We i thought, it will probably help since i used to do courier work in a city for a. My car had 33k on it and he said it was a few thousand miles overdue. Aug, 2017 2010 ford focus transmission fluid change car girl chronicles. Cheap to buy, runs extremely well, smooth ride and comfortable interior with all the mod cons and cold ac. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. When adding transmission fluid to your focus, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid. Page 323 maintenance and specifications checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature 140f158f 60c70c automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
What follows is our quick reference guide to many of the recommended routine maintenance tasks for the ford focus 2006 to 2011 petrol engines, most of which you can do yourself at home. We have everything from affordable focus aftermarket parts to highend ford focus performance parts. The important signs your gearbox is failing breakerlink blog. You no longer have to do a service every 6 months, or change the oil every 3 months, but regular fluid changes are still essential to your vehicles longevity. It is particularly recommended for 1995 2011 mtx75 and ib5 transmissions, and is also recommended for older transmissions including rear wheel drive that recommend gl3 and gl4 type gear. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. We can not figure out how to check, the transmission fluid.
Do you think your vehicle may have low transmission fluid. At andys auto sport, we carry a huge selection of ford focus parts. The engine in your 2009 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. How to change automatic transmission fluid in a ford focus.
Do not drain the oil until you can make a tool to fill it. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. Add transmission fluid until the oil runs out of the fill port in a continuous stream. After 33 years with ford transmission engineering, the answer is simple if it aint broke, dont fix it. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid.
Ford reserves the right to change, suspend or discontinue all or any aspects of this website at any time without prior notice. Blew my mind when i went to look at my brothers focus after he was having a problem with the transmission control module. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. Ford focus transmission flush question michigan sportsman. Ive seen several recommendations here to change automatic transmission fluid as often as 30k, no matter what the manufacturer recommends. How to check the fluid levels on a ford focus 20112014. Automatic transmission fluid motorcraft dual clutch xt11qdc donation. Ford transmission fluids, oils, additives automatic, manual. 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.
Remove all of the bolts for the transmission fluid pan except the three in the front of the pan near the drivers side. Hell its not even recommended to change the fluid for the life of the transmission, but if you were to change the fluid at some interval, say 5075k miles you dont want to do more. But if its a manual, the fluid doesnt come anywhere near the clutch. We have an excellent selection of focus custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. There are good ones around and the technology of this car is ahead of its time. I have been in a very frustrating situation the past few days, and would like some piece of mind. The 2011 ford fiesta has 6 problems reported for leaking transmission fluid.
To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km until the engine coolant gauge indicates normal. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Manual transmission fluid type, sae 75w90 gear oil to ford specification. Motorcraft dual clutch transmission fluid xt11qdc specification. Ford fluid xy80w90ql sae 80w90 premium rear axle lubricant specification. The only way i would own a fiesta is with a manual transmission. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. You can check the transmission fluid via the dipstick in the engine.
How i filled the transmission with transmission fluid on a 2012 ford focus s. Any replacement is really only about 12 the fluid anyway. How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. I found the dip stick and check the level properly. Wrong transmission fluid in 2012 ford fusion maintenance. Obviously some ford focus cars 20112016 had problems, but that doesnt mean all had problems. Jun 25, 2009 the changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. Problems with your gearbox can be fatal so vigilance is vital. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. This product is made of highquality components to meet. How do i check the transmission oil level on my 2014 ford.
The transmission is full when the oil flow from the fill port has slowed to a broken stream or dripping. According to ford maintenance guidelines, you should change the automatic transmission fluid in your focus every 48,280 km 30,000 miles if it is used under normal operating conditions. Read on to discover the 5 most telling signs of low transmission fluid. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Apr 23, 2014 19992007 ford focus manual transmission fluid change duration. Burning smell top 10 signs of transmission trouble. Three years is a good interval at your milage per year.
Jan 25, 2007 after 33 years with ford transmission engineering, the answer is simple if it aint broke, dont fix it. The changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. Your 2014 focus does not have a dipstick to check the fluid level in the transmission. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid is a premiumquality sae 75w90 gear oil recommended by ford motor company meeting warranty requirements. Automatic transmission fluid should be bright red, clear and a little sweet smelling.
