- I have an 08 escape FWD automatic 3.0 v6 XLT 176,000 miles . And 2 years ago the transmission was grinding into and out of 2nd hard shift into 4. I had 2 bands replaced in the transmission. Shifted fine until now, its slipping, from 2nd to 3rd up down up 4,000rpm and then to 4th. A new and improved guts transmission is $4,000 installed. Would a new transmission work right with a 176,000 mile engine? If I have a new radiator/ alternator same time. Would it last? (Taken care of). Be worth the money/time it lasts?
I wouldn't spend $4k + on a 2008 Escape with high mileage, no.
With that 4k and the 800 I'd get for it with a shot transmission I wouldn't get much better with $4800. I'd be getting a 2012 something most likely all original at best. See what I mean? Why not just put the 4k into it drive it till the wheels fall off. Or open up a new bag o worms
because it'll bleed you dry before the wheels fall off. At some point you have to cut your losses.
So you're saying buy something else with 4k and pray it'll be ok? Why not put the 4k into the escape knowing itll be ok
The problem is you don't know it's going to be OK. Many people have reported having trouble with rebuilt transmissions and those Escapes are just not the most durable vehicles overall. Of course you're playing the odds either way, but those odds don't favor long-term reliability for the Escape.
No. I'm saying save as money as you can towards a new vehicle. Do not buy another wreck for $4k.
I repeat, the Escape won't be ok. It will be a money pit.
Not worth it, even if the replacement transmission turns out OK the rest of that thing is going to be falling apart soon. Time to look for a replacement vehicle.
That vehicle is at the end of its life. I would not sink money into it.
