2012-2018 Ford Focus Dual Clutch Change Plus Rear Main Seal Replacement How-To

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Long but very informative step by step video from start to finish on how to replace the dual clutch and rear main seal found in the 2012-2018 Ford Focus and also the Fiesta. Most of the parts and tools used in this video were purchased from Amazon and I have provided links below. At the bottom of this description I will have timestamps to help save time navigating through certain parts of the video since it's so long.
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Dual Clutch Tool: amzn.to/3EomMeB
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Motul Dual Clutch Fluid: amzn.to/3R3gp7V
Funnel For Transmission Fill: amzn.to/3qXhNhM
Rear Main Seal: amzn.to/3L556Za
Permatex Anti-sieze: amzn.to/3RcdMB3
Red Threadlocker: amzn.to/3Re2coG
Intake Gasket Set: amzn.to/44E9Tb9
Throttle Body Gasket: amzn.to/3P6HrZw
Permatex Gasket Maker: amzn.to/3L9OTC9
Motorcraft Driverside CV Axle: amzn.to/3sFOX6f
Motorcraft Passengerside CV Axle: amzn.to/3Z4Npi0
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Harbor Fright Transmission Jack: www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-...
Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:02:24 - Under the hood parts removal
00:30:15 - Transmission Fluid Drain
00:32:46 - CV axles, tie rods, and ball joint separation
00:45:46 - Transmission removal
01:05:23 - Dual clutch replacement
01:54:08 - Flexplate removal and rear main seal replacement
02:11:28 - Transmission install
02:32:36 - Upper components install
02:56:52 - Transmission fluid fill
03:02:46 - CV axles, and tie rods install
03:16:59 - Air intake and battery reinstall
03:25:04 - Transmission relearn procedure
03:34:12 - Closeout

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@stevecooper8121 10 ай бұрын

This is the most detailed complete video with the best camera angles of this type of rebuild. The explanation of every part being disassemble and showing how to reinstall everything is fantastic. My wife has a 2011 Fiesta and I think I'm going to need this video pretty soon. Thanks a million for making it

@SamGTA4 8 күн бұрын

You saved my ass 4k. Mechanic wanted 4600. I spent about 675 on the clutch kit and because of you. I GOT THE JOB DONE!! Tedious. Took me 5 days. But it got done. Thank you brother!

@qualityreno9689 6 ай бұрын

@ Blue Collar Garage: I salute you for your knowledge, patience and dedication. Taking a footage of this HUGE and Very involved job, must've, at least, doubled the time you needed to finish it. Thank you for helping all of those of us, who are too financially-challenged to get a mechanic to do this job for them, or where scrapping their car is not a feasible option for them. cheers!

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 6 ай бұрын

Finally someone who realizes how much work and time goes into some of my videos. Much appreciated brother!

@sisco302 5 ай бұрын

Agreed! You went to a lot of effort to video this whole job. It’s over 3 1/2 hours! Well done man!

@srinivasangovindan8888 5 ай бұрын

Replacing my clutch after 102 K miles. Your video is super useful. Thank you very much !

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 5 ай бұрын

Your welcome glad I can help. I really do appreciate the super thanks definitely helps out with the channel.

@NaviYT 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! This was the best walk through on this entire platform. All the angles, all the lighting, all the information like torque specs. You sir deserve a special place in heaven. Just test drove my car after doing every single step in this video and I can confirm that my car works better at 130k miles than when I bought it at 80k miles. I cannot thank you enough!

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 3 ай бұрын

Glad I was able to help I appreciate the feedback.

@alanjm1234 4 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. The amount of work involved in filming and editing the video would have been far more than doing the actual job! Much appreciated.

@gregripple284 4 ай бұрын

Best instructional video for any thing i have ever seen. Great patience, step by step, deliberate and so informative.

