You are absolutely, hands down, my favourite KZfaq mechanic. You don't leave critical information out of your video and you don't ramble just to talk. Thanks for being so informative and easy to watch / listen too. I have already performed 6 repairs in the last month on my 2006 Ford Escape that just turned over 187,500 miles. Everything has gone smoothly. A few times, I had my phone handy so I could re-watch portions of your videos while doing the work. Please, keep them coming :-)

Dude , I have watched almost all of your videos and I thank god for you. The way you explain everything makes you a head and shoulders above most on the internet, and the world. Fist bump for taking the time to help us normal folk

You are amazing!!! I have followed your videos to successfully do repairs on my 2011 Ford Escape for the past 3 years. You have been right on things that mechanics who are physically looking at my car do not diagnose properly. You have made repairs doable for someone who isn not even mechanically inclined, and some that I would not have afforded the expensive shop prices in my area, to have had fixed. As a woman, I am now more confident in speaking with local mechanics because of your videos. You're a brilliant mechanic who is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!!!

Bought my 2011 escape and little did i know this was a common problem thanks to your video, I the mechanic novice got it going again been a week with no leaks. Tools I used where OEM Pilot Bearing Puller and slide hammer from Oreilly's and the Adjustable Bearing Race and Seal Driver from Autozone. Thanks Again!!

That was an excellent video....we appreciate you making these, they are very helpful.

Before watching your MOST EXCELLENT video, I wasted almost 30 minutes of my life on another KZfaq video, for the same repair. You always make the BEST videos. Please don't stop making your ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND QUALITY videos.

I had trouble to push the cv axle in until I found your video! It's so helpful! Thank you so much!!

Thank you for actually providing an easy to follow, step by step with actual clear video of each step.

ANOTHER GREAT VID BRIAN THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP.

Muy buen video muy claro y entendible muchas gracias por tomar el tiempo para hacer este manifico video para lo que no sabemos que hacer gracias

Excellent teacher! Fantastic communicator.

Excellent video! Your videos are always very helpful

The blind hole puller set #27128 from Autozone will work, the largest size puller says it goes to 1 1/4' but it will extend a little further than that and will fit the bushing which is about an 1 3/8". I used the Bearing Race and Seal Driver set #67034 from O'Reillys to install the new bushing and the seal. Both tools can be rented for free.

Thanks Brian maybe I can diagnosis my problem myself. . you do great work.. video's too.. Thanks Brother

Gracias por el video. Este es uno de los mejores trabajos realizados.

I just did this job on my Escape. I purchased this Blind Hole 10pc Slide Hammer Pilot Bearing Puller Internal Extractor Removal Kit from amazon but the largest puller is not big enough. Luckily I could machine the collet to allow it to expand a little further. Also I machined a bushing installer and if you don't have a lathe a local machine shop could do this for you.

Man another great Video! You are the MAN!!! I went down to my buddies shop put my escape on the lift during oil change and found out my seal is leaking on mine! So I guess I have to take mine to get fixed.

I have been waiting for this set of instructions since the fusion video. Much appreciated, thanks for taking the time.

The only suggestion I have is when loosening or tightening a nut bolt combination hold the bolt and turn the nut. That give the least resistance and a greatly reduced chance of breaking a bolt. In torquing it provides a much more accurate torque because the shaft of the bolt friction gives false torque readings. A old Machinist taught me that 10,000,000 years ago.

I really appreciate you making this video. Great job!

Top notch video. Thanks so much! You covered everything you need to complete this repair, expect, my only question - how many hours of labour would you charge to do this job in a shop?

FordTecMakuloco yes I inspected the shaft for scratches ans groves and it looked good but I didn't use a ford seal.

Excellent info as usual, thanks man and thumbs UP

FWIW, although the WSM says to drain the trans you don't need to. During the process you only lose a minimal amount of fluid. Once done just a little top off is needed. Saves time and fluid.

I have exactly the same problem same transmission with my 2012 fusion. thank you for your detailed video. I am missing the special tool for the bushing. I am going to see if I can find a special tool Bushing Cutter that does not damage the case.

