HOW TO REPLACE: 2008-2011 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Solenoids (US model)
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2020
- How to replace the solenoids and do routine maintenance on a 2008 - 2011 (US spec) Ford Focus with the 4F27E & FN4A-EL 4-Speed automatic transmission
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Your sarcasm while you work is fantastic! I love it! You earned a subscriber 🙂
Thank you, this is the only video I could find that showed the removal of the "D" which is what I was looking for.
I have a problem with D too my car doesn’t shift to next gear . Is that your problem?
Yeah same here I been looking online but I don’t know which one I’m supposed to get for the D solenoid cause that’s what popped up on the code and I gotta get this replaced asap
Except he pointed to the wrong solenoid. The middle isn't the D solenoid its the E one he says.
I have this car and I've done some work on it myself (struts, shocks, end links, basic maintenance). Would never do this, but I like watching vids to understand how the car works. I had no idea that the solenoids and the connections are all in contact with the fluid (?!). My trans had its first service at 65k and another at 113k. It shifts great and fluid is nice beet red at 127k. I want a new car, but this thing is reliable, paid for, and in great shape so I'll just keep driving it to save money. These cars are ugly, but can last if you take care of them. Unfortunately most people buy them cheap, abuse them, and throw them away. 08-11 models are solid, but definitely don't buy a 12+ with an automatic transmission as those will give you constant grief.
With videos like this is how I do my how car repairs. It is more ease that what it looks so go head DIY your car repair.
I thank you for your video that went well I want to be exact and very easy to understand your explanation and I swear that I was going to bring my car next week I already had the price they charged me $ 750 for me to change the oil and the reverse I recommend to work
Great walkthrough! Recommend getting a backup gasket if you dont have a feel for light torques, split my first one in 7 places 😂
Nice video bro. Clear n cut. 👍🏽. "Don't buy a Ford focus " I lol'ed so hard 😂😂😂
Thanks a lot bro you just helped me out a lot and I sucked so that way you're closer to that 1000 mark
Thanks! One of these days I'll hit 1000 subs, I mostly do this for me anyways so I can wait lol
@@jimmyjimjims7483 I was the same way but I did make over a thousand subscribers just recently and now I am monetized and make around $200 a month
Hello, thank you VERY much for this fantastic video!! So I’m reasonably handy (changed the valve cover gasket in my 2010 Focus at 145,000miles) but have always been wary of opening up the trans. Your video definitely gives me the courage to do this type of work. My question to you: I’m at 190,000 miles, I’d say about 75% highway miles, and zero trans issues. Should I preemptively change those solenoids and filter now? Also, I’ve never opened the trans and never changed the fluid. My two competing thoughts are: “If it ain’t broke…” and “A little work now will save me later.” Which “thought” do you think I should listen to? Thanks!!
Thanks for the video. Seems like an easy change. Unfortunately, Ford decided to make the solenoid pan in mine vertical facing the front. I have a 2014 Ford Escape. Not sure if it will be hard to unscrew all of them bolts.
Good Job. Did mine for solenoid C.
Question on the solenoids. Are the Solenoids universal for A and B? Meaning I can use that solenoid for either A or B?
Thanks for the Veiw of the repair, But one question why not replace all the selinoids when you have apart ? Well other than that I digging in for my repair to get it shifting again.
Excellent secert advice.
Well,,I own a focus 2011 with 240,000 Miles and still running very good
Are those factory Gages or aftermarket ? Just curious they look awesome . Just tired of looking at the white and green gages on mine lol . Awesome tutorial video , I'm subscribing right now.
Factory gauges, this is a base model Focus I believe
Hey sir I got a question 🙋🏻♂️ my 2011 has a problem on the 3rd Gear ⚙️ and I just change the transmission fluid on it but not the filter so my main question for you it is if transmission fluid filter never is change that this can cause a gear problem or not???
320k miles on my 2008 model I wouldn't exactly call them garbage sure they are cheap but I got mine as a birthday present when I was 16 brand new it has survived all of my high school years and college years i'm 29 now and still have it but only as a backup to my 2019 F-150
There's always going to be a few good strawberries even tho the majority of them are moldy in the package, be grateful you got a ripe one lol. I've done at least 8 of these now and I've seen 2 dozen more with the same issue so there's definitely a pattern of automatic transmission failure in these, just look at the recall petitions for this era of Focus (and the gen after). You got the one made on a Wednesday lol
Mines been acting up few times itll just slip out of nowhere or struggle the speed up to shift gear usually have to let off the gas or accelerate harder and it works. Sometimes will kick when you shift from reverse to drive. Ive had it slip if you accelerate to hard. Most of the time it drives fine just have to drive different. Don't have a way to read trans codes maybe twice it has thrown the wrench light. Thinking about tackling this 164k miles on my rusty turd. Ive used it like a work vehicle and truck dont stuff it was not meant for but never really beat on it.