@johncurl9185 3 ай бұрын

I wanted to thank you tremendously for taking the time and effort in putting this video together. I used this religiously as my guide to repairing my daughter's 2014 Ford Focus. My first transmission project. Your guidance made it a success. My daughter is thrilled to have her car back. Thank you. Thank you. Keep me in mind if you do a water pump replacement for a 2003 Kia Sorento. Lol.

@tonedriverss8629 3 ай бұрын

Awesome workmanship ! This is the very best video on this ford trans job . Great patience and superb camera work . Thanks so much for this amazing video .

@user-pt3jj6sn9z Ай бұрын

You are a great fellow and YOU have golden hands. We made such a useful video, working and explaining step by step our actions and nuances. It turned out to be an excellent visual instruction video. And I also wanted to say, my father once told me: love the car son, it’s not a woman, it won’t let you down. Once again THANK YOU SO MUCH for the video you shot, you are a professional in your field.

@mrwilson6380 8 ай бұрын

Just wow man that was the best video I seen on this dual clutch. Thanks

@daulysgallardo1529 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, very well explained. I am downloading the transmission following your steps. I'm not there yet, but I'll get there. Thanks for this guide.

@4stringb 6 ай бұрын

Great job ! This one is the clearest one I’ve watched yet. I’ve got to do my 2014. Once I get all the tools I need and parts. Thanks again.

@davidjones4061 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video If it wasn’t for you I would be installing my new clutch in my car and not of noticed to fix the main problem in the first place which was the crankshaft seal!!!!

@davemaughan7296 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I highly recommend this video! I appreciate the attention to detail and step-by-step instruction! well done !

@davemaughan7296 10 ай бұрын

Clutch works perfectly!

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 10 ай бұрын

Glad I was able to help you out and I really do appreciate the super thanks!

@firegun7000 4 ай бұрын

you are the life-savermate This is same as Volvo s60 T4 engine and transmission. thank you

@tiernanvincent 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video. I used this a video a lot in my 2012 focus clutch replacement. You are very thorough and easy to follow and i credit you with my successful replacement

@carlosoloimon201 4 ай бұрын

Please never delete thanks

@stevendiamond4378 26 күн бұрын

This video was a life saver! Thank you.

@justinstroud9965 5 ай бұрын

thanks for this video now i can fix my focus

@caravan20000 7 ай бұрын

Awesome job! Thank you.

@charlieestebanelectromec7482 4 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend For the video,, God bless you, CHARLIE ELECTROMEC, from PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN 🇩🇴 REPUBLIC

@Ciptapeluang 7 ай бұрын

Thank, this vedeo very detail step by step...!

@vincentantonucci2134 9 ай бұрын

NICE WORK!!

@MrGetBad4u 7 ай бұрын

This issue just happened to me. I ended up selling the car because I didn't want to be bothered with paying $3000 for this fix. Idk if I'll ever buy a Ford again. The 2nd ford that took a dump on me within 4 months of ownership. Great video!

@theblackmvdvm 5 ай бұрын

How much did you end up selling it for?

@cheo1954 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, after watching a 2nd time. Thank You, you R Great.👍

@m.scottnewman994 6 ай бұрын

Great video.

@agustinlopezcorona5772 9 ай бұрын

Great info ✌️

@BrandonSL500 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Awesome videos.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate the super thanks 👍

@williamgiddens9388 5 ай бұрын

Best ever seen, thanksp

@user-jf5jg7drth 8 ай бұрын

отличная работа. молодец

@scolarichris Ай бұрын

Fantastic job with very good filming skills. You should have removed the engine oil pan to get better access to the clutch screws and the main crankshaft seal.😊

@localboy.671 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Really great video. I’m going to use this when I replace my clutch here soon. Question…I have a 2013 focus s. And when I turn the car on (ACC) there is a grinding sound coming from the trans, the noise is concentrated where the TCM is. Have you experienced something like that? Do you have any idea what it could be? I took it to Ford and they said it was the clutch assembly…so I decided to do the work myself. I just want to be sure that the clutch is the only issue.

