![]() But the other interesting question is if you could get away with draining it and filling it with exactly 4 quarts and skipping the level check. Perhaps they err on the side of caution in case their fluid guns lose calibration or if the vehicle were to experience a leak. It is interesting that it was slightly overfilled from the factory. Part of me thinks Ford deliberately formulated it with an unstable red dye to scare people into changing their trans fluid sooner. Unlike other ATFs, you can't really judge the fluid condition by the color because it gets dark so quickly (fluid is still fine). Doing multiple subsequent changes is sort of a diminishing return situation since the cost and amount of waste generated goes up quick. I think for most people a single drain and refill every 30k will be enough. Wow, I guess you were really dedicated to get a high percentage fluid replacement there. 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. Despite having driving habits that would put me on the "normal" maintenance schedule, I will be servicing mine at 25,000 mile intervals. ![]() The "severe service" maintenance schedule recommends changing the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. Ford discussed that there might be an issue with the SYNC 3. A faulty electrical system may cause a burning rubber smell for people in the cabin. Burning rubber smell - The 2018 Escape had its fair share of electrical problems. I have attached photos of what the plug looks like, and also posted a photo of the "level check" plug location. There are two possible causes of Escape’s poor fuel economy: defective fuel injectors and clogged air filters. You will need a 10mm Hex Key to remove it. The "level check" plug is located on the drivers side of the transmission just aft of where the axle shaft attaches to the transmission. Remove it for easier access to the fill port and plug. For example, if the car has a 2.5L V6 engine with an automatic transmission it needs 5w-30 synthetic oil while a 3.0L V6 engine with a manual transmission needs 10w-30 conventional oil. ![]() 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. The best engine oil for Ford Escape is determined by its vehicle make, year, and engine type. The fill hole requires removing an air-vent plug that is held in place by a hose clamp. 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. I took about a 10 minute drive between each cycle. I drained and measured the factory fill, it came to about 4.1 quarts.Īs stated, I drained and refilled the transmission three times. I removed the upper plug and about 4 to 6 ounces of fluid ran out. My Escape has not seen any hard driving or trailer towing, and was not exhibiting any strange behavior.Īfter 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. The color of the factory fill fluid was darker than I would have expected at this mileage. By my rough calculations, this should have left me with approximately 83% new fluid. I did three drain and refill cycles on my 2.0L Escape at 24,744 miles. *Motorcraft is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.After watching a couple of YouTube how-to videos it appears that there are some differences between the 2017 and earlier models. How does the Intelligent Oil-Life monitor work? How often should I change the engine oil? ![]() The below image shows that a 2016 2.3L Focus RS takes SAE 5W-50 Motorcraft oil, has a 5.4-quart capacity, and uses a Motorcraft FL910S oil filter. If the box under your vehicle's model year is shaded, the recommended Motorcraft oil type, filter, and refill amount at the top of the table are the ones your vehicle uses. ![]() Model years appear on the right side of the table.Note: To find your vehicle's engine size, refer to your vehicle's window sticker. There are multiple tables based on oil type. Locate your vehicle model and engine size in the left column of one of the tables.Click on the PDF icon next to Motorcraft ®* Oil Quick Reference Oil Applications And Crankcase Capacities Charts.Scroll down until you see the LUBRICANTS heading.Access FCSD Chemicals and Lubricants Quick Reference Charts.Recommended engine oil specifications can be found in your Owner's Manual under Capacities and Specifications.Īlternatively, you can refer to Ford's Chemicals and Lubricants website to find the recommended transmission fluid type. Ford recommends using Motorcraft ®* motor oil for your Ford vehicle. Using the right oil helps keep your vehicle’s engine clean, reduces overall wear, and maximizes performance. ![]()
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