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In this video i show and explain where the fill and drain plugs are located. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Ahead of the 2014 geneva motor show, details have leaked about the nextgeneration, 2015 ford focus. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Ford focus 20112014 how to check the fluid levels haynes. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20122018. Manual transmission oil ford focus dyb hatchback my 2017 v6003. Owners may contact ford customer service at 18664367332. How ford completely lost the focus the ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry.
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