Originally Posted by
escort4x4
No you dont need to drop subframe, just disconnect linkages, drive shafts, hydraulic slave pipe, earth straps, earth wires, reverse light plug etyc and undo bell housing bolts, support engine and pull box out
And the gearbox mount? I undo the 2 exhaust downpipe bolts too, not sure if its 100% necessary but it does give a bit more room for manoeuvering.
Its very easy, there's nothing on the focus's thats out of the ordinary