Automatic Transmission Servicing: Other Ford Focus I

Transaxle/Transmission

Check fluid level at every engine oil change. Band adjustments are not required under normal service. Under normal service, change fluid at 30,000-mile intervals on AX4N, AX4S, 4F27E, 4F50N, 4R70W and 4R100. See DRAINING & REFILLING . On all models, under normal service, change fluid and filter at 150,000-mile intervals. Service all models at 30,000-mile intervals when used under the following conditions

1. In hot weather with temperature greater than 90°F (32°C), carrying heavy loads and/or in hilly terrain.
2. Towing a trailer or using a car top carrier.
3. In police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
4. Extreme dusty conditions or off-road use.

Transfer Case

Under normal driving conditions, replace transfer case fluid every 150,000 miles. Under sever driving conditions, replace transfer case fluid every 60,000 miles.

Transmission (LS)

1. Run engine at idle until transmission temperature reaches 80-120°F (27-49°C). Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transmission.
2. Check fluid level with transmission in Park and engine running. Fluid level checking plug is located at center of drain plug, on transmission pan. Using a 3/16" Allen key, remove fluid level checking plug. Allow fluid to drain. Wait one minute or until fluid drips. If no fluid drips when fluid checking plug is removed, add fluid as necessary.
3. Using Fill Plug Adapter (307-437) and suction gun, add appropriate fluid through fluid level checking hole. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Repeat step 2) . Install fluid checking plug and tighten to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).

Transaxle/Transmission (All Other Models)

1. Transmission/transaxle temperature must be 150-170°F (66-77°C). With vehicle on level ground, apply parking brake, and run engine at idle. Shift gear selector lever through all ranges, ending in Park.
2. Fluid level should be in crosshatch area on dipstick. If transmission is at room temperature, fluid level should be between 2 dimples on bottom of dipstick.
3. Add fluid as necessary. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . DO NOT overfill. Check condition of fluid for contamination and burned smell. Ensured dipstick is fully installed.

Check fluid level at transfer case fill plug hole. Fluid should be level with bottom of fill plug hole. Add fluid as necessary. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS .

TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATIONS

Escape transfer case uses SAE 75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant (F1TZ-19580-B). All others use Mercon ATF (XT-2-QDX).

AX4N, AX4S & 4F50N

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transaxle. Disconnect lower oil cooler line from transaxle. Plug oil cooler line fitting in transaxle. Using appropriate rubber hose, connect one end of hose to end of transaxle oil cooler line, and place opposite end of hose in 15 qt. (14L) drain pan.
2. Start engine and idle at less than 1500 RPM for about 40-60 seconds until steady stream of fluid stops. About 2-3 qts. (1.9-2.8L) will have drained from transaxle. Stop engine and add 10 qts. (9.6L) of appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and idle at less than 1500 RPM for about 2-3 minutes until steady stream of fluid stops. Turn engine off.
3. Reattach cooler line at transaxle. Add 2.0 qts. (1.9L) of appropriate fluid. Start engine and shift transaxle through all gear ranges. Add fluid in .5 pt. (.25L) increments, until correct fluid level is reached. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVELS»(ref-141219-S37964730732002061400000) .

CD4E

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transaxle. Remove transaxle drain plug, and drain fluid. Reinstall transaxle drain plug.
2. Add 5 qts. (4.8L) of appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and run at idle for 5 minutes. Shift transaxle through all gear ranges during 5 minute time period. Remove transaxle drain plug, and drain fluid.
3. Reinstall transaxle drain plug and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) . Add 3.9 qts. (3.7L) of appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and shift transaxle through all gear ranges. Check fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVELS»(ref-141219-S37964730732002061400000) . Add fluid as necessary.

F4E-III

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transaxle. Remove transaxle drain plug. Remove oil pan bolts, working from left front corner.
2. Remove oil pan and gasket. Remove and discard oil screen and "O" ring. Install NEW oil screen and "O" ring. Clean oil pan, and install pan using NEW pan gasket. Tighten oil pan bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) .
3. Install transaxle drain plug with NEW copper crush washer. Lower vehicle. Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and shift transaxle through all gear ranges. Check fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVELS»(ref-141219-S37964730732002061400000) . Add fluid as necessary.

4F20E

Note. Transaxle filter cannot be replaced without removing valve body. Filter replacement is not required during regular maintenance.

Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transaxle. Remove transaxle drain plug. After fluid has drained, install drain plug and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS . Start engine and shift transaxle through all gear ranges. Check fluid level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS . Add fluid as necessary.

4F27E

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transaxle. Remove oil pan bolts. Separate bead of sealer to remove pan. Remove filter.
2. Clean sealer from oil pan and case. Install NEW filter. Apply bead of sealer (Loctite 5699) 1.5 mm thick to oil pan. Install oil pan and tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) . Fill transaxle with appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and shift transaxle through all gear ranges. Check fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVELS»(ref-141219-S37964730732002061400000) . Add fluid as necessary.

