Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. A few manufacturers even recommend automatic transmission fluid. Ford 8u7j8708687aa special gear oil for haldex clutches. Completing regular maintenance keeps the engine lubricated and running smoothly. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Select your makemodel ford focus 20082011 focus drivetrain miscellaneous. It all depends on the vehicle, the tolerances, engineering and the type of driving you most commonly do. Then, with the engine idling, remove the fill plug. Ironically, as steve indicates, ford parts lists a drain. Techtips servicing transmissions without dipsticks.
Manual transmissions use a variety of transmission fluid ranging from regular motor oil to heavyweight hypoid gear oil. Some people feel that transmission fluid should be changed fairly often, others think it can last 100k. When it comes to your ford focus, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. How to change automatic transmission fluid in a ford focus. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. I realize all transmissions are different, but you get the point. There was always some metal deposits on the transmission magnetic drain plug. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. How to change transmission fluid in a 2002 ford ranger it. 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. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetec. The engine in your 2000 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. May 03, 2017 manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals.
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 you really need to change the transmission fluid. The following table will assist you in proper identification of the specific transmission in your vehicle. Ford focus automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Once the transmission fluid exchange is completed, disconnect the atf fluid exchanger wpower steering fluid exchanger. Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Browse through a selection of the only automatic transmission fluid products recommended for your ford and lincoln vehicles.
The 2003 ford focus has 31 problems reported for transmission failure. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. To keep your automatic transmission in top condition, it needs to stay lubricated with transmission fluid. May 19, 2009 unfortunatly, neither ford, motor manual, or mitchell manual show the drain plug. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Recommended type of transmission oil for ford focus.
Manual transmission fluids ford 8u7j19g518ba special gear oil for ford kugas transferbox. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Welcome to ford customer service divisions motorcraft automotive chemicals and lubricants u. I am fairly confident that it is a hex head plug in the lowest portion of the trans case. Ford automatic transmission fluid fluids, chemicals and. Advance auto parts has 2 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. Reconnect any disconnected transmission fluid cooler tubes.
If you are looking for a safety data sheet sds for either a u. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt. Changing the oil involves emptying the old fluid, changing the filter and putting in new fluid. I have seen a youtube video of a 2002 focus with manual transmission ib5 being drained and serviced.
This shows the process of performing a drain and fill of a 2007 ford focus manual transmission. On my evo, i used to change the transmission fluid every 3rd oil change, which was every 1012k miles. Purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. What type of transmission fluid is used in a 2002 ford focus. What type of transmission fluid do i use in a 2002 ford focus. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 2002 pdf 70 pages 364. Manufactures typically install an identification tag with numbers or casting numbers, be sure to attempt to locate proper number.
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Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. So by looking at the above and knowing i have an 03 zx3 with a 2. Manual transmission fluid page 2 focus fanatics forum. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 2002 slideshare. This product is made of highquality components to meet. Our replacement transmission parts will restore your ford focuss performance and keep fluid where it.
Complete auto transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Ford focus svt questions how do i check transmission fluid in. If the transmission fluid return rate is less than 0. Jan 20, 2009 for a 2002 ford mustang, 5 speed manual transmission. You can browse through the catalog by clicking on the product category tabs above.
The 2002 ford ranger requires a transmission fluid change every two years or 30,000 miles. With the transmission fluid warm and your foot on the brake, cycle the transmission through the gears so that fluid is in all of the internal passages. Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure that the transmission is at normal operating temperature 49c60c 120f140f. Ford focus service manual transmission fluid exchange. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. The worst complaints are losing gears, problems shifting, and shift cable broke. Transmission problem 2001 ford focus front wheel drive manual 95000 miles i need to change the trans fluid on a 2001 ford focus. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20002004 2000.
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