DPS6 Clutch Actuator Motor Replacement 2012-2018 Ford Focus & Fiesta With DPS6
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- In this video I go over the procedure for replacing a clutch actuator motor on a Ford DPS6 transmission. The information shared in this video can also be used for Ford Fiestas that are equipped with the DPS6 transmission as well, (process for getting to the actuators on the Fiesta varies from the Focus and is not gone over in this video.).
The DPS6 transmission is equipped with two clutch actuator motors, A & B. Clutch actuator motor A can be found on top of the transmission just to the left of the battery box and rearward of the air inlet tube going to the throttle body. Clutch actuator motor B can be found just underneath the transmission rearward of the radiator. Once the splash shield is removed the actuator is easily located.
Note: Please verify torque specifications in your repair manual. Also, if you are working on a Ford Fiesta the procedure, as far as getting to the actuator motor, varies a bit from the Focus. Also, the model year range that this information is applicable to for the Fiesta may be slightly different from the Focus. Verify information is applicable to your vehicle by doing your own research.
Warning: Vehicle should be off and in park with the parking brake applied before beginning repair to prevent vehicle rolling forward or backwards. If clutch actuator motor B is to be replaced then the vehicle will need to be lifted. Please refer to your owners manual and repair manual for information on how to do this properly and safely. Instructions on how to properly lift and support your vehicle not shared in this video.
Here is a link to the play list for the 2012-2018 Ford Focus 2.0L equipped with DPS6 transmission:
• 2012-2018 Ford Focus 2.0L
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FYI:
The bottom (B actuator) is for Reverse and a couple forward gears. The top is actuator (A).
Yes; R, 2nd and 4th. Actuator A is for the odd gears.
And 6th, just happened to me Friday, I'm running around with 1 3 5, turns 3500 rpm at 75
Is it worth buying a vehicle with this problem if it’s cheap?
@ladiesmanjr213 cheap is relative it was $10k 3 years ago, could have spent less and had less problems
@@mr.carter4061 I’m looking at a 2016 Ford Fiesta for 2k but needs two transmission actuators replaced according to check engine light reading
bbest quality video of this that ive been able to find. apreciate you
I just to change the actuator A but the problem is the same , does it necessary reset tcm?
Did u have to use the special too to reset the transmission before you installing the new actuators?
Hey I have a 2017 Ford focus sl 6 speed automatic , I used a regular 1/4 socket to remove accuater, it was making a clicking sound so I new it was trying to work. I used brake parts cleaner and WD-40 and the tool to turn the clutch . It fixed my problem going into reverse fine shifting fine for almost 35000 miles started doing same thing so I was going clean it again and there is no tension on it at all like there was before so do you think the clutch fork broke
Please explain more I’m having some issue. Did u spary down I. Hole .
Help
@@ashleyedwards903 I actually sprayed inside after I removed acuater b with brake cleaner real good best I could. I didn't see a hole just looks like a seal but use the stem that comes with the can of w- d or brake cleaner and be careful not to spray yourself but spray in around that best you can , I sprayed some and moved it some with the 4 millimeter special tool you can get off line for like 20 bucks , it will help
@@ashleyedwards903 I'd wait before replacement of acuaters, if there clicking there trying to engage . Just clean that dust way I told you and just give it a worl. Drive the car better than normal let the computer load info back before getting on down the road but if you have no reverse or it don't want to engage reverse it's b if forward gears is not working than it's the top actuater a
So, I've already had these things replace, and a new clutch pack installed at the beginning of this year. Because it was making a grinding sound. Like it wasn't fully engaging the clutch. Just had it back in the shop to replace one of the axles. Seems to be making this noise again after the axle was installed. Is it the actuator that makes the noise if your familiar with this, or is it not fully engaging the clutch and the grinding noise is more of a serious problem?
I’m doing one right now on a fiesta, the one on the top and I cannot get the old actuator out. it’s unclipped and unscrewed just will not budge any suggestions?
