Cost Estimates & Pricing for My Ford E250 Van Transmission Rebuild / Replacement - 4R70W - 4R100
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- My van transmission is beginning to slip when using reverse. It is time to get some price estimate quotes.
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You can never spend too much time together and imop she’s worth every second of your time
Oh and thank you for sharing your sweet pup with us Dave .
Blessings
Our van has fewer miles but has a few shifting issues. I added a bottle of Lucas Anti Slip, drove it 200 miles and all is good! You've got nothing to lose (but (12.00)
Great to see you Dave and Bella!
Good luck in your suv hunt! Hope you find what you're looking for.
Bella is a sweetie, and smart. She's worth the time you spend with her.
I'm with you. If I ever get that reaction from any business/staff, they won't see me again. They either just don't care or haven't clicked yet, that its losing them business and that's so important, especially now!!
Enjoyed seeing New Kensington, you, & Bella! Hope everything works out well for you. That transmission is expensive. The yard looks really nice. I hope you & Bella have a good week.
Good to see you, Dave. Wishing you the best in finding a good mechanic & getting your transmission fixed!
Be mindful about the ford escapes from 2013 to 2021. They have transmission and head gasket issues. If you do get one make sure it has warranty
Years ago, I went into a diner. I stood there for a long time waiting to be seated. Several people were seated who came in after me. Finally I stared at the hostess until she acknowledged me. "What can I get for you?" I replied, "An oil change. What do you think I've been standing here for, while you seated others who came after me?" I walked out. I instantly felt a deeper appreciation for McDonalds after that.
It is satisfying to call a SOB a SOB sometimes .
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I rebuilt my own transmission in my garage. The hardest part is getting it out and on the bench. Fixing it was pretty straight forward. They only go back together one way. Cost me maybe $600. With upgraded parts. 2006 Ford F-150
Guy number 2 seemed like a good choice. Good luck Dave.
Dave, I'm 73. Just did the tranny in my 1977 Dodge B200 van. Tranny jack from Harbor Freight. All the bolts are exposed with engine cover off. Not a big deal 727 Torqueflight. $900. Same guy did my 1977 Chevy C10 pickup with a 700r4 overdrive automatic.$1800 for that with new locking converter, done a little more hi-performance. Works perfect, shifts into overdrive and then the converter locks. Sweet.
Hey Dave What's going on man I have a suggestion for you that you might want to check out some Auto auctions that might be your best chance to get something
There is no doubt that Bella is one of the best looking TH-camrs yet.
David was me I would have the transmission fixed but I have to tell you I do have a Ford Escape also and it's fantastic I love it it's 2007 with low mileage four-wheel-drive I just love it
To rebuild that transmission is going to cost 2000 to 2800 and if you do get it done make sure to ask them that they are doing All the updates ie shift kit for thr valve body good luck !!!
Hey Dave.. Good to see you back..
When you look up,
Shyster :
1 A dishonest person.
2 A used car salesman
3 An attorney at Law..
I think a hybrid would be great for Door dash. Almost no gas.
??? @ the 18:18 minute. Did you blow through a stop sign???😎
He has probably driven that road often, if you look closely at the sign it said except turning right, there must be lots of accidents for people going left at that Y
OUCH !!!! You wait another year it will be 3700 bucks the way prices are going up ! I just wrote a check yesterday for 6500 for house A/C . Those Ford Escapes are good looking SUV's . Hey Bella !
Some time the best talkers can become your worst nightmare.
My suggestion on the Ford Escape is to stay with the FWD. Study the design on the PTU(power transfer unit) if looking at an AWD model and know how to keep that gear oil changed that only holds 1qt. and is constantly engaged.
My l2015 Escape is a keeper. Ms Red is chromed out, and easy on burning gas, plenty of room, but can be arranged to haul things as needed. Love it.
I had a similar issue and found that my servo pin for reverse was wore. I found a fix kit for about 60 bucks and fixed it myself. Took me about an hour.
ya,the fords the servo bushing will wear too. they ream it and install a brass bushing.
If you get a hybrid model Escape you can tow it behind the RV.
