DIY - Ford Powershift Gearbox service

[@peboshare1869]

This is by far the best video tutorial I've seen on this subject. Brilliant work thanks!!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊

[@mudemmeonick]

You should always loosen the fill bolts first. Just to know they're free. In case something goes wrong with them, you don't end up with a dry gearbox unable to move the car.

[@wawayltd]

Good hint. Thanks 👍

[@janpetroci8314]

you can still fill it using level check hole...

[@mudemmeonick]

@@janpetroci8314 and the proceed to kill it

[@aarondonovan1499]

Wish I could trust my local ford garage to do this by the book. They certainly know how to charge for it! What I like about this tutorial, is that it's real world for most people. Not everyone has lifts. Great job guys.

[@hrastogi7336]

Great video. My turbo diesel 2013 Mondeo's gearbox broke at just 44K miles. Everyone gave me piece of mind that Ford's and VW group's DCTs are rubbish and that I should has stayed away. At that point, I learnt that the oil needs changing at 30K miles, which I wish my Ford authorised service centre recommended and did for me. Costed me a bomb to get gearbox reconditioned, and I hope that it lasts me for good few years.

[@wawayltd]

I hope it lasts 👍 The car olin the video has done over 300.000 miles. However, personally I prefer manual gearbox. 😏

[@abuubaydullah1]

Awesome video we don't get to see such excellence in a tutorial thank you for your post .

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@shanelloyd8366]

Bloody good Video all the relevant information where needed.Really good steps and clear instructions with whys and what's going on. Keep it up. I would recommend your tutorial all day long 10/10.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you! 😊

[@jelilioladeji7926]

This is my first time of coming across a video so informative and well explanatory as this, I hope this video works for my 2013 ford focus that has a problem of (transmission faulty service now) anyways double thumbs up for you..

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Jelili! Hope it will help your Focus. This oil change needs to be done regularly.

[@ivanrodic2704]

43 NM for the plug/screws and 15Nm forvthr filter housing and You should fill up the filter housing with approx 0.1l of oil/fluid before screwing it on.

[@mikeryan959]

“limited transmission function” warning comes on intermittently. Ford wanted £600 to change fluid and then probably tell me i needed a new box. Will try your method first. Thank you.

[@wawayltd]

I hope it helps. If not, have a look on KZbin about Powershift solenoids

[@francisezebulachi5133]

This is exactly what I am facing at the moment. My car jerks and stalls when I try to accelerate. It is a 2014 Ford Mondeo 2.0L Titanium model

[@possammassop]

I’ve had this issue also, did it make a difference?

[@morganjripley]

Really great video. Excellent methodology and explanations

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@ultrasimplexdeuswhitescscope]

Great video, so clear and easy to follow, i will try this on my galaxy this weekend many thanks!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks. One additional note - there's no need to pull that plastic catch on gearbox oil filter housing, last time we tried just simply undoing it, it didn't break - just was clicking over.

[@flemminglarsen3746]

Very thorough and easy to follow video. Thank you!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@marcsmith5959]

Very clear instructions and very helpful..thank you.

[@wawayltd]

You are welcome!

[@ianbirch5811]

Great video , i’ve just changed the oil & filter on my Volvo powershift that was 40k overdue , the oil that came out was really clean , thought it would have been dirty to be honest

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 It definitely looks cleaner than the oil from the diesel engine. But it needs to be done.

[@ianbirch5811]

I normally do my engine oil & filter every 12k , its on 150k now & still running perfectly , never had any engine or powershift issues in the 7 years ive had it ! Probably just cursed it now 🤣🙈

[@LS-hq1qe]

This is a bloody good video! 🧢 off to you. Really helped me out.

[@wawayltd]

Luke - you're very welcome 👍

[@mozmiah5596]

The best video, very clear instructions and very good video skills 👍🏽

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@HUS5A1N]

Excellent video thanks !!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊

[@taz8436]

great video superb detail thank you for sharing

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Taz 👍

[@mohammednasiruddin4875]

You have good knowledge to do perfect job.Thank you/happy to see your explanation.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome, glad if it helps 😊

[@8mat627]

Thank you for a proper video of how to do this

[@wawayltd]

Glad if it helps 👍

[@Ni-lh2ey]

Brilliant and informative video, thanks.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@trekshogun]

Excellent video guys 👍

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😎👍

[@sandyande]

Excellent Video much appreciated cheers sandy

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Sandy, Merry Christmas ❄

[@zaluq]

I bought 6 liter w/filter from Meyle as I assume is the same quality as the Ford Oil . And better price

[@d.dreher7964]

Nice Video excellent description, thx

[@wawayltd]

Thanks

[@markkunes9711]

Very good explanation and video

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, Mark 👍

[@saifahmed710]

Good Morning, Very informative video thank you for your efforts. Do you do repairs on others vehicle?