I got a clio with occasional check auto gearbox error and i lose gears 1,3,5. Its an EDC6 gearbox. Turning off the car and resting for 10 mins usually clears it and car gets back to normal for several days. Do you think its the Actuator?
what was it?
@@ZyngastiC changed the Actuator but didn't work. Sold the car. I guess it was the TCM
@@ash318i how much did you sell it for? 😅
Do you think replacing actuators would be a fix for a P087E code?
It's possible. But, it's possible that a few other things could be going on too. I'd recommend getting a repair manual that outlines the diagnostic process. I don't want to tell you that is it for sure and be wrong. Good luck to you.
Should they be programmed if the actuators are new?
Usually, no. In my experience. Are you having an issue?
If both actuators are bad, will that cause the vehicle to not start? Have code P0805
Someone please tell me exactly what tools are needed to install the actuators A and b for 2014 Ford focus SE I have the parts I need to know what tools I think one of the tools is a socket wrench but I don't know the size
So my clutch actuator is going out so I’m going to replace both, do I have to get to different actuators for A and B or can I get both the same ones?
They are both the same.
How many po902 clutch actuator 2014 Ford focus se needs
Are you able to do this while transmission is on the car? Or would I have to remove the transmission? I’m getting code “0902 clutch actuar circuit low”
Sorry for the delay, but yes, you can do this with the transmission in the vehicle.
@@BarboursAutoHelp so Im currently broke down headed home from work. Car having hard time idling in park and before I broke down rpm’s would start going down even if I put more throttle into it. No hard shift or rpm’s going up what do you think that could be?
@@MrNeto-cc3zk It's hard to say. The best advice I can give you is to take it to a shop.
@@BarboursAutoHelpcan this also cause transmission overheating problems?
Possibly maybe
I have the parts I'm outside with my car Can someone please tell me exactly what tools are needed torque wrench what size what else is needed
I’ve got the two actuators right now and could try this. Beats spending a lot of money on more expensive repairs. It’s having serious slippage on my lower gears. Had code P0700 transmission electrical system but since I’ve cleaned the grounds down to bare metal, I don’t have any more codes. Just overheating warning flashes on my dash. Any advice?
The water pump / thermostat housing might solved the problem i did that job at 150k along with the serpentine and air conditioning belts / tensioner pulley is so easy i replaced them all myself I learned off TH-cam videos and just spent money on a tool box
After you replace the 2 parts giv it a good radiator flush don’t forget to use some thred grease on the screw that goes on the water pump also grease up the gasket as well to prevent leaks
Update check the engine coolant temperature sensor located at the bottom of the engine could go bad
Have a question for you , I replaced A and B with actuators I bought from Amazon , it worked for a week not I got the code again. This time around I want to buy an OEM part but which one should I change , what’s the difference between top A and bottom B ?
Hi, I have the same problem. To my knowledge, A and B are the same part, except A deals with gears 1, 3, and 5, while B deals with 2, 4, 6, and reverse!
Excact same Part Number!
Wander if this will help my friends 2014 focus that's slipping in first gear when engine is hot. Car only has 12k miles?
Hey how did that end up turning out?
How many labor hours does the Ford manual book this job at? My local Ford dealer quoted me 10 labor hours!
Yo lo Jose en el de arriba y me tarde si acaso media hora
I have a transmission problem with my 2012 Ford focus. It's indicates transmission hot, wait for 8min.
Diagnose show code P0805.
Please help me with the solution.
Thank you.
Mine went out in may going on about 5 months since they have ordered my part. My part is on back order, the nearby ford dealer ordered 300 of the part I need and they still have not gotten any. Called the shop the other day and there are now 5 cars in the shop with the same issues. I miss my car.
Ordered mine on Amazon, here in one week. May be another option. Just sayin.
Great video
Thanks, Russell!
