Transmission fluid replacement, drain plug and service manual
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I have a 2005 Ford Escape 6 cylinder AWD and am changing the transmission fluid. I've seen the drain plug near the front, 7/16 socket needed, under the rubberized skid plate described. Mine has the plug near the rear, recessed plug where you only need a racket and no socket similar to the 2001 model. Is this normal for a 2005? Did they change the position of the plug during the 2005 year?
Also, I've seen five quarts of Mercon V recommended for a darn and fill. I've also hear this is a bit too much and 4 quarts is better. In the service manual, it says 10.2 quarts. I added five ran it shortly and it's over the fill mark. suggestions?
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10.2 quarts is total capacity?4 or 5 quarts is drain and fill,but that don't mean dump five quarts in!put three and a half,start it,run through the gears,not driving,get to operating temp and check the level?add as needed.DO NOT OVER FILL!drain it to proper fill level.