You agree to comply with all applicable export and reexport control laws and regulations, including the export administration regulations maintained by the u. Weather and the minute part of metal in the transmission determines when to change the fluid. Ford fusion transmission service maintenancerepairs car. Dec 23, 2016 add transmission fluid until the oil runs out of the fill port in a continuous stream. You will need to get the front of the vehicle up in the air either on a vehicle lift or with a floor jack and jack stands. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. I checked the ford website for maintenance schedule and every 30k miles it says change automatic transmission fluid. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the.
Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Clean transmission fluid looks bright red and clear, accompanied by a sweet smell. If the color is bright red and it smells sweet, it is still usable, but if it is darker, dirty. Burning smell a burning smell is one of 10 signs of transmission trouble. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011 2009. Jul 04, 2016 2007 ford focus requires 2 quarts of motorcraft xtm5qs transmission fluid. Raise the car with the floor jack and support it on jack stands. How to change the transmission filter in ford cars it still. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. If you drive in a hot climate then it is advisable to change fluid and filter every 50000 miles. Feb 06, 2017 i hope this video of changing the transmission fluid on a 2012 ford focus help someone out. Department of commerce, and trade and economic sanctions maintained by the treasury departments office of foreign assets control, in regard to products purchased on this website.
Automatic transmissions need to be serviced every 2530k miles regardless of what the owners manual says so yes, have the pan dropped, filter changed and the fluid refilled. If the fluid you drop from the pan is still red, then just replace the filter, reinstall the pan with a new gasket, and add the required amount of trans. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. You will need to get the front of the vehicle up in the air either on. Place a sixquart drain pan directly under the transmission. Feb 18, 2017 how i filled the transmission with transmission fluid on a 2012 ford focus s. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years.
The owners manual states that the instrument fuse panel is located to the left of the steering colunm, but i do not see it there on my vehicle. I need to add transmission fluid to my 2006 ford focus. The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain failure, and buckingnot enough power. Used 2011 ford focus for sale with photos cargurus. Heat is the biggest enemy of a transmssion and if you take care of it, it will last a long time. Jan 05, 2011 i need to add transmission fluid to my 2006 ford focus. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Ford, as website administrator and parts manufacturer, or your dealer may make changes to any products or services offered on this website, or to the applicable prices for any such products or services, without notice. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011. Search over 17,000 listings to find the best local deals. Ford fluid xy75w140ql sae 75w140 synthetic rear axle lubricant specification. Youre looking for the telltale red colour of transmission fluid, which also has a slightly sweet smell. My experience with the mtx75 in my ford svt contour was thus.
Model shown is a ford focus titanium x 5door in candy red metallic paint. Ford focus routine maintenance guide 2006 to 2011 petrol. Wheel lug nut torque specifications fuses dissimilar spare tirewheel information warning lights and chimes instrument cluster fuel pump shutoff switch tire change procedure. All i find is older focus manual transmission changes. Motorcraftr dual clutch transmission fluid xt11qdc wssm2c200d2. How to check the fluid levels on a ford focus 20112014 youtube. Unlike motor oil your transmission fluid levels should stay constant so.
You no longer have to do a service every 6 months, or change the oil every 3 months. I hope this video of changing the transmission fluid on a 2012 ford focus help someone out. But looking at the notes on one of the recent receipts the owner had for an engine oil change, it says transmission service recommended. I found brake fluid and the oil dipstick but i dont know where the trans is. If you do a lot of towing with your focus, it is recommended that you change the automatic transmission fluid every 24,140 km 15,000 miles. Do i need to change transmission fluid on a ford focus. Do you need to check the fluid levels on your 2011 to 2014 ford focus but dont know. On 51814 i went to jiffy lube, and ended up being convinced to do a transmission fluid exchange by the mechanic. Come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta.
How to change the transmission filter on a 2003 ford focus. Ford focus routine maintenance guide 2006 to 2011 petrol engines. Manual transmission oil change help focus fanatics forum. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. My ford excape loses power and smells burnt do i need a new transmission.
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