The technical condition and serviceability of the automatic transmission is an important point that deserves special attention in order to avoid failures and slow acceleration, jerks and jerks during gear changes. Regular preventive measures are required, namely, changing the oil in the Ford Focus 3 automatic transmission and replacing the mud filter.
Based on the design features of the automatic transmission unit, the type of oil is selected. Site service specialists will help you choose the right brand of fluid and professionally perform an oil change using the appropriate tools. The frequency of oil changes in the Ford Focus 3 robot is about 100 thousand km of the car's run. Under more severe operating conditions, this period is reduced to 60-80 thousand km.
Oil level
Measuring the oil level in the crankcase is fraught with some difficulties, since the automatic transmission on the Ford Focus is a maintenance-free unit. The car is mounted on supports or in a viewing hole so that you can get to the bottom, but there is no need to remove the oil pan. You can see the oil level through a special control hole on the box body. Its insufficient amount can be judged by a dry hole, without traces of oil. The liquid is added with a special filling syringe, when it overflows the hole, the level has reached the norm, respectively, the plug is screwed.
Properties and composition of the oil
In addition to adding oil to the automatic transmission, its composition is checked, since it directly affects the condition of the box and its performance. The following signs testify to the loss of physical and chemical properties:
- shavings, sediment in liquid;
- uncharacteristic unpleasant odor;
- color change from light to dark brown.
In this case, the usual topping up of the liquid will not help, you will need to completely change the oil in the Ford Focus 3 automatic transmission, that is, drain the used one and fill the crankcase with a new one. This will ensure the stable working condition of the automatic transmission.
Oil selection
When changing the oil in a Ford Focus 3 box, you will have to pay attention to its brand, since it is not recommended to mix different compositions when adding liquid. A car of this brand requires the use of high-quality lubricant, the service life of the machine depends on it. Using a low-grade compound will lead to breakage and costly repairs.
Oil for powershift Ford Focus 3 is recommended to use synthetic. Semi-synthetics is possible in exceptional cases when it comes to a car with significant mileage. The original oil for this brand of car is WSS-M2C200-D2, which is called Ford Motorcraft Mercon V. C. In some situations, it is acceptable to use alternative formulations, such as:
- Castrol;
- shell;
- Motul;
- Liqui Moly.
Required quantity
The volume of oil required for the Ford Focus 3 powershift box is 2 liters, unlike other cars with automatic transmission, designed for 4-5 liters of lubricant. This applies to a complete fluid replacement with the removal of old oil from the system using flushing compounds. If you skip the flushing stage, you will need about 1.6 - 1.8 liters.
When changing the oil in a powershift Ford Focus 3, it is important to follow the sequence of steps. Site specialists sometimes correct mistakes made by car owners who changed the lubricant on their own. Any haste and non-compliance with the recommended replacement steps are not acceptable here, so many prefer the services of professionals. The work is quite laborious and not quite simple, in comparison with brands of other cars.
The site employees are perfectly familiar with all the nuances of working with the Ford Focus 3 automatic transmission.
A feature of the gearboxes of most Ford cars is that there is no oil change in the Ford Focus automatic transmission. According to the regulations, the American manufacturer does not provide for the replacement of transmission fluid as such.
But there are situations when changing the gearbox oil is simply necessary. The service life of the car may be exceeded, extraneous sounds, noises began to be heard from the box, speeds are switched more difficult. In this case, if you do not want to pay a lot of money to a service station for gearbox repairs, you can try to change the oil yourself.
It is worth noting right away that the replacement of a transmission consumable component for mechanical and automatic transmissions of Ford Focus 1, 2 and 3 models occurs according to a different principle. Therefore, we will consider the replacement processes separately. There is no exact timing for replacing MTF - manual transmission oil - and ATF (automatic transmission), so it's best to do this every 100 thousand kilometers.
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Choosing the oil for your car
To understand that the transmission fluid needs to be replaced, you just need to look at it. An oil that has lost its lubricating properties and all the necessary components will be liquid almost like water and dark in appearance. In addition, metal dust from transmission system components may be present in the oil. These signs indicate that the fluid in the gearbox needs to be changed urgently.
If you decide to start this process, then you should carefully consider the direct choice of oil. Please note - American-made cars may be sensitive to a low-quality product. Therefore, you should refrain from buying transmission fluid on the market or from unverified manufacturers. It is better to go to the official Ford parts store and pick up the right model for a manual or automatic transmission there, so that the seller will tell you the oil for your car.