@crisvelardi1984 8 ай бұрын

This was an awesome video your explanation to every detail was very helpful and excellently well done. Your master skill in mechanics made all this look like someone that is mechanically inclined could take on a project like this. I know firsthand that it’s no were as easy as you made it look. Thank you for doing this video it was very helpful. Can you tell me how much would a job like this cost, this would be a good reference point not to get over charged by a repair shop.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 8 ай бұрын

The local ford dealership here in town wanted 3k to do this.

@koolaidsohyeah 26 күн бұрын

I was recently quoted $3,800 by my local dealership to complete this job, with that quote I’m heavily considering taking this job on myself

@viajante.9273 4 ай бұрын

AQUI NO BRASIL ESSE CÂMBII DEU O QUE FALAR, MUITO PROBLEMA MAS É UM BOM CARRO.

@tacticalofficer6103 6 ай бұрын

Thanks !!!!!

@three1161 7 ай бұрын

great video - appreciate how you took us right to the end. After three tries with the programmer/scanner, I finally got it to pass all tests. Transmission worked fine on the test run - for two miles. As I was coming back into the driveway, it shifted strange. I pulled up to the shop and realized I had lost reverse (again). I tried going through the learning process again but when at the "clutch" stage the test failed saying it coud not read the module. This is at 3:31:22 in your video. There are two test screens - mine failed on the second one a the "two gearbox shaft neutral" point and went no further. In summary, I have forward gears but no reverse. Ideas?? Thanks

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 6 ай бұрын

Just now going through my comments were you able to figure it out yet?

@Inkadomination 9 ай бұрын

Has to be the best video my brotha where can I donate ?

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that brother! You could send me a super thanks if you want. Should be right under the description a heart that say thanks.

@TradeAlgoPremier 8 ай бұрын

Great video and thank you for sharing. Just wondering, could we just removed the fan assembly unit so as to make room for the starter and flywheel bolt?

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 8 ай бұрын

You probably could but removing the intake will probably be the best.

@briantejeda980 2 ай бұрын

So i got a question. I have seen that when others change that clutch once its done, they are able to spin and move the shaft around. Once i had all of it settle my clutch plate would move about an inch to either side is this ok l. And will it be able to move normal if i put it back on that way?

@robertl2227 Ай бұрын

That was epic. Let me know if you live in colorado cuz i might need a mechanic for my 2012 Focus

@cheo1954 4 ай бұрын

What a great video, thanks so much for your expertise and amazing video. What state are you in??

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 4 ай бұрын

Thanks I’m in Colorado

@furries123 2 ай бұрын

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGEclose to Pueblo by any chance? You’re amazing at explaining everything in detail!

@DaBuGzLiFe Ай бұрын

Do I turn it clockwise or counter clockwise? Also would turning the engine the wrong way put it out of timing?

@eskodaboss 3 ай бұрын

My car won’t crank up after I change the fork on my 2012 focus, what could be the problem all the lines are connected ant the ground is also connected

@MrNixxFishing 8 ай бұрын

My mom got a 13 Focus off her dad after he passed. It was Garage kept with not even 20k miles on it and it needs the dual clutch done. I also noticed a couple drops of oil on the bottom where the tranny connects to the engine so I wondering if that could be from that rear seal. Thank you for the detailed video of what to do, if I can fin a place to work on it I am going to do it for her. Only thing I don't have is the scan tool that can do the relearn, ill have to see if I can borrow or rent one.

@xMidgetFuryx1 8 ай бұрын

If you can’t find one you can see if a dealer will do it for you just have to get the car there

@andrewhurley2379 5 ай бұрын

Don’t really need it as the car will relearn without it but it does speed up the process.

@visuallou96 2 ай бұрын

Believe I’m going through this exact issue right now, I hear this rattling sound when I accelerate or switch gears to Drive. And it won’t let me drive in higher gears it’ll shift down to reduced speeds so I basically have to drive like a grandma in the meantime. You think it’s a clutch issue?

