Frustrated one.

I know I shouldn't do this but if you have any questions, try...

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It's just that I get so tired of big compinies walking over their customers.

 

The adress didn't quite come thru... is there a different way you can explain what to do ?

 

E-mail addresses are not allowed on this site. I understand.

Use my post, go to Ford and demand a new torque converter, that is if it is still under warranty, or you bought an extended warranty.

In other words, don't let Ford push you around and make you pay for another transmission flush when it is their torque converters that are the problem.

 

Frustrated one.

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I just wanted to let you all know my most recent revelations with my 03 escape... Went to shop a few weeks ago, Ford hotline told dealer to replace the torque converter... got the truck back, still had the same problem...sent it back to dealer again ( 4th time for same problem / shuddering intermittently ) and after removing the trans again and doing tons of tests... they found a bad left front CV joint !!! I have had the shuddering problem since the truck was new, and yes the problem was intermittent... It's been a couple of days since I got it back and I think they finally got it right this time !! I hope !! Funny thing is the first time I brought it to them for this problem, I told them I thought it felt like a bad CV joint !! New wheel bearings, flushed trans, reprogram computer, new TC, and now two new front axles, I think we got it... Moral of the story, keep bringing it back to the dealer over and over again untill they get it right.... and for all of you out there with the shuddering problem, maybe it's not the infamous cd4e trans...could be your c/v joints also ??? I wish you all luck !! My symptoms matched all of the ones posted in the TC / Trans shuddering threads...Truck now has 11K miles..Hope this helps someone !!!

 

There's also a flush kit for trans flushing. It's WYNES FLUSH KIT, Includes 2 bottles. A Pre-flush cleaner and a Shutter protector. We do them with every flush here at Ipswich Ford Mass. Maybe that could help you........

 

It's been a few weeks with the new front axles, finally this truck is right !! Thanks for the other info...

 

A good add on for your vehicle is an aftermarket tranny cooler. Most cars, trucks ordered with a tow package already have it. It looks like a large heater core that fits in front of your radiator. Most trucks that plow for a living have these installed to help keep down the temp of tranny oil. For about $50 to $100 dollars...good insurance considering the price of these newer O.D. transmissions. Some are over $3000.

 

This same situation happened to my 1996 Explorer Sport (I bought used). Get it fixed. My transmission eventually died.

 

I had the same situation with my tranny a coulpe of weeks ago ford said if it acted up again they would replace my torque converter my gas milage is very poor lately about 14-16 mpg's so i was wondering if you suggest to change the converter i know you had it done any problems ???

 

New to the board here. I recently purchased a 2002 Escape XLT V6 4X4. It has 62,000 miles. While driving it yesterday, I noticed a shudder that feels like riding over little grooves in the road. I noticed it happening when is downshifts, it is a very light shudder right now. I bought the vehicle from CarMax and I have an extended warranty until 98,000 miles. Is the shudder enough to take the vehicle in? Should I wait and see if it gets worse?

 

Good thing you purchased the extended warranty.

The new torque converter cured our problems for about 20,000. but the shudder is back again. I may have my dealer look into new cv joints now.

I to purchased an extended warranty and I am very glad I did.

 

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I'd take it back in. The 01/02 Escapes had the most problems with the shudder and most likely your tranny will die. The prior owner probably had the same issue, flushed the tranny and traded it due to the issue since they were out of warranty. I've seen many owners do this on another Escape forum. The good news - you have a warranty that's going to save you $3500 for a tranny replacement. Beware if they just want to flush and/or reflash the chip. These items might help the problem for a few thousand miles but I'd guess 90% of people who reach the shudder point eventually lose the tranny within 15k miles.

Just curious, what does your tranny fluid look like? Bright red or dark/burnt? Also, make sure anyone who puts tranny fluild in your Escape uses plain Mercon/Dextron III, NOT Mercon V. Your manual and a TSB states ONLY plain Mercon in the Escape. Since you own a 2002 Escape, you may be one of the lucky ones that states Mercon V on the tranny dipstick. Ford never recalled those sticks. People have had dealerships accidentally put Mercon V in the Escapes.

While I typically don't believe in aggressive tranny fluid replacement, I do on the Escapes. A power flush every 30k miles or a "dump and fill". The "dump and fill" is just removing the tranny pan bolt on every other oil change. This dumps just under 4qts of fluid ($5) and will keep your tranny fluid clean and bright red. I've put 85k+ (02 Escape - totaled) and 23k (05 Escape) miles on mine without any issues.

 

New to the board. I just bought a 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 2WD with manual transmission. I am experiencing a shuttering whenever I remove the clutch in first gear. Can anyone tell me what this problem might be and how it can be resolved? Thanks