2005 escape XLT 3.0 Automatic transmission issue

Asked by davis2728 Jun 16, 2021 at 03:17 PM about the 2005 Ford Escape XLT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Automatic transmission issueDoes not want to
shift into second gear until RPMs or speed is
above 25 miles an hour

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 3 years ago

I would change the fluid and filter and see if that helps. If not then have a transmission shop check it out.

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TDolby answered 3 years ago

the transmission in your vehicle is a CD4E, there is no replaceable filter. Do a couple dump and fills till the fluid is nice and red. use Dex Merc.

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