2014 Ford Focus Shift actuator replacement
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- Has been since September that I replaced both actuators and the car has been great! Sometimes a little jittery but has been solid running for a very cheap fix and easy! I hope this video helped you.
I bought both actuators on Amazon at less than half the cost through Ford.
link to the actuators on Amazon
AE8Z-7C604-A Automatic Transmission Clutch Actuator Compatibile with 2012-2017 Ford Focus SE SEL, 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ford Fiesta Trans Clutch Actuator - Replace Ford AE8Z7C604A, AE8Z7C604 a.co/d/bya4XSE
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Great video... Thanks!!
Here's the "Transmission Reset" sequence:
1... Key in ignition. Turn car over and engine running.
2... Put gear into Neutral
3... Turn car off and wait for 25 secs.
4... Shift into Park.
5... Turn Car on, but not running. Wait 25 secs.
6... Turn car off, then back on (not running) & Shift into D (or S) real fast.
7... Wait 25 secs. When Reset... It should display " Transmission Ready" when done. (After 45 secs or, so it may display it as you slowly go through the gears back to Park.)
8... It should now be ready for "Adaptive Learning".
Good Luck!! ✌
Thanks so much, I appreciate that and for your assistance! Pinned!
@@wickedrepairs8527 Yes sir...Anything to help others that have had some of the same problems as us. 👍
Drove mine after replacing A didn't see this and was wondering why it was shifting wonky. Just did this and I'm going to drive it again tomorrow.
@@mistwolf1315 Let us know if it helps.
Good luck!! Mine is still going strong and driven daily. About 146,000 miles now.
this is by far the most helpful, most informative changing a part video I’ve seen. You don’t go skipping around and hope that people catch up, you stick with them until it’s easy to understand and pick up what you’re doing. THANK YOU!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that positive feedback! That is precisely what I try for!
Thank you Sir for taking the time to make this video. It was a tremendous help and our 2012 Ford Focus is back on the road!
ODO: 216,000 miles
Thats excellent!! I'm glad it worked out for you! 216,000 is great! Good luck and I appreciate your comment!
Please tell is that working for p285E ??
Today i had this problem , transmission doesn’t work good , overheating,
R is working well
D no ((
S doesn’t working
It could definitely be the shift actuators. It's the cheapest and easiest fix anyhow. You could try doing a transmission relearn. If it's not the actuator, then possibly a open/broke wire or transmission control module issue.
One of the best mechanical vedios I have watched. Thank you
I appreciate that very much! 👊 Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your valuable information. I think mine is doing the same thing. No forward or reverse. Haven't checked for any codes.
Your tutorial video is simple and to the point.
Mine is a 2013 Ford focus with 72k.
I just wish Ford used an earlier style Automatic 5 speed transmission from the earlier models.
I installed the lower motor mount from the electric focus ( motorcraft) works better. I had an aftermarket "solid" mount, the car had too much vibration. I highly recommend this mount. And run your tires to about 36-38 psi
I did the same to my car. Did the ground connection points as well. The battery was tested good. The problem went away for hours. This Ford Dual Clutch on the Focus is just one of the worst transmissions made. It made what would be a fairly okay vehicle to be a pain one has to put up with as long as they have the vehicle. Its a job i would not advise one to do.
It is definitely a terrible design! Totally agree! These engineers over complicated things all the time, sometimes simple is just better. I would attempt to try it again if it only lasted for some hours for the heck of it before chasing anything else major.
Been a rough three weeks for me and i got bad news y'all. It wasnt my TCM it was my whole clutch and my forks. $2,200 later the car is back in the driveway with a new engine mount as well for free because apparently those always break on this model of car. The actuator motor fix is definitely an option to try though worked once for me and bought me time but unfortunately my whole clutch was seized and looked absolutely rough (i did get to see it ) but the motors dont come in the clutch kt and theyll cost extra if they need replaced so definitely go ahead and do this yourself amd save $500 on the motors.
And the $2,200 was a far cry from the $3,800 Ford wanted and my local Ford come to find out will outsource the repairs to this local shop when they get to busy. So if you get this bad news call around get quotes and don't let Ford bully you.
Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear that! Definitely rough. Was there discoloration of the clutch? Or excessive clutch fibers? I believe that if the TCM is an issue, it usually throws a wrench light, not a check engine light. Hopefully it last a lifetime for you now. Was that through a Ford dealership?
