Rear main seal

Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! I'm sorry to hear about that pesky rear main seal leak in your Escape. Since the labor overlap is significant, replacing the rear main seal would've been ideal when your transmission was replaced. Some shops might not replace the seal unless it's showing signs of wear or at the owner's request to keep costs down initially. However, a proactive mechanic might have recommended it, given the accessibility at that time. Now, you're facing the labor-intensive job of removing the transmission again to fix it, and yeah, that’s a bit like paying twice for one mistake. If you're feeling a bit miffed, it might be worth chatting with the shop that did the transmission work to see if they can offer any goodwill discount. If you need any further advice or if you'd like any help finding a trusted RepairPal shop in your area, please feel free to call us at 877-913-1554!