Jun 25, 2009 the changing of transmission fluid depends on a few factors. Apr 23, 2014 rating is available when the video has been rented. Jun 21, 2012 i just got my 03 ford focus few wks agao. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. See realworld ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other ford focus owners. This ford focus repair manual covers the following engines and transmissions engines. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Ford focus problems 2005 ford focus power train problems. Dont just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a national oil seal. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. August 02, 20 i just bought a focus auto tranny wsport manual shifter in june and have the same shudder in first gear after it warms up as we read on the internet.
It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. The engine in your 2009 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. This part is manufactured using exclusive national. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the 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. Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2002 ford focus. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. But if you drive in colder weather then you have to check the viscosity of the fluid and the amount of dirt and metal particles which damages the transmission. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Weather and the minute part of metal in the transmission determines when to change the fluid. It sounded exactly like the problem my daughter 2003 ford focus started having a few weeks ago. Ford focus transmission problems page 14 car forums at. Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid.
Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011 2009. May 03, 2011 2010 ford focus automatic transmission consumer complaints complaint number. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2002 focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. To see how frequently 2009 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Find ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway.
Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. What type of transmission fluid does a 2006 ford focus. I took it to a transmission specialist and the diagnostic codes that came off were p0784, p0772, p0734, p0733. Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline.
This video is about ford focus manual transmission. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2002 ford focus. When i took it to the dealer it would make that clunking noise when using first and second gear. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Had no problem for the first 3 months of owning the vehicle, then all of a sudden i was having issues. 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. Ford focus problems 2003 ford focus power train problems. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The dps6 was a dryclutch design, which leads to higher temperatures and potential performance problems, engineers say. I just want to thank aokrongly for the information on his 2002 ford focus tranny problems.
To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. Better understand the issues surrounding the powershift dual clutch transmission in the ford focus and ford fiesta, as well as ways in which the system is. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 ford focus based on. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. Ford focus manual transmission fluid change youtube. Since most gl5 gear oils for differentials are too slippery for manual transmissions, red line offers these products that ensure proper shifting while providing ultimate wear protection appropriate coefficient of friction for most manual transmission synchronizers others synthetic gear oils are often too slippery for proper synchro engagement. Ford focus problems 2005 ford focus power train problems arfc. Currently i am experiencing a clunking sound when changing gears whilst the car is in motion. Genuine ford part excellent condition 105k miles 1year warranty located at nampa, idaho 83687 estimated 4day delivery. I have a 2006 ford focus that was having shifting problems, getting stuck in 3rd gear. Ive been having transmission related problems with my 2012 ford focus, which i bought used it was a lease vehicle before i bought it almost two years ago from carmax.
Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. The mechanic had a solenoid e, so he put it in the car and drove it but the car was having the same problems, so he said the transmission has to be rebuilt. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011. What on earth is going on with ford that they dont fess up to the problem and let all the owners know about a fix. Both the clutch materials and seals have been a source of dsp6 problems, ford spokesman t. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Manual transmission problem of the 2002 ford focus 4 failure date. My advice would be either to get a focus with a manual as aside from the transmission, they really are brilliant little cars, or go with a different car. Do i need to change transmission fluid on a ford focus.
Ford oem brake clutch pedal pad cover for 0007 focus w manual transmission exc. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. From the beginning, it would skip when i would accelerate in the lower gears, and more recently it has had issues falling out of gear into neutral and revving while im. Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. The mechanic had a solenoid e, so he put it in the car and drove it but the car was having the same problems, so he said the transmission has to be. This repair manual does not include information or procedures specific to the electric ford focus models. Ford focus standard transmission 2002, manual transmission input shaft seal by national. If you drive in a hot climate then it is advisable to change fluid and filter every 50000 miles. The 2002 ford focus has 6 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Ford oem brake clutch pedal pad cover for 0007 focus w. Oct 22, 2009 i have a 2006 ford focus that was having shifting problems, getting stuck in 3rd gear. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. Now i have put 300 miles on it and when i put my foot on the gas at a stop light, it sudders, and makes noises in the transmission shifts. Ford focus car recalls ford focus car recall tracker dealerrater.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. The chilton 26331 ford focus repair manual covers all 2012, 20 and 2014 ford focus models produced in the u. If people drive one of these vehicles and theyre having these issues. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine.
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