@@wickedrepairs8527 yes the clutch was very discolored and had quite a bit of fiber on it. It looked awful. No the dealership wanted to charge way more than I could afford to do it so I just took it to a local mechanic that Ford takes their cars to as well.
@mistwolf1315 that's what I figured, seemed like a cheap cost for a dealership. Smart move!
The car must have been very sluggish I bet. Best of luck!
My Car Ford figo 2015 have a transmission problem, P2872 and P286F. Car after the 3 miles running showing Hot Clutch /Stop safely. Please explain me about the fault..
Sounds like it is definitely a similar issue for your vehicle. Clutch actuator A stuck. You can try to remove the actuators and clean and lube the ports to the transmission shaft. I have another video that shows how to clean and lube them. However, you may want to just replace both actuators as a preventative service. I got them in Amazon for half the money from Ford. There is a possibility of dirty transmission fluid also from clutch fibers, but I find that is rarely the case. Usually is a stuck shift fork on the shift shaft and/or faulty shift actuators
My sister has a 2015 Ford Focus SE and it's getting a P090C - Clutch "B" Actuator Control Circuit Low. Ford says it needs a TCM for a $4000 bill.
That seems a bit high for a TCM! They are pricey, but not that involved to replace it. It's definitely a possibility, but I would try to clean and lube the actuator ports as it may be a shift fork or shift shaft that is keeping it from shifting. Also much cheaper to try to replace the actuators first. I had my TCM replaced at 16,000 miles and there was a big lawsuit with these cars and these transmission issues.
@@wickedrepairs8527 Unfortunately I'm in another state now. I'm waiting for her to take it to a non-dealer transmission shop to see what it will cost and what it actually the problem. The code that popped was for the actuators and not the TCM. I maybe traveling back soon to fix it myself.
Hello, I have P806 fault on my Ford BMax automotic, Transmission overheating. Grear shift is irratic. I have changed transmission fluid 3 days back but problem is still exists
Have you had the vehicle since new? There are updates to reflash and try for a remedy. There may be an issue with your gears internally being worn or an issue electronically. Most likely it's an electronic issue, bad wire, poor ground contact, or a faulty TCM What's the mileage? There has been quite a few issues with these transmissions unfortunately.
So hopefully this can get pinned. Car was still acting up so I went to ford today to talk about my options. The TCM recall repair for some cars has been extended till 2025. This applies to the part and has nothing to do with the mileage of the car. So if you have the check engine code call up your ford and see if your VIN number falls under this extension!!!
Got it pinned! Thanks so much for that information! This could definitely be very helpful for anyone in this situation. I appreciate you sharing this!
Is that an absolute 2025, or just ten years from date of manufacture? Mine is acting up and the letter I received from for says 10 years or 150K miles. My 2013 focus has a December 2012 DOM so I am just outside of the extended warranty. I talked to Ford a few days ago and they confirmed I was SOL as far as the TCM recall. Side note that they can’t get TCMs, just about everyone is SOl that needs them.
@@bruryan absolute 2025 I can take a picture of the letter that showed up two weeks ago if you like.
@@bruryanI did also find out independent transmission shops can get TCMs quicker than Ford but you'll probably pay out of pocket. Plus side is it'll be less than Ford wants. They wanted 3,800 for a clutch replacement and I paid 2,200 from a local transmission shop so call around.
@mistwolf1315 I literally just opened a letter from Ford, stating that my vehicle has a TCM replacement available under warranty for 10 years or 150,000 miles, until the year 2025.
I have seen quite a few refurbished ones out there more and more
If ur car can’t move but did for 2 days with it bad and it permanently fails does it cause u to get stuck completely
That could possibly happen, depends if the car is not shifting at all or if it is still shifting somewhat. Typically if 1 actuator fails, it will only shift the good actuator causing the vehicle to shift from 1st, to 3rd, to 5th or 2nd, to 4th, to 6th. If that's the case you can drive it very carefully home or to a repair shop but further damage may occur with the clutch not shifting properly.
