2005 escape auto transmission maintenance

The CD4E transmission filter is considered nonserviceable. It would require the transmission to be removed and split.

A drain and refresh is the recommended maintenance. See FordTechMakuloco...

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You don't change the oil filter,only when rebuilding,Just remove drain plug,drain fluid,and refill,easy as cherry pie.Check video out, Simple how to Change Ford CD4E auto trans fluid Mondeo Contour Escape...

There is no serviceable filter to replace on a maintenance schedule the only way to replace the filter/screen is to remove the transmission and disassemble it trust me im a former ford Trans builder

The '02 Ford Escape doesn't have a transmission (automatic or manual transaxle) fluid filter or even a fluid pan to house one. The transmission is mounted between the drive axle and intermediate axle, directly below the yellow transmission fluid dipstick. No need to mess with it. Change your trans. fluid at the regular specified mileage. If the fluid on the dipstick is clear, it's good. If reddish or rusty or dark, change asap.

Hi Al,Here's a link on your transmission,will tell when you need to change and how to do it to save money.

Usually auto tranny fluids are normally changed every 50-60,000 miles.
Any auto service center can change the filter and fluid.

The filter is not replaced unless an overhaul of the trans-axle is needed, It involves the removal of the trans-axle and partial disassembly to accomplish the filter replacement. That is only if trans failure is suspected, and diagnosis requires removal and inspection of the filter. The filter removal and replacement is procedure 42 out of 72 in the disassembly manual and 12 different Ford specific SST's (Special Service Tools) are needed. I did however, include the procedure for the normal drain and fill service performed at the dealer.
I hope this info helps!
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Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Specifications

Material

Draining

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL position it on a hoist.

1. NOTE: If an internal problem is suspected, drain the fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present the transaxle will need to be overhauled.

Remove the transaxle drain plug.

Refill

1. Using a small amount of pipe sealant on the threads, install the transaxle drain plug.

• Tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) .

1. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
2. Start the engine and run through all the gears and check fluid level.

Change engine oil and replace oil filter.

Inspect tires for wear and rotate.

Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake

lines & hoses, and parking brake system.

Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise.

Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.

Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension

and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and

U-joints.

Replace engine air filter.

Replace fuel filter..

Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.

Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles

equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100

transmissions. Replace the remote filter element

on the vehicles equipped with the Torqshift

transmission. Inspect automatic

transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other

vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your

dealer for your particular requirements.

Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all
vehicles equipped with CVT.

None. Check fluid levels to make sure there has not been a loss of fluid, but there should be no need for maintenance at that low miles.
If it is an automatic, I would change ATF around 90,000 miles.
A manual transmission is basically good for life, as long as the level is good.

The tune up is every 100,000 / The transmission and fuel filter is every 30,000 / The air filter is as needed depending on the driving conditions or every 12,000 / Oil changes every 3000 to 5000 miles