Once the transmission fluid exchange is completed, disconnect the atf fluid exchanger wpower steering fluid exchanger. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011 2009. Ford fiesta mk6 clutch master cylinder change removal how to 200208 tdci. Regular lubrication of the grease fittings followed by timely oil change can solve the problem. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Transmission fluid usually needs to be changed out every 30,00060,000 miles 48,28096,560 km.
Ive seen several recommendations here to change automatic transmission fluid as often as 30k, no matter what the manufacturer recommends. When to change transmission fluid short pump ford dealer. Refer to your f150 owners manual for type and amount. If you drive in a hot climate then it is advisable to change fluid and filter every 50000 miles. Changing your transmission fluid will require a socket set, a new filter, and a drain bucket. The transmission is full when the oil flow from the fill port has slowed to a broken stream or dripping. I bought it used in 20 with 30,000 and the only maintenance i have had is a. Place a sixquart drain pan directly under the transmission.
The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. To keep your automatic transmission in top condition, it needs to stay lubricated with transmission fluid. How to change the transmission filter on a 2003 ford focus. Motorcraftr dual clutch transmission fluid xt11qdc wssm2c200d2. Now if the vehicle sits for a period of a week or so, the converter will drain back into the pan and more of the fluid can be changed.
When i broke the fill hole plug loose before draining the transmission wanted to make sure i could get that plug loose before pulling. How to find and check the fluid levels on a ford focus mk2 60 to 14. The ford focus titaniums sixspeed powershift i recently tested is much improved and felt much more like a mainstream dsg at launch, creeping with feet off the pedals, and during shifts, and it. May 28, 2014 mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Raise the car with the floor jack and support it on jack stands. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. May 14, 2020 transmission fluid lubricates the components inside your vehicles transmission, and you may need to change the fluid out if your gears arent shifting correctly or theres rattling under the hood. Checking the transmission fluid in a manual transmission car is slightly. What type of transmission fluid does a 2006 ford focus. Feb 04, 2014 2000 ford focus transmission fluid and filter change duration. Weather and the minute part of metal in the transmission determines when to change the fluid. A full list of recommended 2011 ford focus regular maintenance including pricing. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid.
Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011. Ford transmission fluids, oils, additives automatic, manual. Ford focus service manual transmission fluid exchange. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. Do you need to check the fluid levels on your 2011 to 2014 ford focus but dont know where to start. The changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. We can not figure out how to check, the transmission fluid. Search our full range of ford focus 20052011 videos at. Remove all of the bolts for the transmission fluid pan except the three in the front of the pan near the drivers side. The engine will rev high when the car has sat for a period of time, first thing in the morning and again after work and has set all day.
Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. How do u check the tranny fluid level in a 2016 ford fusion. Ford focus transmission flush question michigan sportsman. Used 2011 ford focus for sale with photos cargurus. The 201216 focus and 201116 fiesta equipped with the dps6 have been the. Search over 16,900 listings to find the best local deals. Do you need to check or top up the fluids on a ford focus.
Do i need to change transmission fluid on a ford focus. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. If necessary, add transmission fluid until your vehicle is at a proper level. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. P0817, transmission fluid pressure manual valve position switch reverse. I did everything i was supposed to do and nothing changed. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. Ford f150 scheduled maintenance guide mainland ford. The 2011 ford focus goes down as one of the most reliable and affordable vehicle i have owned, and i have owned a few. How to check the fluid levels on a ford focus 20112014 youtube. Ford focus maintenance schedule richmond ford dealership. Find out when and how often to change the transmission fluid in your ford model in this article by richmond ford west.
How to replace transmission fluid and filter 0007 ford focus. Add transmission fluid until the oil runs out of the fill port in a continuous stream. May 03, 2017 manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. But just to prove that the focus wasnt perfect even with a manual transmission fitted.
Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. My ford fusion recommends changing at 30k for special service conditions but 150k for normal use, and theres no way my driving, which includes a daily 15 mile each way commute on a flat, uncrowded highway, could be considered severe service. Now that youre more familiar with your ford focus maintenance schedule and what your model will need throughout its lifespan, youre ready to keep it in great shape. Jul 04, 2016 2007 ford focus requires 2 quarts of motorcraft xtm5qs transmission fluid. I checked my oil levels after some time and found them to be low i was also experiencing gear change problems this being an automatic gear box the garage told me to add oil to the gear box but did. Ford focus 2014 transmission fluid location and change duration. The fluid only has to be changed in the event of repairs. Estimates 2011 estimates are anticipated to be the same 2. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus.
Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. Ford automatic transmission fluid fluids, chemicals and. Know what price you should pay to get your vehicle fixed. Jan 25, 2007 i have a 2004 ford focus with 50,000 miles.
Jun 25, 2009 the changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. Browse through a selection of the only automatic transmission fluid products recommended for your ford and lincoln vehicles. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. How to change the transmission filter in ford cars it still. A 5speed manual transmission is standard, but a 4speed automatic is available. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. Reconnect any disconnected transmission fluid cooler tubes. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Fords focus powershift transmission is much improved. Our ford focus manual covers 60 to 14 reg plates, both petrol and diesel engines. Mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus.
This video shows you how to get started with finding and replacing the fluid levels on a uk mk2 fo. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 49c60c 120f140f. It provides basic servicing like oil coolant and transmission fluid changes and rotations, as well. Just do a conventional filter and fluid change, this process generally changes 3040% of the fluid as the torque converter retains more than half of the transmission fluid capacity generally. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Ford transmission fluids, oils, additives automatic.
In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. Tie rods during mandatory yearly provincial inspection, tierod on passenger side of vehicle was deemed to be worn to require replacement hubert b. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed. The rest of the service schedule comes directly from the explorers owners manual.
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