I have a 2012 Focus and I have P2872 - Clutch A Stuck Engaged code changing that module will fix my problem?
It's possible that the TCM is the cause. However, I've seen the throw out bearings and clutch actuators be at fault just as much. I should have a video out soon on this.
@@BarboursAutoHelp I have a 2012 Ford Focus replacement the TCM (aftermarket) but ford did put it in. Now car is throwing 23 codes clutch positions sensor circuit. Clutch actuator (many different ones with that title and the other one.
I don’t know what to do would love if I could reach out to you. Ive spent everything I have at this point and need advice what to do next dealership was not helpful
Hello I have a question please i replaced A and B because i hd 0902 code however i am still getting the code with check engine light. What do you recommend i do. I did not use the seize
Do a tcm reset
How am I suppose to know which actuator goes to where. There's two of them. Can they be mistakenly swapped?
Nope. Swap them to your hearts content. They are both the same part just in different positions. For testing purposes though you can mark them before you swap them. I suggest marking the actuator in the "A" position with the letter A. And "B" for B.
@@BarboursAutoHelp Thanks just making sure, have a wonderful life ❤️
You too.
Son iguales los 2
I'm Getting element b stuck on but sometimes my car drives smooth and other times it shifts hard and won't go to 4th gear.
Great video. Do you have the part number for the harness or the connector going to the actuator ?
I do not.
Strangely, it's not called a harness. I looked forever using "harness" as a search term. Finally I came across this: "Connector - Ford (BV6Z-7G276-A)". When I went to my Ford dealer part department I described what I wanted. He looked for about 10 minutes before I told him it's just called "connector" he looked and immediately found it.
@@BarboursAutoHelp what was the issue why you changed the A actuator. My 3013 Ford Focus shifts hard not sure if the A actuator is bad or the transmission shift control module. Can you please and if possible. Thank you for your outstanding video and help.
I meant 2013 Ford focus
Just making a video. This actuator wasn't bad. I did A for the video because it was easier to get to, as stated in the video.
Hello boss…did you have to bring down the whole transmission before installing this?
No, not at all. I had this transmission sitting around so I figured I’d make a video about it.
@@BarboursAutoHelp oh ok so it’s not necessary then? The dealer here is charging me about $2K …it was pretty insane since…just had the engine clutch actuator replaced along with the slave cylinder but I’m still getting troubled code of P090173 about clutch actuator so I figured this dual clutch is just I need replacing and not involving the whole transmission assembly…my 2017 ioniq has 3 clutches ( engine clutch and these dual clutches)
What exactly are they replacing for 2k?
@@BarboursAutoHelp the dual clutch actuator and the technician I spoke to mentioned about inside clutch adjustment inside the transmission that is necessary…I responded isn’t the dual clutch actuator located outside the housing of the transmission that’s accessible…they still said he knows the hybrid system that the clutch needs to be fix too…my ioniq by the way still drivable and able to back up without slippage so I really feel my tranny is still in good shape…however since I wasn’t on time to do service on my clutch fluids at 20K Miles based on the manufacturer recommendation…I have burnt the clutch which is the clutch actuator and slave cylinder…i overlooked almost at 60K but not the transmission fluid ( I was on time on service of it)
You must be referring to the actuators that are inside the bell housing. The actuator motors featured in the video are what manipulate those actuators. In order to replace the motors it is not necessary to remove the transmission. However, if the actual actuators have to be replaced then the transmission will have to come out and then the clutch removed to gain access. Hope this helps
What's the socket called again? Could you show where to buy one? I've been looking around but people at my local autozone keep saying and e8 is not a star female, they keep saying it's the the one with 12 sides, I even show them your video and they try to sell me a socket set. Any help with this would greatly be appreciated.
Inverted torqx. External torqx. Female torqx. e8. Amazon. put "e8 socket"in the search bar and it will come up.