The estimate for overhauling the tranny in my E450 shuttle bus is $5200-$5400. My bus has been in the line to get into the shop for 5 weeks.
Did you ever get it repaired? Total cost?
@@ConsensusX yes, it was overhauled for $5,299 and came back with a 3 year warranty minus any racing activities.
Yep, it's time to get quotes
I have been transmission shopping myself. For a buick.
Dave, I just had the alternator done in my Sprinter. $1,150 NZ all up. About 8 mnths ago it was the turbo charger. Slightly below NZ $1,500. I keep getting my transmission serviced and each time I cross my fingers AND toes, that's she'll last me a fair bit longer!!🌞👍. I have some panelbeating coming up and am going to use my insurance, even though those businesses that have given me quotes raise their eyebrows. It's there for a reason !
Wow! Bought an alternator for $100 and a master ASE mechanic installed it for $125 while I waited.
Ford Escape had one of first years ago. Ended up having to different years loved the escape🚘
My advice on the Ford AWD is to pay attention to the PTU as soon as you get it. One of our delivery vehicles is a Ford FLEX AWD, excellent car! but the PTU only holds 1 quart of gear oil & needs changed every 30K miles. we never serviced ours & it boiled the fluid into a small blob before it self destroyed @180K miles. Cost was $3100 to replace w new Ford PTU. You're welcome, lol
dave, try a bottle of lucas transmission fix.. heard some good things about it... you dont have anything to lose..
Trans x transmission additive extendes the miles before total failure if reverse is going out park we're you drive out park only we're can go forwards lol my rambler drove 80.000 miles no reverse
Dave hang tuff things always fall into place you’ll be driving down thee road and you’ll see a deal in someone’s driveway just keep your eyes open.
Good luck
It's time to update and get a decent car. The junks are nice but you should have atleast one good vehicle that is dependable.
I have been casually looking for a Sienna van to convert into a weekend camper. Man, used car buying is a real trip, you inevitably would be more credible at it than I have been. I like the drives around the area, I wonder how the vehicles that have driven by these rural homes have changed through the years.
I was watching this video and around the 18-minute and 13 second mark there was a stop sign and you did not stop. Just thought I would point that out.
Good luck car shopping. I’m doing the same.
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Good luck on car shopping , our had a lot of miles so we bought a new one.
Good luck
Make sure your insurance company Offers ride share gap insurance you need it to deliver food.
That Ford Escape will good for hauling the grand kids around.
Hey Dave, just curious, how much is the van worth with the high mileage? I guess that must be enough for you to do the transmission.
Happy shifting Dave!
Watch out for flood cars
Beautiful Bella ❤
Hi Dave I've got a Ford 1999 Ford van very nice but still had Heather transmission rebuilt several years ago $1,700 out of that was a good price
Used car prices are so high right now it's crazy.
We recently had the transmission rebuilt in the 1985 Dodge B250 van we are restoring, and it was about $2400 to have it done for us.
If your driving across country go to a national chain transmission shop that a warranty if your in town driver there more choices pick n pull local shop trans from auto zone Napa
Sweet Bella❤
Do you really need to go backwards???
Bella..'what you starin' at Dad and what's up with those invisible deer and rabbits?' 😁💫
David nowadays people don't just give a damn tells me to go anywhere else then I know the repairs there's no trust where you can decide on take my car in and do what you got to do what's x /😮
I have a 1995 22' class c that I know needs a transmission coolant line but first I don't even know where to go and 2nd I feel they'll just try to sell me a transmission instead. It only has 76000 miles. She been sitting for 3 years now because I don't what to do.
Good seeing you both. Good luck with the tranny, car shopping and dashing.
long time subscriber enjoy your and bellas content one thing I know well is doordash and yes perfect job for you because you travel job travels as well. 1st suggestion get a high mpg car best probably toyota prius or a toyota hybrid I will also email you to have more very helpful suggestions thanks steve
That's actually not a bad price for that whole job.
