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2004 Ford Escape Limited 4dr 103 WB

2004 Ford Escape
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
19 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy
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January 21, 2013, 3:30 pm

J H
 

Question: Transmission oil

My Owners manual says that you shouldn’t ever have to change the Ford Escape Hybrid’s transmission oil because of the sealed transmission. The vehicle has 108000 miles on it and I plan on keeping the vehicle for a long time. I am worried about the transmission oil and I feel like I should change the oil. What do you think?


February 3, 2013, 12:15 pm

Elizabeth K
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A transmission oil change on that vehicle is not a factory recommended procedure, so you shouldn't need one. But if it bothers you that much, it won't hurt anything (except your wallet).


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