Just did this on a 2009, hardest part was removing the old bushing, I didn't have a puller large enough so I used a mini sawzall and cut a notch in the old bushing. After that this is a very easy job

Hey man great video! Very helpful thank you!

Well done and easy to follow.

Hey buddy thanks for all the 2001 Ford Escape help NYC usar

Great vids Brian. I have an 06 escape cd4e trans . I have replaced the seals twice. The Ford brand seal was definitely better than t&#ken seal. I have slop up and down where the axle meets the trans.. You have said this is normal. My car has a high speed shimmy. the tires look good and I have had the tires balanced. The problem still exists. I was wondering if the old bushing is causing this?

grasias por toda esa informacion pon videos en los cuales podramos aprender a leer los diagramas

Excellent work, as usual!!

EXCELLENT video (as usual)!!! I do have a question. I just changed the left front wheel bearing on my daughters 2009 Escape. I got the knuckle assembled onto the lower ball joint and then the rain started (having to work outside sucks). So, while everything is basically still disassembled it seems it would be a good time to proactively install the bearing, seal and stub shaft kit. The question is, does the 2009 still require the kit, or was the inboard shaft micro-finish problem fixed at the factory level in 2009? Thank you again for doing ALL you videos!! You are the best at this!!!!!

2005 2wd 6cyl Thanks for the response

Thanks for the video, replaced the CV axle and the seal on my 11 Escape. When I asked the dealer if I could borrow the bushing remover tool they looked at me like I had a certain something growing from my forehead

Hello i would like to thank the Ford Tech Makuloco for the great video on replacing the left seal , bushing & stub shaft on my 2010 ford escape . I got a quote from a local repair shop in our town and he quoted me $3500 , so i took it to a Ford dealer repair shop in Vernon BC and the tatal bill was less than $ 700 parts and labour . I asked the service manager if he had seen your video and he said he had . some times it is way better to go back to a service shop , that sells your make of vehicle. Great video and very knowledgable mechanic. Thanks for saving me close to $3000 dollars .George Bubuik

Thank you for taking the time on this video. Just did the exact job and it was easy thanks to your video

Looks straight foreword. Other than the fluid leak, is there any other symptons of a bad bushing ? Grinding, steering pulsation on acceration, etc ??

Are there any major differences between the 2009-2012 Escapes and the 2013-present Escapes? Gonna start the repair tomorrow and want to make sure I know what to do (steps/sockets/etc). Thanks!

Do you have part number for bushing and seal I want a new axle and not have to put together

You mentioned Mercon lv, I have an '04 mazda tribute lx 3.0 and will change the xmission fluid. Do you recommend Mercon v fluid, thanks and love your helpful videos.

I have an 05 Mariner 4WD and I think the LH shaft seal is leaking from what I can tell. I'm not a mechanic, but I'm taking it in to get looked at tomorrow, thanks for the informative video. This gives me an idea of what the cost might be.....

Excellent video, thanks!

Thank you so much for within review I just watched your video And fix my SUV thank you

First off, Thank you for the video. My 2010 FWD Escape is ready for surgery! When I call up the TX 682 part, I'm told "this part Does Not fit my vehicle. It then refers me to TX 585. Can you tell me what the difference is and why, if you are using the 682, why I can't. I want to be sure before I order. Thanks again!

I had this problem last week. Was experiencing rough shifting so I checked fluid level. To my surprise it was low. I figured I'd just change the transmission fluid but when I got under there I noticed the leak. I took it to Robin Ford in Glenolden, Pa since it is still under warranty. When I picked it up I again noticed some hard shifting. Checked the fluid and it was overfilled. Also noticed the hood prop was not placed back in its holder (the little things). I looked under the trans and sure enough, they did not change the Stub Shaft. I can't be sure because I can't check it. but I bet they didn't replace the bushing either, and I'd bet my paycheck they didn't wipe out the old grease and replace it. What can I do in this situation other than go back and complain?, Maybe they will replace the Stub Shaft, but I'm sure these slobs won't replace the bearing. I am now noticing slow cranking since picking it up. Coincidence?? How can I trust these guys? I checked battery voltage after she sat overnight and it read under 11V. I started it up, getting even slower crank, and I am getting 14.6 V. Took the battery out to put it on charge and it went to full charge in a couple of minutes. Took it off charge and it read 12.6V. What would cause the battery to read low voltage when in the car with nothing on? To top it off it's Thanksgiving day and I can't go there and choke anyone.

awesome vid ! i was very impressed you even gave all the torque spec's of each sized nuts and bolt to reassemble. alot of people forget or just don't go as far into detail. keep up the awesome vids.