@tahirsaleem2966 9 ай бұрын

This is the best Video about 12 to 18 ford focus transmission. Just wanted to know about scan you use X tool to relearn what is the model number or exact name of tool. Thanks

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 9 ай бұрын

Here’s a link to it amzn.to/48ZCefj

@tahirsaleem2966 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@gondwana1777 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for uploading a very detailed video, im currently replacing my clutch and got the same luk brand, I have a question about if I need to reset the new clutch assembly? Or is it comes ready to install? Thanks in advanced

@erickittle8739 5 ай бұрын

Luk clutches are ready to install just check the tabs to double check its locked

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 5 ай бұрын

Yep like erickittle8739 said if it’s new the clutch already comes reset ready to install.

@Inferno12M 11 күн бұрын

Just completed putting my trans back into car after finding bad fork. The car is failing the clutch touch point procedure and I continuously get the transmission fault on screen. When reading with forscan I see a p073F. Please help!

@NickyJayO 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic Guide - So thorough! Give me lots of confidence in working on mine - Can I ask your advice on my 2017 Ford Focus SEL? I recently bought it used (auction), carfax shows 6k miles previously the ford dealership replaced the clutch... So it shifts smooth and drives great, but it makes a scraping noise sometimes when coming to a stop, definitely a transmission noise. It's not jerking or shuttering, but this scraping noise is sometimes loud and sometimes quiet or gone, occasionally even a kind of clunk is felt, mild though. Happens most in traffic. Mostly when slowing to a stop or near stop. Car has 125k on it, clutch job from dealership at 119k. I am thinking when they did the clutch they didn't do anything for the actuators and forks area and maybe lots of dust still in that area? Let me know what you think!

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the super thanks I really appreciate that. That’s a tough one and you’re positive it’s coming from the transmission? I know a lot of the Ford dealerships when they were doing warranty claims on theses transmissions they would just replace the seals and clutch without touching the shift forks or actuators in my opinion everything should be replaced all at once. Might want to check the bearing on the passenger side cv axle. Could also put it up on some jacks stands and have someone put it in drive and just listen underneath to try and narrow it down just be careful doing this. That’s all I can really think of right now.

@NickyJayO 7 ай бұрын

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE I say transmission because when I come to a stop, the car is no longer in motion and then it goes and makes that clunk or scrape sound as the transmission fully disengages. It corresponds to the lower shifts, and the rpm changes. It's almost like something slips and then you hear the clunk. It tends to do it more once the car has been running for a while...I was underneath it today and noticed it's leaking from the rear main seal too, so that's not great. The car shifts pretty smooth though and drives well. So I was just was hoping to avoid a lot of work... Maybe just continue driving it, I thought maybe these cars could have noises like that. This is my first experience with one.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 7 ай бұрын

@@NickyJayO sounds like maybe the shift forks could be caked with clutch dust and possibly sticking. If I were you I’d just keep driving it like you said and wait until it starts slipping or shuddering unless that rear main seal gets really bad. Also are you sure it’s motor oil? And not the transmission fluid? I’m assuming they updated the oil seal when they replaced the clutch but then again you never know. You may want to just check the transmission fluid level from the fill hole just to be sure.

@NickyJayO 7 ай бұрын

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE You might be right. I was just driving it and with the windows down as it disengages out of first gear on slowing it sounds like two metal plates going clank, it is actually pretty loud. I didn't know they could get sticky like that. And that's a good point I will have to check that fluid level. Not sure what low levels would do, but will def get that sorted out either way.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 7 ай бұрын

@@NickyJayO keep me posted and let me know what you find.

@hunkenpunken 3 ай бұрын

VERY NICE VIDEO. Is this the same clutch as on a 2013 Ford C-MAX 2.0 diesel automatic? Greets from Sweden. PS. How do you know if the automatic transmission is not working as well.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 3 ай бұрын

Yes I believe so. The transmission will start to shudder and slip while chaining gears.

