THANKS So much for all the time you spent to show this old dog new tricks I wish you were my shop teacher back in the days

i guess a few HONEST mechanic like you would like to share straight and honest opinions and advice when it comes to auto repairs...GOOD JOB...all the best...

thank you for the head's up. What a service!

very good vid. love how you speeded thru. and explained what you was doing. the old timer motor heads we knew growing up with would be proud of you. thanks for helping everyone.

I had to replace the Axle seals in the rear diff on my 07 mariner. Good video!

Excellent video - thank you. The same thing happened on my son's 2006 Mercury Mariner.

Quality work, thank you for providing us this DIY tool. Auto class in highschool cv axle rebuild day we were made to mark the shaft and cup (clean and mark a spot on the bearing also) so the bearings go back in the same slots and match the existing wear pattern. If you've done it already and reading this don't worry the axle is pretty durable.

I have 2011 ford escape XLT V6 4x4 flex fuel and it has 300,000km on it and no leaks and it runs like it's brand new still

Very good high quality video. Greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot buddy, best car repair video I've seen in a long time, wish you was down in Florida

This has also happened on my 2004 Mazda 3, but it happened around 180k so you know. take it as you may. It was a $300 repair by the way. Oops, no engine or transmission issues. Other than regular maintenance and a valve manifold cover (that I broke). She is sitting at 201k.

You know, as much as I really appreciate all the DIY videos posted on youtube, by all of the awesome mechanics out there, I have to say... Although I LOVE my Mazda Tribute (second Mazda I've owned, bought #2 because of how impressed I was with my B2500 pickup) I have to say, I have become VERY disillusioned by all of the apparent manufacturer defects, that Mazda is fully aware of, but don't offer recalls on for repair/replacement. The cruise control issue was a recall because of safety issues, but damn... ignition switch issues are a BIG problem too, it gets loose by 100k miles or so and eventually will not start the car. And they've redesigned the replacement modules 6 times since 2008. The current one costs over $150 just for the part. My idler pully went at 80k miles, my evap system started leaking at the valve at around 70k miles too, now I'm thinking I may have this problem too. I'm fairly handy with a wrench, etc.. but without a lift, I'm not real happy about having to jack it up and crawl under. With all these issues, I'm definitely thinking of a different model/manufacturer with my next purchase.

That bushing driver is genius

Thanks for the video 👍👍👍🤝

very informative thank you

Thank for the video. I'm having the same issue.

I have a 2008 Mercury Mariner and I had the exact issue. The axel shaft end got stuck inside from all the leaking and I had to replace the entire housing as well as axel. Also had some transmission issues because of the leaking it was doing.

08 mazda tribute 250k miles.....I know this video is old. Iv had this problem a couple of times. First time i didnt know about the bushing, i just replaced the cv shaft & seal. 6mo later it started pouring trans fluid all over the place. Thats when i came across your video. Again replaced cv shaft & seal, and the bushing this time. Lastnight (1yr later) my wife called from 30miles away saying it was doing it again and was poring out while car was running while sitting in parking lot. So i drove w/ car trailer and picked her, kids & car..... why did this happen again so fast? I followed your video to the t. I love the tribute, it drives and has ran perfect with no problems at all except this. Hopefully you see this right away, i culd use some advice before i start to Tear back into it. Which will have to be today, if not ill let you know what i find. Thank you in advance

Can you mount your camera on the blue lift for a different angle?

My wife has one of them 2004 V6 Mazda Tribute 340k klm I hope that’s been done. You make it look easy mate.

I appreciate ya bud

I have a Gen2 2008 Escape which still has the Gen1 3.0 V6 engine and 4-speed auto. I believe I have the best of both worlds, better looking body and simpler drive train. With 148K miles on it, it has been a very good vehicle with scheduled services.

Great video

Great video! I have heard 190 ft # for the axle nut for a Tribute. I wonder if there is a difference among models, or between 4WD and RWD. It's a pleasure to hear someone explain the process without saying "go ahead and" every 7 seconds. Well done.

Can you please share what the TSB number is for this issue? I have 08 FEH with a leak similar to what you're dealing with here. I am trying to identify this correctly before I spend $.