Great help at least helping understand the process ,the tools are needed to keep from damaging parts .thanks

Will this part also work on the 2010 ford escape 2.5 xlt awd

Great clip keep up the good work. Just wanted to know if we were to change the bushing on the right side with same part # as the left side would it be safe or worth doing it if we didn't change the stub shaft.

My escape has a concentric bolt to do wheel alignment (top only) when I replaced my wheel bearing and needed an alignnment did the 2008+ change the design to no longer need these?

I just tried installing this kit on my 2010 and ran into some issues since I live in the rust belt. No matter what tool I threw at it, that cv axle would not separate from the hub. Air hammer, bfg, 3 jaw puller and even map gas torch didn't work. I disconnected the tie rod end and separated and assembled the transaxle side cv with the axle still in the hub...it sucked.

I have a 2005 Mercury Mariner V6 4WD that I believe has this issue. Is a similar kit available for it or would it be the same one?

good info very clean tech

How long should this seal normally last? I have about 92,000mi., should I expect this fail at this mileage, or is it likely due to the faulty design you mentioned? I have a 2010 Ford Fusion and this is slowly leaking fluid...noticed a few spots under the car and it looks as if that's where it's coming from.

Very good communicator.

Is this issue present in the hybrid transmissions as well? Have a 2013.

FordTechMakuloco - Love your videos. Very clear and helpful! With the Covid-19 I have extra time on my hands so trying to do this repair. Running into a challence removing the axle from the transmission housing. In neutral, and I've rotated it a few times. Cannot seem to remove it. I don't want to force it and potentially cause internal damage or external damage to the housing. Anything else I can check or try?

AWESOME AND THANK YOU!

Hi will this be the same work for 2013 Ford Taurus police interceptor the only thing I am worry is about the oil spill

Who da man? FordTechMakuloco's da man!!!

I have this problem on a 2011 Escape. will this video cover that? I cannot find what car you're working on. thanks

Great Info......this is a known issue with the ford escape...having mine done today...fortunately I purchased the extended plan, currently at 73,000 miles and noticed the leak......dealership wanted 1300.00 to fix it but only had to pay 50.00 co-pay...Ford needs to get it together...been a ford guy my whole life but I have to say I am going to give my business to another manufacturer.....every ford I have had goes sour around the 75,000 mile to 5 year period like clock work and when dealing with the dealership they treat you like they owe you money and kind of shruge you off....I'm in sales and I know it to be a fact that the salesman sales you the first one but customer services sales you the next on and the dealerships for Ford simply put.................suck after you make a purchase.....Just saying

You have helped my mechanic when WE both were baffled! Beware of those lugnuts they swell!!!! if scratched

Just got my 2014 Ford Escape back from the dealer and they said I need a new bushing and seal and also an entire new axel. Do you think they were saying to replace the axel just to be safe? It's the most expensive part and I don't want to replace it if it doesn't really need to... Have you replaced any axels? If so, what goes bad with them?

Great detailed video! Thanks for sharing your experience. Can you tell me if Canadian Ford Escape 2010 4 cylinders as the same transmission? Is the kit the same? Gerard

Great work , Thanks .

i have ford escape 2010 3.0l awd is a good truck or is beter change for a new one i fix a lot lot a part whit your help and video

What is the purpose of that silver collar that’s left on the half shaft inner side? Is that just a dust cover for the inner seal? It seems to just sit on there. About to do a reassemble on my same escape, but not sure if that silver collar just rides there or something.

