Best way transmission fluid oil change ford focus youtube. Buying a used ford focus transmission from a nonreliable junkyard is an unnecessary risk. I have a 2001 ford escort zx2, which i hear is pretty close kin to the ford focus. You dont have to change the automatic transmission fluid on your ford explorers if you drive it under normal driving conditions, but regular changes will extend the life of the transmission. The changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. How do u change transmission fluid on 2001 ford focus. Page 15 2001 focus workshop manual page 15 of 17 measure the resistance between the central timer module c pin 19 cjb, harness side and ground. Search our online transmission filter catalog and find the lowest priced discount auto parts on the web. Ford fiesta transmission fluid change ericthecarguy. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20052007 2006. Ford fiesta manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Jun 25, 2009 the changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors.
Replacing a 2001 ford focus transmission oil and filter youtube. Buy a certified used ford focus transmission and save hundreds of dollars. How to change the transmission filter in ford cars it still. The cost of this service or repair can vary by location. Rebuilt transmission 4f27e 4speed automatic for 2000 2001 20022011 ford focus fits. Checking the transmission fluid in a manual transmission car is slightly different than for those with automatic transmissions.
Here is a transmission fluid flush tutorial pertaining to any year ford focus. It was a little low so i topped it off with prestone power steering fluid that had a stop leak additive in it. Page 16 2001 focus workshop manual page 16 of 17 go to h8. Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual.
But, the downside of doing burnies at the stoplight and chirping the tires when shifting into second is that the car will go though clutches. Apr 23, 2014 this video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. Remove all of the bolts for the transmission fluid pan except the three in the front of the pan near the drivers side. Choose top quality brands api, atp, motorcraft, pioneer cables, pronto, wix. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. The engine in your 2006 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. If you drive in a hot climate then it is advisable to change fluid and filter every 50000 miles. Our replacement transmission parts will restore your ford focuss performance and keep fluid where it. Place a sixquart drain pan directly under the transmission. How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt.
Maintenance and specifications refill capacities fluid ford part application capacity name brake fluid motorcraft high fill to line on and clutch performance reservoir fluid dot 3 motor vehicle brake fluid engine motorcraft 2. Forum community dedicated to ford focus owners and enthusiasts. The torque spec for the transmission pan bolts is 7 newtonmeters or about 5 footpounds, not 1214 footpounds as stated in the. Buy a 2000 ford focus automatic transmission filter kit at discount prices. This isnt a full flushing of a transmission oil, just some basics. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Once the transmission fluid exchange is completed, disconnect the atf fluid exchanger wpower steering fluid exchanger. Underneath the air intake pipe, at the rear right hand side there is a 4 prong plug for the speed sensor. 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. Do i need to change transmission fluid on a ford focus. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate.
Our discount ford focus transmissions come straight from a. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. Because you do not control the transmission shift pattern or rpm timing, your transmission will not be subjected to stress as a manual transmission would be. How to replace transmission fluid and filter 0007 ford focus. How to change automatic transmission fluid in a ford focus. Jul 03, 2015 download the 2000 ford 03 ford focus manual transmission fluid ford focus manual. But, the downside of doing burnies at the stoplight and chirping the tires when shifting into second is that the car will go though clutches in short order. Raise the car with the floor jack and support it on jack stands. Ford focus transmission flush question michigan sportsman. Ironically, as steve indicates, ford parts lists a drain. If you wwatch your tachometer, you will notice a certain rpm that your trnasmission will shift into each of its foward gears. This shows the process of performing a drain and fill of a 2007 ford focus manual transmission. Come join the discussion about rsst performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more. Focus transmission buy used ford focus manual automatic.
Ford escort ford escort service and repair manual routine maintenance and servicing automatic transmission fluid level check every 12 000 miles or 12 months 1 the automatic transmission fluid level must be checked when the engine and transmission are. Tell us about your vehicle to find the right parts faster. Ford focus 2001 ford focus trying to replace the transmission. Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. Ford mondeo questions manual transmission problems. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located, how to correctly change your fluid, what type of fluid. Mar 07, 2018 20062009 ford fnr5 transmission a 5 speed automatic from mazda, mazda atf mv type m5 uses ford fnr5 atf fluids conform to mazda mv m5 atf 4 synthetic oil mobil 1 shell atf 4 valvoline max life amsoil schaeffers type m5 mv beck. I checked the ford website for maintenance schedule and every 30k miles it says change automatic transmission fluid. Ford focus service manual transmission fluid exchange.
Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20052007. If your ford focus is a manual you wont have a torque converter so youll only. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. It has had an issue lately with losing power steering fluid so i checked the reservoir first. We offer high quality new, oem, aftermarket and remanufactured ford focus transmission filter parts. Come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. View and download ford focus 2005 owners manual online. This product is made of highquality components to meet.
I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Jan 25, 2007 i dont know much about cars and have a question. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. We believe this failure is due to defective equipment, wonder if it could be related to either service. Transmission problem 2001 ford focus front wheel drive manual 95000 miles i need to change the trans fluid on a 2001 ford focus. Forums active threads forum help pennzoil synthetics recent topics. Ford transmission oil change ford mondeo mk5 gearbox fluid change duration. Weather and the minute part of metal in the transmission determines when to change the fluid. How to change automatic transmission fluid in a ford explorer. Explorers driven under severe conditions need regular transmission fluid changes.
This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift transmissions 2011present. Check also our ford focus manual transmission catalog. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Our replacement transmission parts will restore your ford focus s performance and keep fluid where it.
Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Register log in home forums atf, differential, trans, brakes, ps what atf for 2001 ford focus. This is a first generation north american ford focus 20002007 any. Mar 06, 2017 come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta.
What type of transmission fluid does a 2006 ford focus take. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 49c60c 120f140f. Manual transmission problems hello, so the transmission on our 97 ford mondeo is playing up, it is a real struggle trying to move the stick into any ge. How to change automatic transmission fluid in a ford. May 30, 2008 if you wwatch your tachometer, you will notice a certain rpm that your trnasmission will shift into each of its foward gears. If the transmission fluid return rate is less than 0. After looking at the fluid on the driveway it had a reddish tint to it which i assume is the automatic transmission fluid. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance.
Please log in or create an account to join the conversation. We specialize in a widevariety of highquality car parts and accessories for your car, truck or suv. How to change the transmission filter on a 2003 ford focus. How to add bluetooth to a new ford explorer by logorado. The 2001 ford focus has 12 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Reconnect any disconnected transmission fluid cooler tubes. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. Another video on just checking the atf level in more detail in the. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years.
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