How do i check transmission fluid in 2003 ford fous svt. Hi all need some advice here, preferably from a ford tech. Its a manual, so we need to know what type of fluid to refill it with, and also howwhere to refill it. I own a 2012 ford focus with the 6 speed powershift transmission. The filler plug as stated was removed with a 17mm wrench. Its a 57 late pre facelift but has some of the facelift bitsbit of a mix and match.
Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Loosening the filler plug first is a very smart move. I have a 2000 ford focus with a 5 speed manual transmission ib5 xs4r70002dd. Oem new 5 speed manual transmission leather gear shift knob focus 1s7z72a. In this video i will show how to change ford focus manual mtx75 transmission fluid. Oil and transmission fluid to refill after changing the fluids. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. Very simple process that i hope a visual representation will assist anyone with doing themselves.
This video is about ford focus manual transmission fluid change. My warranty expired at 36,000 miles and my clutch slave cylinder failed at 37,000 miles. Ford focus 5 speed manual transmission ib5 gear oil change. Might find the pictures still active if you search in general tech chat, the mtx75 hasnt changed except for a different shift tower assy where the shift cables hook up up top. I have a 2003 ford f150 pickup, v6, 5 speed manual transmission. Ford ranger transmission fluid service gainesville, georgia. If these plugs fall out, you will end up having to get your tranny rebuilt. Anyway i fitted a new clutch recently, bit weird that there isnt a oil drain plug. Asked in brakes and tires, ford escape, ford explorer xls, ford ranger xl, ford escort lx 2003. The 5 speed manual transmission in your focus doesnt have a dipstick, the fluid level is checked by going under the car and removing a fill plug on the side of the transmission case, you then stick your pinkie in the hole and if you can just touch the transmission lube the level is correct. The 2003 ford focus has 31 problems reported for transmission failure. The fill plug is loacted on the side of the trans and the fluid should be filled right to the bottom of the fill hole or 5 10mm below it.
Ford focus manual transmission ib5 gear oil change. This is a first generation north american ford focus 20002007 any focus made from 20002011has the same transmission design 4f27e. We have a 2001 ford escort zx2 and my boyfriend drained the transmission fluid instead of the oil when trying to change the oil. Well now you have an empty gear box and no way to fill it. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. As you may or may not know, the 9194 ford explorer manual transmissions have 3 rubber plugs that usually dry up and fall out, especially at higher mileage. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2003 ford focus hatchback 3d zx3. The drain plug on this nissan pickup fits a 12 inch drive ratchet not 34 inch drive. What type of transmission fluid is needed for a 2003 ford focus manual 5 speed. Transmission fluid is an important fluid in your car and needs to be topped up on a. I own a 2012 ford focus with the 6 speed powershift.
Another sideways at the bottom junction of the trans cases for the drain. This video is applicable to the ford focus, years 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 and 07. 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. This vehicle has the aisin warner f21 6 speed automatic. I used a t55 torx socket to get mine off when the 10mm hex was too big. What type of transmission fluid is needed for a 2003 ford. I am told that there is a fill plug as well, but it is not easily accessible with the vehicle on ramps. View and download ford focus 2004 owners manual online. Checking the transmission fluid in a manual transmission car is. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400.
Manual transmission shift rail plugs replacement ford forums. How to check manual transmission fluid yourmechanic advice. Manual transmission fill plug location 2003 ford focus ib5 transmission. Ford fusion 6 speed auto drain and fill pics bob is. Mostly standard on fords and others for both auto and manual trans. How to replace transmission fluid and filter 0007 ford focus. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Come join the discussion about svt performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more.
Automatic transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay. Look for the highest wet place on the transmission. The manual 5 speed can be leaking either brake fluid or transmission fluid. If it is brake fluid a drip will probably be hanging on the lowest point on the bell housing, where the engine and transmission bolt together. How to fix ford ranger stick shift that has a transmission. When i put the car on ramps i can see a drain plug for the transmission. Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1.
Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. View and download ford 2003 focus user manual online. Ford t56 6 speed magnum manual transmission close ratio new sbf bbf 4. Simple steps how to change gear box fluid on ford focus 19972007. I am fairly confident that it is a hex head plug in the lowest portion of the trans case.
The drain plug was supposed to be a 10mm hex according to many but it isnt. The concepts in checking a latemodel 5 speed or 6 speed ford automatic transmission are very similar to checking the fluid level in a differential. How to fix ford ranger stick shift that has a trans mission leak. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. This article will walk you through the process, step by step. Api gl 5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. 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. Get the best deals on gear shifters for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. A forum community dedicated to ford focus owners and enthusiasts. Page 219 maintenance and specifications code transmission description electric one speed electric automatic 5 speed overdrive 5r44e.
This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Asked in spark plugs and wires, ford f250, ford ranger xl. Youre looking for a hex plug about half way up the front for the fill location. Transmission fluid change ford focus 5 speed youtube. Underneath the air intake pipe, at the rear right hand side there is a 4 prong plug for the speed sensor. How to check the fluid level on a ford 5r55x transmission. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. The parts needed for a tune up on a 2003 ford focus are an air filter, oil filter, and spark plugs if needed. Lets say you removed the drain plug and the filler plug is stuck.