I was wondering about how much it was going to cost to replace a transmission filter and transmission fluid for a late '90s Ford Esscort? I'm not sure of the exact year.sorry
I guess it depends on where you live. The mechanic removes the pan on the bottom of the transmission so he can gwet in there to replace the little filter. He also cleans the little magnet that is on the bottom of the pan. Then he disconnects the lines that go to the transmission cooler (which is at the bottom of the radiator) to drain the trans further. And then he puts everything back including a new filter and a new gasket for the pan. Then he refills it. And this is a most important part. He shoud always refill it with the exact type of transmission fluid that is recommended in the owners manual. There is a difference between transmission fluids and the wrong one will definitely cause you trouble. The only other thing I will say on the subject is to NEVER have the transmission FLUSHED. The results of a flush can go either way--good or bad-- and a bad result can cost you thousands to repair. And just one other thing. Stay away from outfits like JIFFYLUBE,,PEPBOYS, SEARS or any other chain outfit. Ask around for a reliable mechanic.
