HOW TO CHANGE FORD FOCUS TRANSMISSION ACTUATORS

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

acuator A is on top. B is below for anyone confused!

[@blade75964]

I bought 2 on Amazon. Said cones with a and b but opened box and they look new, but problem is they look exactly alike and don't say anywhere om them which one is A or b does it matter which one I put on. I dint know what to do or who to ask for help with this.

[@griffinvideoprods]

@@blade75964 they are identical. doesn't matter which one goes where.

[@Northwesternforcefield28]

Yeah B is on the bottom, A on top on top of the transmission housing

[@Tbone3471]

Hi there. My 2014 ford focus se was fine. I’ve had it since 17, brought it used when 17k miles in it and now it has 82,600. It has shuddered before occasionally from a stop and even jerked occasionally when accelerating from stop . It started jerking really badly two nights ago. No issues going in reverse , yet at least. I had it towed to dealership, and I was expecting the extended service warranty to cover it but they diagnosed it as the clutch and that warranty expired in 2021, so convenient for Ford. Dealership quoted me 3500 dollars to fix it, which is more than it’s worth. I’m no mechanic and never did any of my own repairs but this is making me think about it. It doesn’t look THAT difficult but still intimidating to a novice. I feel like Ford and the dealership are trying to rip me off. I mentioned maybe trading it in for a newer vehicle and I’m getting non stop calls and texts now lol Based on everything i just said, does it sound like simply the actuators to you? I’m going to go pick up the car and bring it home in a bit (kind of scared to drive it now). Shouid I ask them what code came up? I wonder if they offer that information

[@ghostlyrich]

It could be that, or if you look at my other video, you could have a dirty throttlebody you might wanna clean the throttlebody to make sure that at idle it’s getting enough air.

[@ghostlyrich]

The shuttering could be a few things like throttle body is dirty as well as when was the last time you did your spark plugs?? Sounds like it could use a good cleaning and tune up. The actuators would be more missing or slipping shifts and not going into gears

[@andresquinonezramirez9373]

I have the symptoms of the actuators slipping sometimes and skipping gears I already order the actuators A & B the crazy thing that gets me to think is it only does it for a bit than it runs fine I reverse works fine but sometimes going forward takes few seconds to move you think the actuators are going bad? I am mechanically inclined but my question ❓ do you have reset the transmission and programmed to drive again and I now there's a sequence?

[@adrianfoy6790]

Could be actuators but it could also be the clutch forks not sliding properly due to a build up of dust and crud . There are other videos on Utube that show how to clean these without taking the gearbox out !

[@andresquinonezramirez9373]

I replaced my actuators about 2 weeks and yes my friend they don't need to be programmed at all I got all that information from a Ford technician but I did recur to clean the actuators housing and that help a lot I haven't had a major issue ever since. Sometimes but is really rare

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

A 1/4 inch socket with a 1/4 inch drive will take the bolts out of the actuator for anyone wondering!

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

you may need a swivel socket to get to the back screws. but i just moved the hoses out of the way

[@alexjoel1860]

That’s how I take them off with a 1/4 inch socket with no problem

[@csldriver7253]

The bottom one is B controls reverse 2-4-6

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

yes bottom one is B. Top acuator motor is A. P0805 is A

[@fairfax_fran5109]

Actuator A is the top one and the code I ran today was p073A transmission friction stuck

[@fairfax_fran5109]

I guess there’s 2 codes for (A )being stuck and the actuator actually going out 😂 Ugg this is getting funnier every day I think of how garbage ford is

[@luisenciso2209]

Bottom is B and top is A

[@CodeMasterCody88]

Its a 1/4 socket that will take those off a normal 6 point 1/4 socket will take the actuator bolts out.

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

yes a 1/4 socket on a 1/4 inch drive

[@jakemir]

I am getting code P07A5 after replacing both the actuators a month ago and having a new TCM installed. I removed actuator B and went to test the clutch fork and it does not wind up counterclockwise and I can also turn it clockwise easily. I believe the entire clutch is broken inside. Does this sound accurate? Does the transmission need to be removed?

[@nickmay5402]

I have a 2014 ford focus se and after almost 10 years of no issues and me being the only owner I was accelerating at a red light and the check engine light came on. Then shifting from 1st to 2nd the car kinda stalled and jerked before it changed gears. When I hooked it to a computer it gave me the code P0903 which is commonly the clutch actuators. But it could also be the PCM or TCM it says. Should I go ahead and replace these or just take it to a shop?

[@LuhNoSho]

It’s the Clutch actuators !! Just do this before confirming , does it reverse ? , do it drive forward in Drive ? , but the most ultimate thing to check if it’s not TCM or transmission inside , u get in the car put the key turn car don’t turn car on and u press brake down u hear a click on each shift from P-L and then it’s confirmed a bad Actuator dealerships will lie say it needs a new tranny

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

yep. try changing your clutch actuator B which is underneath the car.