@user-gl5ht1ch6v 5 күн бұрын

I have changed out my clutch, but I can not find any markings or triangle on the clutch…. How concerning is this?

@teodorocastasus3257 Ай бұрын

Do you a auto repair shops in Greater Toronto, Ontario. My Ford focus has transmission problem. How much to overhaul the transmission of 2014 focus thank you

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE Ай бұрын

I do not. I am in the United States located in Colorado.

@thomato981 8 ай бұрын

How long do you think the forks, clutch and clutch actuators will last before they need to replaced again? I heard the 2.0L Duratec engine is very reliable on these Ford Focuses however even with all the improved transmission components (TCM, Clutch, Forks, Actuators, seals, etc.) I wonder when something will break again.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 8 ай бұрын

Just kind of depends I’ve seen some go 150k with no issues but others only 75k the problem is the clutch dust.

@thomato981 8 ай бұрын

Interesting, I am currently sitting at around 148k miles with my focus. So I am probably close to having to do some work on the transmission. Anyways, very dope video!

@xMidgetFuryx1 8 ай бұрын

do you have a part number for the seal kit? I don't need to change the seals as they are the updated ones but i need the grease and the bearing mount for the cv axel on passenger side.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 8 ай бұрын

It’s in the description should be the fourth link down. It includes all the seals and the special grease.

@xMidgetFuryx1 8 ай бұрын

ok thank you@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE

@t.w.i.t.c.h8711 4 ай бұрын

Can you give me the parts number for the flex plate bolts please

@rosata4011 7 ай бұрын

i ordered a new clutch & gear, both didn’t come with flex plate triangle & the clutch didn’t come with the gear marking. do you know how to properly figure out where to align them?

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 7 ай бұрын

What brand of clutch is it?

@rosata4011 7 ай бұрын

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE luk, i got it on ebay

@Lyle_918 7 ай бұрын

2015 Focus 122k miles, thought it was the TCM which Ford has extended the warranty to 150k but it's the B clutch, codes P2701, P287A, P07A4, dealership estimate $3500, independent transmission shop doesn't work on DCT.

@Inkadomination 9 ай бұрын

I bought a clutch with both forks and 1 of them when I twisted back 9 times it never recoiled back to starting position . 2 days wasted and now waiting for a replacement

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 9 ай бұрын

That sucks sorry to hear that hopefully they’re sending you a new one free of charge.

@watchinglclowns9890 6 ай бұрын

So what is the permanent fix for this transmission/ TCM. !!

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 6 ай бұрын

No real permanent fix. The new updated seals will not leak like the original factory ones thus not getting gear oil on the clutches. The problem is all the clutch dust that develops and gets all over the shift forks causing them to stick.

@daulysgallardo1529 2 ай бұрын

Hello, I followed the entire procedure and was able to mount the transmission. However I keep getting codes P075A Friction element B in gearbox stuck. P073F Cannot engage speed 1, P074B Impossible to engage 3. I only changed the forks because the A was broken, I kept the same Clutch Set. In the assembly procedure that was carried out following your instructions, I only had doubts with the assembly of the plate with the assembly tool. Maybe it's too tight and it doesn't release. Because now the forks move well, the 2 fork actuators also work properly. When I open the ignition there is a rattling noise in the transition as if it wanted to free the forks or the chainring. I must have done something wrong that I am still having problems. What do you advise me? Should I also change the plate? Do you think it's too tight and doesn't release? I would appreciate your comments. Greetings and thank you once again for that excellent video

@daulysgallardo1529 2 ай бұрын

I already know what happened, the double clutch, if the old one is going to be reused, it must be recalibrated with a special tool for this. So nothing, I have to disassemble everything again and start again. For all the newbies like me, if you use the same clock you have to buy the tool to recalibrate it

@user-gb3du7zy9x 8 ай бұрын

How long you take do replace clutch at focus ? time ?

