charles (67.35.252.104) - Mon Jul 21 10:32:20 2008

How does one change the transmission filter in a 2005 ford escape 2wd 3.0 engine?

Reply #1 greg (98.117.165.219) - Thu Dec 4 07:42:10 2008

I put in semi-synthetic oil in my 2008 Escape last week, and now the dash board is displaying "5% oil life, change soon".

What did I do wrong and do I need to get another oil change already?

Reply #2 Bill (167.142.225.157) - Fri Jan 2 20:55:32 2009

You need to reset the the oil change setting on the dash information panel. It registers in percentage of miles left before an oil change is needed. After so many miles it will tell you Change oil Now. When you change the oil you have to reset the oil indication back to 0% and it will start over until the next oil change is needed.

Reply #3 mikechab (12.69.249.226) - Sun Mar 22 18:12:05 2009

at what mileage should i change transmission fluid on 2004 ford escape?

Reply #4 James Hughes (98.199.68.27) - Thu Aug 27 18:24:27 2009

charles (67.35.252.104) - Mon Jul 21 10:32:20 2008

How does one change the transmission filter in a 2005 ford escape 2wd 3.0 engine?

You have to remove the transmission to change it. Around $500.00-$600.00 dollars, not including fluid or gaskets. It's located inside the transmission, so they have to crack it open.

Just wait till your alternator goes out due to heat from the exhaust system and from mud being splashed on it as it is located under and behind the front left tire. Cost to replace? around $300.00 for the alternator, and $250.00 - $400.00 for them to remove the wheel assembly, brake assembly, and transaxle to replace it.

Trade it in on a KIA or a Toyota, but get rid of it ASAP.

P.S. Your transmission is likely going to die, as thousands of others have had problems with them, costs Over $3000.00 to replace.

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