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You’ve checked the coolant levels, oil, windshield wiper fluid and brake fluid in your 2014 Ford Focus. But where’s the dipstick for the transmission fluid?

If you own a 2014 Ford Focus and you can’t figure out how to check the transmission fluid, you’re not alone. Keep reading for the answer.

How do you check the transmission fluid on a 2014 Ford Focus? 

This is actually a trick question. The short answer is: There’s no way for you to check the transmission fluid on a 2014 Ford Focus. That’s because Ford now uses a “sealed” transmission in all of its Focus vehicles — and in many additional models. 

You’re probably asking this question about your 2014 Ford Focus because you’ve been experiencing some transmission problems. If that’s the case, it’s not your imagination. Ford had a tremendous amount of complaints regarding the DPS6 transmission for this model year.

In this article, we’ll give a brief explanation of Ford’s sealed transmission and why you cannot actually check the transmission fluid in your 2014 Ford Focus. We’ll also explain the transmission troubles that this vehicle is known for, and let you know if there are any repair options that work in your favor.

What is a Sealed Transmission?

A sealed transmission is exactly what it sounds like: A transmission that is sealed, so that 2014 Ford Focus owners will frustrate themselves by searching for a transmission fluid dipstick that does not exist. These types of transmissions are also called “lifetime transmissions” or “maintenance free” transmissions.

When a vehicle has a sealed transmission — as the 2014 Ford Focus does — then it does not need to have the fluid checked or replaced every 60,000 miles or so. That used to be the industry standard before automakers were forced by regulatory agencies to start design “longer lasting” auto parts.

Today, a vehicle’s transmission is supposed to last for the lifetime of the vehicle (in theory).

A certified auto mechanic can check the transmission fluid in your 2014 Ford Focus by accessing the side of the transmission. It is strongly recommended that do-it-yourself mechanics avoid trying to work on the sealed transmission. There’s a strong chance that you could void the transmission warranty if you do something wrong.

2014 Ford Focus Transmission Problems

Ford designed a new dual-clutch automatic transmission known as the DPS6, which was installed in model years 2012 through 2016 in the Ford Focus (also the Fiesta). Unfortunately, that transmission had some serious “issues.” Thousands of owners complained about the transmissions inexplicably losing power, rough shifting and other problems.

This is probably what led to “How do I check my 2014 Ford Focus transmission fluid” becoming one of the most popular questions here on Vehicle History. Checking the fluid is the first thing we all try to do when we notice something wrong with the transmission.

Ford acknowledged the problem and extended the transmission warranty for all of these vehicles.

That may or may not be good news for you as you’re reading this. The initial warranty was for five years or 60,000 miles (whichever came first). Ford extended the transmission warranty to seven years or 100,000 miles.

In a separate transmission-related problem, the transmission control modules in 2014 Ford Focus vehicles are prone to failure, due to a software problem. To address this issue, Ford extended the TCM warranty to ten years (good until 2024).

How to Check Your 2014 Ford Focus Transmission Warranty

Transmission repairs can be expensive, so it’s always great when the cost of those are covered by your transmission warranty. Inside the driver’s side door panel, you should be able to easily locate the manufacture date of your 2014 Ford Focus. All of the 2014 Ford Focus models were manufactured in 2013 and 2014.

Depending on the month that your vehicle was manufactured, the transmission could still be under Ford’s extended warranty until sometime in the year 2021. If your vehicle was manufactured longer than seven years ago (to the month), then you will unfortunately be paying for any transmission repairs out-of-pocket.

Run a Vehicle History Check Before Buying a 2014 Ford Focus

The 2014 Ford Focus is a vehicle that is known to have potential automatic transmission problems. This is why it’s always wise to run a Vehicle History check here before purchasing a used vehicle.

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