[@wawayltd]

Good morning! Thanks 👍 Sorry I don't do repairs as business.

[@nigelthornton7378]

Nicely explained. Thank you

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😎

[@molenz1960]

Thumbs up for a through explanation

[@wawayltd]

Thank you 😊

[@garrywitcomb2334]

Nice easy explanation

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 Easy job, too...

[@memyselfaddy]

Got a mechanic who works for ford coming to do this fluid and filter change. He tells me ford would change £200plus. Hes gona do it for 125. Hate changing gearbox oil. Very good video

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😎

[@iball310369]

Be careful the oil and filter alone is £100.

[@wawayltd]

@@iball310369 And that's not a bad price, there are places that sell it for more. Oil filter alone is like £30! No idea how they come up with these prices.

[@iball310369]

@@wawayltd I would be cautious if a mechanic stands to make £25 profit. In my mind he is not using the correct oil or will not replace the filter or is stealing the parts from ford.

[@wawayltd]

Good point 👍

[@nodwaa9227]

nice looks alot easier than my auto box.

[@wawayltd]

But more complicated than my gearbox, which is manual ;)

[@petercool4986]

Super nice video. Think you.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Mr Peter 😊

[@bdbiometric]

Very informative and helpful video

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@seamusblack5876]

Excellent video

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@theginge6064]

Great video

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@chezzaz]

Great video. So clear and informative with excellent tips.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Peter! 😊👍 One little update on that little plastic hook on a filter housing. I think there's no need to pull it up, it shouldn't break, it will just click over.

[@jonathanevans6741]

Hi great video,does the gearbox oil needs to be warm? If you follow your video instructions you can change the oil? As I heard it was a he'll of a job to do, but this looks like a proper DIY job. Thanks for any help. Great job.

[@wawayltd]

I know that VAGs require certain temperatures when servicing DSGs, but with Ford as far as I know - it's simple as that.

[@Belky83]

Great video, cheers

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@Dhianexcom]

Thank you for the nice jobb. I have a question I just did mine for a couple of weeks ago. And now the filter or the filter housing is leaking. So iam wondering if i can replace the filter and the housing with out draining all the oil. 😊

[@deanward5668]

Same happened to me when my grange changed my oil and filter I did what u did in video now my engine light is coming up now

[@MANGLAIAN]

Hello there thanks for very informative video is the same procedure for 2010 s max titanium automation 2.0L

[@wawayltd]

Good to know, thanks 👍

[@RovshanMusayev]

thanks for sharing. how often should we change oil in this gearbox? I have Ford Edge 2018, 2.0 TDCI Bi-turbo Powershift AWD

[@wawayltd]

I think it's recommended every 35.000 miles.

[@jamal8336]

Very informative video 👍🏾

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊

[@bazthehandyman]

Great job... thank you.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@giorgosbab8344]

Hello i have ford focus 2016 1.5 diesel powershift do you know how many liters must have the transmission?

[@wawayltd]

Sorry Giorgos, I don't know. Try to find on Internet or check with part shops.

[@HeshamNahhedAli]

Well done 👍🏼 i was looking for such a video for long time. And i have a issue with my Dodge jorney 2.0L which has the same transmission, last time i wanted to park it, but the car didn’t move at all in reverse!!! Appreciate Any ideas 💡

[@wawayltd]

I'm sorry Xalat, this oil service is about all I know about PowerShift gearbox.

[@hoangtiendung6985]

Thanks

[@wawayltd]

I hope it helps

[@myleswaller]

How u doing with the taxi work down there. Its pretty bad up north there's no taxi work at all. Anyway thanks for another video. Stay safe

[@wawayltd]

I work for 3 different companies, so I'm getting by. I was earning more during proper lockdown, but now with all drivers back on the road - there's not much work yet.

[@tariqtaj9133]

WheelsAndMotors hi where are you based

[@ingilteredebirsivasliakdem6618]

Thank yok so much

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome

[@jamesfin6039]

Looking to get a automatic 7 seater and would love your opinion please. What gearbox is better powershift in galaxy or dsg in sharan ? Thanks mate

[@wawayltd]

My Sharan is manual. I have no experience with DSG. In my personal opinion I prefer manual - no headache.

[@algatronalgirdas]

For automatic gearboxes you can do service every 60 000. For manual around 30 000 - 40 000 miles.