For those that desire the info, the torque spec for those bolts is 5 Nm. Also, technically the service manual calls for just a little nickel anti-seize on the splines and the outside of the surrounding part of the housing (just the smaller part, not necessarily the whole thing), but as long as the grease used is good for the same or similar temps then it should be fine. And if this doesn’t help then you can always try resetting the TCM using FORScan, it’s worked out for my 2016 a few times so far without having to replace anything, although I’m pretty sure I just need my clutch forks cleaned at this point😂
Thanks for sharing that info!! I appreciate that.
Do I need flash should I disconnect the battery before doing this
You do not, but there is a transmission relearn procedure you can do. I just pinned the way it's done that was shared from another viewer. I did do the relearn procedure. It's not always necessary, but can be helpful of course
@@wickedrepairs8527 thanks you. Got bottom one out. But top one is super stuck. Is that a sign of something else.
Most likely just corrosion. Spray it and slowly try to work it out
@@wickedrepairs8527got it out. Switched A and B to see if I would get a different code. Now my focus won't start. Did I do something wrong? Going to change it back tomorrow and see what happens. Unfortunately bad weather all day today.
Do you put any grease on the inside of that gear?
Yes I did!
just got lucky bois... found a 2018 focus at a junkyard with these actuators and put em on my 2012. Someone who doesnt daily drive the car wouldnt notice a difference but i did... slightly smoother...zero shuddering now except on incline starts which is also almost negligible.
A word for caution though... if you do L8rhps method of rotating and lubing the forks with that spline tool, be careful. That female spline might moves off center while you rotate it with the tool..
and then the actuator gear and fork female gear wont line up.
Took me 40 minutes and lots of cussing trying to center it back again. I dont think ill be doing that again unless it really gives bad shuddering again.
Thats awesome, what a score! Shuddering happens once in a while with your same situation and if I don't come to a complete stop then accelerate, it will sometimes shudder.
It takes a bit more time, but instead of using the tool, I stick the actuators back in and use the ignition on/off and use the actuators as the tool.
Thanks for sharing 👊
@@wickedrepairs8527 yeah im probably never using that spline tool again. Apparently that whole female gear moves off center. Im not just talking rotation wise im talking lateral movement. side side up down. Its spring loaded that way too so even if you bring it back to center it springs back off alignment.
I dont know if its all cars but mine certainly did after i sprayed lithium grease and turned it alot.
The actuator just wouldnt go back in no matter what i did and i legit thought my car was broke forever until i finally lined it up and it went in after alot of sweating and cussing.
What a relief when it drove and shifted smooth as butter
@@DesiAnanth how did you get it back centered?
@@robertrogal9442 you just gotta keep moving it a little and trying. Take out your cus vocabulary book u gonna need it.
Good news is it'll happen eventually
@@robertrogal9442 be gentle with it though. If you break it then you're done tranny gotta be pulled out.
That's why just don't use spline tool. Just don't...
My car hasn't shuddered in months after I put in those new (junkyard) actuators.
It shudderd last month after my friend drove it on a road trip because he drove it like a regular automatic without any brake torque or nothin...
Just did a transmission reset and all good now
I did this on my 2013 Fiesta a while back , but never did the adaptive learn or whatever, the check engine light came back on with the P090D which is clutch b actuator circuit high, do you recommend I replace the whole TCM or what?
I would try to swap the lower and upper actuators first, clear the code then drive it and see if the code changes to clutch a actuator. Then you know it's the actuator, which would be much cheaper and better. Make sure you clean the actuator ports with some brake cleaner then spray some WD40 in there after to lube the shift shafts.
Hey hoping you may be able to help with my issue, I’m getting code p090c clutch b actuator control circuit low, would this cause the car to change shift into another gear(by gear I mean 1st gear to 3rd gear not reverse drive neutral etc) While driving? Bc that’s what my car does after hitting a bump, I do try to avoid them but it happens. Any info would help tremendously. I really don’t want to take this thing in for a new clutch assembly.
I would start by swapping your actuators and see if the code changes and follows to clutch actuator A. If you haven't seen my other video on how to clean the ports and lube the shift shaft, check it out. Do that when you switch the actuators and that may even fix it. At least temporarily and will tell you if you should replace the actuators. Let me know what happens! Definitely don't bring it in yet for a transmission issue!
So we changed these for the 2nd time. The first time it lasted 3 months after changing b. This time it lasted a day after changing both. The check engine light came on, the rpm was dropping and going up. Now the car won't start. I did have it tested and it came back wiring harness. Is that reliable?