FordTecMaculoco thank you for the reply and I did clean the surface. The shaft did not seam grooved but the seal wasn't a ford seal. I had my car on the hoist today and Im thinking there is excessive slop in the shaft and bushing. I can push it up and down and you can hear a clunk. Im not talking in and out. It looks like a repair sleeve is sold for my model but that real sucks if the whole trans needs pulled to do it. Would I be better off with a remanufactured Trans if thats the case?

Great explanation congratulation my friend you are a professor.

I have a 2007 escape 2.3L 4cyl. : I was wondering if its the bushing and seal if I can move the axle up/down while its sitting in the trans. Of course its when I remove the suspension and brake from axle. Someone told me its the transmission, but now viewing this video im thinking its the bushing and seal.

I have a 2013 escape that is leaking trans fluid from the axle seal. Is this kit available for my car and if so what would be the part number? Thank you for any help

Awesome video. I'm stuck though, I can't get the original shaft out of the transmission. Tried to pry it like crazy, to the point where I was worried about damaging the case. Any tips? I'm jacking from the ground, makes everything harder.

I just did my transmission fluid drain and fill on my escape 09 4wd. I discovered what I think is the left hand axel leak as shown above. Anyone know if draining the fluid is required for this job? I just changed it out and used 10 quarts doing the drain and fills to get it all out. So I really hope not. Also any repair estimates for this job ? Time it takes ect?

Excellent guide.

Thank you! This is very helpful! Where can I find the tools? Thank you.

Buena noches desde Rep.Dom.un cordial saludo le agradezco mucho por ese el modo vídeos Donde puedo comprar la herramienta que uso para poner la retenedora y el coji o caquillo de bronces y que número es esa retenedora para una Ford escapé 2008 motor 2.4

Is it worth putting a remanifactured 6f35 transmission in a 2011 Ford Fusion, it is having shifting problems.

Can this same procedure be done on a CD4E 2002 mazda tribute

Do you leave the vehicle in neutral or does the half shaft spin even when it's in park?

Is this a common recurring problem for Ford Escape? Just purchased a 2012 Ford Escape last week FWD only 30k miles..Had to tow it today. Bc transmission fluid was leaking real bad from the front axle. Found the previous owner had this axle seal replaced less than a month ago. And today its back in the shop same problem.You think I just got a bad seal? or is this a often a chronic problem ??

Hi. I would like to know if they send a new boot why didn’t you use it? Thanks

Hey bud I just installed my second seal a nd it still seeping..any thoughts? Would Help.

Is the bushing puller tool the same for the CD4E transmission? If yes , what are the Ford tool part numbers for puller and installer?

FordTechMakuLoco - I have the CD4E 08 Escape. I believe my seal is leaking. Is this common on my model? Is there a kit?

Awesome job!!!

Is it the same part with 2013 Lincoln MKZ 2.0 seal

Thanks mate!

What did you use to take out the sleeve/bushing??? What kind of puller??

great video Brain,.

Ford TechMakuloco ,Hi I was just wondering if you could help me out again ,I have a 2001 Escape that has a buzzing sound coming from the relay under the hood for the driving lights and a slit buzzing sound from the two relays under the dash up in the top corner by the kick panel on the drivers side. I have change the relays under the dash and they still buzz, when I turn on the lights the sound is gone. I changed out the the relay under the hood but It still buzz when the headlights aren't on, , some times the driving lights wont turn on so I just turn my headlights on all the time so I don't hear the buzzing.I was wondering what would cause the relays to buzz so load and sometimes when the driving lights are on they seem to dim out or have a slite flashing to them, thanks again for your help.

Hi I bought Bushing Remover- 308-070 and it seems to be too small and there is nothing to expand the claws. Also the one you used looks different. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Will this make a clanking noise when breaking?

Does the 08-12 Escape Hybrids have the bushing too? I tried going to Ford and they informed me they don’t sell internals for the CVT transmission.

Is this the same for the 2013 1.6L? It all looks the same. Just wanted to verify before I bought the kit. TY.

great work.

Hope you can help me. I have the famous 2014 escape 1.6L 2wd Titanium with a Bad Transmission. What other Vehicles have the same Transmission ? Thanks either way. Joe

hello. i have ford escape hybrid 2009. can you tell me please it is the same on the hybrid?

Hi is that bushing also called a PTU seal