Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Forums active threads forum help pennzoil synthetics recent topics. Mar 06, 2017 come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. Transmission fluid is an important fluid in your car and needs to be topped up on a regular basis. Fords name for this transmission is 4f27e, mazdas name for this transmission is fn4ael. Generally manual transmissions dont have a transmission fluid dipstick. The video is applicable to the 00, 01, 02, 03, 04 ford focus list of. Only use a washer fluid that meets ford specification wsbm8b16a2. The transmission is keep slipping ever since i had new transmission fluid put into my 60,000 mile transmission from a mechanic, ever since then it kept slipping and making strange humming noise when i slow down, any advice on how i can add or check how much fluid is left in there, because there is not a transmission dipstick under the hood, thanks. Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid.
Class a motorhome change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid normal vehicle axle maintenance and lubrication police and taxi vehicle axles maintenance and lubrication if you have any questions about your driving conditions, or for further clarification, please see your dealer. It was a little low so i topped it off with prestone power steering fluid that had a stop leak additive in it. After looking at the fluid on the driveway it had a reddish tint to it which i assume is the automatic transmission fluid. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20002004 2000. The car has had an intermitten problem since june or july of 2008 were it down shifts into the next lower gear momentarily then shifting back into the appropriate gear. Valvoline automatic transmission fluid application guide. I have an automatic 2000 ford focus station wagon and the owners manual suggests. Come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. Check your owners manual to confirm fluid specification recommended. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. The worst complaints are loud noise heard when in reverse, reverse stopped working, and wont shift out of first gear. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
I knew it was a dct when i got it but i still assumed there would be. I have a 2001 ford escort zx2 how high on the dip stick should the transmission fluid register. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. May 28, 2014 mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus. With a long, narrow neck funnel, pour a small quantity of atf at a time. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. This dipstick for this transmission says m v on the dipstick handle in mazda. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and. Where is transmission fluid dipstick focus fanatics forum. Transmission fluid checking 6speed automatic transmission fluid the automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Ramps or jack and jack stands ratchet and sockets open ended wrenches.
In the video, 1a auto shows how to check and fill the transmission fluid. It has had an issue lately with losing power steering fluid so i checked the reservoir first. How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt 6speed manual. When i first mentioned the issue he knew immediately that it was the trans.
How to check the automatic transmission fluid in a 2002 ford focus. So i had to change the atf fluid in my girlfriends 2001 ford focus with the zetec motor and automatic transmission. How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt. Fluid level should be checked frequently via the transmission dipstick tube in the engine compartment.
Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. It says use full synth manual trans fluid read more. This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift transmissions 2011present. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. How can you check or add transmission fluid into ford. Register log in home forums atf, differential, trans, brakes, ps what atf for 2001 ford focus. Automatic transmission fluid change ford focus forum. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. 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. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your ford focus can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. And you definitely dont want to put atx in your dct.
It was one of the things that bob hunt threw into the quote when i was asking about a stallie a couple of years ago. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 2005 2007 2006 ford focus zx3 20l 4 cyl. If the atf didnt meet the line labeled with full, you need to add transmission fluid into the small hole where youve taken off the dipstick. I decided to write it up since i didnt find any threads with actual experience. Diagram ford a 2003 ford focus 5speed manual transmission. Jul 04, 2016 2007 ford focus requires 2 quarts of motorcraft xtm5qs transmission fluid. Ford focus svt questions how do i check transmission fluid in. Put the dipstick back into its place and replace the cap. Power steering fluid reservoir 2007 focus foc owners guide post2002fmt usa fus page 181 2. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years.
Synchromesh mtf 200112 ford escape 200512 ford escape hybrid 200106, 200811 mazda tribute. Btrs have no dip sticks, as they are a fully sealed unit there is a filler hole on the side of the gbox, where you can check the level of the fluid. Ford focus automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. My engine came from ford racing parts, zetec, in a 2001 zx3. Automatic transmission fluid maintenance focus fanatics. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Here at advance auto parts, we work with only top reliable automatic transmission fluid product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence.
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. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Em5j 19a321 aa june 20 first printing owners manual focus litho in u. Mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus. Automatic transmission fluid maintenance focus fanatics forum. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. He is a master mechanic specializing in ford vehicles. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20052007. Transmission problem 2001 ford focus front wheel drive manual 95000 miles i need to change the trans fluid on a 2001 ford focus.
Mercon v is what i use in my 2000 focus with a standard transmission. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your focus, even in the most severe driving conditions. Differences between ford mercon atf and mazda type m5 atf. Ford focus transmission problems page 2 car forums at. The focus auto definitely has fluid from page 363 of the owners guide. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. The 5 speed manual transmission in your focus doesnt have a dipstick, the fluid level is checked by going under the car and removing a fill plug on the side of the transmission case, you then stick your pinkie in the hole and if you can just touch the transmission lube the level is correct. This product is made of highquality components to meet. When it comes to your ford focus, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Forum community dedicated to ford focus owners and enthusiasts.
Engine oil in very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. How to check transmission fluid 0004 ford focus youtube. 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. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20002004 2001. Here is how to check the oil, check the coolant level, check the power steering fluid level, the brake fluid level, and the windshield washer fluid. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20052007 2006. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. The engine in your 2006 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The 4f27e is an electronically controlled 4speed automatic transmission, used by ford and mazda. When you purchase a ford remanufactured transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats built to the exacting specifications of ford motor company one thats built for your vehicle. I started experiencing transmission 55,000miles problems with my 2001 focus so i had a family mechanic look at it.
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