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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010FOCUS SES, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 549 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CVT)GENERAL PROCEDURESOUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORREMOVAL
2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, Standard

Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor: Removal

2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the fluid pan drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 1: Locating Fluid Pan Drain Plug
    G04656414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the fluid pan bolts and the fluid pan.
    Fig 2: Locating Fluid Pan Bolts
    G04656415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the fluid pan gasket.
    Fig 3: Locating Fluid Pan Gasket
    G04656416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Check the transaxle case to see if the filter pickup tube seal is stuck in the case. If the pickup tube seal is in the case it will need to be removed.
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