Aug 28, 20 automatic transmission should be smoother. Sep 23, 2014 20 ford focus transmission issues post tcm recall duration. My 20 ford focus transmission issue and tips on how to take care of this issue. Remanufactured transmissions ford transmission parts. View and download ford focus 2004 owners manual online. This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ford motor company. A 5speed manual transmission is standard, while a 6speed dualclutch automated manual transmission is available. We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy, cushy seats and a nice balance between a soft, smooth ride. Fully redone for 2012, the ford focus is largely unchanged for the 20 model year except for the availability of a 5speed manual transmission on the topline titanium trim level, the departure.
A nostart problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. Jan 22, 2016 my 20 ford focus transmission issue and tips on how to take care of this issue. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 20 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Its a equipped with and mtx75 auto transmission, if your vehicle has less than 100k miles and its having trouble engaging 12 or 23 or even overdrive, its most likely one or more of the solenoids. Sep 12, 2019 violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. Buy used ford escape transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline tollfree at 18004249393 or 3660123 in the washington d. I am an owner of two ford vehicles a 2002 ford focus and a 2002 ford explorer. He adds that manufacturers have direct specifications, but recommends a fluid change around 45,000 to 60,000 miles. The warranty on the tcm was extended to 10 years or 150k miles.
A close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. Not sure about canada, but the warranty on the transmission was extended to 7 years or 100k miles. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Come find a great deal on used ford focus in your area today. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted. Craig douglas, president of highly rated automotive service group in indianapolis, says just like an automatic transmission, manual transmission fluid needs to be replaced to keep the internal components operating correctly. To see how frequently 2004 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Low mileage ford escape used transmissions for sale. Its a equipped with and mtx75 auto transmission, if your vehicle has less than 100k miles and its. When you purchase a ford remanufactured transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats built to the exacting specifications of ford motor company one thats built for your vehicle. We have 1,492 20 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 563 1owner cars, and 1,677 personal use cars.
The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Specific model years may have their own issues, but overwhelming the transmission seems to be the main problem throughout. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Ford focus questions i have a 2004 ford focus zts 2. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. When i tried to accelerate my car didnt move but rpms went up. This is for anyone who keeps getting automatic transmission problems on the ford focus. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy, cushy seats and a nice balance between a soft, smooth. Ford focus problems 2005 ford focus power train problems. Endowed with european styling, the focus looks as sleek and modern as.
Alright, so im at the point of pulling my hair out and i cant figure out the problem for the life of me. I bought american vehicles to support american companies and american workers. Ford has extended the manufacture warranty on every male and model of the focus line up for a 6 year100,000 mile. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing. The 20 ford focus has 24 problems reported for transmission failure. Automatic transmission problems of ford focus part 1. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. The job of the clutch is to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Jul 11, 2019 a close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. When a clutch slips, the engine will rev, but the car doesnt move as it. At approximately 43,000 miles i had to take my focus to get the transmission repaired.
They were purchased on the same day as certified ford used vehicles. Consumer states transmission gave out with a mileage under 20,000. There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a nostart problem with your vehicle. In an effort to improve the performance of the 6speed dualclutch transmission in its 2011 fiesta and 2012 focus, ford has issued several technical service bulletins over the. What you have is a dual clutch 6speed manualautomatic that relies on 2. Manual transmission problem of the 2004 ford focus 9 failure date. For the 20 ford focus, we feel a sense of vindication, because americans have taken to this small car in droves. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. It could be as simple as a loose battery connection or as complicated as an engine mechanical problem. Em5j 19a321 aa june 20 first printing owners manual focus litho in u.
The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. We have 1,492 20 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 563 1. Ford focus standard transmission with 6speed getrag 285 transmission 2004, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Transmission woes addressed by ford, but too late for. Truecar has over 1,443,366 listings nationwide, updated daily. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Not long ago, i went to have the fluids changed and now the car had difficulties going into reverse.
Ford focus titanium 20 powershift transmission problems duration. We carry a wideranging catalog of used ford transmissions for all applications. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. 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. Ford used a dct in the 20122014 focus that has nothing but problems, and according to multiple ford service people ive spoken with, there is not a fix and all of them are bad. The most common problems and complaints about the ford focus revolve around the transmission and include grinding sounds, shuddering, problematic shifting and gears slipping. This is a fairly common concern with this transmission and there are 2 ford recalls for this problem, exactly. I was driving up my street one day and my car stopped accelerating, starting making a loud whining noise. In 2015, i bought another focus 5door with a manual transmission after crossshopping it against a cruze, volt, elantra, sentra and prius.
How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The 20 ford focus shines in many areas, but nowhere is its transformation from rental car standard to worldclass compact more evident than inside the car. The ford focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. A sporty focus st hatchback joined the family in 20, bringing more aggressive styling, recarobrand seats, a sixspeed manual and 252 horsepower from a turbocharged fourcylinder engine. Ford focus owners have reported 96 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. To see how frequently 20 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Hi, i have a 2001 ford focus zx3 with a manual gearbox. We have 6,270 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4,345 1owner cars, and 5,449 personal use cars. When the 2015 focus became available for sale, it brought about a revamp of the ford focus exterior, including the front and back fascia, hood and grille plus the rear tail.
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