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Tiny
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  • 2005 FORD ESCAPE
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  • 44,000 MILES
I have a 2005 Ford Escape XLT 6 cylinder AWD with 44k miles.

When I accelerate from about 20mph to 60+ mph once I hit the higher gears, the car seems like it is slipping into gear, it shakes and sputters alittle and I am concered my transmission is going? There is NO check engine light or any other light that has come on when this happens.

Please help. What could this possible be? One day it was fine and I didnt feel anything, the next day I felt it, then it was fine and now back to doing the same thing. It has been raining but the time I didnt feel anything it was raining, and I have felt the car do this when there was no rain. The jerks/slips/shakes have been subtle but I have felt it in the lower gears too only going about 20mph and I have felt it going 55-60mph also.

Please help.
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Tiny
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Is the fluid full and clean?
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Tiny
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Yes, I checked and that is all good. I took it to ford, they couldnt figure it out because when they test drove it, nothing happened for them, which is what I figured would happened seeings how it only happend to me a couple of time over 3 weeks.

Could it be something with the fuel lines or the gas?
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Tiny
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It could be a fuel pump issue. If the pump is weak, it may not be supplying enough fuel. You can check it yourself. Here is a how to video and directions. The only thing you will need is a fuel pressure gauge. Most parts stores will lend or rent them to you.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Tiny
GEORGE39
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2005 Ford Escape 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

how do you change the transaxle fluid on this vehicle and what tools and oil is needed to do so?
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BLACKOP555
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You will need some wrenches or sockets and extensions. A drip pan and if you want less mess a oil pump to suck out the old grease.

And then you need the new grease and some rtv sealent.
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
GAGABUTTON
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My transmission seems to be slipping. It started out at lower speeds, particularly when taking off, but then over a period of a couple of days, while driving on the freeway it seems to slip in and out of gear. Do I need a whole new transmission?
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 AT 10:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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I am sort of a jeep cj expert.

I'm the guy (everyone flocks to) who has purchased lots of tools and manuals. Instead of buying alcoholic beverages!

My wife has a 2001 escape.

Maybe a few reminders that may help you!

1) have you checked your fluid level while in park and idle?

2) are you using correct fluids, several listed, dependent on your type trans-axle system you have.

3) are you performing maintenance at recommended times or milage (30,000 miles or 24 months for trans-axle and differentials)

All of this information was obtained from my "haynes" 2001-2007 ford escape manual

If you do not have a manual, you really need one.

Manual shows you everything you need to maintain and do a lot of, not only minor repairs, but a lot of major ones too!

Cost is about $30.00 at major auto stores.

Read thru the entire manual to learn how much it can help you, or the guy who might know more than you (that stops to help when you are stranded on the highway), and you hand him the manual (kept in your rig) he will be able to assist more!

Hope I am not preaching!

Maybe this will help you in some way!

Respond?

The medic
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Tiny
FRANK JOHNSON
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My vehicle description states I have a 4-speed automatic O/D transmission. My scheduled maintenance guide recommends that I change automatic transmission fluid at 60,000 miles if my car is equipped with the torqshift transmission. No where in my 2006 Escape owner's guide can I find a transmission that is refered to as a torqshift transmission. Is my 4-speed automatic O/D transmission a torqshift transmission?
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Tiny
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If they do not refer to anything other, I would say yes. However, I would also recommend keeping an eye on the fluid to make sure it doesn't get dirty or smell burnt. If it does, then I would service it regardless of mileage.
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 AT 10:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
LLBUOL
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Transmission problem
2006 Ford Escape V6 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 16,000 miles

I was driving my vehicle when it ran out of transmission fluid and I had it tow to a dealership. They told me that the hose between the radiator and the transmission cooler had slowing drained all of the fluid out. However, when I was driving my vehicle and finally stopped it a bunch of fluid drained onto the ground. My question is how do I know whether I can just get the hose fixed and add more fluid or do I need to get a whole new transmission?
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Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 AT 10:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That shouldn't cost you anything, that should be covered under the factory warranty.

The line obviously has to be fixed. There is a very good chance that the low fluid has casued damage to the transmission internally. At our shop we would fix the leak and then see how it acts after the repair.
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