rosco Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) I have a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid that I took to the ford dealership to get an oil change. They told me that at my current mileage (120k) that they recommend I get the transmission serviced and they quoted me $199.95. I told them I thought it was a sealed, non-serviceable transmission. They said while it's true that they can't do a traditional pan drop & filter change, they can still remove old fluid and replace with new. I looked up Fords maintenance schedule for my car and nothing about transmission service is listed on there. Is it recommended to do fluid changes on these CVT transmissions or are they just trying to get me to pay for unnecessary work? Edited February 23, 2021 by rosco 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogo88 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Here's what my owners manual says for my 2010: Checking electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) The eCVT does not have an underhood transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid. It is designed to be filled for life. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Dan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, rosco said: I looked up Fords maintenance schedule for my car and nothing about transmission service is listed on there. Is it recommended to do fluid changes on these CVT transmissions or are they just trying to get me to pay for unnecessary work? Not sure where you were looking but the owner's manual is crystal clear - 150K miles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 Thank You! You are correct. I was looking at the maintenance schedule on the Ford website and when I clicked 120k miles (current mileage at which dealer is recommending fluid change) it wasn't showing up but when I click on 150k miles, it does. I'm just wondering why the dealership is recommending it now? I guess it wouldn't hurt anything to get it done a little early 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogo88 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Just searched for the 2011 FFH online and it lists what I posted above. If you have the hybrid you have a eCVT and no change is recommend unless you have a problem. Link to the manual is (page 307): https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/11fhyog2e.pdf TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) The eCVT does not have an underhood transmission fluid dipstick. Your transmission does not consume fluid. It is designed to be filled for life. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid should be added by an authorized dealer. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. And the documentation is a bit unclear since it lists auto transmission and manual transmission. Neither are in the hybrid. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allamand Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I had 190k on my 2012 when I sold it. I did change the fluid myself at about 150k, was pretty easy to do. Drain plug on drivers side.. Of and it was really BLACK and I noticed that it was a lot quieter afterwards.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 17 hours ago, dogo88 said: Just searched for the 2011 FFH online and it lists what I posted above. If you have the hybrid you have a eCVT and no change is recommend unless you have a problem. Link to the manual is (page 307): https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/11fhyog2e.pdf TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) The eCVT does not have an underhood transmission fluid dipstick. Your transmission does not consume fluid. It is designed to be filled for life. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid should be added by an authorized dealer. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. And the documentation is a bit unclear since it lists auto transmission and manual transmission. Neither are in the hybrid. They still recommend changing the fluid at 150K miles. When they say designed to be filled for "life" they really mean no maintenance is required - you should never have to add fluid. But you do still need to change it at 150K. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogo88 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Thanks for the clarification. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolder Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 The 150K change is for "automatic" transmissions. The FFH has an eCVT which is not an "automatic". There is hardly anything to wear in an eCVT. There are no belts, clutches, bands, valves or torque converters. Only gears rolling on gears. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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