If you have nowhere to find out which “consumable” is better to pour, then you can be guided by the choice of professionals. In particular, the masters at the service station and the owners of Ford 1, 2 and 3 cars recommend pouring SAE 75W-90 synthetic fluid into the manual gearbox. As for the automatic transmission, it is best to choose the WSS-M2C919-E brand here. If you are not sure if the oil is suitable for your car, it is better to call the dealer and find out the exact name of the oil specifically for your car model.
What will we need?
So, to replace the transmission fluid in manual transmissions of Ford Focus 1.2 and 3 models, you will need:
- oil (the volume of the "consumable" in the manual transmission is 2.2 liters). It is better to purchase 4 liters of fluid (you will need an additional MTF to clean the box), but in practice, domestic craftsmen do not clean the gearbox and fill in 2 liters each;
- hexagon on "8" and key on "19";
- container for used gear oil;
- special syringe for filling.
MTF 75W-90 BO for manual transmission As for the automatic transmission:
Step by step replacement instructions
Oil change in automatic transmission
The step-by-step process for replacing ATF in your Focus 3 automatic transmission is as follows:
- First you need to call on a pit or overpass.
- Then you should climb under the car and dismantle the crankcase protection (available on most cars).
- We unscrew a few bolts of the pallet, behind which your gearbox is hidden.
- Automatic transmissions are not equipped with an oil drain plug, so we take a knife, cut off the sealing gum and carefully pry the pan on one side (ATF will drain from there).
- We substitute a pre-prepared container and wait until the oil has completely drained.
Draining ATF from the box "automatic" - When the liquid is drained, you need to completely unscrew and remove the pan.
- Then we find the filter sensor, turn it off, and carefully remove the filter itself (it contains oil residues that will surely pour on the head when it is dismantled).
Filter with box sensor "automatic" - Drain all liquid from the pan and clean the magnet from metal dust and other dirt.
- Now we clean the pallet from the remnants of the gasket and sealant.
- We take a new rubber gasket, glue it to the sealant. You also need to coat the seat of the pallet on the box with hermetic glue.
Automatic transmission filter with gasket - Installing a new filter.
- We put the pallet in place.
- We take a new ATF and pour it into a box.
- Then you need to disconnect the supply pipe from the cooling radiator of your automatic transmission and connect a pre-prepared transparent hose to it. Its other end should be in the ATF drain container.
- On the gearbox, turn on the "P" position and start the engine.
- We observe how dark waste fluid from the torque converter begins to drain from the connected hose.
- When about one to one and a half liters of fluid volume has drained, the engine can be turned off.
- Then add new ATF and repeat this process until clean oil starts to flow from the hose.
- We put back the pipe to the cooling radiator of your gearbox, measure the level of the filled fluid.
- Now you need to carry out the process of running ATF through the transmission system: press the brake and do not release.
- With the brake pressed, we switch all gears.
- We turn off the car and wait 5-10 minutes until all the oil has spread through the system.
- We repeat the procedure again and measure the oil level. If everything is normal, then the replacement can be considered completed.
Oil change in manual transmission
Now consider the instructions for replacing the transmission consumable component in a manual transmission. As in the case of the "automatic", the replacement of the MTF should be done on a flyover or pit.
Video "ATF replacement in automatic transmission Ford Focus 2"
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The 3rd generation Ford Focus replaced its predecessor, and did it quite successfully. The car remained reliable, became more modern, equipped with up-to-date electronics.
This is not the most expensive representative of the Ford concern, but it is the Focus that is among the best-selling cars in the world.
Automatic transmissions installed on Focus 3 raise many questions. This is a rather controversial version of the gearbox, the purchase of which is not decided by everyone. Although in practice the transmission works clearly, without any complaints about efficiency and durability.
Until now, motorists and experts cannot come to a consensus on changing the oil in an automatic transmission on a Ford Focus 3. Therefore, it is necessary to consider this issue in detail and give appropriate recommendations to car owners.
Replacement frequency
Let's start with the information provided by the official instruction manual for the 3rd generation Ford Focus. It indicates that the oil poured into the automatic transmission (PowerShift) serves for the entire period. That is, you don't need to change it. Because of this, some difficulties arise regarding the replacement procedure for those who, contrary to the manual, decide to change the working fluid in the automatic transmission.
Experts still advise not to start from the official instruction manual, but to periodically change the lubricant in the gearbox. The only question is when you will be, and at what mileage a replacement will become a necessity.
In the case of an automatic transmission installed on a Ford Focus 3, replacement should be carried out every 100 thousand kilometers. This is the average optimum life of the lubricant.