[@nasosmwraitis8668]

not for this poweshift gearbox which is actually dual clutch...

[@adamdas4527]

Every 60k kilometres, not miles!

[@AbdulNasir-ib1hy]

its great work where about you based ?

[@wawayltd]

I live in Bristol, but I don't do repairs as business..

[@wawayltd]

I live in Bristol, but I don't do repairs as business..

[@robertfrye9512]

Is it possible to over fill the transmission? Bought a 2013 ford Grand C max in Romania, transmission was serviced in Romania, after driving car now for 2 months transmission has started slipping, wouldn't go in reverse:-( turned car off, restarted and then it will go in reverse. Thought would be a good idea to check level immediately! took plug out, and fluid started running out probably more than a liter. in your video you state it should only drip out not pour out. what do you think could it have been over filled?

[@robertfrye9512]

and yes the vehicle was level🙂

[@wawayltd]

I think after driving it would be slightly over that hole and some oil would come out, probably not as much as litre.

[@merqury5]

Great video!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊

[@brian777xu]

Thanks mate, is it possible just fill it with new oil the same amount what you drain out. Cheers?

[@wawayltd]

You don't know for sure if the amount you drained is exactly correct, maybe there are some little leaks. At the end you'll have correct amount anyway.

[@brian777xu]

@@wawayltd thank you so much for the advice. Best wishes

[@countofmontecrypto496]

Can you make a video regarding testing the ESP system for Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi 2010

[@wawayltd]

That car in the video is not my car, I don't have much access to it unfortunately.

[@mk1ptTV]

Have a powershift auto and when cruising on the motorway the rev counter moves up and down by 200-300 rpm. This is worse when the engine is working harder to get up a hill. A diagnostic showed no codes. Some suggest it may be fixed by gearbox oil change...have you any experience of this problem??

[@wawayltd]

Driver of that car has gone camping somewhere 🙃 I'll ask him when he's back.

[@Saintathantwinpeaks]

I have that problem and am going to change my oil this week.

[@halmatrasoul6448]

Hi my Ford C-MAX grand 2016 automatic diesel if I want to change the gear oil it's going to be same process please

[@wawayltd]

If your gearbox is PowerShift, then should be same. Don't forget the filter!

[@halmatrasoul6448]

@@wawayltd thank you very much yes my car is PowerShift 👌🌹

[@priteshpatel8951]

Hi, I have a 2015 Fors Galaxy with the powershift gearbox which is jurking in 1st, 2nd and reverse. Also when driving the revs are not steady, keeps bouncing slightly like a manual clutch is slipping specially when going uphill. Would a gearbox oil change resolve this or is this a new gearbxo? Am not getting any errors on dashboard. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@wawayltd]

Oil and filter in the gearbox need to be replaced regularly anyway. I would try that first and and see how it goes.

[@priteshpatel8951]

​@@wawayltd I will give it a go and see what happens. Will let you know

[@seamusblack5876]

Should you have loosened the top plug to vent the system?

[@wawayltd]

Can do

[@payamotamed7595]

Very good

[@wawayltd]

Thank you 😊

[@parmindersidhu9690]

Hi so after getting the gearbox service from ford i noticed when i checked under the transmission when i removed the cover theres leaking could this be down to them over filling not fully letting the extra oil pour out

[@wawayltd]

I would say not that likely, probably there's a leak somewhere or your clutch is going bad - the guy who owns this Galaxy in the video had trouble with clutch couple times. He also had leak from gearbox oil cooler..

[@parmindersidhu9690]

Hi please help so i fixee my leak but added some gearbox oil to my powershift trought the filling hole jus to make up what oil i lost but i notice i didnt see the oil at the top trough the filling hole am i suppose too

[@wawayltd]

I'm not that good with these gearboxes. I only know how to change oil. Sorry.

[@parmindersidhu9690]

@wawayltd ok but u will know the answer I want jus want to know whe u refil with gearbox oil do u see it come to the top of the filling hole before u put the cap on the oil or not

[@wawayltd]

I close the side hole when oil goes from leaking to dripping.

[@dublinforsam1]

I heard the gearboxes are not reliable is it true

[@wawayltd]

I don't like automatic gearboxes, especially modern complicated ones, manuals are definitely more reliable. All my cars have manual gearboxes. These robotic gearboxes are ok, while mileage is low, then problems start just building up.

[@CARRJ142]

Nicely done

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, John 👍

[@rayanalbakali8495]

Our car shows the limited transmission function what should we do ??

