Most likely that’s a bad transmission mount. Very common on these cars. I have a video about changing it out. It’s not too bad

Usually it will

That’s correct. Fill plug and drain plug. When they get filled the fluid is only supposed to come up the the lower threads on the fill plug where it would slowly drip. That’s when it’s full.

I don’t know what it is off hand. But you’ll be able to find that with a Google search. It won’t be dead on you’ll have to verify on the transmission dipstick after you fill it

3/8" I believe

163k not sure if it had ever been changed before. 173k now and no issues with the trans since this change

@@hanksgarage_ that's a relief. Mines at 114k and never changed it. More confident in doing it now

@@samy7644 same here. I have done this process before but not on this platform/application. The only thing I did different was put my car on ramps and vacuumed the pan as much as I could. The I dropped the pan and swapped the filter. My car has 120. I got it at 98k and decided that the guy I got it from was like a little brother to me but he's no mechanic like I am. So I did a flush and I'm glad I did. The transmission slipped in first gear all while being full of fluid, but its burnt and thin as water.. So I'm replacing all the fluid and this video made it so easy! Locations, fluid amount, and tool sizes!

Did you change the seal on the pan or there was no seal .thank you for video.

⁠@@1omarrrhe says there was no gasket so he bought one

First check The fluid level. If it doesnt have enough fluid its a big problem. There are lots of small holes and places in the transmission and changing The fluid on a reaaally old fluid could plug those holes because theres usually a lot of dirt and stuff. But it could also help because dirty fluid can cause problems. But If The problem isnt The fluid itself IT won't fix anything. I recommend finding a shop that focuses on automatic transmission repairs.

Your mechanic is an idiot. All of the fluid goes through the filter before any of the transmission, all of the gunk in an old transmission will be in the pan or in the old filter and assuming the pan is cleaned and you aren't too sloppy about installing the new filter you will seen no negative effect. Very old fluid can have its viscosity modifiers break down and this will cause poor shifting behavior. So while it won't fix broken pieces or worn out friction materials this can sometimes make a big difference. Way back there was a trick where folks would flush out dextron/mercon transmissions with type-F fluid to improve performance and extend trans life, the dex/merc was designed for smooth shifts that the public tends to favor when buying new cars but this means more slip during each shift, Type-F is more like the specialty racing fluids and makes faster firmer shifts by reducing slip during the shift but this can be perceived as harsh by some people. In fact I did this to an old car that would barely move due to slip, and after that it drove like new for thousands of miles.(The engine wore out before the transmission so I can vouch for extended long term effects.) Now I don't know anything about the compatibility of new fluids, this was only to illustrate that fluid can make a notable difference in shifting. (And manufacturers will all say don't mix or change because of liability and a lack of incentive for actual testing.)

fluid has to make its way through valve passages and to the torque converter it could take some time

62inlbs 👍

@@hanksgarage_ Thank you Appreciate it

Shop manual says 10nm(89in lb) but that is with silicone sealant not a gasket.

It’s updated now to a newer fluid. I believe it is mercon LV

The fluid I used is a full synthetic universal fluid that’s highly rated

@@hanksgarage_ thanks... Crazy thing is that I called my local Ford deal and gave the lady my vin and she said Mercon V 🤦‍♀️. I see your video and some others using Mercon LV 🤔. This had me all confused. So I can use Mercon LV. Thanks for the feedback.

Ford regularly updates requirements for fluids, yours is out of date.

Ford Focus changed to merconLV in the automatic trans in 2008 and up

@@hanksgarage_ On further research it seems that Ford only made the change to reduce the part numbers in inventory, I can't find any functional advantage to the change.

@@mytech6779 A lower viscosity fluid cools more effectively than a higher viscosity fluid, as well as being easier to pump. This removes some of the load moving the fluid itself off the pump.

@@Icytits Lower viscosity is also more prone to small leaks and creates a thinner film between bearing surfaces leading to faster wear or lower load limits. The thinner film is why it cools more effectively. The cooling difference will be pretty inconsequential in normal driving conditions, and in hot conditions viscosity drops even lower further reducing hydrodynamic protection when you need it most. Ford has developed a reputation for encouraging maintenance practices that reduce total life of the machine.

He had said 62in/lb on a different comment. 89 if you're using the silicone sealant

Transmission fluid, antifreeze, check power steering and flush brake fluid

Watch valve cover gasket, engine mounts, and sway bar end links. You'll be needing those eventually.

brother, our 2003 zetec focus with auto trans has 327,000 mi on it and doesnt burn any oil..always used full synthetic for engine...we bought it with 150,000mi on it and put the rest of the mi on ouselves..changed the trans fluid once, pan drop and filter change only.. was advised Against a full flush on a tranny with this many miles.. that advice was universal..everybody advised that.. my fluid is not brite red but not dark either..I'd like to flush but dont want to create issues... shifts are good going up thru gears and down as well except for the 3/2 shift..that one is clunky... overdrive 4/3 shifts are smooth...always wondered if its the solenoid for that shift thats bad?

With the dual clutch auto? No that would be a different process.

@@hanksgarage_ okay thanks for that 👍

Yea but not sure any of mine are affected

@@hanksgarage_ same

Yea. The lines run to the side of the radiator

No. Most auto transmissions you have to drop the pan. It’s annoying.

For who? You? Yes.

Yes that’s what pulling the line from it does

Would be nice if they did for sure

Hank's Garage Would it be possibly to use a fluid transfer pump to pump out some or most of the ATF before removing the pan?

D Fields yea you can do that

I'm getting ready do do mine. Going to pump it out the dipstick, fill and drive it, pump it out again, fill and drive it, pump it out again then change the filter and fill it. Should get it good. It looks like you did not flush yours before changing the filter. According to the manual it takes Mercon V.

Ford Focus automatic transmission takes mercon LV in 2008 and up. The power steering still takes merconV but not the trans

I have a 2007 Ford focus I ended up purchasing a Mazda transmission pan which is exactly the same as the Ford focus transmission pan & it does have a drain plug bolt on the pan 👍🏼

Can you please link me? Any idea if it's the same as an 09? I've got both & want to restore them with my sisters / teach them the basics :) @@billrau2398

Heard it takes about 6..if completely drained..

3

2008

People are going to search fluid flush and see this way, which is safer. We can argue wordage all day but it’s a non issue.

3/8”

@@hanksgarage_ thanks