How to Change Transmission Fluid 2008-2012 Ford Escape

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  • How to Change Transmission Fluid 2008-2012 Ford Escape 6 Speed 6F35 Transmission
    This is how you change the transmission fluid on a 2008-2012 Ford Escape 2.5L 4Cyl with 6 Speed Automatic. Many ford models during these years are similar, as well as the Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute. Save money and Do It Yourself the right way!!!
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  • @matt-diy
    @matt-diy  Год назад +2

    What you need for the job!
    What you need:
    Transmission Fluid: amzn.to/3CQ0aUE
    Funnel: amzn.to/3Wmxlct
    Ramps: amzn.to/3B6wS2T

  • @riquepr
    @riquepr 5 месяцев назад +14

    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
      @matt-diy  5 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @danpaytas9662
      @danpaytas9662 Месяц назад +1

      Is it still holding up?

  • @Greenhelix5
    @Greenhelix5 2 года назад +4

    I appreciate it my mans. Definitely helpful.

  • @lufetorres1515
    @lufetorres1515 2 года назад +3

    perfect direct to the point and clear

  • @davidjackson4326
    @davidjackson4326 2 года назад +5

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

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

  • @lynnhilgendorff3337
    @lynnhilgendorff3337 2 года назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching glad it helped!!

  • @leeswatls
    @leeswatls 2 года назад +8

    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
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

      That’s awesome!!!

    • @vernonfindlay1314
      @vernonfindlay1314 3 месяца назад

      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. 🇨🇦

  • @edgarolivo7461
    @edgarolivo7461 2 года назад +1

    Thank you man!

  • @rogerwilson8272
    @rogerwilson8272 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the valuable inf

  • @shanemcbride730
    @shanemcbride730 Год назад +1

    This video was very helpful thank you very much

  • @kabolamoto-8611
    @kabolamoto-8611 Год назад +1

    nice video definitely helpful

  • @user-mw8kr7nd5g
    @user-mw8kr7nd5g Год назад +1

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

    • @Why-sn5gt
      @Why-sn5gt 8 дней назад

      There is a filter?

  • @cuneytyilmaz2468
    @cuneytyilmaz2468 2 года назад +3

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching!!!

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

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

  • @jamesalles139
    @jamesalles139 2 года назад +1

    yess, thank you

  • @tomjohnson6316
    @tomjohnson6316 2 года назад +1

    I love all the videos 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

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

  • @user-iv2il4wu1u
    @user-iv2il4wu1u 2 года назад +2

    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

  • @capri8225
    @capri8225 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Subbed

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @silverdragontaylir8252
    @silverdragontaylir8252 2 года назад +2

    Thank you

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      No problem! Glad to help!

  • @sdmalpas
    @sdmalpas 2 года назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching!!

  • @Steveh112
    @Steveh112 3 месяца назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  3 месяца назад +1

      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!!

  • @willferrmail
    @willferrmail 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  7 месяцев назад

      No problem! Thank you very much for the support!

  • @mvlogs1955
    @mvlogs1955 3 месяца назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  3 месяца назад

      Thank you glad it helped!!

    • @mvlogs1955
      @mvlogs1955 3 месяца назад +1

      @@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
      @matt-diy  3 месяца назад +1

      @@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!

  • @patricksigley6279
    @patricksigley6279 Год назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  Год назад

      I am not unfortunately.

  • @leeswatls
    @leeswatls 2 года назад

    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
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      I would but I actually no longer own this vehicle.

  • @Daonlymilkman
    @Daonlymilkman Год назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  Год назад

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

  • @GunzNGearz
    @GunzNGearz 6 дней назад +1

    Good video bud

  • @darrellyoder2602
    @darrellyoder2602 2 года назад +2

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

    • @darrellyoder2602
      @darrellyoder2602 2 года назад +2

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

  • @craiggrendel7055
    @craiggrendel7055 7 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  7 месяцев назад

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

  • @jaalgoal
    @jaalgoal 2 месяца назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  2 месяца назад

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

  • @edgarj11
    @edgarj11 2 года назад +2

    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
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +4

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

    • @alanwatts8117
      @alanwatts8117 2 года назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

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

  • @bryantevans8244
    @bryantevans8244 2 года назад +7

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

      Yeah it was definitely time for a change!

