Underneath the oil filter .
change thermostat
Follow the top radiator hose to the thermostat.
That is a 2006 Ford Escape with the ( 3.0 liter V6 engine )
The 2010 Ford Escape has a 5-speed manual.
500.00
6 quarts / 5.7 liters WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE for the 3.0 L - V6 engine in a 2009 Ford Escape
5w30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the 2001 Ford Escape owners manual ( 5W-20 )
#1----#2----#3 #4----#5----#6 front of Ford Escape ( V6 engine )
The Owner Guide shows ( 6.0 quarts ) with engine oil filter change for the 2008 Ford Escape 3.0 liter V6
The V6 engine in a Ford Escape : firewall 1-----2-----3 ( Bank 1 ) 4-----5-----6 ( Bank 2 ) front
On a 1995 Ford Aerostar : If it is the 4.0L EFI V6 engine ( like my 1995 Ford EXPLORER ) it has an " O " ring for the thermostat , there is no gasket But , if it is the 3.0L V6 engine I believe a thermostat gasket is used