It can also be caused by water or debris in the transmission. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to. As the vehicle moves, the driveshaft moves in and out as bumps are encountered. Im going to guess ford just used mercon lv since its already very thin and is what they put in the ice transmissions. Kiwi green and aqua blue clearcoat metallic, available. The ford focus mk 2 is an automobile which was produced by ford from 2005 to 2010. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. We can not figure out how to check, the transmission fluid. The first automatic transmission to be offered in the ford mustang was the c4, which replaced fords previous fordomatic transmission. Manual transmission now listed as standard equipment rather than a delete option on.
Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Genuine ford part excellent condition 124k miles 1year warranty located at atlanta, georgia 30234. Why stock another fluid if you dont have to especially on such a low volume vehicle. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. Use this oil if your transmission has a mtf label on the. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Jan 25, 2007 i have a 2004 ford focus with 50,000 miles. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and. Motorcraftr dual clutch transmission fluid xt11qdc wssm2c200d2. Its also meets the mercon lv spec which is what the oe fluid is. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. Valvoline automatic transmission fluid application guide.
The bmw m6, cadillac atsv, ford focus, and ford fiesta have been discontinued. The transmission seal that is most commonly replaced to prevent leakage is the tail shaft seal. The transmission is full when the oil flow from the fill port has slowed to a broken stream or dripping. When adding transmission fluid to your focus, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid. The top cause of serious engine damage is loss of coolant. If you drive in a hot climate then it is advisable to change fluid and filter every 50000 miles. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid xtm5qs wsdm2c200 c.
I take it there is a drain plug and a filler pluganyone know the. If your car consistently loses fluid, contact your repair facility immediately. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. You first must know if your car requires automatic or manual transmission fluid.
Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. The difference is whether oil lubricates the clutches. To see how frequently 2004 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. What happens if you use the wrong transmission fluid. 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.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. A mechanic can inspect your transmission to confirm. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Dec 23, 2016 add transmission fluid until the oil runs out of the fill port in a continuous stream. The instrument cluster located on your fords dashboard is equipped with warning lamps and indicators that allow you to easily monitor your vehicles condition and control settings. Ford focus automatic transmission 2004, automatic transmission oil pan gasket by victor reinz.
Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 ford focus transmissions online. Jul 04, 2016 2007 ford focus requires 2 quarts of motorcraft xtm5qs transmission fluid. 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. I take it there is a drain plug and a filler pluganyone know the location of these.
How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt. Its a manual transmission so i believe the tranny is lubed with the brake fluid as well from what ive read. The 2004 ford focus has 7 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Apr 23, 2014 19992007 ford focus manual transmission fluid change duration. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. It says use full synth manual trans fluid part number xtm5qs for the 2. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. It is vital that you use only these in vehicles from chrysler.
This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. Mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus. The 2004 ford focus has 2 problems reported for transmission failure. 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. Do i need to change transmission fluid on a ford focus. Buy genuine ford fluid xtm5qs full synthetic manual transmission fluid 1. Possible causes of colors in transmission fluid it still runs.
This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain. Transmission fluid is an important fluid in your car and needs to be topped up on a regular basis. Sometimes this is caused by coolant being forced into the. I have a 2002 ford focus when i change the transmission filter i accidentally bought. Ford focus transmission flush question michigan sportsman. 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. 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. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Our 2004 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage.
Weather and the minute part of metal in the transmission determines when to change the fluid. 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. Genuine ford fluid xtm5qs full synthetic manual transmission. This seals the driveshaft where it attaches to the output shaft of the transmission. How often should you change your transmission fluid.
Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2004 ford focus zts 2. Possible causes of colors in transmission fluid it still. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Jan 27, 2011 power steering is also full and brake fluid is in between min and max. Jun 25, 2009 the changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors.
It is attached at this point with the use of splines. Focus rs has an exclusive ultimate green classic 1970s ford le mans. 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. 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. Identifying and modifying fords c4 transmission cj pony. Dark, cloudy, creamy, milky or opaque transmission fluid is a sign of a problem with the transmission. Power steering is also full and brake fluid is in between min and max. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. This shows the process of performing a drain and fill of a 2007 ford focus manual transmission. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. It was launched at the paris motor show on september 25, 2004 as a three. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission, sold them anyway.
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