Hi, I have code P286F, the gear is stuck in (P) but in the dasboard lcd is in (N) what could be? Thanks in advance
what happen if i permutating the actuor a with actuor b?
Come again..
Hello! I have the same transmission in my Smart 453 from 2016, unfortunately I have some error codes in the gearbox, I reprogrammed with a new software but in vain. error codes: U0028,U010187,U010182. Do you know anything about them? thank you
Might be the TCM.
What was the reason why you changed out these parts. What symptoms were presented by the car ? Thank you…..
Makes the car feel like it’s shifting super hard my car is in the shop for the same issue it’s been almost 6 months on waiting for the part
@@AlexisWaldron00did it get fixed?
A ford dealer said my clutch is going out and will cost me 2500$ to replace!? I am experiencing no reverse functionality. I put the car in reverse and it sound or feels like the transmission shifts correctly but when you go to give it gas the car does nothing but revs. Would replacing one or both of these potentially resolve this issue? I don’t have 2500$ and more than likely won’t be able to come up with it to just have ford repair it so trying to figure it out myself… I NEED HELP!!! 😢
Being as a tech has diagnosed this for you already as a clutch I'd say I'm of little help as far as diagnostics. Logically IF the clutch is bad then a motor replacement probably will be of little help if any at all. The best thing you can do is get a second opinion from another outfit. But I will tell you usually Ford techs are pretty good at diagnosing clutches. If I was a gambling man I'd go with the Ford techs diagnosis.
@@BarboursAutoHelp thanks appreciate the info and quick reply boss… 😎⌚️
After installing transmission it would not turn all the way in park I hear clunk then it would not turn all the way then I would have to move the shift lever
What is the dual clutch actuator, when there is an ‘A’ and a ‘B’ clutch actuator???
The forks inside the bell housing that actuate the clutch. The motors run the actuators. Does that clear it up?
@@BarboursAutoHelp no cause I kept googling dual clutch actuator and all that comes up is the same picture for the a and b. So are they the same part and only become a or b by being installed in that position on the TCM???
@@johnd9402 A and B actuator is same product number. They went on in pairs replace both. Go to any parts store except ford
Is the A acuator for the forward gears?
a deals with 1,3,5, and b deals with reverse, 2, 4, and 6
Yes
Great video, very helpful! Do you have a part number by chance? I got code P0902 clutch actuator circuit low. and P0902-00: clutch "A" actuator control circuit low.
Please be sure to run a pin point test on this before replacing the actuator. I've seen this code caused mostly by a bad TCMs. It could be a number of things. If you have already had it diagnosed please excuse me. Yes, you could have a bad motor. No I don't have a part number. Sorry about that.
@@BarboursAutoHelp Part code for the actuator is AE8Z-7C604 for the Focus, Figo, Ecosport and Fiesta with Powershift.
@@BarboursAutoHelp4:03
Good day! My car Ford Fiesta Ecoboost 1.0L AT 2014 have these codes P09C, P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0340, P0299, sometimes it won’t reverse, and I’ve noticed when I’m inclined forward and I step on the Brake and back to the accelerator the car engine dies, but when inclined backward it does not die. Please enlighten me on these codes.
Great video. Thanks.
Can some one help with code P0900-92-E8 random misfire detected ?? What does it mean since my car bit vibrating
Do the actuators need to be reprogrammed?
Actuators don't actually store data. So no on the reprogramming. "Usually" no special procedure is needed after replacement. But, depending on individual circumstances a TCM adaptive learn may be needed.
Clutch actuator A stuck open but when i read Amp it show 0
Did you ever find the issue? I am having the same issue.