4R44E & 5R55E

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transmission. Loosen oil pan bolts, and allow oil to drain. Remove oil pan bolts. Remove oil pan and gasket. Remove filter and "O" rings. Clean oil pan.
2. Install NEW filter and filter "O" rings. Tighten filter bolt to 71-79 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m). Install oil pan using NEW gasket. Fill transmission with appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and shift transmission through all gear ranges. Check fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVELS»(ref-141219-S37964730732002061400000) . Add fluid as necessary.

4R70W & 5R55N

Note. On 5R55N transmission, add fluid through fluid checking plug located on oil pan. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS .

Note. Transmission pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect gasket for damage, and replace as necessary.

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transmission. Loosen oil pan bolts. Drain fluid from transmission. Remove oil pan bolts. Remove oil pan and gasket. Remove filter and seal.
2. Remove drain plug from torque converter and drain. Install NEW torque converter drain plug and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) .
3. Clean oil pan and gasket. Install NEW filter and seal. Install oil pan and gasket. Tighten oil pan bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) . Fill transmission with appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and shift transmission through all gear ranges. Check fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVELS»(ref-141219-S37964730732002061400000) . Add fluid as necessary.

4R100

1. Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transmission. Remove drain plugs from oil pan and torque converter. After fluid has drained, install NEW drain plug in torque converter and reinstall oil pan drain plug. Tighten drain plugs to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) . Remove oil pan bolts. Remove oil pan and gasket.
2. Inspect transmission oil cooler lines for in-line filter assembly. If vehicle is equipped with in-line filter, replace filter. If vehicle is not equipped with in-line filter, manufacturer recommends installing in-line transmission oil cooler filter.
3. Remove oil filter and seal. If seal remains in bore, carefully remove using a screwdriver. Install NEW oil filter and seal. Clean oil pan and gasket. Inspect gasket for damage, and replace as necessary. Install oil pan and tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) . Fill transmission with appropriate fluid. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-141219-S14209785012002061400000) . Start engine and shift transmission through all gear ranges. Check fluid level. See «CHECKING FLUID LEVELS»(ref-141219-S37964730732002061400000) . Add fluid as necessary.

INTERMEDIATE & OVERDRIVE BANDS (4R44E & 5R55E)

1. Remove overdrive and intermediate band lock nuts and discard nuts. (Scheme 249) Back off band adjusting screws. Install, but DO NOT tighten NEW lock nuts. Using Band Adjustment Torque Wrench (307-S022), tighten adjusting screws to 10 ft lbs. (14 N.m).
2. Back off overdrive and intermediate band adjusting screws 2 turns. While holding adjusting screw, tighten NEW lock nut to 35-45 ft. lbs. (47-61 N.m).

Scheme 249

Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Town Car

1. Position range selector lever in "OD" position. On models equipped with column shift, hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range selector lever.
2. Loosen shift control cable retaining nut at transmission. Ensure shift control lever is in "OD" position. "OD" position is second detent from rear most position. Tighten shift control cable retaining nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000) . Remove weight from range selector lever.
3. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR»(ref-141219-S03744535592002061400000) .

Contour, Cougar, Focus & Mystique

1. Place range selector lever in "D" position. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove shift cable from shift control lever. Rotate shift control lever clockwise to full stop, and then rotate shift control lever 2 detents counterclockwise to "D" position. Depress 2 locking tab on adjustment lock cylinder and rotate lock cylinder counterclockwise.
3. Grasp cable in front of adjustment lock cylinder, and move as necessary to align cable eye with pin on shift arm. Press shift cable onto shift arm. Rotate adjustment lock clockwise until it snaps into place. Lower vehicle.
4. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR»(ref-141219-S03744535592002061400000) .

Escape

1. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Place a .023" (0.6 mm) feeler gauge between range selector lever and lever detent. Place range selector lever in "D" position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range select lever.
2. Disconnect shift cable from shift control lever. Rotate shift control lever clockwise to full stop, and then rotate lever 2 detents counterclockwise to "D" position. Depress 2 locking tab on adjustment lock cylinder and rotate lock cylinder counterclockwise.
3. Loosen shift cable adjuster, and connect cable to shift control lever. Tighten shift cable adjuster. Remove feeler gauge. Reinstall steering column shrouds.
4. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in "P" and "N" positions, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR»(ref-141219-S03744535592002061400000) .

Escort & Villager

1. Place gear selector lever in Park. Loosen shift cable nut at transmission. Move shift cable fully rearward. Check cable for any tension or restriction of movement, and then tighten cable nut.
2. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR»(ref-141219-S03744535592002061400000) .