Anything is possible of course. Definitely doesn't sound like an actuator issue. What is the code? Strange how it's not starting now. Really has nothing to do with the starting part of the vehicle for mechanical or electrical.
Should redo the negative ground nearest the TCM module. They painted over the contacts and your bolt threads are the ground. Improve that and many avoid playing with the actuators themselves.
@MadRat70 yes that can definitely help! I have another video doing that as well. It did not help my situation but I'm glad I did it just to avoid it being another issue. Thanks!
That's the same sound am getting too i still havent got any check engine light or TCMS codes just putting it out there car runs and drives strong but i think am getting to the first stages of the actuators going out ir starting to get stuck
Ever since I replaced the actuators, it's been good, driven daily and going strong for over 1 year now. The noise got slightly better but still sounds crunchy
Can i put grease on the actuator gear or this stay clean?
I would keep that dry just so that if dirt does get in, it doesn't stick to the splines and wear it down.
What about a 2002 automatic ford ffocus
That has a different setup but it still does have shift solenoids and I would check/replace those before anything else. It's the cheapest and existing fix if that is the issue.
Would this fix a p2862 code? Or are there any ford special relearn or resets that I would need to do after replacing the actuator
More than likely, yes. It could be something else, but 90% of the time, this will do the trick. You do not have to, but there is a reset process for the transmission control module if needed, you can do that.
Hello, I hope you can help me my car is the same, a 2014 ford focus, it makes the same crunchy sound, and also when putting the gears it was very difficult and it jerked Did the same thing happen to yours with the changes or was it just the sound?
Have you tried to clean and lube the ports to the shift shafts or just replace the actuators? If you check out my other video on cleaning the ports, it will tell you how, remove the actuators and clean the housings with brake cleaner then lube with wd-40 and reinstall the actuators then turn the key on and off a few times. You may have to repeat the procedure a few times but hopefully that will fix the issue. Mine still sounds crunchy, but has been great and driven daily for months and roughly 6,000 miles or more.
Hey man came across your video I ran into a similar problem so my car threw the same code from your previous video. Yesterday it was driving terrible it would rev super high and shift extremely rough pretty sure it’s what you mentioned about it jumping gears. My question for you is does this fix that problem is it worth paying to get the actuators replaced or just go for a new transmission. I recently paid this car off a week ago but I’m a young tech who works at a shop just doing my research and seeking professional help 🤣
I would definitely clean and lube the actuator ports and replace both actuators. You can get aftermarket actuators for less than $100 on Amazon. It's super easy to replace them and thousands less than a transmission.
Hello, once changing actuators is learning necessary?
@AlanAguilera-jd1lz it is not always necessary. If you drive it and it feels OK, then there is no need to.
Hi i watched your video it is both clutch actuator are the same or I have to buy a and b ?
Hello! They are both the same. You can get just one if needed. They are the same part!
Did you have to calibrate actuators with a scanner or did it self calibrate?
I didn't have to do anything. There is a reset procedure for that. You don't need a diagnostic tool, just works through the key in the ignition and shifting through a couple gears without starting the vehicle.
@@wickedrepairs8527 thank you for your help
@@alraney9878 you're welcome!
Is A on top and B on bottom?
Yes, that's correct
Hello, I am having the same issue with my Focus SEL. I did the same cleaning it however, I think it may need to be changed. The check engine light has not come back on yet. My question is the actuators, are they the same ones for both A & B? I have part number AE8Z7C604A
Hello and thanks for coming by! Yes, they are the same actuator, same part number for A and B. I bought mine through Amazon and got both for cheaper than 1 through Ford. Ford original equipment is always best, but so far so good with the aftermarket ones in Amazon.
How long did the car last after changing using the Amazon replacement actuators?
@ashleybailey1988 has been almost 1 year with them
That is AMAZING to hear! Thank you so much. I will purchase and get them replaced. I APPRECIATE your fast responses.
@ashleybailey1988 absolutely!! Best of luck to you!! ✌️
It’s friction element A stuck off that’s above right ?
Yes A is the upper and B is the lower. They are the same part so you can swap them and see if the code follows where you move it.
Now if it doesn’t follow and still says A, would that mean there’s a problem with the transmission it’s self?