[@rayanalbakali8495]

It’s a ford galaxy automatic 2012

[@wawayltd]

It can have trouble simply if it wasn't serviced for long (I mean gearbox service). Also it can be more complicated if solenoids are contaminated. It needs to be diagnosed by specialist.

[@memyselfaddy]

hi. i have 2009 ford galaxy 2.0tdci. i recently brought the kit 7litres of oil plus filter. asked a mechanic to do the job. once he done. he told me my engine doesnt have the filter and only took 4litres. is this correct?

[@wawayltd]

Are we talking about engine oil or gearbox oil? What gearbox does your car have?

[@memyselfaddy]

@@wawayltd its the auto gearbox.

[@wawayltd]

You said that your engine doesn't have a filter.. Is there a filter for gearbox oil. What type of automatic gearbox is it. Is it PowerShift?

[@RiazKhan-zs9vz]

very useful information and well presented detail. May Allah bless you.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks!

[@ogasi1798]

my car is year 63 / 2013 so why do they tell me i need to pump the oil and use special tools?

[@wawayltd]

If your car is VW, Seat, Audi... then you do need to pump and special tools.

[@haruncimrin]

8 liters of oil came out of the transmission section of my 2016 focus Powershift 6-speed vehicle. According to your video, I replaced it with 6 liters of oil, which is correct?

[@wawayltd]

This video shows how to fill correct amount - up to the level plug. I don't know whether it's 6 or 8 litres in your gearbox. It just must be levelled.

[@haruncimrin]

@@wawayltd I watched these and similar videos and decided to change the transmission oil. I started replacing it with 6 liters of oil, but it surprised me that 8 liters came out of it. There is no dipstick to measure the transmission oil level.

[@wawayltd]

Just fill up to that level control hole on the side, it's there instead of dipstick.

[@haruncimrin]

@@wawayltd Thank you

[@tinnnn]

Hi, could you tell me if it would be the same way for Ford C-max 2.0 TDCI 2012 ?

[@tinnnn]

Automatic gearbox

[@wawayltd]

If it's Powershift gearbox, it should be the same.

[@futurecarslondon1109]

I have 2009 it doesn't have a filter.

[@wawayltd]

This one is 2014

[@nfrise99]

My 2014 galaxy does this thing where if you put your foot down more than usual say to overtake it’ll say limited transmission. Then it’ll rev up and down while it looks for a gear. At this point I have to select neutral before it drops it into 1st. I pull over switch it off then on again and everything is back to normal again. I guy once stopped to see if everything was alright and he seemed to know the issue as he had the same car. Something to do with taking something off and cleaning it but I have know idea what. P.s. Car has always been extensively serviced. Any ideas?

[@wawayltd]

With the mileage, solenoids that control oil valves catch metal shavings. To prevent that, inside the gearbox, there are few stripes with magnets that are supposed to catch all this little rubbish. However, with the flow of time, they catch a lot, so they are not effective anymore. Also, solenoids, being magnets effectively, catch any tiny shavings and get sticky. Owner of the car in the video replaced those solenoids ( they also can be cleaned). Of course, you need to make sure that at your garage they actually change oil and filter.. I'll try to find the video about those solenoids to give you an idea. By the way, bad solenoids throw an error when you scan gearbox for fault codes.

[@wawayltd]

Here's the video that is part 2 of 3 apparently, but you can find 1 and 3 on his channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn_Kp6KQbaiCf6c

[@nfrise99]

@@wawayltd it has been serviced by Ford. Gearbox performs perfectly smooth. Absolutely no issue with day to day running it’s just when you ask for more ie overtake. No fault codes are ever found when the issue accurs. This guy that stopped seemed to think it’s not sollinoid issue. Told me it was some sort of electrical component to take off and clean with WD40 and put back on. Certainly not full open heart surgery. I have come across these vids before,thanks.

[@wawayltd]

I hope it's a simple fix. 👍

[@wildfruits477]

I have ford galaxy 2012 and it goes in limp mode and won’t go out of first gear and jurks when pulling of

[@wawayltd]

When was the last time the gearbox was serviced?

[@wildfruits477]

@@wawayltd there is no history it being done with the new owner

[@wawayltd]

Gearbox oil and filter need to be changed every 35k miles anyway. I think it worth doing it to see if it helps. There are more advanced procedures, such as valve solenoids cleaning or replacement. Have a look for that.

[@wildfruits477]

@@wawayltd Changed gearbox filter mate and oil and it’s sorted it 👌 garage tried saying it’s clutch and costing £1500

[@wawayltd]

Perfect 👍

[@zoltankatona7341]

Hi. Would you service my ?

