The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Show
Have an authorized dealer check and change the transmission fluid at the correct service interval. Your transmission does not consume fluid. However, if the transmission slips, shifts slowly, or if you notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an authorized dealer. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments, or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. Spec
Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV transmission fluid should only use MERCON LV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid may cause transmission damage. Transmission fluid is one of the most important elements in the gearbox, which directly affects its life. Under normal conditions, the transmission fluid would not need to be changed for the life of the gearbox in your Ford Focus. In practice, however, the transmission fluid is not lifetime and it is worth taking care of its condition. At worst, a gearbox repair may be necessary. All Ford Focus III info & diagrams provided on this site are provided for general information purpose only. Actual Ford Focus III (2011-2021) diagrams & schemes (fuse box diagrams & layouts, location diagrams, wiring diagrams etc.) may vary depend on the model version. Joined
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Jan 28, 2019 Crazy newbie question, I know, but I do not see any dipstick to pull to check my transmission fluid. And I'm getting different stories about flushing the fluid vs. replacing it, and of course different prices from repair places. My engine came from Ford Racing Parts, Zetec, in a 2001 ZX3. What's the skinny on this? Thanks Joined Feb 26, 2014 · 6,103 Posts
Well if it's a auto, it should be right in the front near the air filter housing. if it's a manual trans then you dont have one. Joined Mar 30, 2009 · 22 Posts
Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 28, 2019 Well if it's a auto, it should be right in the front near the air filter housing. if it's a manual trans then you dont have one. Thanks. It's manual. So why no way to measure fluid?
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they have a check plug instead. There really is no reason the fluid should get low unless you have a leak. Changing the fluid is very easy. On a manual you do not do a flush you do a drain and fill. basically pull the check plug first, then pull the drain plug, drain out fluid, put drain plug back in, and then fill it with 2qrts of manual trans fluid
through the check plug. once the fluid starts to drip out of the check plug it's full. that's it. Joined Mar 20, 2012 · 18,830 Posts
Lower hole to drain, upper hole is the fill level. Joined May 23, 2019 · 7 Posts
Since the Forum is preventing me from PMing a Seller in buy-sell-trade, because I don't have enough posts, until I spam the Forum with useless post: I wish they'd just give you a dipstick on manual. The cars are low to the ground & if you are having a clutch problem, you may not have a choice about where it is... but they certainly aren't
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Does a 2014 Ford Focus have transmission fluid?2014 Ford Focus Transmission Fluid
If you don't routinely change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2014 Ford Focus transmission will slip.
Where is the transmission dipstick located?Locate automatic transmission fluid dipstick, typically near where the transmission or transaxle meets rear of the engine. It looks similar to the oil dipstick.
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