[@richardneal1854]

Did you have to use the special tool to unlock the transmission before installing the new actuators

[@ghostlyrich]

No

[@Daddyyonke2023]

Where do you buy the clutch actuators?autozone and A1 auto didnt have them

[@luissolorzano656]

Could you please tell us if it works now? you replaced the actuators and so????

[@ghostlyrich]

Yes works great!

[@luisgaston5017]

Its had to find out the correct info when people call Actuator A the top one and actuator B the button one and vice versa, so who is correct? I having issue with code P0902 on 2016 for focus SE, I changed the top one and still having the same problem like before,

[@fairfax_fran5109]

Codes will appear it the actuator gets stuck or if it goes out I’m guess 2 codes per actuator mines was (A) the code was p07A3 transmission friction stuck I’m guess the actuator probably still good just the fork track is covered in clutch dust causing the actuator to not move on the track for the computer to select the proper gears

[@addisonsigley8033]

I got a 2015 Ford focus as well and the other day i was driving and all the sudden i tried to accelerate and my RPM’s reved way up and i wasn’t going anywhere. Had a diagnostic and the code came back as “p090c”. My car still changes gear and goes in reverse though. I googled the code and it says my clutch actuator B is low circuit. Ford is trying to screw me and say my extended warranty expired since it has 130k miles on it even though I’ve had my transmission recalled. What should i do? I was reading that possibly it’s my TCM?? Idk man i need help it’s my only car and I’m really not in a position to pay a ton of money for it to be fixxed. Any advice?? Should i try to do what you just showed in the video?? Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

[@ghostlyrich]

Sounds like its could be the clutch actuator, i would replace both to be sure

[@addisonsigley8033]

@@ghostlyrich alright will do i got 1 coming tomorrow but i guess i should go ahead and just replace both of em while I’m at it. The “B actuator” is the one located underneath the vehicle, correct?

[@mitchhake4116]

@@addisonsigley8033 Did this fix your problem? Same thing happened to me but no error code

[@addisonsigley8033]

@@mitchhake4116 no it didn’t. I changed out both actuators and it worked for a few days then same problem happened. I took it to the shop and they told me it might need a new transmitter range sensor and battery so i replaced those and it worked for a few days and now the same issue. I’m goin to replace the TCM later this week and if that doesn’t work I’m going to have to sell it smh

[@kylekorn3816]

Did you ever figure it out? I have two new actuators on the way. I first tried to clean the orginals, it worked for about 20 minutes, and then it started slipping again and couldn't put it in reverse. I'm hoping two new ones will fix it butt I'm worried it may be more than just that. Sometimes it works if the car has been sitting for a little then when I start driving for a bit it will start ti act up.

[@luisgaston5017]

also find out how many turns to the right and to the left to determine if not lock inside transmission , pls advise all my comments

[@fairfax_fran5109]

It’s 13 to 14 max any force can damage the forks a lot of mis information that’s important on KZbin 😂

[@lordtazar62]

Are they the exact same part just different locations? Or are they different? I looked on Amazon but i can’t see a difference

[@johnasplint]

The A & B are two different part numbers ?

[@DaNest0]

so to confirm Actuator A is the top and B and the bottom?

[@dannymaddox666]

Yes, A is on top and B is on bottom. Confirmed with the local Ford dealership when I bought the part.

[@guezcisco]

If I install with original ford actuator does anything need to be reprogamed?

[@sspikeable]

what was your car doing? symptoms?

[@damostv4167]

Hi my ford Focus 2012 is have slip gear from 1 to 2 but still drive fine . I changed the auto transmission fluid but still slip gear. Should i change actuator? But there is no engine light on. And if I changed both actuator by my self ,after that we should to scanwith ford to relean or no need to ?thanks

[@theroyalonemalik4125]

It's the shift forks under the actuator spray wd 40 to lube them. But dont over do it it worked for me.

[@nerfthecows]

What fluid?

[@theroyalonemalik4125]

@@nerfthecows motorcraft dual clutch transmission fluid.

[@adrianfoy6790]

These gearboxes suffer from dust issues within the bell housing . The forks get jammed up with dust . To do a proper job the Gear and box should be removed clutch removed . Both clutch forks should be removed and cleaned and made sure operating correctly . Replace all and the job is done .

[@Daisy30y03]

​@@adrianfoy6790 easier said than done😑

[@alyssarobles2061]

Are you able to share the Amazon link for the piece you purchased? When I did a search including year make and model one of the first ones was only $66. Just wanna make sure I’m getting the right part.

[@ghostlyrich]

It was purchased by a client of amazon it sounds about right if thats usd each

[@alyssarobles2061]

What are the exact tools needed for this? So I know what to ask for at auto parts lol

[@anizmo]

Is Dielectric Grease safe to use on the actuators?

