Choose top quality brands api, atp, motorcraft, pioneer cables, pronto, wix. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission hesitates, and difficult to shift into gear. Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus zx3. How to change automatic transmission fluid in a ford focus. The ford workshop manual specs for both transmissions are the same manual transmission fluid meeting ford specification wsdm2c200c, with the only difference being the total fluid capacity. If you drive in a hot climate then it is advisable to change fluid and filter every 50000 miles. Transmission issues 2000 ford focus zx3 hello, i am a new member and in need of some tipsadvice.
You can browse through the catalog by clicking on the product category tabs above. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. If you are looking for a specific product, click on product search. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. How to add bluetooth to a new ford explorer by logorado. Yes, i know our ffes dont actually have a transmission, its more a simple single speed differential gear set, and its lubed with ford mercon lv atf fluid. Ford focus svt manual transmission fluid change cost. Fix transmission fluid leaks ford focus 20002004 2000. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. I am trying to find a 1st gear syncropart for a 2000 ford focus with parts listed from a ford diagram with the following discription. If i were to want to change over to some quality synthetic lube redline d6 atf, anybody have an idea what quantity of fluid i would need. But, the downside of doing burnies at the stoplight and chirping the tires when shifting into second is that the car will go though clutches. It has had an issue lately with losing power steering fluid so i checked the reservoir first.
Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. Explorers driven under severe conditions need regular transmission fluid changes. Heck, ford hasnt licensed type f since the early 1980s, but you can still find that type fluid out there in many places too. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. This is a first generation north american ford focus 20002007 any focus made from 20002011has the same transmission design 4f27e. After the very first change never anything noticeable. My 2000 ford focus with manual transmission will not. The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by. When was the last time you have your transmission fluid replaced. This is a first generation north american ford focus 2000 2007 any focus made from 2000 2011has the same transmission design 4f27e. 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.
The reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2018 ford focus. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. Weather and the minute part of metal in the transmission determines when to change the fluid. Once the transmission fluid exchange is completed, disconnect the atf fluid exchanger wpower steering fluid exchanger. I have a 2000 ford focus, my question is where is the drain plug for the transmission fluid on a 5 speed manual answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Weve put the owner manual from your glovebox online.
Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Page 1 table of contents page 2 introduction page 3 page 4 svt f150. Genuine ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements. Isofix anchor points child seat positioning trip computer optional engine oil dipstick 1. It was a little low so i topped it off with prestone power steering fluid that had a stop leak additive in it. Do i need to change transmission fluid on a ford focus. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use.
Refill capacities engine performance motorcraft part numbers 5. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your ford focus automobile. Hello, i am a new member and in need of some tipsadvice i have a 2000 ford focus zx3 with 165k miles, perfect engine, but the transmission is giving me trouble. How to change automatic transmission fluid in a ford. Ford focus service manual transmission fluid exchange. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. The engine in your 2000 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Manual will be automatically added to my manuals print this page. Em5j 19a321 aa june 20 first printing owners manual focus litho in.
Axz plan pricing, including axz plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible ford motor company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and ford motor company eligible partners. You dont have to change the automatic transmission fluid on your ford explorers if you drive it under normal driving conditions, but regular changes will extend the life of the transmission. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Buy a 2000 ford focus automatic transmission filter kit at discount prices. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt. 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. Reconnect any disconnected transmission fluid cooler tubes. Can any kind of transmission fluid go in a transmission. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 2000 2004.
Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus. Replacing all the fluid in a 2000 ford focus and rethreading one of the transmission pan bolts after it broke off. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. You need to understand the difference is that when the aftermarket uses the wording mercon and dexron iii they can only refer to those in the past tense, and cannot use them to label the products. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20002004. Fuse for 19992000 ford focus diesel estate cigarette lighter its fuse 46 and it should be a 15 amp according to the manual as i have the same car as you hope this helps 2000 ford focus answered on mar 01, 2019. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 20122016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been. My mechanic used oreilly automatic transmission fluid global although the car manual says my car needs mervon v and the stuff in oreilly also said it is ok. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for.
Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. The changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. This shows the process of performing a drain and fill of a 2007 ford focus manual transmission. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. After looking at the fluid on the driveway it had a reddish tint to it which i assume is the automatic transmission fluid.