[@wawayltd]

Yes. €5000. 😁 Actually - no, sorry I don't do car repairs as business.

[@siautomatic117]

В трансмиссии PowerShift должно быть 5,6 л. масла. 10:38 до этого момента правильно, сейчас в коробке 5,6 л. Ничего доливать НЕ НАДО!!!! В противном случае уровень масла будет выше сальников и появится течь через сальники. Где вы взяли информацию о таком способе заливки масла в PowerShift? В документации на коробку написано: слив-залив 5,5 л. и ещё 0,1 л. - фильтр. Итого 5,6 л.

[@wawayltd]

Я руководствовался инструкциями Ford Etis. Какая-то программа с мануалами наподобие ваговской Elsawin. Вроде как дилера ею пользовались... Если влить 5.5 литра, по крайней мере у того Галакси уровень не дотягивает до уровнего слива.

[@siautomatic117]

@@wawayltd необходимо залить 6 литров масла. Завести мотор и попереключать селектор, как у тебя в видео. Потом открутить пробку уровня и слить лишнее масло. Останется ровно 5,6л. В фильтре 0,1 л., в коробке 5,5. 0,1 +5,5 = 5,6л.

[@wawayltd]

Спасибо 👍

[@denv6341]

​​@@siautomatic117автор видео указал на что он ссылается, а на что ссылаетесь вы? везде во всех видео способ замены такой как здесь

[@duganist]

Where can i find the pdf on this video thanks

[@wawayltd]

Sorry my friend, I still didn't make a post based on this video. Currently I'm building completely new version of WheelsAndMotors website, only then I will fill up with content, like this job and much more.

[@seamusblack5876]

3:18 that oil looks fine

[@wawayltd]

It doesn't get black like diesel engine oil, but still needs to be changed regularly.

[@SuperHectorofTroy]

Hi mate Do you repair powershift gearbox on ford galaxy?

[@wawayltd]

Hi, no - I'm not that clever unfortunately 😏

[@SuperHectorofTroy]

WheelsAndMotors ah ok, that’s a sham! Can you recommend anyone good? I had it repaired by 3D transmissions in Reading, but I had to send it back 4 times in the 12 month warranty period. And as soon as the 12 month warranty was over we lost reverse gear, but forward gears work fine!

[@wawayltd]

I live in Bristol, here we have GRGB - Gloucester Road Gear-Boxes. Not sure how good they are. As I know they may ask up to 3k for a rebuilt gearbox.

[@charliecosworth]

@@SuperHectorofTroy there is small pieces of plastic in your solenoids that's there failed point, not been repaired correctly

[@abukhair3555]

@@charliecosworth I have the exact same problem in my 2010 galaxy powershift. Forward gears engage but not perfectly but reverse won't engage at all! I just bought it so I could repair it, do you know how much it costs to clean solenoids or do I need to replace them or rebuild gearbox? Thanks

[@johnbyrne1567]

do you service smax

[@wawayltd]

S-Max is the same platform as Galaxy. I have few videos here how to service it (Galaxy). However I don't do repairs or servicing as business.

[@The3Dprinterguy1983]

Hi I have a 2014 tdci I have all gears and revers is bit temperamental old owner not changed gear fluids or filters could this be my issue ?

[@wawayltd]

This Ford also had glitches when bought because the gearbox wasn't serviced. Service needs to be done anyway, so try it and see if it helps.

[@The3Dprinterguy1983]

@WheelsAndMotors thank you for reply order new filter and fluids so fingers crossed it just fluid gone bad were it jot been serviced

[@deanward5668]

Also now the tubo don’t work and car not going over 60miles a hour before the grange change my filler it was working now turbo don’t work

[@wawayltd]

What does the engine light say? Also what do you mean by "grange"?

[@Saintathantwinpeaks]

@@wawayltd Allow me.... "Also, now the turbo doesn't work and my car won't go over 60 miles per hour. Before the garage changed my filter it was working, now the turbo won't work."

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Brian 👍 I hope that guy got it sorted...

[@AhmadAlhamdou]

👍👍👍👍

[@wawayltd]

😎👍

[@santouchesantouche2873]

I thought the powershift was a sealed unit. Is ford lying to us?

[@wawayltd]

Do they un-seal it every service? 🤔

[@OsmanGaziPasha]

Top

[@MrHidibo]

Like a lighter

[@MrShahinaziz]

Wrong service

[@wawayltd]

What was wrong?

[@dralbertsmeinheimer5738]

Gearbox is junk. Avoid at all costs

[@vegardstokke1396]

Nice and informative video. Thank you!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