Fluid is still red but at some point it ended up a quart ish low somehow..with mo sign of leaks.
Hopefully if this is the issue i wont ruin the trans by dropping the pan and have to get a junkyard one and put it in.
My 2008 ford focus is sometimes not going in reverse and struggling getting over 20 then its fine no codes or check engine light has fluids
My car starts to kick hard from 1st to second , could be a bad solenoid?
Im doing this job as I’m watching this
@Jimmy JimJims I have a 2009 with 190k and friday it started to hesitate as i was going left off a red to green light, then it shifted properly, all other gears shift fine, the drivetrain light on the bottom left came on, then a few days later i drove it for a few hours (not by choice) and it did it again so i drove it right home, is the issue possibly solenoid A or B that could be the issue, it only happens after a few hours of driving, i dont know if the trans filter has been changed but i did get the fluid changed this year. Drove the car today and it shifted fine, had to go 55mph and had no issues to and from the grocery store today.. im definitely looking into getting it into a shop and not driving it mostly but when i watched this video im like well maybe this is my issue? please help, i could save alot of money if thats the case. no smell, no leaks, 1/2 gear hesitastion
Changing the trans fluid at 190k is the problem.
Are the solenoids marked so that you don't put the solenoid in the wrong place
Where can I find the kit for that amount you spend on this video?
Great video, I am about to do his myself, but one question. Are the "a" and "b" solenoids the same? And the "C" "D" and "E" solenoids the same? I'm wanting to make sure I order the right parts. Thanks in advance!
I'm wondering this same thing
Correct
OR... Just turn off the overdrive (little button on side if shifter). My car now works great - and I tried replacing the solenoid 3X.
Thank you !
Where did you get that box of goodies? Is it a kit? If so, where did you buy it and what is it called?
Did you ever receive the information?
how many miles did you have on the transmission fluid before you did this change? I have about 100k on my car and haven't changed the fluid before so I would like to see how the color and magnet compares to yours when I change it.
It had 150k on it the first change, and 216k on the second fluid/filter change.
Can you please give the exact description of the kit you bought? Thanks
Did you ever receive the information on the kit?
Rock Auto has the solenoids I need, but it labels the solenoids differently. One of them says shift control A&B on/off solenoid, but there's another solenoid that looks the same and it says shift control solenoid A&B. The only difference is the price. Am I missing something? Which one do I buy? Idk what I'm buying. Can you pls help?
A&B on/off solenoids are the same as the regular A & B solenoids, on/off just tells you what they do (as in they switch on/off under pressure). Some manufacturers label them differently and price them differently
I am new learning how to do things with the husband. He knows what hes doing, but we replaced selonoid C and it still cluncks and won't go into 4th gear. Any suggestions?
Usually you replace all the solenoids at once to avoid having to re-open the transmission and do the job again. If one solenoid died the others are dying or are about to so I always recommend doing them all at once. If that still doesn't work the trans has a mechanical issue like a valve body problem or a problem with the torque converter which requires rebuild/removal. These are famous for having transmission issues as they age and the newer ones have TCM (transmission control module) failures quite often.
I got p0715 (input speed sensor) on my 2011 Ford Focus, and yes I did replaced the sensor, but no luck - it's still shifting (kicks) and wrench light is on, engine light is on, rpms very high if I wanna drive it fast!
Solenoid?
A p0715 can also come up because of bad solenoids or even a damaged valve body, the kicking into gear makes me think solenoids
@@jimmyjimjims7483 is there anyway to verify without tearing it down?
Thank you for your hardwork
Good video but I have a question I replaced all solenoids on my ford focus 2010 and it won’t engage in any gear not even reverse nor drive I changed the filter and fluid what should I do next
Either there isn't enough fluid in the system so its not engaging or the transmission itself is so worn out the internal clutches are beyond repair and changing the fluid caused it to finally quit completely (rare but it does happen). I'd check the trans fluid level first to make sure there's the right amount
Same
How did you know which ones need replacing? My 2010 reverse is like being in neutral and when in drive it feels like its slipping slightly. Also, I am not getting any fault codes at all.