@@jacobvalentin965hello i have same problem element A stuck and i swap them and i have the same code element A stuck what was your problem ?
So in the other video you was in should I clean it by spinning the gears like you did or no ??
Yes, definitely a good idea to clean the ports with brake cleaner then spray WD40 and install the actuators and cycle the key so that the actuators move the shift forks. This will help the lubrication work into the forks and shaft. There is a special tool that you can use, but then you have to reprogram the actuators, because you may not have it aligned right after using the toll back and forth. I find it just as easy to install and use the actuators as the tool.
@@wickedrepairs8527 thank you so much …I will redo them when I get off and see if that makes a difference because I’ve just given up a lil bit on them and tried it all… what tool did you use too move the gears in the inside too play with them or was it just a drill bit? Should I do both of them or just the bottom one because I changed both.. and I’m sure I will have too cancel the codes so that it can reset my computer
Does a 2014 ford focus manual 5 speed have actuators?
A manual should not have these actuators. If you are having issues with shifting in a manual, most likely it's a clutch issue. Could be something simple like clutch fluid or a master cylinder.
@@wickedrepairs8527 ok thanks .
What gears is the top actuator responsible for ? And the bottom one ?
A is the upper and is 2nd, 4th, 6th and I believe reverse. B is the lower one and is for 1st, 3rd, and 5th gear. I know the gears are correct, just can't remember on reverse, but I do believe its Actuator A that does reverse.
What kind of grease did you use?
I used an all weather grease, just a thin coat.
P07A2 ,P0700 and U0101 and U0100
You can try by process of elimination and swapping actuators to see if the code follows. Anything that can be done externally is best to check first and could possibly remedy the issue before spending a ton of money opening the transmission/clutch.
I know this video was long ago but maybe someone can answer this, Do the clutch actuators shift the actual gears? My fusion is in park but the electronics show it is in neutral. I tried to do the adaptive relearn process and it wont function because it says im not in park. No codes.
Yes they do. The actuators are what moves the shift forks for the transmission and engage the gears.
Thanks, turns out during the relearn the shift cable came off the shift lever at the trans. All good now. Thank you.
@@wickedrepairs8527
Are both actuators the same, do they interchange with each other ?
Yes, they are the same and can be interchanged for testing. They are the same part number.
Seen something regarding the unlock of the clutch actuator is that something that needs to be done on a new part?
Not to my knowledge. I didn't have to do that, not replacing the actuators. If the shift forks are stuck bad but can be lubed, there is a tool to turn the shift forks. There is also other things specific to replacing the clutch itself. There are 2 special tools needed if you physically remove the transmission and break it down to replace the clutch plates and a big procedure. There is also a procedure that is a TCM reset/relearn.
Did my repair and the reset. Everything working as expected. Thanks for your guidance.
Also the new part was really loose going in and wouldn't hold its own weight. But it's in and working lol fuck it.
@@dirtymike5738 I'm glad it's working well for you! Even if it felt loose, as long as it's going well, that's what matters most!
Well you said they're both be so which one is a and which one is B
Did I really? 😆 my apologies a is the upper and b is the lower. They are the same part and are interchangeable, which helps with diagnosing easily if a full code follows from A to B and also easy for ordering the part of course. If one needs to be replaced, your honestly best replacing both. These actuators work a ton and are a small motor that get tired.
Hello, did the issue come back after replacing the actuators even after 2 months of posting this video?
No, it hasn't! Been great now for about 7 months! I've driven from Massachusetts to New York and back, to Connecticut and all around daily!
@@wickedrepairs8527 Nice! Thanks. My car has that same sound when I turn it on or off and was told it was the throttle body which it wasn't when I checked. Now it won't shift to 2nd gear until I turn the engine off and on again. I'll try this and see if it works. Thanks again!
That was happening to me prior to replacing them. When you cycle the key the actuators move the shift forks and do a basic diagnostic check and I believe it gets stuck and that when the issue occurs. You're welcome, good luck!
Where to order shift actuators and be from
I ordered the shift actuators from Amazon. It was cheaper there to buy 2 than 1 from ford
hi, where do you buy the actuators ??
AE8Z-7C604-A Automatic Transmission Clutch Actuator A/B for 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Ford Focus SE SEL, 11-17 Ford Fiesta Trans Clutch Actuator Replace Ford AE8Z7C604A, AE8Z7C604 a.co/d/2gfj7D4
I ordered them here, on amazon
Hello, i just got the P0902. Is it working for this?