I have a 2008 Mazda Tribute v6 and I’m having issues shifting 20mph to 25mph that’s on the city but if I drive on the highway everything works perfect don’t have issues shifting ! Can you please help me up what the problem cold be? Thank you!

This was a recall. Aside from that great video!

Do you have a video about the ABS replacement my break go to the floor i have already checked everything. It suddenly went down after driving through snow and I hit the breaks the ABS activated and then the break pedal went down

i am considering buying a 2008 Mada Tribute AWD.. can you please tell me 4 cylinder is better to buy or 6?

My friend has one of these,an 08 Escape AWD. I told him not to buy it. It's got about 130k on it. Since he bought it,about 1.5yrs ago he's replaced the timing chain$ and the water pump. That was over $2k. Now it's in the shop getting a rack & pinion steering replaced and a power steering torque sensor. That's going to cost about $1800. Even after all that,the transmission leaks fluid. They quoted him $1500 to fix that. Replace the pump & front seal. These vehicles are a major peice of crap. I'd never buy one after watching him go through all that. In fact I gave him a ride home from the shop. I felt bad for him,I didn't say anything about that pos car of his. The only good thing about the Escape is the engine. The 3.0L is a great little engine. Too bad the rest of the vehicle sucks and falls apart around it. LOL And he's a grandpa that drives it like a friggin great grandma. And it still breaks down all the time. 🤣

thank you just i seen the same problems will i was looking under one today 2009 Ford Escape XLT SUV 4WD i was going to give the owner an offer on the car / truck wayne

Im having the exactly same problem with my 2014 Taurus limited !!!!

Hello so how much could this repair cost with everything the labor and the car parts?

Anybody have the part number for the bearing and seal?

Does this procedure work for the passenger side?

Where did you get the slide hammer bushing puller. Worked slick. Dreading when I have to do this to my Escape.

What does it cost at a shop to get this fixed

Does this happen more to the ones that do not receive the transmission flush on schedule?

What oil did you spray on the outside of the bearing before you inserted it? Would 3 in 1 oil work? I will buy what you tell me to get. Thanks much for the info and the video

How much did you charge her, if you don't mind me asking, I realize that's a lot of work, it ain't easy or everybody would be doing it

My fleet has 20 ford escape hybrids. 3 of the 20 transmission failed and they failed when my drivers were on the road....

Got a question. Will it seem like the trans is slipping. Got a customers car and never really worked on these before. But second seems like it’s slipping but works fine if your going slow. And it’s a 2009 Ford Escape 4x4 model

I have a 2009 Ford Escape Limited, I’ve been having a problem with the car while shifting, it sound like a grinding noise coming from the wheel when accelerating and shifting, but shifts smoothly, I took it to a mechanic but he couldn’t figure it out, someone help?

Ive got a 2012 Fusion, thats got this same problem. I spent 2 days attempting to get the CV axle out of the transmission, had al sorts of different tools, and even a slide hammer. Just could not get the axle out of the transmission. gave up after 2 days, put it back together and said screw this...I will have to just keep putting fluid in. Im going to be getting rid of the car instead...its 12 years old, with 251000 miles on it...

Aloha, thank you for the video. I have 2011 Ford Escape. I have been having a problem. I have the automatic transmission 4cylinder engine. When putting the vehicle into drive. It makes a loud noise that will shake the car. After the loud noise and one shake. It drives fine shifts smooth. It only happens when I put the car into drive. No other gear. Thank you for your time

@josephvollmar Where can I get the parts for this repair? I can’t find the bushing and seal or the inner CV joint individually.

My 08 mariner isn't leaking fluid but after going in reverse then tooi drive it makes a clunking noise could that be this starting to give me a problem with the rear axle

wow close call… mines an ‘08 with 142k and no issues at all (knock on wood)

At what point do you just replace the entire CV axle shaft, vs. just replacing that specific half of it?

I know this is old but I think my escape might have this issue, how much would I expect for this repair. And could this break a transmission

Bummer, I just had my splash guard down, to install a brush guard, never realized, that's where the drain plug is, I wish I saw this vid a month ago.

Sir could u pls provide the name of the product, used to pull the bushing. Thanks

Can I put this on a 2014 ford escape

Does this happen on earlier models also? 01-06?