For me there were codes in the transmission computer that told me exactly what solenoids are going bad. Keep in mind a basic OBD2 reader doesn't have the diagnostic capability to read the transmission codes/data and often people do have codes they just don't show up in a basic OBD2 scan. I use a scan tool that reads all the modules (Engine, ABS, trans, restraint, throttle, etc).
@@jimmyjimjims7483 ok, thanks, that makes more sense now, it was my OBDII reader
My 2008 focus only goes forward the reverse doesn't work I have to put it in neutral and push it. It's the transmission but idk what the specific part of the transmission I need to fix
look up ford focus transmission end cover wear. Wearing of the end cover causes a loss of pressure in transmission and leads to loss of reverse which requires the most pressure of all gears.
What were the symptoms you were dealing with before replacing those solenoids? I have a 10 that shifts and drives perfect but sometimes chokes out when down shifting as I come to a stop. Did you experience this?
Not sure if you got your answer elsewhere, but my car was having issue shifting and downshifting, as well a semi-frequent engine lockup when pressing on the break after starting her up.
You said if there is a wench on you dashboard your transmission is gonna take a shit do you mean the transmission is about to mess up because the wrench is on and my code reader says solenoid a so I’m confused now
The wrench being on indicates a failure within the transmission or transmission module, the code you're getting is for a bad A solenoid. If one solenoid (like A) goes out then eventually so will the others and the transmission will stop working. Also if you're A solenoid goes out it can cause the car to shift erratically and eventually damage/destroy the trans itself.
@@jimmyjimjims7483 well it happened on the way home from work today and man your video is great. It makes everything simple as fuck something engineers can’t do sadly. Will the wrench go off after I fix the solenoids? Because I don’t think anything in the trans itself is messed up the drive home was no less than seven minutes and as I said it just had happened.
did u change all the solenoids or only A, B, C, and D?
Only A-D, the E solenoid gets the least use (reverse) and it tested fine
@jimmy Jim jams I need help my Ford Focus 2011 seek gave me an error code shift solenoid c p0760 I took to the mechanic shop they replace the solenoid and the wrench and engine still on and still has the problem when I go to the fourth gear it still jumps what can you advice me to do next ? Please help I appreciate your feedback
So you had a code for shift solenoid C, it was replaced and now its having the same issues? Solenoid C is "the big one" it controls overdrive and the forward clutch for each shift so if that solenoid fails or is bad you get no 4th gear at all. Does it go into 4th gear at all? Usually P0760 is a code related ONLY to the shift solenoid and nothing else so its possible this shop used a cheap aftermarket solenoid that isn't doing the job as well as it should. I always recommend replacing ALL the solenoids at once not just 1 or 2 to insure it shifts correctly because if 1 went out the others are right behind it. I would check the transmission fluid, make sure its level and if it is I'd consider replacing all the solenoids with good quality ones. Because the only other step after that is a whole new transmission...as weird as it sounds new parts CAN be bad out of the box (especially cheap ones)
Hi Jimmy , yes it still Able to go to fourth gear , it just when I go to D drive gear it make a jump only on that gear, which I taught when the mechanics change the shift solenoid c it will solve the problem but it's the same I'm going to buy the kit from dealer and hope by changing all the solenoid it will shift better on the fourth gear, the mechanics seems clueless and said is a wire issues they think? They don't know
@@dennissehernandez7779 So it will go into and drive in all 4 gears? Does it jump when shifting from N to D or when driving? If it jumps from N to D it can be a bad motor/trans mount a lot of times, if it does it while the car is driving that sounds like the solenoids. Very unlikely a wiring issue if the car is jumping into gear, the cheapest option is to change all 5 of the solenoids (and the filter) and see if that fixes it, a good shop should be able to check and verify that the TCM (transmission control module) is working properly and not causing a "wiring" issue.
So I ended up going back to the mechanic who did the job in the beginning to change all the solenoids and it still went from neutral to Drive a small jump, and the check engine light and the wrench light stay on indicating shift solenoid c problem the mechanic shop never let me know that they didn't the machine to check the transmission so at this moment I'm going to travel to Ford Mechanic and have then check the transmission so they can tell me what's going on I'm hoping it's not the motor/ transmission
@@dennissehernandez7779 They definitely should have scanned the transmission with the machine before going into it, at this point (having changed all the solenoids) the only real things left to cause a problem are the transmission computer and the torque converter, I hope Ford is able to give you a complete diagnostic on it but I would suspect at this point the transmission has a bigger problem (such as the torque converter) or something
Where did you get set of solenoids for this model
That’s what I’m wondering, have you found it?
