[G7776]

Dealer's usually have a way to remove almost all of it with some sort of tool but no doubt some would still be trapped in the filter.
Also if you change the fluid yourself you could try sucking it out through the 'check level hole' with a syringe or suction pump as suggested earlier and see how much is removed compared to a drain.

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[gopalchh]

Probably late to the party but hoping someone sees this.

I just bought a 2017 Escape 2L Ecoboost AWD AS-IS from a Ford Dealer. Although the vehicle only had minor mechanical issues and I got them fixed, I was curious if OBD scan will show what a normal touch and feel won't.

It shudders at various speed levels - sometimes at 55-60 KMPH and mostly at 75-80 KMPH on Highways. I did a OBD Scan and it shows PCM P164D:00-60. I read several Ford Forums and found two similar situations where the dealer recommended Tranmission Fluid flush but there are no follow-up ansers on if that worked.

I am not sure if I can do it myself or I will need to rush to a dealer who might charge me a bomb! After watching Youtube videos and reading on these forums, I think I might be able to do it BUT the question I have is - will the process need removing the wheels? Considering I have no Jacks and have never used it. Please suggest. TIA.

 

[jnissen]

I’ve done the transmission fluid on the escape. Not difficult to do at all. There is a drain plug. I did the 3X drain and fill. Doing it that way wastes a bit of fluid but it gets 90% + of the old fluid out of the torque converter. If you drain and fill once your only replacing about 50% of the fluid.

Drain, fill, drive 5mins,repeat two more times. Final fill make sure you fill to the proper level. Drives like new after this.


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[murcod]

I think I might be able to do it BUT the question I have is - will the process need removing the wheels? Considering I have no Jacks and have never used it. Please suggest. TIA.

To drain it you will need access underneath (i.e. jack and jack stands most likely.) To check the final level it needs to be running, up to temp and level. The front left wheel needs to be removed while it's level to access the fill hole - or I guess you could do it from underneath again. Given you've got issues you definitely want to check the level at the end.

 

[MOONRNR]

I just bought a 2017 Escape 2L Ecoboost AWD AS-IS from a Ford Dealer. Although the vehicle only had minor mechanical issues and I got them fixed, I was curious if OBD scan will show what a normal touch and feel won't.

It shudders at various speed levels - sometimes at 55-60 KMPH and mostly at 75-80 KMPH on Highways. I did a OBD Scan and it shows PCM P164D:00-60. I read several Ford Forums and found two similar situations where the dealer recommended Tranmission Fluid flush but there are no follow-up ansers on if that worked.

REFER TO THIS POST - PCM code P164D-00

 

[gopalchh]

I’ve done the transmission fluid on the escape. Not difficult to do at all. There is a drain plug. I did the 3X drain and fill. Doing it that way wastes a bit of fluid but it gets 90% + of the old fluid out of the torque converter. If you drain and fill once your only replacing about 50% of the fluid.

Drain, fill, drive 5mins,repeat two more times. Final fill make sure you fill to the proper level. Drives like new after this.

Thanks for looking into it. Could you elaborate the 3X drain and fill? Considering the recommended quantity is about 5qts, how do you go about it?

Can i check the fill level at the third and final fill, or does it need to be checked on every single fill?

Appreciate your time answering this. Thanks!!

 

[dilbertescape]

Thanks for looking into it. Could you elaborate the 3X drain and fill? Considering the recommended quantity is about 5qts, how do you go about it?

Can i check the fill level at the third and final fill, or does it need to be checked on every single fill?

Appreciate your time answering this. Thanks!!

Checking the fill level is annoying, so you should only do that once as the final step. You should drain all the fluid that will come out, and refill with that same amount 3 times. Then do the level check at the end.