[@ghostlyrich]

For sure any where current/electricity does not need to pass through

[@ananth218Canada]

Every other video says thee top one is A and bottom is B

[@LuhNoSho]

They are incorrect B is on top and A is the bottom cause it’s dumb but ford lied , B isn’t reverse it’s Drive A u get a P0703 and p0700 code sometimes u get a actuator code P0909C but rarely happens when they die . The top one I have bad it’s P07A2 not 3 and P0700 it won’t go in drive like to drive in drive but if u hear every click shifting all gears then it’s not a TCM or a TRANSMISSION PROBELM, it’s a CLUTCH ACTUATOR PROBELM . U change them both don’t change one cause it’s dumb you’ll end up going on the other one , and do the bypass to reprogram reset the program, cause ford has computers u get a wire u take the battery terminal off on at a time and u put a wire as a ground on the bolts on your battery termails both being off the battery 10 mins then take the wire off as a ground reset wire and then put the battery together ur good to go

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

A is top

[@jamesgreen-l1l]

because P0805 was my code for actuator A. Replaced the part and it works when it wouldnt even go into gear before

[@Cali_moonshine909]

A is top I agree

[@MartinBachler]

@@LuhNoSho a is top

[@Mintchip666]

Are clutch Actuators A and B the same part number ?

[@ZenicYVR]

Yes

[@addisonsigley8033]

@@ZenicYVRare they interchangeable? Like can i take the actuator from under the hood and put it where actuator B is under the car?

[@fairfax_fran5109]

Only difference is the computer that plugs into the actuator has its own separate ways on how it changes the gears but part numbers I noticed was the same

[@octaviaoprea6512]

Thank you so much for the video!!

[@lexiesummers99]

Someone was fixing mine and broke the piece of that is the yellow switch I have no idea what it is called or if I even can put it back on

[@ohboy89]

Hold it with a zip tie

[@theblackshepard4441]

After putting mines on it says not learned and you can hear it trying to engaged it's a delay before gear m

[@brandtheman92]

Other than a no start condition. What are some other symptoms these are going bad? Inlaw’s focus won’t start and wont shift out of park either

[@ghostlyrich]

The vehicle wont start unless the vehicle can see its in park. Will the shifter not release out of park?? Could be a shifter problem

[@brandtheman92]

@@ghostlyrich iirc the computer said clutch A and B were stuck engaged

[@ghostlyrich]

@@brandtheman92 sounds like the actuators for sure its a very common problem on the car unfortunately atleast its a very simple fix with basic cools

[@ww-eg2gn]

Is there any kind of relearning processing? I keep hearing that there is.

[@ghostlyrich]

@@ww-eg2gn if you have the software to do so you can but the TCM is just going to relearn it shift points as you drive the one we did it on is still working fine no issues whatsoever

[@wake3177]

Question so if I’m getting a code to change a is that the reason my car won’t start

[@ghostlyrich]

If the actuator doesn’t know what gear it’s in and chances are, it won’t let your car start

[@wake3177]

@@ghostlyrich I change my actuators both of them car started and was able to run. Then it started doing the same stuff again wouldn’t start doesn’t go into reverse or drive.

[@luisgaston5017]

I guess I have to go and change the bottom one and find out if fix the problem and find the true A and B actuator location.

[@joelf4892]

Where did you buy them?

[@ghostlyrich]

Amazon i believe cant remember

[@Johnstamos42069]

Is there any difference from A and B like the new ones I have look the exact same can I put either or in the car without issues?

[@ghostlyrich]

Same put them in either spo

[@carlosbanegas7577]

thank very moch

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

Is this for trouble code P0809?

[@bpd_loser]

i’m trying figure this out my self i have po809

[@NoName-w3b3s]

No is not this is for P07A5

[@williamschaechter5396]

How do you tell the difference between a and B

[@ghostlyrich]

Same part number just slipem in

[@addisonsigley8033]

@@ghostlyrichso they’re interchangeable? You don’t have to worry about putting a B actuator where the A one goes and causing more problems??

[@fairfax_fran5109]

(A) gear 1-3-5 the top one under the air filter box (B) reverse - 2-4-6 the bottom one underneath transmission

[@Cali_moonshine909]

You forgot to screw the intake metal clamps back tight 😳

[@ghostlyrich]

Was doing some other stuff after

[@hasanakyol1393]

I have 2013 for focus titanium, mechanic told cluch actuator and the car is have shift problem and not going reverse.

[@ghostlyrich]

Yep thats the exact symptons this one had

[@leonardlunsford8924]

e- socket

[@user-jf5jg7drth]

А - это верхний

[@truthseeker210]

My car Ford Focus 1.6 L 2013 automatic has a transmission issue. When the engine becomes warm after driving for more than one hour, the dashboard shows transmission error and gear shifts improperly. The local garage couldn't find the exact reason. Error codes are P0606 and P06B8. Could you please tell me what would be the reason?

[@anasdafrane6454]

Same