Where did you get the solenoids from?
From eBay, it was a mistake. Buy them from RockAuto or from the dealer instead, I had to go back in and replace a cheap defective B solenoid a month later
My Mom Has A Ford Focus Not A One Like This But I'll Just Call It The Classic Ford Focus Cuz I See That One Eveywhere She Used To Have A Malibu Classic But It Over Heated Miss That Car
N ga by n e chance? Tired of working on this car myself, as well as dealership, as well as a shop. Yet to drive it, but I think my solenoids are bad CDE or so from my Bluedrive which I can't find now. I've replaced a few things myself including ECM, ignition key cylinder work, speed sensor, battery, spark plugs, ignition coils, changed the valve cover gasket, air filter, ait cabin filter, but think I need a new valve cover because a screw won't tighten well. I think that's what messed up the solenoids (oil leak into plugs) and I saw a comment about someone who works on fords about this messing up solenoids. ECM change was easy, but somehow wrong vin was imputed either by ecm company that programmed it or locksmith, I have no idea :-( Ended up paying the dealership like $800 to figure this out! Last shop cleared codes after they changed my brake module (I likely didn't need a new ecm at all, brake module always the issue) and told me to drive it, but I think it really needs replaced. Had the wrench sign and all. Won't pass emissions. I need to get it fixed, so I can sell it and just keep my 2020 Toyota corolla! Feel like I fix this vehicle everyday, I must have gotten a very bad one.
My rpm spike when I go 30, it kicks when I go 50-60 and it doesn't idle down when I take my foot off the gas and I have no reverse. Solinoid or transmission?
You find anything out because mine has the same exact problem
@@tylerwilliams-rivera9114 The solinoids didn't work. The shop I went to afterwards said it's not worth fixing, since Covid spiked the prices. I had to get a new car.
@@theguybehindyou694 do you know what solinoids they said didn’t work cuz I did a code reader and only d solinoid came up and we changed it but it still didn’t fix the problem
@@tylerwilliams-rivera9114 I replaced all of them. The shop just said I need a new transmission and it's worth more than the car.
@@theguybehindyou694 thank you
My ford focus 2008 no entry in reverse.. Can say me what is the solution.. Plaese bro
Is just Reverse not working? A lot of times this generation of Focus had issues with the end cover rings putting grooves in the reverse clutch drum. You should have a check engine light or little wrench icon in the lower left corner, scan the car for codes and you should find a transmission code. On these it's NOT very often a solenoid failure that causes no reverse. Low fluid may contribute to no reverse but often the clutch bands inside the transmission are just worn out and the unit has gone bad.
@@jimmyjimjims7483 my friend, your recommendations is to change transfer fluid or change the unit?
@@nieluszelaya9782 Always change the fluid first, it's the cheapest thing to do. Check the fluid before you change it to see if it's just low and check the fluid level after changing it to make sure you added enough. If new fluid doesn't bring reverse back you will have to change the unit. At that point a light should be on and you can check it with a scanner
@@jimmyjimjims7483 P0771 this are the code that scanner shot before, now i open the unit i can see the wiring damaged for a knock en the cover..
@@nieluszelaya9782 P0771 is a trouble code for shift solenoid E, which in your case means the wiring to the solenoid is damaged and it will not engage reverse, you must repair the damaged wire and check the last solenoid (E) for damage. This is probably the cause of having no reverse, make sure there is no hole in the pan, or pieces of metal loose in the pan.
You are correct. Dont buy a ford focus! However in 2019 i did buy a 2010 ses a year ago that had only 36k OG miles on it while i was in California for a few months. It seemed like a smart alternative to a rental. I figured i drive this ford for minute and then get rid of it. Then COVID 19 happened and now im stuck with this car for now. Theres nothing wrong with my car yet, but im doing research on what troubles i can expect in the future if i keep this a 3rd car. Thank you.