A cheap measuring bucket like this has been helpful to me:

HDX 10 qt. Mixing Bucket RG510HD - The Home Depot

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[joomishjonsh]

would overfilling the fluid by a quart cause issues? I measured my first drain / fill at 4 quarts, but once I got it hot and checked it, it was still low. (mine is a 2015 model) so I've done it with 5 quarts in / out for the last two drain / fills, each ~ 3,000 miles apart. it's gotten noticeably better over time, but just curious if any damage would be done by having it overfilled by a quart. it mainly had issues shifting the first couple times while still cold, which is why I did the first drain/fill in the first place, so I'm wondering if having it slightly overfilled would help it stay lubricated despite a weak fluid pump (if it has one, not 100% sure) or a semi-clogged filter

 

[dilbertescape]

would overfilling the fluid by a quart cause issues? I measured my first drain / fill at 4 quarts, but once I got it hot and checked it, it was still low. (mine is a 2015 model) so I've done it with 5 quarts in / out for the last two drain / fills, each ~ 3,000 miles apart. it's gotten noticeably better over time, but just curious if any damage would be done by having it overfilled by a quart. it mainly had issues shifting the first couple times while still cold, which is why I did the first drain/fill in the first place, so I'm wondering if having it slightly overfilled would help it stay lubricated despite a weak fluid pump (if it has one, not 100% sure) or a semi-clogged filter

If you follow the level check procedure in the manual, then you shouldn't be overfilled. Ford is very particular about the transmission fluid level, so I would do it exactly the way they want. Maybe you'll be fine with more or less fluid, but they must have a reason for such a detailed process.

 

[MOONRNR]

... would overfilling the fluid by a quart cause issues? I measured my first drain / fill at 4 quarts, but once I got it hot and checked it, it was still low. (mine is a 2015 model) so I've done it with 5 quarts in / out

Yes, overfill expulsion from the vent when hot just one.

You measure the drained fluid amount to get an idea of the level of the fluid before draining. The TRANS could have not been filled correctly at assembly/last service and/or there may be leakage which you might not notice ( LS HALF-SHAFT SEAL - PTU SEAL).

It also may be possible that if it goes in for a TRANS service complaint and the TECH diagnoses and finds the TRANS overfilled, FORD may tell you to have a nice day.

The TRANS sump is designed to hold a certain amount. It isn't like the old days where one could use an oversized pan to increase volume.

 

[UGADawg]

OP- Nevada - Thanks for showing the pictures of the transmission refills you did.. I have a 2018 1.5L SEL and the fill port on most of the YouTube videos look different.. I have the same fill port and level check as you do on your engine. Thankfully, because of your pictures was able to find my fill port right away.. Thanks for taking the time to share what you did should save me quite a bit of time.

 

[Distraut]

Hi, need some help. I cannot locate the transmission filler cap on my 2017 Escape. The engine is a 1.5L. I watched YouTube, but my car doesn't match the videos.

Thanks,
Gus

 

[murcod]

I cannot locate the transmission filler cap on my 2017 Escape.

Hi, welcome to the forum.

It should be somewhere under the left hand edge of your air filter box. With my 2016, the top plug simply pulled out of the rubber hose- there was no need to undo the clamp and pull the entire hose assembly off the transmission.

This thread may help 2019 1.5L Ecoboost transmission fluid change - it appears to be possibly be the green cap in the second pic. Or fill it via the level check plug on the side of the trans.

 

[XQuincyThomasX]

So I feel dumb. I have a 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 (I believe it’s a 2.0)
But, I had about a gallon come out. So I put a gallon back in. It wasn’t shifting correctly after though. I followed all of the steps. And then when I went to take it on a drive before draining it (since thats what all of the different videos said.) it wouldn’t shift properly. And when I would push on the gas to accelerate it would rev up really high like as if it the gears weren’t catching all the way. But if you drove it slowly it makes it up to 60/70 just somewhat slowly. And it shifts normally just only if you don’t push on the gas very hard.
My problem now though is that i pulled the wrong bolt/plug which I’ve added in a photo.

A BUNCH OF FLUID came rushing out.(which isn’t the oil I checked that. So I’m assuming it was ALL of the transmission fluid.) then I tried pulling the car back on to my drive way and it won’t catch at all and won’t drive whatsoever.

