In 2015, i bought another focus 5door with a manual transmission after crossshopping it against a cruze, volt, elantra, sentra and prius. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Our used focus transmissions inventory changes daily as we dismantle more vehicles. Hey, guys, im having some problems with my 2002 ford focus svt, and i was hoping maybe one of you could point me in the right direction. Chevy traverse air conditioner problems car forums at. A close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. If other than ford, motorcraft or ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting 2004 focus foc page 190 maintenance and specifications emission control, such non ford parts should be equivalent to genuine ford motor company parts in performance and durability. Acceleration with the 252horsepower st engine is very satisfying, while the 350horsepower rs is blistering off the line.
A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. How to troubleshoot 5speed transmission problems it. Correcting most nostart problems usually involves replacing the alternator, starter or battery. Your mechanic can perform a computer analysis that will reveal the problems that can be causing the check engine light to come on in the form of alphanumeric codes known as p codes. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between. Auto repair videos by 1a auto howto videos 1a auto. New listing 2019 chevrolet traverse awd 4dr premier w1lz.
Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. The first transmission was replaced 9 months ago with about 18,000 miles. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. It has been sitting for 5 yrs with transmission problems. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Up to 75% off dealer prices on ford focus key fob remote replacements. We warranty our entire used focus manual or automatic transmissions with a minimum 6months to 2years depending on the specific focus transmission assembly. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. Purge valve, how it works, symptoms, problems, testing. Need mpg information on the 2012 chevrolet traverse. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. The most common error codes for transmission problems. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance.
What you see below is a previous search for a ford focus transmission and does not include all the transmissions in your area. Share your car problem with the repairpal community. Ford is recalling certain model year 201220 focus bev vehicles equipped with. 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. On the other end of the power spectrum are two highperformance hatchback editions. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2008 ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never have a trans failure for the life of the car.
I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. View and download ford 2000 focus owner s manual online. Ford focus used transmissions catalog auto parts fair. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline tollfree at 18004249393 or 3660123 in the washington d. The contact owns a 2000 ford focus with 22,000 miles on the vehicle. Our 1a auto video library has thousands of howto auto repair installation videos specific to year, make and model.
This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Each video guides you with stepbystep instructions to empower you to tackle your own repairs on your car, truck, suv, or van. However, this can be abused if you are not a skilled driver. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2000 ford focus. I cant find many websites offering info about the manual 2012 ford focus, but lots about the autos. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. As someone who often drives manual cars and has a miata.
Ford acronyms booklet automatic transmission scribd. While there are a variety of reasons your ford focus wont start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars.
If a locked steering wheel is the only thing preventing your key from turning the ignition, then follow our instructions below for how to unlock a locked steering wheel and you will be back on the road fast. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. I bought our 2011 2lt rs camaro brand new 74 miles, back in 2011, have had this vehicle checked numerous times due to loud clunk noise made only when going from park to reverse, at take off, feels and sounds like universal joint problems a lot of play, can you help me out with this one, cause the chevy dealership cant find anything. Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010. Manual transmission parts for 2008 ford focus for sale ebay. Eight problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2000 ford focus. Hello, i am a new member and in need of some tipsadvice i have a 2000 ford focus zx3 with 165k miles, perfect engine, but the transmission is giving me trouble. To find your ford focus transmission from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending.
View and download ford focus 2004 o wners manual online. Remember to come back and resubmit your contact information if anything changes before youre notified about this. Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. Not only does it charge the battery, but it also supplies power to the entire vehicle when the engine is running. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission hesitates, and difficult to shift into gear. How to unlock locked steering wheel or key wont turn in.
I have a 2012 chevy sonic with a manual transmission. Ford focus transmission problems page 7 car forums at. Why is it on my driver side vent near peddles hot all the time and passenger side not. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for. My problem started with a 1996 ford contour transmission problems dealer i bought the car from said they took it to ford,later found out they didnt ended up with a 2002 focus.
Nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ford motor company. Focus keyless entry remotes are a very practical feature. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20122018 ford focus vehicles with a 2. This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free.
