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Hello!
I own a 2006 Ford Escape XLT V6 AWD and I have a transmission oil leak.
At first, it was leaking all over. Every morning, it would have a large puddle. In about a week-week and a half ish, we have put in about 6 liters of fluid.
I noticed that only a few drops come out during the day/night when I park flat or downhill but when I park uphill, there is a puddle after a few hours.
It was perfectly fine until June 14. I have owned it since October 21.
I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem or knows what it may be.
I should also add that it has been shifting perfectly fine. It is just the leak.
Thank you!!
I own a 2006 Ford Escape XLT V6 AWD and I have a transmission oil leak.
At first, it was leaking all over. Every morning, it would have a large puddle. In about a week-week and a half ish, we have put in about 6 liters of fluid.
I noticed that only a few drops come out during the day/night when I park flat or downhill but when I park uphill, there is a puddle after a few hours.
It was perfectly fine until June 14. I have owned it since October 21.
I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem or knows what it may be.
I should also add that it has been shifting perfectly fine. It is just the leak.
Thank you!!
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Prime candidates for leaking, not in any specific order:
drain plug
valve body pan gasket
shift linkage seal
axle shaft seals
case half gasket
cooling line fittings
I would suggest using an engine cleaning solution to get rid of any current fluid, and then drive a bit to see if the leak occurs while in motion, then park facing uphill. You should be able to see where the fluid is escaping. I would suspect that the axle seals may be leaking as the fluid level at the seals would be higher when parked facing uphill.
There is also a sensor that is fitted to the rear side of the transmission, but it is up pretty 'high' I would have said. Clean it off, then observe closely... You might have to remove the shields from underneath the drivetrain to get good access to clean and for visibility.
tom
drain plug
valve body pan gasket
shift linkage seal
axle shaft seals
case half gasket
cooling line fittings
I would suggest using an engine cleaning solution to get rid of any current fluid, and then drive a bit to see if the leak occurs while in motion, then park facing uphill. You should be able to see where the fluid is escaping. I would suspect that the axle seals may be leaking as the fluid level at the seals would be higher when parked facing uphill.
There is also a sensor that is fitted to the rear side of the transmission, but it is up pretty 'high' I would have said. Clean it off, then observe closely... You might have to remove the shields from underneath the drivetrain to get good access to clean and for visibility.
tom
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