. Use a scan tool or Forscan to monitor the fluid temp.

@deuceliter Месяц назад

Great advice, thank you!