Ford Fiesta Mk I (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ford Fiesta Mk I (EU) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 2,8 to 3,1 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 20000 km or 12 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Fiesta 1.0 (1980-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Fiesta 1.1 (1980-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Fiesta 1.3 (1980-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Fiesta 1.6 XR2 (1980-1983)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,1 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Ford Fiesta Mk I (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacity holds at 2.8 liters across the 1.0, 1.1, and 1.3 engine variants for the 1980-1983 model years.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and final drive into a single housing, meaning the 2.8-liter figure covers the entire integrated unit rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • The 1.6 XR2 (1980-1983) carries a notably higher transaxle fluid capacity of 3.1 liters, reflecting the larger or differently specified unit fitted to the performance-oriented variant.
  • The 0.3-liter difference between the XR2 and the three smaller-engined variants is a relevant distinction when sourcing fluid for a service fill, as underfilling a transaxle can accelerate gear and bearing wear.
  • All four variants share an identical service interval: a fluid level check every 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
  • The interval is defined as a check rather than a full drain-and-refill, meaning the specification calls for verifying fluid level and condition at each interval rather than a scheduled replacement.
  • The 12-month time-based component of the interval means a vehicle covering low annual mileage still reaches a service point within one calendar year regardless of distance traveled.

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