Ford Focus Shift Solenoid A Repair P0750 P0753 P0972

Cheapest place to buy the new solenoid-
Best pan gasket sealant to use-
Transmission fluid to use depending on your model year-
Good idea to replace the filter while you are in there-
Mercon V-
Mercon LV-
In this video I show you how to replace this common failure on the Ford Focus from 2000-2011 they all have this issue. If your Focus is throwing any of these codes SSA is likely at fault. Symptoms include harsh shifts and no 4th gear.

[amymcgregor]

I'd just like to say thank you for your great easy to follow how to videos!!!!
I watched your video on changing solenoid A in the transmission of a ford focus, and then a few weeks later I did the repair myself with ease. And it solved my fords transmission problem!! So thank you!!

[wwazman]

love the song in the background... "Worthy is the lamb who was slain!" .. in the midst of my troubles I cried out, and I was led here to this video!

[EMERTAILS]

I want to thank you for this video, I know nothing about cars but this give me the confidence to try, I found all parts in my local autozone and I didn't expend more than $85. thanks so much my car is driving smoothly now.

[generic_official]

Thanks to this tutorial, I solved my 2003 Focus' P0750 error and the car is back to normal. HOWEVER, 2 of the transmission pan bolt heads sheared off, and I had to drill and tap, which was very distracting and time consuming. Also, the Permatex is VERY hard to squeeze out of the tube, making for an uneven, jerky bead around the perimeter.

[GMoney-B]

I have a mazda and was referred to this from comments on another video. Even so, this was just outrageously well done for a video. Really helpful and crazy similar to what is needed for putting a mazda pan back on. Even though I have very little respect for fords apart from their 250 trucks, you are amazing and I have huge respect for you. Your videos are so clear, immensely detailed and you show your level of experience. All that equals priceless to us puny commoner diy wannabe mechanics, haha. Thank you so much.

[michaelj]

FordTech sorry for the late response. In reference to slip and engage to 3rd that is exactly what is doing. Then to add more drama to my ride on my way home from work I was going between 45 to 50mph the car started to idle high then next thing I know the a wrench light came on, and then my car wasn't cruising more than 30 to 35mph. Took it to O'Reilly AP had them hook up there diagnostic and there was no P0733 or any other kinda code. I don't know what to do anymore. As for the fluid there isn't any burnt smell, fluid coloration is fine, and the levels are fine. Thank you for your help and feed back I have learned a lot from your videos.

[emmascott]

This was just an amazing video! Thank you so much for taking the time to be so thorough and precise on how to do this. I often feel like people will make car videos and they will skip steps just expecting people to know or be able to figure it out on their own...like initially removing the pan or actually HOW to seal the pan back up with a sealer. Simple steps but still, steps that require more researching if you don't really know your way around a car. It drives me nuts! Why watch a video to have to go watch more videos?! BUT! This is definitely not the case with this video! Extremely well done! Totally dummy proof! HUGE Thanks!

[johnwolfe]

Thank you for making all these videos They save me a lot of time and in some cases money. I hope you keep them coming.

[gregcameron]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I thought I was the only mechanic who listens to Christian music. lol

[lightminded]

you sir are worth a million bucks thank you!

[nybabz]

superb! clear and easy to follow this man is an automotive SURGEON! Thank you b

[corey]

I was going to ask which one it is for forth gear and then I read the descriptions... god dammit man you’re a genius, thanks so much just have to wait for the solenoid to come in the mail

[wallacebowie]

I appreciate you so much this video saved me so much money i was able to do the replacement my self 2013 ford focus

[threecats]

Really well done. I was just searching around to see if there were any other spots trans fluid might leak from after a solenoid replacement aside from the trans pan. It's a 2011 E250 but from what I'm seeing everywhere about the only spot a leak could suddenly appear after this repair is from the pan seal. The pan says reusable gasket...hmmmm

[aychmorgan]

Great video, im thinking about buying this year focus off of Facebook marketplace and the guy is saying it doesn’t go in reverse. Aspiring DIY mechanic and these vids definitely help out!

[rm]

thank you! I was able to successfully replace my solenoid, change my filter, and reset the PCM on my '02 Ford Focus. so awesome and very much appreciated!

[pjdvuiu]

thanks, great video,
got a 2010 ford fusion se 4 cyl gas
recently got p0756 and p2701
one guy recommended a whole new transmission rather than checking electrical or replacing the solenoids
im not a mechanic but may opt to try this work myself. we did a fluid exchange and a throttle body replacement before he found these codes

[robsallada]

Hi. Thanks for all your great tech tips and videos. My daughter has an 00 Focus SPI. About 150, 000 miles. Trans was rebuilt by the previous owner. I changed trans fluid around 120, 000. Fluid is not burned. It slips between second and third but not all the time. Maybe only 2 or 3 times a week. Thanks for any info.

[NewzAndReviewz]

Good details bro !!! I hate when people leave stuff out! You explain very well

[dram]

wow its incredible how clean he got the inside of the transmission, after installation of the Solenoid.