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Good morning! 

I hope your morning is going well. My dad referred me to you, he said you are awesome!  I have an automatic 2008 Ford Escape with 180,000 miles. The trouble I am experiencing is my truck engine revs a lot. At the time it's doing this, I notice the RPM may jump from 2 to 4 and then back down. Sometimes it doesn't go in to reverse as well. What could this be?

Thank you, 

Monique


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Posted by: @daddysgirl

What could this be?

Your transmission may be dying. Does it have enough fluid? When is the last time it was serviced?


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It hasn't been serviced in a while. The last time my oil was checked a month ago, they said everything looked good.


What is "a while"? At 180,000 miles the transmission fluid should probably have been changed at least 3 or 4 times, along with the filter if applicable, by now to keep it in good condition. If that vehicle has a transmission dipstick check the condition of the fluid to see if it's burnt or gritty.


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