Where do I go from here?

 

[murcod]

Welcome to the forum.

My problem now though is that i pulled the wrong bolt/plug which I’ve added in a photo.

There's no photo? Are you sure you refilled the trans after draining and used the correct fluid? There should be no issues with driving it straight afterwards.

 

[dilbertescape]

So I feel dumb. I have a 2017 Ford Escape 2.0 (I believe it’s a 2.0)
But, I had about a gallon come out. So I put a gallon back in. It wasn’t shifting correctly after though. I followed all of the steps. And then when I went to take it on a drive before draining it (since thats what all of the different videos said.) it wouldn’t shift properly. And when I would push on the gas to accelerate it would rev up really high like as if it the gears weren’t catching all the way. But if you drove it slowly it makes it up to 60/70 just somewhat slowly. And it shifts normally just only if you don’t push on the gas very hard.
My problem now though is that i pulled the wrong bolt/plug which I’ve added in a photo.

A BUNCH OF FLUID came rushing out.(which isn’t the oil I checked that. So I’m assuming it was ALL of the transmission fluid.) then I tried pulling the car back on to my drive way and it won’t catch at all and won’t drive whatsoever.

Where do I go from here?

My first guess is you drained the wrong thing. Second guess is you filled the wrong thing. Third guess is you used the wrong fluid.
I suppose it's possible to do it all properly and have it go wrong, but not likely.

See if you can get your photo uploaded here and describe the exact steps you took to drain and fill.

 

[aemallen1]

I would just like to say even though this is a older post it helped me service my wifes escape. Thank you for this post!!1

 

[Kjj]

After watching a couple of YouTube how-to videos it appears that there are some differences between the 2017 and earlier models. I did three drain and refill cycles on my 2.0L Escape at 24,744 miles. By my rough calculations, this should have left me with approximately 83% new fluid. The color of the factory fill fluid was darker than I would have expected at this mileage. My Escape has not seen any hard driving or trailer towing, and was not exhibiting any strange behavior.

After warming up the transmission and before draining out the old fluid, I was curious to see if the factory fill was up to the "level check" plug. I removed the upper plug and about 4 to 6 ounces of fluid ran out. I drained and measured the factory fill, it came to about 4.1 quarts.

As stated, I drained and refilled the transmission three times. I took about a 10 minute drive between each cycle.

On the final fill, I added exactly 4 quarts and despite being "cold" there was a small amount of fluid running out of the "level check" plug when I removed it to check the level.

The fill hole requires removing an air-vent plug that is held in place by a hose clamp. There is a rigid plastic hose that runs from the bottom of the air filter box to a rubber "Y" junction at the front of the car. Remove it for easier access to the fill port and plug. I have attached a photo of the hose.

The "level check" plug is located on the drivers side of the transmission just aft of where the axle shaft attaches to the transmission. You will need a 10mm Hex Key to remove it. I have attached photos of what the plug looks like, and also posted a photo of the "level check" plug location.

The "severe service" maintenance schedule recommends changing the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. Despite having driving habits that would put me on the "normal" maintenance schedule, I will be servicing mine at 25,000 mile intervals. With the appearance of the fluid that I drained out, I expect that anyone who follows the "normal" service recommendation of the first fluid change at 150,000 miles will be in need of a new transmission a lot sooner than expected.

What’s the trick to getting this fill port plug back in place? Thanks!!

 

[KY.BORN]

What’s the trick to getting this fill port plug back in place? Thanks!!

I bought the extra long, long nose right angle pliers from harbor freight tools along with the extra long straight pliers.. The right angle one helps you get that clip on and off with the long reach..

 

[esp]

would overfilling the fluid by a quart cause issues? I measured my first drain / fill at 4 quarts, but once I got it hot and checked it, it was still low. (mine is a 2015 model) so I've done it with 5 quarts in / out for the last two drain / fills, each ~ 3,000 miles apart.

Just curious how this transmission is going and if another service has since taken place? Cheers.