If necessary, add oil until your vehicle is at a proper level. The fill plug needs to be used for filling because this is the only way to know if the transmission is full. Ford s name for this transmission is 4f27e, mazdas name for this transmission is fn4ael. The drain plug was supposed to be a 10mm hex according to many but it isnt. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. The 4f27e is a strengthened 4speed f4eat automatic and only some of the internals were updated.
Get reliability information for the 2012 ford fusion from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. I used a t55 torx socket to get mine off when the 10mm hex was too big. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. Where is the transmission fluid in a ford focus answers. I am told that there is a fill plug as well, but it is not easily accessible with the vehicle on ramps. Simply drain the fluid into a pan and measure the amount you removed and replace the same amount. Ford f150 scheduled maintenance guide mainland ford. No matter the situation, advance auto parts has the automatic transmission fluid product you desperately need. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your fusion and how to check the transmission fluid level.
The 2012 ford focus is stylish in both sedan and fourdoorhatchback body styles. I have been hearing that ford specs in manual are incorrect. The quality of a transmission fluid in your ford is about how long it will work. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions.
Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your fiesta, even in the most severe driving conditions. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its automatic transmission makes the car a chore to drive. The only way i would own a fiesta is with a manual transmission. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When i broke the fill hole plug loose before draining the transmission wanted to make sure i could get that plug loose before pulling the drain plug fluid seeped from behind the bolt.
Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2012 ford fusion. Refer to your f150 owners manual for type and amount. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your focus, even in the most severe driving conditions. Ford transmission fluids, oils, additives automatic. Although checks with auto manufacturers and their representatives to confirm the accuracy of the data, it makes no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied with respect to the data presented here. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your ford focus can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. How to change focus st transmission fluid 50,000 miles. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Raise the car with the floor jack and support it on jack stands. You also need the vehicle to be level when draining and filling. Check level biweekly, or whenever you fill up with gas, using the dipstick.
Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. Ford fusion 6 speed auto drain and fill pics bob is the. Ford focus electric 2012, manual transmission mount by dea. 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 than drain it and refill if at all. Jul 28, 2015 manual transmission fill plug location 2003 ford focus ib5 transmission. 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.
Transmission fluid level check ford fusion 202019 2014. Remove all of the bolts for the transmission fluid pan except the three in the front of the pan near the drivers side. This vehicle has the aisin warner f21 6 speed automatic. This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift transmissions 2011. Come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2012 ford fusion sel 3. Manual transmission fill plug location 2003 ford focus ib5 transmission. Great place to start and familiarize yourself with the ford focus. How to change the transmission filter in ford cars it still.
Transmission fluid fill adapter ford explorer otc 6604 ebay. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. Jun 15, 2012 i own a 2012 ford focus with the 6 speed powershift transmission. If the transmission fluid level on your fusion is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Please take a moment and participate in our online polls and surveys. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Place a sixquart drain pan directly under the transmission. This is a required tool to fill or add fluid to the 5r55w automatic transmission used on. The transmission fluid capacity on a ford festiva is 3. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the. Select the correct transmission cooler by determining where there is enough space to mount it. When i put the car on ramps i can see a drain plug for the transmission.
The diagram on the left numbers the best three positions to mount the transmission cooler in order. How i filled the transmission with transmission fluid on a 2012 ford focus s. This is a required tool to fill or add fluid to the 5r55w automatic transmission used on 2003 and newer ford explorers. Ford escort ford escort service and repair manual routine maintenance and servicing manual transmission oil level check every 12 000 miles or 12 months 1 with the car on level ground wipe the area around the filler plug, then unscrew the plug using a socket spanner, or on later versions a suitable torx or allen key or socket bit, as. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. The drivetrain of the f250 includes either a manual transmission or an automatic transmission. The 2012 ford focus has 42 problems reported for transmission failure. This can be around every 3 months or so, depending on how frequently you drive.
This dipstick for this transmission says m v on the dipstick handle in mazda vehicles. Aug 14, 2019 amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a wide swath of owners. Carid offers the best transmission oils to reduce the friction and prolong its lifetime. Please use this forum for the latest news and discussions. Transmission coolers are more efficient when they receive maximum air flow. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. The engine in your 2014 ford fusion should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Apr 23, 2014 this video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. Also, may car came with motorcraft xtm5qs and it always felt notchy when shifting from day one. Otc 6604 ford explorer transmission fluid fill adapter. Asked in auto parts and repairs, ford bronco what kind of of transmission fluid does a ford bronco do i. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. How to change the transmission filter on a 2003 ford focus.
Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2012 ford fusion sel 3. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your ford fiesta can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Install drain plug and use a long15in or longer bendable funnel to get to the fill plug and fill fluid. How to fill the transmission fluid on a ford f250 it still. Ford focus service repair manual ford focus pdf downloads. That means the cargocarrying capacitythe amount of cargo that the pickup is capable of carrying in its cargo bedis threequarters of a ton, or 1,500 pounds. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. Ford fiesta, focus, focus cmax, focus rs, fusion, galaxy.
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