Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. Ford australia has recalled kuga and focus models fitted with a manual transmission built between december 2012 and june 2016, over. March 2015 first printing owners manual fusion litho in u. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. On september 28, 2016, ford recalled 64,038 ford focus. For 2016, the ford focus returns with a new sync 3 technology interface, a sixspeed automatic transmission for the available 1. Jan 25, 2007 i have a 2004 ford focus with 50,000 miles. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. To change the fluid in the rs you will need 2 liters of motul multi dctf. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Generally manual transmissions dont have a transmission fluid dipstick. June 2015 first printing owners manual transit litho in u.
Oil details tire details battery details general service details fordpass. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Aug, 2017 2010 ford focus transmission fluid change. Why stock another fluid if you dont have to especially on such a low volume vehicle. Step on the aluminum accelerator pedal of the 2016 focus st and engage the exhilarating intensity of its 252hp,1 highoutput 2. Summary of contents for ford focus st 2016 page 1 2016 focus st owner. Come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. Find 2016 ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Ford focus transmission flush question michigan sportsman. Shop ford vehicles for sale in manhattan, mt at cars. I want to change the transmission fluid, i know it is the mtx75 transmission, and according to the owners manual, it is recommended to put 1. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid.
Ford transmission oil change ford mondeo mk5 gearbox fluid change duration. Manual transmission fluid synchromax ford focus st forum. The 2016 ford focus is available in six equipped trim levels. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that. Remanufactured transmissions ford transmission parts. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your focus, even in the most severe driving conditions. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. May 2015 first printing owners manual escape litho in u.
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or. Weve put the owner manual from your glovebox online. Apr 02, 2016 this article supersedes tsb 150120 to update the vehicle model years, service procedure and part list issue. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. Wssm6c65a2 motorcraft dot 4 low viscosity lv high performance motor vehicle brake fluid pm20 automatic transmission fluid.
Jul 23, 2019 how to add transmission fluid to a 2016 ford fusion connect with me. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and contain the proper transmission fluid, helping to make installation easy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. View and download ford 2016 cmax hybrid owners manual online. This should help everyone save some money this job will require 1. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. How to add transmission fluid to 2016 ford fusion youtube. If you use a lighter weighted transmission fluid you will make the issue worse and it will slip more.
Ford says leaking transmission fluid with an ignition source nearby. Approximately 5,300 modelyear 2016 ford focus cars equipped with the 1. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 31 ford models in manhattan. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties.
What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Clutch shudder on light acceleration transmission fluid. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. Focus rs motul dctf transmission fluid fits 2016 2018. Ford will contact affected owners and advise them to contact their nearest dealership for a fix. Isofix anchor points child seat positioning trip computer optional engine oil dipstick 1. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 2011 2016 ford fiesta or 2012 2016 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 reached in litigation concerning the. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift transmissions 2011present. Ford focus automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. I knew it was a dct when i got it but i still assumed there would be.
Manual transmission fluid which one focus fanatics forum. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. With home shipping, your parts are delivered without a lot of extra hassle so you can focus on getting your focus back up to speed. Official recalls have been issued for the 2016 ford focus by the nhtsa. Wssm6c65a2 motorcraft dot 4 low viscosity lv high perform ance motor vehicle brake fluid pm20 manual transmission fluid. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Preproduction model shown 2016 focus owners manual 2016 focus owners manual august 2015 first printing owners manual focus litho in u. In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. And you definitely dont want to put atx in your dct. Im going to guess ford just used mercon lv since its already very thin and is what they put in the ice transmissions. Its also meets the mercon lv spec which is what the oe fluid is. Browse through a selection of the only automatic transmission fluid products recommended for your ford and lincoln vehicles. The worst complaints are transmission, engine, and fuel system problems. May 28, 2014 mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus.
Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Ford motor company reserves the right to modify the terms of this plan at any time. Check your owners manual or contact your local dealer to verify your years fluid type and capacity. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your ford focus can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. 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. Offered only with a 6speed manual gearbox, the ford focus st can reach 60. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new ford engineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and contain the proper transmission fluid. Advance auto parts has 2 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering.
Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Tips on how to loose the drain plug in tight space and also show you the alternative factory fillhole of the focus st manual transmission for easier refill. How to add transmission fluid to a 2016 ford fusion connect with me. Some 20112015 fiesta vehicles built on or before 10152014 and 2012 2016 focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission may exhibit excessive transmission clutch shudder on light acceleration. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 57 ford models in helena. To keep your automatic transmission in top condition, it needs to stay lubricated with transmission fluid. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Signs that you need focus automatic transmission repair include leaks, slipping gears and burnt transmission fluid. 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. Fivespeed manual transmission standard, sixspeed powershift automatic. We store ford focus brake lubricants to reduce wear and tear and guarantee proper brake function, antiseize lubricants to ensure perfect protection against corrosion, seizing, and galling, transmission lubricants to ensure precise and smooth shifting, and anything else your vehicle may need to run at peak performance.