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Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (4F27E) - Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
General Procedures

Materials
Name
Specification
Automatic Transmission Fluid
WSS-M2C202-B 
All vehicles
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
    Jacking (Description and Operation),
    Lifting (Description and Operation).
  1. Remove the engine undershield (if equipped).

  1. Remove the radiator lower splash shield.
Vehicles with 1.6L engine
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:When releasing the transmission fluid, take care to prevent scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Plug the transmission fluid cooler lines to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
    See - Transmission Fluids.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The position of the return line (blue) to the transmission fluid cooler is marked on the connectors.
    Detach the transmission return line from the transmission fluid cooler.
    1. Push the transmission fluid cooler line quick release connector toward the transmission fluid cooler.
    1. Press together the retaining tabs and detach the transmission fluid line from the transmission fluid cooler.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
      For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
      See - Transmission Fluids.
Vehicles with 2.0L engine
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:When releasing the transmission fluid, take care to prevent scalding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Plug the transmission fluid cooler lines to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
    See - Transmission Fluids.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The position of the return line (blue) to the transmission fluid cooler is marked on the connectors.
    Detach the transmission return line from the transmission fluid cooler.
    1. Push the transmission fluid cooler line quick release connector toward the transmission fluid cooler.
    1. Press together the retaining tabs and detach the transmission fluid line from the transmission fluid cooler.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
      For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
      See - Transmission Fluids.
All vehicles
  1. Attach a length of suitable drain hose to the transmission fluid cooler return hose.
  1. Lower the vehicle.
  1. Insert the drain hose into a calibrated 10 liter container.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:To prevent damage to the transaxle do not run the engine above idle.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:If the fluid return rate is less than 0.95 liters in 30 seconds, or if the return hose pulsates, CHECK for restrictions at the pump, cooler or cooler lines.
    Run the engine at idle and pump out 3 liters of automatic transmission fluid.
  1. Switch OFF the engine.

  1. Remove the fluid level indicator.

  1. Add 3 liters of automatic transmission fluid to the transaxle.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:To prevent damage to the transaxle do not run the engine above idle.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:If the fluid return rate is less than 0.95 liters in 30 seconds, or if the return hose pulsates, CHECK for restrictions at the pump, cooler or cooler lines.
    Run the engine at idle and pump out 3 liters of automatic transmission fluid.
  1. Switch OFF the engine.
  1. Add 3 liters of automatic transmission fluid to the transaxle.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:To prevent damage to the transaxle do not run the engine above idle.
    Run the engine at idle and pump out 3 liters of automatic transmission fluid.
  1. Switch OFF the engine.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
    Jacking (Description and Operation),
    Lifting (Description and Operation).
  1. Detach the length of suitable drain hose from the transmission fluid return hose.
Vehicles with 1.6L engine
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Remove the plug from the transmission fluid cooler return port.
    Attach the transmission return line to the transmission fluid cooler.
Vehicles with 2.0L engine
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Remove the plug from the transmission fluid cooler return port.
    Attach the transmission return line to the transmission fluid cooler.
All vehicles
  1. Install the radiator lower splash shield.
  1. Install the engine undershield (if equipped).
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Add 3 liters of automatic transmission fluid to the transaxle.

  1. Install the fluid level indicator.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:To prevent damage to the transaxle do not run the engine above idle.
    Run the engine and check the automatic transmission fluid level and top up if necessary.

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