Was that a stop sign at 18:15? (Giggle giggle !!!) I'd do the second shop for $2,000. That's actually not a bad price for a rebuild these days. I'd be a little cautious of sticking a used unit in there. Been down that road before, it was a disaster. You've got a very nice van there, Dave! One other thing; if you haven't changed the fluid and filter in a while, you could try that with Lucas trans treatment, might make it last a few more years.
He has probably driven that road often, if you look closely at the sign it said except turning right, there must be lots of accidents for people going left at that Y
Why🎉🎉🎉🎉project Dave!!
If they are telling you 26-$2800.00 at Ford, go for it, their list price for it shows $2998.00 just for transmission and that does not include labor or shipping from what I see!
Rebuild it yourself, save a ton of $'s. Bout all you need more then your normal tools is a $50 Harbor Freight bench press if you don't already have one.
Great video
Why'd you get the Maverick if you weren't going to finish the project I thought you really liked that car I just keep it and use it as a daily driver that was me put that sucker up to the back of the RV when you go vacation and you got something there but I'm the type when I get a project I don't stop I finish it before I decide to sell it good seeing you Dave I hope your dog is well
Have u tried tr150 ? Scotty kilmer recommends
Mr. Dave
Hello,excuse me, Thank you and please. Are words that are becoming non existent. 👍🏻
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I am hearing that Honda and Toyota are about The Best 2 Brands to Buy right Now.
Hi Dave ,Bella dog, yeh I hate buying cars ,why is it you don’t see all the little faults with the car till about three or four days after buying it ? Or is that just me? Never mind, yeh it sucks having to fix the van now but it better than being on the road somewhere an not nowing anyone who can fix it at a good price,time, then ,yep rocks an hard spots suck ,anyhow good to see you two cheers 🇦🇺🇺🇸🐕🚐👍✌️🤔
Great to see you, we just went through PA this week heading north to Mass. I worked for a similar service Postmates during Covid delivering groceries, great money most days, my daughter did door dash and made great money. Good luck! Great to see Bella, she's such a sweetie.
You don't think he low balled at $2000 but will charge more after do ya?
what do you need to get for the maverick
Where's Bella?
do you even look at the movie???
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Brand New transmission from ford and install it yourself! My 2 cents!😎 Also put a larger deep sump fluid pan on, most come with a bung for adding a temp gauge to keep an eye on temps. Good luck Dave whatever you decide.
me ,i would put a reverse solenoid in it .. 235000 miles is nothing.
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I like to watch Scotty Kilmer Videos. He has been a Mechanic for over 50 Years.
4:30 OMG I want that on the side of my house!!! 😂 🤣 I LOVE IT!
Dave, car insurance is very expensive for door dash. I sell insurance for Uber and Door dash and sometimes $700.00 a month.
That's a lot of deliveries to break even, Yikes.
When the trans in my 2003 Honda CRV went out in 2014 at 250,000 I found a 2004 trans with 104,000 on it and since the trans were interchangeable in the 03 & 04 i did a swap. Currently sitting at 318,000 miles and am hoping to make 400,000 before anything major need to be replaced. Since moving to the West Slope of Colorado my yearly mileage has dropped to just over 1000 miles and I am a few months short of 75, so we both could make it to the 400k mark pretty much intact. Looking forward to more Bella and the hunt for a replacement trans and new car for your possible new side work. Peace Out.
Awesome video Dave, thanks
hey dave, stay away from the fords (escape,explorer) I'm doing a water pump on a 2015 w 60k, it runs off the timing chain! the dealer gets $2300.00 for that job! ford won't recall them so theres a big lawsuit going on. they all go out early. its the 3.5 liter engine.
I love the way you and Bella communicate
I changed the battery in my wife’s 2017 Ford Escape titanium…wow what a pain in the backside! They should draw and quarter the engineers who designed that crap. It took me 5 hours to get the battery replaced. I ended up breaking the air box mount taking that out to get to the battery. It is a good car so far but it is not like working on anything you have ever seen. I used to work on business jets and they are easy compared to that escape! Just beware they literally have 50 pounds of junk in a 5 pound box. Just look at the battery location under the hood.
