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How to Replace the Oil Sump on a Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Oil pan

Follow these steps to remove and replace the oil sump on a Ford Focus engine. Lift the car on a column lift and (at your preferred height) use a socket wrench to unscrew the sump plug, allowing the oil to drain into a container (for disposal) and then re-screw the plug. Remove all the side plastics protecting the undercarriage using a battery or manual drill, then unscrew the fastening bolts around the perimeter of the oil sump. After removing the bolts from the sump, detach it from the engine block along with the gasket using a screwdriver as leverage. Clean everything and refit the new part.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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