IB5 Gearbox Shift Control IB5 gearbox shift control (Zetec-SE, Zetec-E 1.8 l): 1 - external switching mechanism; 2 - adjustment tool (3 mm drill) for selector cable; 3 - shift cable (white); 4 -...
Gearbox shift control MTX-75 Gearbox shift control MTX-75 (Zetec-E 1.8 l, Endura Turbodiesel): 1 - case - internal switching; 2 - counterweight; 3 - selector lever shaft; 4 - installation mechanism...
General information about the gearbox This chapter explains how the Focus engine transmits its power to the drive axle. The transmission consists of the gearbox, clutch and final drive. To ensure that all...
Five-speed manual transmission The Focus comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission. Depending on the engine, the iB5 manual transmission (1.4-1.8 l), the MTX-75 transmission (2.0 l Zetec-E;...
This is how a manual transmission works The engine power is transmitted via a clutch to the drive shaft (input shaft) of the manual transmission. On this shaft are five helical gears (plus one for reverse...
Gear shift adjustment If the gears in your Focus are jamming or they are not engaged correctly, then the reason is not necessarily in the internal mechanism of the gearbox - sometimes the...
Checking the transmission oil level Modern transmission oils easily withstand the entire service life of the gearbox, so all Focus manual gearboxes are supplied with long-life oil at the factory. As long...
Noises in the gearbox Whining or grinding noises in the gearbox almost always indicate worn gears or bearings. In the Focus, gearbox noises occur mainly at high mileage. But before you start...