Sounds exactly like on the 2018 Ford Focus 5dr Hatchback we bought last month. 17200 miles but being 5 years old i knew a new battery was the first thing to do. Half the battery resides clear back underneath the windshield cowling. At least on the Focus the front of the battery box has 2 release clips to let the front of the box push out forward so you can work the battery towards the front while lifting up on it and getting it to stand on its end to lift it out. Getting the new one in is just as big of a wrestling match, just in reverse order.
Dave, try the Lucas transmission treatment as a test and see how it performs. I would love to see the results. I have used it in the past on my 1999 truck. Very happy with it. You may be able to get another 100000 out of it. Please try it. You may be surprised….thanks
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Hi Dave and Bella our girl!!! So great to see ya!!! Sorry to hear about transmission on van. However it has done a lot miles. So yes I believe it's a good one. Ours went out at 90.000 I think on our Tahoe and again 5yrs later. Week after warranty expired. Yep. But so so good to see ya 2. I know Bella happy to be home. Where she has that pretty yard to run in. And I know the grand baby is gotten bigger. Is she pulling your hair yet? Your hair looks pretty!!! Well sending lots of hugs and love from nc angie
Yep I know how you feel. When I was about 13 (?) I helped the old guy next door (in the 50s) by crawling under the cars and loosening all the bolts on the automatics. Over time I learned a lot from that old guy. Now I'm old and I don't want to do that stuff any more. AL
I like that patina on the Maverick... I am sure someone will snap that up quick.
If it were a Chrysler or Dodge tranny, my first suspicion would be a dirty tranny filter. Does the fluid look dirty, burnt with a burnt smell? I know zero about Fords thankfully. ;) Dodge minivan trannys would chatter once the filters get dirty. Change it out, problem solved.
How you feeling Dave? When I had my car lot I could not keep Ford escapes on the lot as soon as I would get one from the auction within days it was sold they're good little cars. I'm looking at a 2002 Ford E350 with the handicap lift on the side door and the raised high roof I can stand up in it at 6 foot with no problem the only bad Peach is I gotta take all the seats out of it I'm gonna test drive it this weekend. I'm just gonna do a quick conversion like you did in the van because I'm gonna be keeping my apartment I'm gonna be on the road part time. Every time I see your maverick and bring back some memories that's what I used to pass my driving test my friend had a 1971302 maverick it was the two-tone blue with the black vinyl roof 2 door automatic it was easy to parallel park because the first time I went I took my dad's Cadillac sedan deville and failed the test because of it I hit the building trying to parallel park so the maverick was way easier anyway stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life,
Maybe try some Lucus in your tranny
I had a 1994 E150 Ford Econoline Camper conversation 84 thousand miles , in 2018 on my way to Ky from Texas, transmission went out in Jackson Tn.,cost was 2300 dollars to rebuild it. Had to stay in hotel 2 nights 😢ouch . Wishing you good luck🤗💕
Curious as to why you would pay cash for a large expenditure, rather than another form of payment.
I use my credit card (love the paper trail), then pay it right away with a check to my bank. I've also used certified bank checks (I'm so old), so that strangers don't have my bank account number. I just can't hand over cash. If anything goes wrong, it'll give your attorney intestinal spasms, and wind up costing you more in billable hours.
Plus you might get cash back off your credit card.
Sorry about Your Transmission. I helped My Dad put a transmission in a Maverick like Yours years ago and I know that it is a job. I can't walk very Good now, so I wish You The Best.
a ues one will work great if you take care of it.
I’ve was a mechanic for 30yrs , doesn’t matter of manufacture of vehicles,with high mileage cars will have issues. I’ve seen people put lots of money in high mileage cars that are nickel and dime you to death , and still have a 2k vehicle
The first place you went to with the "variable pricing" is one to stay away from for sure. It would surely end up actually being a few hundred more than the high estimate. Maybe spend a morning on the phone and call around a little farther from home. Be sure and look at online reviews too.
yikes..esp with that many miles.. Can always take a drive to auto auction
Ford Escape's are great cause so many have been made for so long, You can always find parts. It would be the ONLY Ford I'd ever own.