If the operating conditions are severe, then the service interval is reduced to 60 - 80 thousand kilometers. Practice shows that even in Russia Focuses 3 behave well, the boxes withstand the local climate and the rather poor quality of roads. Therefore, most car owners will pass 100 thousand kilometers and even more without problems.
Nothing is eternal, so the statement about the “indestructibility” of factory grease in the Focus automatic transmission cannot be considered fair. With use, the oil will lose its properties and characteristics. The box will start to work intermittently, there will be serious malfunctions and breakdowns. As a result, costly repairs will be required.
Given these facts, it is better to periodically change the lubricant and extend the life of the gearbox than to engage in complex and financially costly repairs. In case of severe wear of the automatic transmission, its complete replacement may be required.
Try to keep track of how many km. you passed on the old oil, periodically checking its condition. If you notice obvious signs of fluid wear, be sure to send the car to a car service or change the lubricant yourself. In the case of a Ford Focus 3 car, an oil change in a robotic automatic transmission can be done by hand with the appropriate tools, conditions and skills.
Volume and condition
Since the gearbox on the Ford Focus 3 model is a maintenance-free automatic transmission, there is no traditional dipstick here. This somewhat complicates the procedure for measuring the volume of liquid in the crankcase, but does not make it impossible.
Consequences of running on worn out oil
The automatic transmission installed on the Ford Focus 3 has a rather complex design and general organization of its work. It is difficult to repair it, and therefore it is in the interests of the car owner himself to maintain the operation of the box throughout the entire operational period.
There are several reasons not to follow the manufacturer's guidelines and still periodically change the lubricant in the transmission. Gradual wear and further driving with oil that has lost its original properties leads to the following consequences:
- the internal components of the gearbox wear out faster;
- scuffs are formed;
- corrosion occurs.
- sealing elements wear out;
- operating temperature changes
- oil seals lose their properties;
- increases the risk of transmission failure.
So that you do not encounter such problems, and you do not have to pay a lot of money for repairing or replacing automatic transmissions, monitor the condition of your car, change all consumables on time and do not forget about the importance of periodic preventive inspections.
The Ford Focus 3 is a relatively modern car that enjoys stable demand in the supported market. Servicing such a car on your own is not a problem, given the low complexity of the design of this car. This eliminates many of the hassles and unexpected costs associated with costly out-of-warranty service at a Ford dealership. Many works are quite feasible on their own, and one of these procedures is changing the oil in the gearbox. Let's consider it in detail using the example of a Ford Focus 3 with a manual transmission.
The frequency of changing the transmission fluid depends on the operating conditions. Factory lubrication is of the highest quality, and in theory is designed for the entire life of the vehicle. But under the influence of adverse climatic factors, the oil begins to lose its properties, and in connection with this, fluid replacement may be necessary. It is impossible to give an unambiguous answer when it is necessary to fill in fresh oil. That is why, upon reaching 20-25 thousand kilometers, it is necessary to regularly monitor the quality of the state of the liquid. But besides the interval, there are other factors that you need to know before changing the oil.
What kind of oil to fill
When choosing the right lubricant, it is important to focus on the so-called viscosity and tolerance parameters, and then choose the brand you like. So, for Ford Focus 3, it is preferable to choose a lubricant with parameters SAE 75W-90 and WSS-M2C919-E. As for the choice of brand, it is better to give preference to firms that are closest to the General Motors concern.
What you need to replace
- New 4 liter oil
- Tool set including 19 wrench and 8 hex wrench
- Container for draining old fluid
- Special filling syringe
- rags
- Latex gloves
Getting Started
- Prepare the car - warm up the engine to operating temperature, then put the car on a lift. Alternatively, a viewing hole or overpass is suitable
- Turn off the engine, crawl under the car and find the gearshift mechanism, which is a plastic pallet, bolted around the entire perimeter
- Unscrew all the bolts, and thereby dismantle the pan in order to gain access to two plugs - drain and filler. The plugs are unscrewed with keys, but before that you need to substitute a pan to drain the used oil
- Please note that the drain plug is removed with a 19 wrench, and the filler plug is removed with an 8 hexagon
- After unscrewing the drain plug, old oil will begin to drain from the hole, this will take about 15 minutes
- Wait for the oil to drain completely, then put the drain plug back into place
- Using a filling syringe, inject new oil with a volume of 1.5 liters into the filler hole. After about 1 hour, this oil drains. Thus, all components of the transmission system are cleaned. Dirt deposits, oil residues and metal chips come out.
- Tighten the filler plug, then reinstall the transmission pan
- The process of changing the oil in the manual transmission Ford Focus 3 can be considered complete
- The first two weeks it is necessary to control the oil level, and add fluid if necessary.