Will this make a clanking noise when breaking?

Where are you located if I need the repair?

The $500.00 estimate, is that parts and labor? Thinking about buying one that is in nice shape, I am looking at things to inspect and possible future issues

hello man...great video. i'm hoping to get a 2010 or 2011 ford escape. it will be my 1st car. in 2018, do you think its still a good buy ?...which year should i pick if yes ? what should i expect ?

I wish I had of seen this 2 years ago.

My 2012 Escape has the same kind of problem! I was so scared that it was early signs of transmission failure. I’ve had a feeling that there was something I could do to avoid total transmission failure! Can anyone verify symptoms of this part failing? And it should cost around 500$ at a shop? What about the dealership? Again thank you so much as this is the only problem I’ve had/have with my car.

Most all these problems on KZfaq seem to be exclusively driver side. Does this not occur on the passenger side as well? You would think that parts and wear would be the same regardless of side of the vehicle.

I couldn't make out the part number, would you have that bud

Does this happens for the 2012 manual transmission

Man so mad, it kept shaken when I would brake after 30 thousand miles, kept taking it into ford because I had the warranty , thay would give it back to me dint shake for a couple of weeks then right back to shaken then when my warranty was over it started to leak transmission fluid. Now I feel like they were clogging it with something to avoid the repair. New it wasn't the breaks.

other than this are there any other common problems with a 2102 ford escape? I'm considering it and comparing with 2016 Jeep patriot

WHAT YEAR DID FORD FIX THIS???

Hello, I am planning to buy an escape 2008 model with mileage 2.06 km . After seeing this problem, i have in a little bit confusion. Do you suggest this vehicle...

Does this solve the problem or is it a forever issue?

Looking into an 08 escape as my first car, thanks for heads up.

Does this happen on the manual transmission models?

Same thing with the 2010 Ford fusion and mercury Milan they have the same transmission

Would that bushing being bad cause a growling noise?

2007 mercery mariner transmission filter wheres it at

2012 escape and yep

I have a 08 should I be worried?

I’m about to buy a 08 mariner

Great repair but I notice you didn't use the proper lube which it's loctite 648 on the bushing which is stated on the tbs repairs. Also please next time link where to get that parts for the repair or show the part number for the kit. This will help alot thanks alot. I am having this issue now on my 2012 ford escape 2.5l

I see in your comments the repair cost is "less than $500" Is that DIY or taking it to a shop? How much is the repair DIY vs Mechanics shop??

thanks for this amazing video are you locate at New York I have a 2010 escape with same problem can you please help out so I can fix my car

SO WE KNOW THAT IT TAKES 30 MINUTES TO DO THIS JOB IN THE SHOP.

My 2009 Ford Escape with almost 200,000 miles has never had an issue with this.

Thank god I have the 5 speed

my differential seal gave out causing trans to shake then leak Dealer wants $5000 to fix trans

Where are you located?

Im looking to get an 07. In the clear.

Um did the guy in the white car just drive in drinking a beer, lol or am i mistaken?

You are a mechanic

I thought Ford had a FREE recall for this

Is this ALL escapes?

Is called axle seal and is easy fix

My 2012 Ford Escape with 50,600 miles I don’t really know what the problem is but when I put my car in reverse and try to park in my drive way which is a slight incline it feels like it’s jerking or another way I would describe it would be like wheel hop. I checked my mounts and they look fine but my engine moves a decent amount but idk if it normal because the mounts are pretty big and I assumed there should be some play.

Chipmunk super power kick in lol nice job

But other than the bushing it's a pretty good car?

I guess I got lucky with my 2008....

2008-2012 not 2009-2014

Everything is garbage. Like my “lubricated for life” hydrostatic transmission in a $4000 lawn tractor. Died at 180 hours.

Thanks for sharing, but what a piece of s.....it! Each year the quality goes down, but prices go up, what a rip off. Forget all the fancy gagets, just make a decent vehicle; this pollution has got to stop. Save the planet, stop buying new junk!!!

Take it from a former Ford / Jaguar/ Aston Martin tech, run!!!!!! Don't walk away from this junk.