  • @dxlvt
    @dxlvt 2 года назад

    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
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

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

  • @Ytownick734
    @Ytownick734 Год назад +2

    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
      @matt-diy  Год назад +1

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

  • @marquitospl
    @marquitospl 2 года назад +1

    Where did you buy the filling cone?

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

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

  • @drewcarr4478
    @drewcarr4478 11 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  11 месяцев назад

      Not sure on that sorry!

  • @squashykoi
    @squashykoi 5 месяцев назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  5 месяцев назад

      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!

  • @jacobcarver430
    @jacobcarver430 Год назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  Год назад

      Your welcome thanks for watching!!

  • @kevinp8108
    @kevinp8108 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Steveh112
    @Steveh112 6 дней назад +1

    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
      @matt-diy  6 дней назад +1

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

  • @YwsGadbardi
    @YwsGadbardi 10 дней назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  10 дней назад

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

  • @justlg3359
    @justlg3359 Год назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  Год назад

      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
      @justlg3359 Год назад

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  Год назад

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

  • @Jose-ex9zz
    @Jose-ex9zz 7 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  7 месяцев назад

      Not sure but it will say in your manual.

  • @matt-diy
    @matt-diy  2 года назад

    Check out the entire rebuild of this car from salvage!!
    ruclips.net/video/qJQBCr-cUbg/видео.html

  • @basementcreatives7612
    @basementcreatives7612 2 года назад +1

    Is the filter not accessible on these transmissions?

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

      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
      @seancrawford6026 2 года назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +2

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

  • @dMaxxd
    @dMaxxd 2 года назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

      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
      @AK-hi4hm 2 года назад

      @@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
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      @@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.

  • @Eiichiroramos
    @Eiichiroramos 4 месяца назад +2

    Hey Bro , what about the filter ?

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  4 месяца назад

      There is not a serviceable filter on these.

  • @MrBklynTrini
    @MrBklynTrini 2 года назад

    How many miles do you have on this Ford Escape?

  • @amccoe1307
    @amccoe1307 Год назад +1

    What about the filter?

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  Год назад

      No serviceable filter on this one.

  • @MrNobodyTx
    @MrNobodyTx 2 года назад +1

    Do you add with the engine running or off

  • @bradleymaravalli2851
    @bradleymaravalli2851 2 года назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

      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
      @bradleymaravalli2851 2 года назад +1

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

      @@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!

  • @renaldbrideau6332
    @renaldbrideau6332 3 года назад +3

    you need 5 .5 liter of lv trans fuld.

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  3 года назад

      It will vary, but somewhere around there.

    • @ToGABrosAviation
      @ToGABrosAviation 2 года назад

      Is this factory standard? From Ford Motor Co.?

  • @231gnx
    @231gnx 2 года назад

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

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

    • @231gnx
      @231gnx 2 года назад +1

      @@matt-diy i see it.

  • @dexterfortozo192
    @dexterfortozo192 2 года назад

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

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

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

  • @jorgeagustincastanedariver1216
    @jorgeagustincastanedariver1216 2 года назад +1

    Saludos amigo de cuál aceite lleva

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  2 года назад +1

      Usé este tipo: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09DZHGK8S?pf_rd_r=WQ9WWTWA5P8FKTV0JWR7&pf_rd_p=8fe9b1d0-f378-4356-8bb8-cada7525eadd&pd_rd_r=e159551d-1908-4167-8671-37e4692f0c48&pd_rd_w=sqRjb&pd_rd_wg=rzNhO&ref_=pd_gw_unk

    • @jorgeagustincastanedariver1216
      @jorgeagustincastanedariver1216 2 года назад +1

      Gracias

  • @JebsYoedis
    @JebsYoedis 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thiughts on castrol from walmart?

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  6 месяцев назад

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

  • @renaldbrideau6332
    @renaldbrideau6332 3 года назад +2

    its best to do it every 30,000 miles,

    • @matt-diy
      @matt-diy  3 года назад +2

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

    • @leeswatls
      @leeswatls 2 года назад +1

      Also change the differential oil

  • @Dave-yr3of
    @Dave-yr3of 2 года назад +4

    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
      @matt-diy  2 года назад

      Yeah it was clearly never changed previously on this vehicle.

    • @ToGABrosAviation
      @ToGABrosAviation 2 года назад +2

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