Ford Escape with A Ford Cooling pump
We have a 2011 Ford Escape, 2WD Automatic. After being told by our dealer, and reading the owners manual, that we could flat-tow it, we have cooked the Transmission twice. We have been without our car...
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There's a lot of discussion re this issue on this board. I have a 2010, same setup as yours. I like it as a daily driver and have towed for several thousand miles so far with no issues at all. Had the fluid lowered per Ford TSB which I think is pretty important, I watch the temp, reading the trans case occasionally with a small ir thermometer, but it's always within normal range. I have about 30k on it, zero problems. I follow the book recs about shifting, warmup, etc. Still have a few years and miles left on the drivetrain warranty so I feel kind of safe. I'll watch this thread for more answers.
If Ford offered me a trans cooler I think I'd take it but you prob have to have a few failures before they do that. Or, get it fixed and get a CRV instead but I like the Escape.
If Ford offered me a trans cooler I think I'd take it but you prob have to have a few failures before they do that. Or, get it fixed and get a CRV instead but I like the Escape.
