Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid. About a week after the new battery was installed, periodically the cluster lights would make a sound and the lights would blink on and off. Ford focus problems 2008 ford focus power train problems. If the battery voltage drops below 10 volts for any amount of time during the cranking process, the computer modules can basically go stupid and will not function properly. Choose top quality brands genuine, pioneer cables, standard motor products, vemo, wso. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The worst complaints are accessories interior, engine, and brakes problems. I have a 2004 ford focus zts that the alt will not charge the battery. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. Ford focus transmission problems page 2 car forums at. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses.
Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. On 9503 it broke down again with the transmission getting stuck in a forward gear. Fords focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic transmissions.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted. Ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. We carry a large inventory of ford focus automatic transmissions. My dealership mended it saying that it was the turbo pipe leaking, and also that it needed a major service.
Having studied the service manual which is on a cd for days and trying to verify what is causing my problem, i think i have narrowed it down. While driving and getting up to speed the transmission slips out of gear and then jolts back into gear when you slow down. Ford focus used transmissions catalog auto parts fair. You do not have a currently pending lawsuit against ford. Jun 21, 2012 while driving and getting up to speed the transmission slips out of gear and then jolts back into gear when you slow down.
Jun 23, 2010 i have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Good morning ford focus 2004 is draining battery overnight. Ford focus questions will a weak battery affect shifting. Fraud allegations fuel ongoing controversy over powershift transmission in ford focus and fiesta models mass action lawsuit benefits outweigh fords class action settlement. The front door had to be aligned and the door seal was replaced.
The main dealer recognised a problem with the clutch mechanism well known fault i believe and obtained permission under ford warranty to replace the clutch. Second one pointed to a problem with the central locking system in the drivers door. The throttle cable had to be rerouted due to the cable binding. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 ford focus. I have a 2005 ford focus zetec automatic with the option of manual up and down shifting but when i move the gear leaver into the manual position nothing changes and it still says automatic on the. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather than a wet clutch, meaning oil is not supplied to the. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2014 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Sale ford replaced the axle and transmission and was picked up on 82603. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news.
We warranty our entire used focus manual or automatic transmissions with a minimum 6months to 2years depending on the specific focus transmission assembly. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2004 ford focus. Our 2004 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems. Buy a 2004 ford focus automatic transmission solenoid at discount prices. Due to the problems that owners have faced, ford has extended the warranty of many of these vehicles, some for up to 100,000 miles. The 2004 ford focus has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of.
What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Our 2004 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2004 focus. My ford focus 2014 model developed a judder in the transmission when running slowly. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Since i am an individual and dont have a complete ford shop at my disposal, i attempted to check the obvious thing first connections, loose grounds, broken wires. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2018 f150 vehicles equipped with a 3. She said theyve all had problems with the transmission. Therefore, ford reserves the right to change the specifications and colors of any models and items shown in this publication at any time. Focus automatic gearbox and clutch problems ask honest john. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus transmission problems, overview and recall the 2000 th came and the ford company has decided to refresh the market by replacing the ford escort with an entirely new offering from europe. Vehicle was driven less than seventy miles after being released from the manufacturer.
Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Within that time, upon merging onto the highway, transmission failed. Our used focus transmissions inventory changes daily as we dismantle more vehicles. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Battery died, and then the transmission went all whackybird. P0772 code definition when the powertrain control module pcm detects a problems in the shift solenoid, usually in the form of an incorrect gear ratio, a p0772 trouble code is stored. Ford focus questions i have a 2004 ford focus zts 2. I was driving up my street one day and my car stopped accelerating, starting making a loud whining noise.
Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. To see how frequently 2004 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus problems and owner complaints are varied among 2015 2019 model years. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. The 2004 ford focus has 7 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway.
The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. This is really weird cause it seems like if this problem is mechanical like a. Choose ford motor company genuine replacement electrical system battery and related components parts to ensure fit and easy. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus.
Ford focus standard transmission with 6speed getrag 285 transmission 2004, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system.
Quickly moving the shift lever from park to drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary. Code transmission description manual transmission manual 5speed akk manual 5speed overdrive close ratio. Ive put a new battery in, changed the altenator twice, and checked fuses but. Fords drop can also be attributed to problems with new technologies and the new automatedmanual transmission used in the fiesta and. It is important to check with your local ford dealer for the latest information on models available for order in your market. The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2006 ford focus. On march 09, 2005, ford recalled 589,932 ford focus. Automatic transmission problems of the 2004 ford focus. To see how frequently 2008 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Over the last 40,000 miles with increasing dificulting and frequency it has become difficult to engage 1st and 3rd gears without first shifting into 2nd or 4th. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Our 2002 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and.
Ford focus questions will a weak battery affect shifting in. The engine will rev high when the car has sat for a period of time, first thing in the morning and again after work and has set all day. Four problems related to battery have been reported for the 2004 ford focus. The 2004 ford focus has 2 problems reported for transmission failure. Especially in ford products, a low or bad battery will effect computer controls, like the transmission control module. Consumer states transmission gave out with a mileage under 20,000. Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. Ford batteries deliver the power and durability for todays advanced electrical systems. What you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners.
When i tried to accelerate my car didnt move but rpms went up. Access a large inventory of quality used 2002 ford focus transmissions online. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems and owner complaints. From filters and fluid for maintenance to components for major repairs, our huge selection of replacement transmission parts will keep your 2004 ford focus rolling.
Hello everyone, my focus just started acting weird today at first i tough it was the transmission, but after reading for 2 hours on the internet i am not sure what is the real problem thats why i want to ask here if i am not in the right forum please point me the right one and i will close this post. I got the car back, and after 326 miles the gearbox has. Manual transmission problem of the 2004 ford focus 9 failure date. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. If you have automatic transmission problems in your focus, ie. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Three weeks later ford are still unable to supply the clutch parts and worse are unable to give a promise date when parts will be available. Ford and lincoln electrical system battery and related. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 ford focus transmissions online.
This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2011 2016 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. You are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20122016 ford focus or a 20112016 ford fiesta equipped with a dualclutch dps6 or powershift automatic transmission powershift transmission. The problems with the transmission include many reports from owners that it will drop into. Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus. Manual transmission problems of the 2004 ford focus. Ford focus battery still draining on ford focus 2004. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars.
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