When the boot is torn, contaminants enter the joint and quickly destroy it. Since you have a warranty until 100,000 miles, it is usually best to perform scheduled maintenance to avoid problems if you ever need the warranty. The post will be deleted, this is not a review forum for specific shops. I will ask my design engineer friends at Livonia Transmission tomorrow. Remove the bolt from power steering reservoir bracket to release ground cable --- Carefully bend the ground… For the 2003 Focus, this is easy and takes about five minutes--once you know the trick. Any other issues with any other gears? Double check and is definitely tranny fluid.
So what makes it like that? Flushing the transmission takes all the patina the little particles you speak of loosens them up, and moves them all around the transmission where they then clog valves, pumps, and other critical parts. The key here is no prediction as to how the car will react when under acceleration. I would suggest approaching it like this, keep an eye on it from time to time, know what good fluid looks and smells like. If it looks red and doesn't smell burnt, leave it alone. We aren't sure what we should do.
I would do some more investigating before condemning the transmission synchronizers. After approximately 10 minutes the engine started. The engine in your 2000 Ford Focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Its almost in the center of the tranny. Heat is the biggest enemy of a transmssion and if you take care of it, it will last a long time.
We're here to help so being rude won't get you very far. If that isn't available, provide all you know and explain why. The second is the torque converter. Thanks very much job 1. The 2005 245 miles on it Ford Focus left me in a situation where I was a sitting duck and almost got rear ended the first time and yelled at the second time.
My dealer keeps trying to get me to do a fluid change at 30,000 miles, where the service only requires the fluid level to be checked at this mileage. Dealer uploaded a computer update from Ford. Fuel filter is located directly in front of the fuel tank. You can read book 2002 Ford Focus Manual Transmission Fluid Type by. Tallbear, I've often been told that changing the fluid after many miles on a transmission can cause problems. Anytime you wish,just make sure you use the type specified in the owners manual,but my experience has been that these things basically have lifetime oil if not contaminated,the reason motor oil is so temporary,is what its exposed to-by products of combustion and whatever. For instance, some people say if a vehicle hasn't had the fluild changed in 70 to 100,000 miles you shouldn't do it.
I am extremely concerned because the car stalled without warning at approximately 25 miles an hour. We either have to fix it, or junk it. However, when this does happen it is more often then not, too late. Click here' and select the option for Solved and save. This isnt a place to post your youtube channel 5 Mark Solved. Fluid level should be checked frequently via the transmission dipstick tube in the engine compartment. If your grinding when trying to change gears, do you even look at your clutch hydraulics to make sure there is no issues there? The bushing are by the shifter itself.
The consumer had to drive it to the dealership in 3rd gear. We are also happy to advise on how you can save money at the shop. I will be aquiring one soon as I am done with our 97 Escort which will be a few years yet. The performance and longevity of your vehicle's automatic transmission can depend on checking the transmission fluid and keeping it at the correct level. It turned from a bright red to a dirty red, not really burnt smelling by the time I bought the car at 60K. It's a fairly common problem, so I'm posting the symptoms, codes and instructions here to help others.
This problem is not yet resolved. We're pretty flexible and we even enjoy a bit of humor now and again. Are they near the transmission its self or are they right up near the shifter its self? We took it in and they rebuilt the transmission. Thank you so much pleasure to visit our website!!! I am afraid it is turning out to be a complete and total failure and lemon even though still covered under factory warranty and I will fight tooth and nail to have Ford pay for repairs. Basically I sucked out the fluid with a pump and changed the fluid myself. Heat is the number one problem that ruins transmissions. Shame we have had Ford in the family for over 50 years.
Due to the water incursion into the cab of the vehicle, the vehicle has been declared a total loss by my insurance. I was changing clutch on my focus so fluid drained through the axel pretty much. Being stuck in traffic Woodard cruise on a hot day. If you were referring to an older 70s-80s model truck with 3 spd or 4 spd manual, it takes 80W or 80W90… What you need to do is read the back of the bottle when shopping. I believe this dealer put the wrong fluid in it but I cannot prove it.
As for how long will a Focus last? Transmission fluid will state clearly on the back what models it is compatible with ford,chev,dodge, ect Full synthetic universal fluids are also available, they are made to meet the requirements of all automatic transmissions but will cost more then the regular stuff. They fear electrical damage could result. Visit Kindle Store for the book blurb, ratings and customer reviews. What are your thoughts on this subject? How does the clutch pedal feel and does it stay depressed when you use the clutch? This last time I took it to a new service place, they suggested I looked into changing the Manual Transmission Fluid. Shut the engine off for 30 minutes to allow the transmission fluid cool off to correct the problem. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level.