Roomy yet easy to maneuver, its dependable manual transmission and its dependable gas i4 2. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Oct 14, 2008 i have a 2000 ford focus, my question is where is the drain plug for the transmission fluid on a 5 speed manual answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. May 03, 2011 2010 ford focus automatic transmission consumer complaints complaint number.
The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. View and download ford focus owner s manual online. Find ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a. Advance auto parts has 4 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Youre now signed up to receive parts notifications for your safety recall. 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 page 14 car forums at. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid for focus zetecsvtst170duratec miscellaneous.
Dont just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a national oil seal. Chevrolet traverse automatic transmission fluid advance. We carry a large inventory of ford focus automatic transmissions. Before taking it to a shop, troubleshoot your 5speed transmission using these tips. I much prefer the dual clutch in my 2012 focus compared to traditional slush box autos. Torque converter shudder problems by richard rowe updated july 30, 2018. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you. The contact had to replace two automatic transmissions. Ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. Gm recall information chevy recall center chevrolet. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but. Chevy cruze malibu impala ford focus honda civic mazda.
To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford acronyms booklet free ebook download as pdf file. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. The problem seems to be either my clutch of transmission, but im leaning toward the clutch at the moment. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. The carmaker says that its not a safety problem if your car slips into. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. I had a scheduled appointment, but before i arrived reynolds ford took the jeep to the auction.
The least expensive focus is the s sedan with a 5speed manual transmission. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The 2000 ford focus has 22 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Also, when i turn on the ac my driver side is blowing hot air while the passenger side is blowing cool air chevy traverse 2012 and im just now having a problem just recently after brought this vehicle 3 years ago mileage is 87 thousand. Shop ford focus vehicles for sale in fayetteville, nc at cars.
Middle eastnorth africa vehicle specific information for your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Both vehicles offer gas mileages more than twice those. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Ford focus 2010, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. In some cars, a stuckopen purge valve can cause difficulty starting right after refueling at a gas station. Jan 02, 2019 the alternator is the main part of the charging system. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2000 focus. Ford focus remote keyless entry key fobs and transponder.
Car complaintsrecallsproblemsrepairvin decoderfuel. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2000, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. Ac was at least that, the power steering needs to be fixed average of 2000 dollars. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Ford focus remote control transmitter will lock unlock your doors, trunk and turn on the alarm. If a recall has been issued for your gm vehicle, including chevrolet, buick, gmc, cadillac, pontiac, oldsmobile, saturn, hummer or saab, find it here. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. Ford oem brake clutch pedal pad cover for 0007 focus w manual transmission exc. Over time, abusing the transmission by shifting too hard or by grinding gears by not fully disengaging the clutch prior to shifting can damage the transmission. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. Ford focus reliability by model generation truedelta. The most common problem with the purge valve is when it sticks or does not close fully. Ford oem brake clutch pedal pad cover for 0007 focus w.
Did alot research on the subject at the time and determined the ford fluid was the best to use. Ford motor company and ford of canada do 2004 focus foc owners guide post2002fmt page 7 other parties may seek to access the information independently of ford motor company and ford of canada. Owners manual, maintenance schedule, warranty manual, troubleshooting guide, technical service bulletins, theft rate, tire ratings, safety ratings, diagnostic trouble code, consumer complaints, safety recalls, vehicle identification number, fuel economy, car price, defect investigations. Both the focus st and the focus rs come with a smoothshifting sixspeed manual transmission. Ford focus questions rebuild transmission or is it the. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 20 focus models in fayetteville. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. To develop current, the alternator relies on something called electromagnetic induction. To see how frequently 2009 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the speedcruise. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Mar 08, 2016 how to drive a manual transmission part 1. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Ford focus remotes are offered at discount on our website at. I think people often think its bad and hate it because the computer shifts it like a manual transmission, and theyre used to the super disconnected feel of a slushbox. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2008 ford focus. 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. Fed up, we sold it a few thousand miles later and purchased a chevy sonic. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. On march 09, 2005, ford recalled 589,932 ford focus. The manual transmission in an automatic car is the worst idea of the century. If your steering wheel is not locked, and your key wont turn then do not touch the steering wheel, your problem is 2, 3 or 4 below. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Richmond gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, highperformance drivetrain products.
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