Chances are yes! If you check out my other video on this issue, it will tell you how to clean and lube the shift shafts. It is important to clean and lube then replace the actuators. You should hopefully be good to go after that. It's not typical that there is actual internal component damage, usually just stuck shift forks on the shift shaft and the actuators fail
Where to buy the torque spec
The torque spec is very light on them. I would not worry about torque spec, just make sure you tighten the bolts and it will be good. It's not a critical bolt that needs proper torque like an internal motor part.
When you replaced the actuators, did you have to "program" or is there a relearning process that needs to be done after you change them out?
I did not have to. There is a procedure to reprogram them just by using the ignition and putting the vehicle into gear, then back to park and then back into gear in a certain sequence.
@@wickedrepairs8527what’s the sequence
@@jessechinen3730
1... Key in ignition. Turn car over and engine running.
2... Put gear into Neutral
3... Turn car off and wait for 25 secs.
4... Shift into Park.
5... Turn Car on, but not running. Wait 25 secs.
6... Turn car off, then back on (not running) & Shift into D (or S) real fast.
7... Wait 25 secs. When Reset... It should display " Transmission Ready" when done. (After 45 secs or, so it may display it as you slowly go through the gears back to Park.)
8... It should now be ready for "Adaptive Learning".
Good Luck!! ✌
Yeah so you go on a sequence 15 seconds on Neutral than put it back in park for another 15 seconds than go back to Neutral for 15 seconds last is put it back on park for 15 seconds after that turn only the battery no ignition at all and you should be able to get a message that says +TRANSMISSION READY)
@andresquinonezramirez9373 I believe you also have to turn the ignition on and off while doing so and you have to put it into sport mode if equipped. I did do that when I replaced my to engage the relearn process
Have a link to the ones you brought from Amazon?
2PCS AE8Z-7C604-A Automatic Transmission Clutch Actuator A and B for 2012-2017 Ford Focus SE SEL, 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Ford Fiesta Trans Clutch Actuator Replaces Ford AE8Z7C604A, AE8Z7C604 a.co/d/dyVIzdV
This should bring you there.
@@wickedrepairs8527 thank you!! And have you had anymore problems since you've replaced them?
@BIGMICHlarryoover you're welcome! I haven't had any issues until last week. My car is currently an anchor in my driveway! It's been over 1.5 years and about 20,000 miles driven daily and a few decent sized road trips. I pucked up my kids from school. Got home, 10 minutes later my wife went to take it to the store, and it wouldn't start in my driveway. Communication lost with TCM (transmission control module) and it said hill assist start not available. That's it, it's been sitting now and I have to figure out what is going on. I may make a call to my Ford dealer. I bought this car brand new off the showroom floor and had the TCM replaced at 16,000 miles because it failed. Sucks pretty bad!
@@wickedrepairs8527 that's how I feel about mine it's been a great car untill this happened. But thankfully I got the parts ordered and they have arrived today, so either today or tomorrow I'm gonna replace them and go from their. And now two things does it matter which clutch actuator is which? I'm assuming it doesn't, and two I've read just about almost every online forum I've found about the transmission reset sequence does it matter if you reset it or not? I've read posts where people has just replaced the actuators and just got in and drove the car without resetting the transmission and others have so I'm kinda of 50 50 on it. And I'm sorry I'm hoping whatever happened to you car is an easy fix, if possible I'd like to be kept updated in the future in case I run into the same problem in the future.
These should essentially be replaced every oil change or tuneup. It's just little motors turning and heating up constantly.
They definitely are hard working actuators!
Hello, What kind of grease? Please
I used an all weather grease. Any type will do though, just to trap dirt and keep moisture out.
@@wickedrepairs8527 Thank you
Michael Reynolds you're welcome 👍
Would this eliminate error code P07a3?
Provided it is not something wrong internally, most likely yes. It is the cheapest and very easy to do as a diagnostic check before bringing it to a dealer or mechanic that may, or will, cost thousands should they open the clutch and transmission. Both require special tools as well if going internal is recommended. 90% of the time, it's actuators.
@Wicked Repairs thank u fornquick responses. Greatly appreciate it! Im single woman with no experience but im going to try and replace these and hope it fixes the issue
Do they need to be reprogrammed if changed ? Or no ?