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 8 ай бұрын

If I wasn’t recording the whole process probably takes around six hours

@pardeepSingh-cu9dm 5 ай бұрын

If we don't match the traiangle mark with the fly wheel then ???

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 5 ай бұрын

You will have vibration. The arrow is how to balance the clutch with the flywheel.

@pardeepSingh-cu9dm 5 ай бұрын

I did the whole transmissions job But after completing When we start the car and change the gear into drive and reverse mode the engine turn off Whta is the reason behind this Can you please tell me

@chonwiwatsurakijjanurit9455 7 ай бұрын

Where can I get service like this I live in Berkeley CA Thank you

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 7 ай бұрын

If you were closer to Colorado I could do it for you. Not sure where to take it in CA

@Matt_C_N 5 ай бұрын

I used to have a 2013 Focus and the RMS had to be replaced 3 times; continued to leak. It was offered as an add-on service when my transmission finally failed, and I regret accepting the offer. I've read of many others that have repeat RMS issues. Not sure what the problem is.

@loganpennington9104 4 ай бұрын

sell the car trust me

@Matt_C_N 4 ай бұрын

@@loganpennington9104 I did several years ago, but I'm wondering why dealer techs continued to fail at it over and over.

@Imone87 2 күн бұрын

Sorry, but... did you have problems with transmission ??? i noticed you didnt remove the forks metal protector at 3:38:48. Its critical to remove them after instaled. Please let me know.

@Imone87 2 күн бұрын

By the way thanks for this important video. Hugs from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

@jerrygrubbs6800 6 ай бұрын

What is the model number on your scan tool ?

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 6 ай бұрын

It the Xtool d7 from Amazon amzn.to/3ROjPtU

@bakial2030 6 ай бұрын

👌

@radoslawjocz2976 4 ай бұрын

Once you removed the clutch you should to replace the shaft seals.

@ipissed 6 ай бұрын

You might as well just pull the strut assembly out and the control arms for more room because the control arm bushings are going to be shot and the death wobble at highway speeds is no fun.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 6 ай бұрын

No issues so far car rides and drives great.

@piyushlud1442 6 ай бұрын

this is hardcore

@michaelmelander6047 21 күн бұрын

Where are you at 45:54?

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 19 күн бұрын

Passenger side front looking at the cv axle

@rome8087 8 ай бұрын

I got my clutch from the same place you got it. I also watched this whole video 3 times over. I believe I was sold a bad clutch. Every 200 to 400 miles or so, my Focus will get stuck in with the inability to move forward. I'll have to turn the vehicle off for 30 seconds, and it'll be good to go. I'm thinking of returning the clutch and purchasing one from the dealer. I already got two new OEM Actuators, and TCM under warranty.

@lmlm400b 9 ай бұрын

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@phil-1115 4 ай бұрын

I followed all directions and there is still a vibration at idle and at about 65 mph. I am going to have to go back into it again. P.O.S. Ford.

@BLUECOLLARGARAGE 4 ай бұрын

Have you checked to replaced the motor mounts and torque mount?

@phil-1115 4 ай бұрын

@@BLUECOLLARGARAGE, the vibration wasn't there before the clutch was replaced. So I am pretty sure that the mounts are not the problem. Also, I have replaced hundreds of mounts and I know what a bad mount feels like. This vibration is not the same as a bad mount.

@elibiagianti8337 3 ай бұрын

Check the trans. Mount under the car if the bolt aren’t in right spots you’ll get a vibration you may need to swap the bolt around

@elibiagianti8337 3 ай бұрын

@@phil-1115 I believe the white or silver bolt is vertical and black is horizontal

@phil-1115 3 ай бұрын

@@elibiagianti8337, Those bolts were in the correct place. We let the customer take it and he is happy with it. It has been a month. If the customer is happy, then so am I.