I have a 2018 Focus 140,000 miles a few months ago I got in it on morning and it wouldn't go in reverse it also needed a battery replaced the battery drove to my mechanic he put it on the computer and threw a code for clutch B stuck replaced the actuator had the code wiped out all was fine. I do Door Dash delivery I was omw to deliver some food and noticed it was shifting hard into one gear and I didnt seem to have 1st gear but after I got above 40 everything was fine. I made my delivery got in the car and it wouldn't start. I shifter it down to neutral and back to park and it started the check engine light came I went straight to Auto zone they check the code and it was clutch A stuck engaged. I got the clutch A actuator my son replaced this morning the check engine light was still I drove it to O'Reilly's to get them to wipe it out and it was still not right while we were standing there the car was off the code was wiped out and the car was making a clicking noise it finally stopped it seems to be a little better but to me its still shifting a little rough
It's possible that the clutch actuators, clutch forks, aren't moving freely. Maybe a good idea to have a tech look at it again.
My son was the one that replaced the actuator he noticed it had been welded he figures it's a rebuild which I got from ford I know the first I replaced a few months ago was almost $300 and this one was $149. I know they come down in price but didnt expect it to be that low I watched another video and the guy was moving the clutch forks and spraying them with WD40 . I drove a short distance to get the code wiped and had a warning come on that the transmission was hot and to turn off the car for 5 min after that it was fine except it still shifts hard
I'm not referring to the actuator motors but the actuators. Your problem may be inside the bell housing.
@@BarboursAutoHelp Okay that's what I thinking
Built up clutch dust, dealer techs gut, inspect and replace what's broken, not clean or blow out dust
Amigo el A es el mismo que el B por que cambié los dos y no recuerdo si lo coloqué igual por que como son iguales ?
Son los mismos, incluso si los compras en par te los venden iguales
You can make the actuator tool, out of the old actuator
I’m sure you can. But, the tool is super cheap now. I just bought one on Amazon. I think it was less than $20. I didn’t buy one for years cause they used to run over $80.
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thank for help me
Just curious, where is the best place to purchase such parts?
Your local Ford Dealer if the original equipment part isn't available elsewhere.
Great video brother, I have an issue with my 2012 ford focus SE. I got a P0705 code I assume is the Neutral Safety Switch next to the Actuator A but my back up lights work and I cannot start my car in anything except Park and Neutral which is correct. I assume the sensor is bad and sending a bad signal to the TCM. I recently had the TCM replaced with the new software due to the shifting issue but did not fix the problem. Can I change out the switch in park or does it matter and do I need a gasket to replace. Any help would be a tremendous help. Thank you for posting your videos they are very helpful keep up the good work.
Never heard of a P0705 setting in a 2012 focus with a dps6. You sure that's your code?
I rolled motors A and B and sprayed brake cleaner inside and a little wd40 cycled the forks in and out with the torx and cleared the code. It's now shifting great no issues.
Still running great
Still never answered the question 😂
@@BarboursAutoHelp YUP got the p0705, after I cleaned the clutch actuators and rolled them it cleared and did not come back and still running great.
Clutch A Actuator control circuit low
Clutch possiton sensor A Curcuit
Clutch A stuck engaged
Its this top actuator?
Where would you recommend to buy a A and B actuator ?
Ford dealership
Ford figo 2012 to 2020 Trans Clutch Actuator Replace Ford AE8Z7C604A, AE8Z7C604
Bro wont shift from 1st to 2nd ?
Just work 1st automatic tansmission..
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Does the car need to be throwing a code for these to be bad? I have a 2012 focus titanium with 4/12 build date. Shuddering @ takeoff and during hard acceleration, and slipping during shift. I'm trying to go down every avenue before I have it replaced.
TCM is warranty for 10 years 100mile . Ford told me clutch is 7 years 100k. My friends shudder in first like it's slipping. I will help my friend change these. See what happens. Car has 12k miles. 2014 model.
Nah, I've had issues like that with no codes. Tried Cleaning via Actuator Ports, even drilled my own cleaning ports, but it was too late, forks failed and had to drop the transmission to take off the folks and replace them because they eventually failed.
Has anyone repaired the back housing after the casting was sheared off by a failed TCM rotating through it?