Econoline, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, "F" Series Pickup, Mountaineer, Navigator, Ranger & Windstar

1. Place range selector lever in "OD" position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range selector lever. Raise and support vehicle. Using a screwdriver, pry shift cable from shift control lever on transmission. Pull shift cable adjustment lock tab outward to unlock. Ensure adjuster body moves freely.
2. Position shift control lever in "OD" position. "OD" position is obtained by rotating shift control lever clockwise until travel stops, and then turn shift control lever counterclockwise 2 detents. Connect cable to shift control lever. Push in lock tab to lock adjustment sleeve in position. Lower vehicle.
3. Remove weight from range selector lever. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR»(ref-141219-S03744535592002061400000) .

LS

1. Place range selector lever in "D5" position. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect shift cable from shift control lever.
2. Ensure shift control lever is in "D5" position. "D5" position is 3 detents from most rearward position. Unlock adjuster at end of shift cable. Connect shift cable to shift control lever. Lock cable adjuster. Lower vehicle.
3. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR»(ref-141219-S03744535592002061400000) .

Continental, Sable & Taurus

1. Remove steering column release lever. Remove ignition switch lock cylinder. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Place range selector lever in "OD" position.
2. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range selector lever. Rotate thumbwheel located on right side of steering column until pointer is centered in appropriate position.
3. Remove weight from range selector lever. Shift range selector lever through all ranges to ensure proper operation. Install upper and lower steering column covers. Install ignition switch lock cylinder and steering column release lever.

Crown Victoria, Explorer, Grand Marquis, Town Car & Windstar

1. Remove instrument panel lower trim panel. Place range selector lever in "OD" position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range selector lever.
2. Center pointer in middle of "OD" position by rotating thumbwheel located on right side of steering column. Shift range selector lever through all ranges to ensure proper operation. Install instrument panel lower trim panel.

Econoline

1. Place gear selector lever in "OD" position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range selector lever.
2. Center pointer in middle of "OD" position by rotating thumbwheel located on shift indicator cable, at bottom of steering column. Shift range selector lever through all ranges to ensure proper operation.

Escort

Place range selector lever in Park. Loosen 4 range selector bezel screws. Move bezel to proper position, and tighten bezel screws.

Expedition, "F" Series, Navigator & Ranger

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove ignition lock cylinder by turning ignition switch to RUN position. Insert punch into lock release tab hole located under lock cylinder. Press lock tab, and pull out lock cylinder. Remove tilt wheel lever, if equipped. Remove upper steering column cover.
2. Place range selector in "OD" position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from range selector lever. Center pointer in middle of "OD" position by rotating thumbwheel located on shift indicator cable. Shift range selector lever through all ranges to ensure proper operation. Install upper steering column cover, ignition cylinder and tilt wheel lever. Connect negative battery cable.

Villager

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Apply parking brake and block wheels. Remove lower steering column cover. Place range selector lever in Neutral.
2. Rotate indicator cable thumbwheel until indicator is center over "N" on display. Shift range selector lever through all ranges to ensure proper operation. Install lower steering column cover.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly. Place range selector lever in Neutral. Disconnect harness connector from Transmission Range (TR) sensor. Loosen transmission range sensor retaining bolts.
2. Connect ohmmeter between terminals No. 1 and 8. (Scheme 250) Adjust TR sensor so continuity exists between terminals. Tighten TR sensor retaining bolts. Install air cleaner assembly. Connect negative battery cable.
3. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure transaxle shifts through all gears properly. If operation is not okay, check shift cable adjustment. See «SHIFT CABLE»(ref-141219-S30908464022002061400000). Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate.

Scheme 250

All Others

1. Place range selector lever in "N" position. Remove shift control lever. Loosen Transmission Range (TR) sensor retaining bolts. Install appropriate TR sensor adjustor. On 4F20E, use Range Sensor Adjustor (307-250). (Scheme 251) On 4F27E, use Range Sensor Adjustor (307-415). (Scheme 252) On all others, use Range Sensor Adjustor (307-351). (Scheme 253) Tighten TR sensor retaining bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-141219-S11367719192002061400000). Install shift control lever, and tighten nut.
2. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. If operation is not okay, check shift cable adjustment. See «SHIFT CABLE»(ref-141219-S30908464022002061400000). Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate.

Scheme 251

Scheme 252

Scheme 253

2-4 BAND (4F20E)

Raise and support vehicle. Loosen band adjusting lock nut. (Scheme 254) Tighten adjusting screw to 45 INCH lbs. (5 N.m), and then loosen adjusting screw 2 1/2 turns. While holding adjusting screw, tighten band adjusting lock nut to 25 ft. lbs. (34 N.m).

Scheme 254