This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift transmissions 2011 present. 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 to use, how to. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Ford focus routine maintenance guide 2006 to 2011 petrol. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for ford focus mk3 hatchback. It is actually an automated manual transmission that gets more miles per gallon out of your gas. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located. Type f was the original ford automatic transmission fluid. Therefore it is important to use the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your focuss owners. By purchasing a ford transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats. Get your ford focus motor oil and transmission fluid from.
Mar 05, 20 the ford fiesta auto transmission is actually a newer, more efficient transmission design, called a dual clutch transmission. Mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus. Fix transmission fluid leaks ford focus 20082011 2010. Oils, fluids, and lubricants are vitally important for. The best part is, our ford f450 super duty automatic transmission fluid products. If i put it in the manual shift mode a can get the car to shift into 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to check the fluid levels on a ford focus 20112014. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. Come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2.
Fords focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic transmissions. Ford transmissions make installation easy because they come equipped with sensors and contain the proper transmission fluid. I have a 2012 ford focus with automatic transmission and it will not shift on its own. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Jul 19, 2015 how to check gearbox oil level and add oil. Ford focus psa mtx75 5speed manual regarding fluid type i changed the transaxle fluid in my 2005 focus mtx75 transaxle about 3 months ago with lucas 75w90 full synthetic gear oil. Ford focus psa mtx75 5speed manual regarding fluid type. They are not interchangeable with any of the other ford. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality. When the vehicle is new, it should be serviced by a dealer service. Ford f450 super duty automatic transmission fluid advance. 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. The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain failure, and buckingnot enough power.
All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Although introduced more than a decade ago, the ford focus is still popular thanks to its sharp handling, expressive styling, and high reliability for the money. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. The ford dealership shouldnt have recommended a weighted synthetic gear oil because ford motor company calls for the use of full synthetic manual transmission fluid in both your owners manual.
New to the forum transmission fluid questions ford fluid spec sheet. In ford s quest for more performance and better fuel economy, ford has been coming out with innovative transmissions on a regular basis. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Our ford focus manual covers 60 to 14 reg plates, both petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which. The engine in your 2009 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate.
Genuine ford fluid xt m5 qs full synthetic manual transmission fluid 1 quart. The best part is, our ford e350 super duty automatic transmission fluid products. Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact. If the transmission fluid level on your focus is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Complete auto transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay.
Valvoline type f is a highquality transmission fluid specifically engineered to protect and prolong the life of automatic transmissions. This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift transmissions 2011. Place the gearshift lever in p park automatic transmission or r reverse manual transmission and turn the engine off. Automatic transmission fluid to ford specification wssm2c938a.
May, 2011 the 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your focus. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Roadshow way back in 2009, fords new fiesta hit dealer. Smg na contact bmw for fluid type available from dealer 200111. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Fix transmission fluid leaks ford focus 20082011 lake chevy helped make these videos. We store ford focus brake lubricants to reduce wear and tear and guarantee proper brake function, antiseize lubricants to ensure perfect protection against corrosion, seizing, and galling, transmission lubricants to ensure precise and smooth shifting, and anything else your vehicle may need to run at peak performance. I happened to be looking through my chiltons book and stumbled upon something interesting for a few model years, you are supposed to use mercon v atf rather.
Types of automatic transmission fluid it still runs. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. 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. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for ford focus when you shop the. Synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Ford focus routine maintenance guide 2006 to 2011 petrol engines. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid is a premiumquality sae 75w90 gear oil recommended by ford motor company meeting warranty requirements.
We have 622 2011 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 202 1owner cars, and 672 personal use cars. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. Advance auto parts has 2 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the.
This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting. Aug, 2017 2010 ford focus transmission fluid change. Universal mercon v atf synthetic blend by amalie oil. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011. How to check the fluid levels on a ford focus 20112014 youtube. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. If you use a lighter weighted transmission fluid you will make the issue worse and it will slip more. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. How to check transmission fluid 2011 ford fiesta fixya. Type cj and type h are special fluids formulated for specific ford transmissions.
Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Ford e350 super duty automatic transmission fluid advance. Atf type f automatic transmission fluid by valvoline. This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift. Sae 75w90 gear oil to ford specification wsdm2c200c. Manual transmission fluid application guide carquest auto parts. Mar 06, 2017 come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. Jul 04, 2016 2007 ford focus requires 2 quarts of motorcraft xtm5qs transmission fluid. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. May 28, 2014 mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus.
Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new. Top 8 transmission fluid ford focus dyb hatchback bestseller. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011 2009. By purchasing a ford transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats built for your vehicle and the exacting specifications of ford motor company. Manual transmission fluid type, sae 75w90 gear oil to ford specification wsd m2c200c. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Getrag 238 manual transmission 6speed 201112 ram 1500, 2500, 3500 g56 manual transmission ap4. Preproduction model shown 2016 focus owners manual 2016 focus owners manual august 2015 first printing owners manual focus litho in u. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. When it comes to your ford e350 super duty, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. When it comes to your ford f450 super duty, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1.
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