This question applies to trannys in general but I wanted both groups to throw their opinions and experiences together. I got 86K miles on an 01' Escort and its foaming a little and it has slipped twice. I think the fluid is contaminated somehow. Does anyone know if Ford recommends or approves of ATF flushing or fluid exchanging, (or neither one)? You have all probably heard the horror stories of seals blowing out during a transverse (reverse) flush etc. I know there are inlet type vs. cooling line pump models and either probably works better than just dropping the pan alone.
Final thought also... does the Escort have a drain plug on the torque converter?
Chuck