Transmission Issues when car is first started I have a 2007 Ford Escape XLT. I won't always let it warm all the way up when driving it and it takes a long time to change gears. I'll back out of my driveway and begin driving forward and it takes a very long time to switch gears. Sometimes I'll let off the gas and press on it again and it'll still take a few seconds to change gears. Once the car warms up, it doesn't have issues. Does this mean my transmission is going out? Low fluid maybe? Do I need to take it by a shop or does this just happen sometimes? Thanks! 