You shouldn't have to.
@@wickedrepairs8527 didn’t even work !! TCM ? Still won’t move after going into drive it’s like it’s in neutral, but I had this issue drive around got stuck n broke out of it I don’t think the fork or tranny bad I think it’s the TCM since the beginning mechanic and transmission shop said it was the actuator but it wasn’t this case
@@wickedrepairs8527 I changed them also both of them it’s like nothing is powering the clutch actuator but when I shift it clicks in each gear from Park to low gear on all 5 gears which is weird
@@LuhNoSho is there a wrench light showing on the dash or check engine light only? If there's a wrench light, most likely the tcm. I had to replace mine at 16,000 miles. I'm at 144,000 now. There is a process to reset the tcm using just your key/ignition and shifting through gears and cycling the key on/off. Id have to get the correct procedure for you, but worth a shot.
@@wickedrepairs8527what’s the process?. Mine is throwing a PC606 code and I was told it is the TCM
A is up and B is down ?
Yes it is
thank you
Found this as my issue , if u have P0700 and P07A2 this is also that Probelm u can go in reverse but not Forard in Drive
I had reverse and 1st, 3rd and 5th. No gears in between.
@@wickedrepairs8527my mechanic friend owns a transmission shop and told me that the bottom one does Drive 2,4,6 and the A actuator is for R,1,3,5th gear . Ford lied and said it’s the bottom on that does Reverse they said that to make money so people can’t fix it right , ordered both do they need reprogramming , guy at transmission shop said it needs to be reprogrammed by a computer or by the wire to the negative and positive , with the battery terminals off for 10 mins
Yea they do go out my actuator b just went out at 194k 😂 reverse stop working I put the new one in problem solved
Yeah, small and hard working little motor! Been over 1 year strong now with the new actuators. About 150,000 on my car now.
You don't need to relearn the actuators just replaced
Yes, it is not necessary, but there is a procedure for it if needed or if someone would like to do it.
Hi, how are you? When I stop at a traffic light and try to get out quickly, there is a vibration or skid from 1 to 2. Changing the actuators solves these jerks?. Thankssss! Hi from argentina 🫶
Hello! Thanks for coming by! Replacing them did not fix that unfortunately. It is much better and doesn't do it all the time. At 16,000 miles, I had the TCM replaced and an update from Ford. The car stopped shuttering after that and was smooth as can be until I had the shift for stuck/bad actuator. Then it started doing it again. When I replaced the actuators, I also cleaned the ports and sprayed WD40 into them to lube the shift forks and shift shafts. It was very smooth again at first but since then, has a shutter sometimes. If I come to a 100% complete stop and take off slowly or fast, it doesn't shutter, it's that medium throttle acceleration when it shutters a bit. So, overall, no, but definitely better.
@@wickedrepairs8527 Thank you very much for answering! So, is the TCM responsible for the jerks in the first two gears? or what component is responsible
@juancruzgaraylima3405 you're welcome, it is the TCM technically, however a relearn process may help with that as well. The TCM has an adaptive learning, where it shifts based on how the driver operates the vehicle. So, if you ride it hard them take it real easy, it may shift strange due to how it is use to shifting. It's a bit bizarre, but there is a relearn/reset process that is done with just your key and a process of turn the ignition to on, them shifting to D, them ignition off and then back on and shifting to S mode...somewhere in the comments of either this video, or another one of mine, someone did voice how that process is done. It can be found online as well
@@wickedrepairs8527 Could the gearbox clutch be the cause? (The mechanic says that's what it Is. But i think he does it to get more money) or its 100% the TCM? Thank you, have a wonderful weekend, you were a great help!
@@wickedrepairs8527 last question and im sorry for make too many. Why u have to change your TCM? What was the problem u were having? Thenxxxx!!!!!! Hope solved my problem with all this questions i made.
What kinda grease did you use?
I used all all season/all purpose grease. It can be just about anything though, just to help keep debris and moisture out.
Crazy I will be doing that job soon and out of the hundred videos that I scanned over I like your approach on the situation thanks
I appreciate that! Has been going strong now daily for over 1 year! Hope it helps and all goes well!
What type of grease did u use?
I used an all weather grease. Just about anything will do fine.