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. Sometimes this is caused by coolant being forced into the transmission by a faulty radiator. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007. The bmw m6, cadillac atsv, ford focus, and ford fiesta have been discontinued. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the. 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. Do i need to change transmission fluid on a ford focus. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid xtm5qs wsdm2c200 c.
Apr 23, 2014 19992007 ford focus manual transmission fluid change duration. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Ford focus automatic transmission 2004, automatic transmission oil pan gasket by victor reinz. The top cause of serious engine damage is loss of coolant. This seals the driveshaft where it attaches to the output shaft of the transmission. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running.
I take it there is a drain plug and a filler pluganyone know the location of these. It was launched at the paris motor show on september 25, 2004 as a three. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to. The 2004 ford focus has 2 problems reported for transmission failure. Sometimes this is caused by coolant being forced into the. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Our 2004 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
Valvoline automatic transmission fluid application guide. Warning lamps and indicators official ford owner site. How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt. It can also be caused by water or debris in the transmission. The brake fluid seemed to be a brownish green color but the stuff in the snow was neon green and in the middle under the engine where the car is parked. Use this oil if your transmission has a mtf label on the. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. We can not figure out how to check, the transmission fluid. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. The first automatic transmission to be offered in the ford mustang was the c4, which replaced fords previous fordomatic transmission.
Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Focus rs has an exclusive ultimate green classic 1970s ford le mans. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 ford focus transmissions online. How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt 6speed manual. Upon starting your vehicle, you may see some of these indicators light up as a routine check to verify functionality. It is vital that you use only these in vehicles from chrysler. It is attached at this point with the use of splines. I have a 2002 ford focus when i change the transmission filter i accidentally bought. Why stock another fluid if you dont have to especially on such a low volume vehicle. The transmission seal that is most commonly replaced to prevent leakage is the tail shaft seal. Genuine ford fluid xtm5qs full synthetic manual transmission.
Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Power steering is also full and brake fluid is in between min and max. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity.
Jan 25, 2007 i have a 2004 ford focus with 50,000 miles. Add transmission fluid until the oil runs out of the fill port in a continuous stream. It says use full synth manual trans fluid part number xtm5qs for the 2. Its also meets the mercon lv spec which is what the oe fluid is. When adding transmission fluid to your focus, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid. The 2004 ford focus has 7 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Jun 25, 2009 the changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. Genuine ford part excellent condition 124k miles 1year warranty located at atlanta, georgia 30234. Motorcraftr dual clutch transmission fluid xt11qdc wssm2c200d2.
I take it there is a drain plug and a filler pluganyone know the. Possible causes of colors in transmission fluid it still. Dec 23, 2016 add transmission fluid until the oil runs out of the fill port in a continuous stream. Manual transmission now listed as standard equipment rather than a delete option on. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. To see how frequently 2004 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Dark, cloudy, creamy, milky or opaque transmission fluid is a sign of a problem with the transmission. If your car consistently loses fluid, contact your repair facility immediately. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever.
As the vehicle moves, the driveshaft moves in and out as bumps are encountered. Ford focus transmission flush question michigan sportsman. Jan 27, 2011 power steering is also full and brake fluid is in between min and max. Weather and the minute part of metal in the transmission determines when to change the fluid. How often should you change your transmission fluid.
The transmission is full when the oil flow from the fill port has slowed to a broken stream or dripping. Buy genuine ford fluid xtm5qs full synthetic manual transmission fluid 1. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. The difference is whether oil lubricates the clutches.
A mechanic can inspect your transmission to confirm. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. My owners manual says i should change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles, but my father swears it should be changed as often as engine oilevery 4000 to 5000 miles. Its a manual transmission so i believe the tranny is lubed with the brake fluid as well from what ive read. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway.
Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or. If you drive in a hot climate then it is advisable to change fluid and filter every 50000 miles. Jul 04, 2016 2007 ford focus requires 2 quarts of motorcraft xtm5qs transmission fluid. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2004 ford focus zts 2. What happens if you use the wrong transmission fluid. Possible causes of colors in transmission fluid it still runs. You first must know if your car requires automatic or manual transmission fluid. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. 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.
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