The 2003 Ford Focus ZTW wagon was Ford Motor Company's economy station wagon for the 2003 model year. The efficient 2.3 liter dual overhead cam engine and five-speed transmission worked well together to deliver good gas mileage. The wagon offered more passenger room and cargo space than the Focus sedan and coupe. It did this without sacrificing it's economy car status. Like all the fluids on the Focus, you must change the transmission fluid regularly to ensure the vehicle's longevity and economical performance. Ford recommends changing the fluid every 60,000 miles.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
things you'll need:
- 2 ramps
- 2 wheel chocks
- Catch pan
- Brake cleaner
- Socket set
- Fluid suction gun
- 3 quarts full synthetic Mercon manual transmission fluid
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- 1 Drive the front wheels onto the ramps. Set the parking brake and shut the engine off. Place the wheel chocks behind the rear wheels.
- 2 Slide the catch pan under the front end of the Focus and then climb under with the brake cleaner, socket set, fluid suction gun and new fluid.
- 3 Place the catch pan under the transmission. Spray the transaxle drain plug, located on the side of the transmission, with brake cleaner to remove any road dirt from the plug and surrounding area.
- 4 Remove the drain plug from the transmission with the socket set.
- 5 Insert the hose on the end of the fluid suction gun into the drain plug hole and suck out the old transmission fluid with the gun. Eject the old fluid into the catch pan from the gun. Repeat until the transmission is empty.
- 6 Pour the new fluid into the drain plug hole until the fluid reaches the bottom lip of the hole. Reinstall the drain plug by hand and then tighten it down with the socket set.
- 7 Climb out with the catch pan, tools and fluid bottles. Move the wheel chocks and drive the Focus off the ramps.
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