The only main issues for a 2008 - 2011 Ford focus Duratec 2.0 is the Valve cover gasket , possibly a coil or 2 may give you a little trouble , or the oil pan gasket other than that shouldn't have any issues with it , I have a 2008 and a 2011 focus and never had any issues with either car and the 2008 has 250,000+ miles on it and my 11 just hit 105,000 . Thankfully these cars don't have the powershift dual clutch automatic trans like the 2012 and up they have a ton of issues .
my gf's 2003 focus wagon has over 350,000 mi on it.. she bought at 150k and has put 200k mi on it herself... its an awesome Handling car that coprners like its on rails with steering feel that any newer car would die for!
its had the timing belt replaced at 150k and that was the Original one! I replaced it myself later at 300k.. as far as issues, the engine itself is sweet, smooth torquey and hers is a zetec.. no burning of oil at all though it drips alittle here and there...its the Other things that can be tedious on this car like the plastic thermostat thats always breaking and leaking, All the motor mounts go bad on these cars,the infamous Alternator replacement nitemare becuz when these go, you quickly find u cant just unbolt it and remove it..its like a Rubics cube trying to squeeze it outof not enough space..usually, u have to undo the passenger motormount and Shift the engine aside a few extra inches to get clearance..WTF? then theres the also infamous rear drum bearing failures and drum squeal..powersteeringline nitemare replacement, battery cable harness replacement becuz the original started to go up in smoke..leaky valve cover, rear tires having way too much factory camber and toe in so they were wearing out wayy too fast...it can be corrected with adjustable aftermarket camber arms... anyway u get the idea.. the basic engine is a jewel but its addon components can cause troubles and theres more I havent listed.. I do all the work myself so Ive learned all its weakspots...not recommended to get a hi mileage one unless u can wrench urself.. cost u a fortune otherwise.
@@SonnyWolfSmiles Hello, thank you for your UA-cam post about the Focus cars. I have a 2010 and I had to change the valve cover gasket at about 150,000 miles. Started leaking and oil went into the spark plug wells. My question to you: I now have 190,000 miles, it runs great with zero transmission issues. Should I change the fluid (and maybe the solenoids and filter) or wait until I sense some slipping or hard shifting? The fluid still seems “normal” and not discolored. My gut says “if it ain’t broke…” but my logical brain says maybe doing that little maintenance will buy me more time longer term. Thanks for your help
The 2010 focus is one of the most reliable easy to maintain cars I’ve ever worked on.
Hey Jimmy where did you buy the solenoids?
Originally got them on eBay but I don't recommend that, try to get them from rockauto.com, they have better quality
Thanks a lot for the help!!🤙🏼
@@jimmyjimjims7483 hey sir , would you recommend against giving them off of Amazon as well?? Just want to know so I can return these if that is the case. Ha
@@jimmyjimjims7483 I wouldnt recommend ebay either.. they seem incredible sketchy.. you will see them being sold as New ,yet in fine print they will say remanufactured.. so wtf? which is it? amazon is almost as bad but returns should be no issue there... you Wont find motocraft ones, genuine ford, from any of the sellers.. they are almost all refurb ones or IF they are new they are china knockoffs.
I have an 08 with 382,000 miles lol Ford focuses aren’t that bad man!!!
There's always a few that escape the plant properly bolted together, those are the ones built on a Wednesday lol
wow bro! 327,000 here and i thought I had alot!
@@jimmyjimjims7483 lol this must be one of them!
@@skip741x3 327 not bad man I’m hoping to see 400k did an oil sample on it last time I changed the oil just for the hell of it and the report was actually pretty good no fuel dilution zero traces of coolant I was pretty impressed on how it’s doing lol
@@jimmyjimjims7483 over 350k now
If the solenoids need replacing, chances are high the clutch and other components are about gone.
You are right in saying Ford Focus transmissions are rubbish.
Stick with Toyota or Hyundai.
And I laughed at the last part...it's my Wife's 2010 ford focus se...I am a Chevy Man myself
Is the part where you let the fluid leak into your cut that’s bleeding and pain necessary step?!?! Lolololol
I should have known the little secret of yours before I bought this garbage with 32k miles (government owned garbage) now it's got 49k miles and it taking shit on me!
i just bought some govt too, hope 2017's are better than my 2010 :-( didn't learn my lesson.
Just dropped the pan on one of my kid´s 09 Focus. He suddenly lost ALL gears....suspected TCM but no codes. Looking inside, the magnet looks like a fucking porcupine! Going to change filter (which would barely pass water) and clean out the solenoids. Hope to get lucky and not have to clean the goddamn valve body and /or replace the solenoids. I know the solenoids are not bad but might be clogged with shit like the filter. Looking at the pan and block, it has NEVER been serviced!
We will see.....
how many miles do yours have? Did the problem go away?
What happened? Mine was like that still saying replace C which we did..
just buy a manual