The kind of transmission the Ford Escape has is SRX-speed automatic transmission. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission. Old transmission fluid will be awful to the ear. A worn out torque converter will cause a headache. The transmission is one of the most crucial parts of the vehicle. You will come into issues at some point. Delayed shifts will cause acceleration issues. The transmission might slip. You could experience shudders. Hard shifts could arise and that is not good. There may be jerking. The gears might become stuck. If the transmission fluid leaks, that needs to be fixed quickly.
Floyd
November 27, 2022
The ford hybrid transmission is a modified toyota eCVT has an excellent history. No belts!
The answer above is out of date. Starting in 2020 Ford Escape feature an 8 speed automatic transmission, not a 6 speed. However yes, the hybrid does have a CVT (continuously variable transmission).
Herman C.
April 10, 2020
The standard for most ford escape models is a six-speed automatic transmission; however, a cvt -- continuously variable transmission -- is included at the factory for the escape hybrid.
Jodi lee
June 2, 2022
I have a 2001 Ford escape XLTthwt is standard five speed I guess that's that not common?
Gene
October 19, 2021
The Escape Hybrid actually has an electric drive motor, not a CVT, I understand the confusion, Ford labels the electric drive a CVT.
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