OEM 2000 Ford Focus Oil Pan

2000 Ford Focus Oil Pan Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the oil pan on 2000 Ford Focus?

  A: Vehicle service starts by supporting it at the proper height and draining oil through the drain plug before unbolting the oil pan. Treat the mating faces gently when removing the oil pan. The removal of your oil pan needs delicate handling of the mating faces. A sharp spatula helps detach the oil pan from its position within the lower crankcase while gentle rubber hammer strikes on the drain plug work to loose it. The installation process begins with face mating surface cleaning until every residue including oil and sealant is removed. At the same time remove all oil residue and sludge from the oil pan. Place ten M6 x 20 studs into the gaps of dead end bores to avoid damaging the ladder frame from sealant use. The installation of the oil pan to the lower crankcase requires a 3 mm sealant bead on its mating face which should be performed within 10 minutes before attachment to the ladder frame but must remain attached to prevent first contact. Firmly tighten the oil pan bolts at 6 Nm but continue to 10 Nm before installing the drain plug. Lower the vehicle then proceed to fill the engine with oil while following the specified fill amount.