Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2004 focus. Detach the cables of the transmission control module, and remove the module from your car. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. So this latest move sounds like pure kabuki on fords part. Vehicles like luxury cars often also have resonators, which are smaller mufflers that further reduce sound or give the exhaust a certain tone. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Chevy does a lot of boasting about its results in the j. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. The decision to name the new car the ford focus was made in early 1998, as fords senior management had been planning to keep the escort nameplate for its new generation of small family cars. We bought this 2007 ford focus wagon last month in dallas. 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. Automobile ford focus 2012 user manual 405 pages automobile ford focus 2012 owners manual 320 pages. When it comes to your chevrolet traverse, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Advance auto parts has 4 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. A fuel efficient automatic transmission fluid recommended for gm, ford and toyota transmissions where lighter viscosity oil is required. Our used focus transmissions inventory changes daily as we dismantle more vehicles. The other question is how many quarts of atf do i have to buy to change it. Ford focus problems 2008 ford focus power train problems arfc. Find the perfect bike rack, cargo carrier, or trailer hitch for your vehicle. Chevy traverse oil life reset procedure after oil change.
Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Ford focus transmission position sensor switch replacement. Featuring a lightweight aluminum construction, this high performance transmission oil cooler is designed to provide outstanding cooling, as well. Website aiming to help explain transmission issues with the ford focus and fiesta, including legal support for owners of these vehicles. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 ford focus sedan including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Replacement exhaust parts mufflers, pipes, catalytic. Its worse in the focus than the fiesta, because the car is a lot heavier. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc.
A muffler is an enclosure with an inlet and outlet that allows it be connected into the exhaust system. The 2012 expedition, 2016 escape, and 2010 taurus scored well below the average in consumer reports rankings over the years. Sw used transmissions is the nations premier supplier of quality replacement and used transmissions. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2004 ford focus. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. The interior contains chambers and perforated tubes that are designed to reflect sound waves that cancel each other out.
Power quality awards across cars, trucks and suvs than any other brand over the last four years. While driving down the highway i will have the wrench light come on. I just purchased a 2012 traverse about 3 months ago. May 28, 2014 hi, i need to know what kind of atf uses a 2008 ford focus. The engine in your 2009 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. Feb 06, 2016 ford focus 2007 manual transmission nic quill. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. If your filter is good, and nothing simple is out of adjustment, be prepared to drop some serious dough on the rebuild. Shop with us and receive fast shipping and a free warranty on your order. What are symptoms of a bad transmission control module. Did it ever occur to you that on cars built in the last 15 years develop engine repair problems or have a transmission failure because the tcm, transmission control module is the culprit. With literally hundreds of thousands of transmissions ready to ship anywhere in the world, you can rest assured you are getting the right part, for the right price. Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus.
In the past ive been done this work with my old car so i know how to do it. Additionally, fords worldbeating fseries line ran into a few snags in super duty f250 models from 2008, 2010, and 2014. Jul 19, 2019 apparently, the car got rushed to production, and decisions like using dry clutches caused the problems. In some early2000s hyundai models elantra, santa fe, tucson, tiburon, a stuckopen purge valve is fairly common to cause the check engine light with the code p0441. What you need to know about ford s powershift transmission.
Purge valve, how it works, symptoms, problems, testing. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Power vehicle dependability study, and the brands compact crossover has been a key part of that success. Wipe the area clean to remove dust that has settled. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2010, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. It has caused me to have to pull off the road to get out of traffic. This is a complete used oem transmission assembly thats guaranteed to fit the 2008 ford focus manufacturers specifications.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. The good news is that most shops warrantee a transmission rebuild for a nice amount of time. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. Youll find the minimum octane rating in the owners manual, and cars that require premium fuel will usually say so on or near the gas cap and sometimes even by the fuel gauge. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. I dont have the owners manual because i bought the car in used condition. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus cars. Mitchell 1 diy provides professional service and repair information to automotive enthusiasts. Chevy service manuals original shop books factory repair. We have 6,252 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4,439 1owner cars, and 5,320 personal use cars.
Dec 08, 2018 a ford focus clutch recall has been expanded after drivers complained about clutch fractures in 20162018 focus cars equipped with 1liter fox gtdi engines and 6speed manual transmissions. In essence the newer the car the more operations are computer controlled, making the entire system a team. Nov 26, 2019 fords reliability issues were by no means limited to the brands small cars. I have a 2012 chevy sonic with a manual transmission. Official shop manuals that the dealers and shop technicians use to diagnose, service and repair your chevy pickup truck, astro van, blazer, camaro, colorado, corvette, cruze, equinox, express van, s10, silverado, suburban, tahoe, or volt vehicles. I take it to the dealer and they find nothing wrong. I suppose you could say that most makes and models give some minor problems but the traverse, and it seems any gm that uses the same transmission, have a problem that can be potentially dangerous in that accelerating hard can actually cause your vehicle to hesitate and if you are overtaking another vehicle or even if you are just acelarating.
To see how frequently 2008 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. If its good, then screw the mounting bolts, and tighten them to. A ford focus clutch recall has been expanded after drivers complained about clutch fractures in 20162018 focus cars equipped with 1liter fox gtdi engines and 6speed manual transmissions. Provides the same excellent protection and performance as amsoil signature series multivehicle atf. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. The sachs dualmass flywheel planetary dmf is the key to firstclass passenger car and light commercial vehicle drivability. Ford allegedly knew about defective fiesta and focus.
Ford focus clutch recall expanded over pressure plates. Mar 08, 2016 how to drive a manual transmission part 1. Had new battery installed approximately 2 years ago, bad shifting started again. 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. Chevrolet traverse automatic transmission fluid advance.
All the lighting and reflective components of an automobile are meant to provide illumination so you can operate your vehicle safely. This fixes a nice percentage of transmission problems. The worst complaints are transmission failure, problem staying in gear, and knocking sound from transmission. So over the long haul, driving a chevy is a quality decision. If you are having problems with the transmission in your. For me, if i am going about 3550 mph let off the gas and then try to accelerate again, it does not want to go. These are the same manuals the dealerships use to do factory repair work. The worst complaints are transmission failure, problem staying in. To see how frequently 2012 chevrolet traverse problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Oem factory service manuals are published by the original equipment manufacturer of the vehicle. Transmission does not correctly shift out of a lower gear as you accelerate. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. I have 4500 miles on it and i have started to have similar problems. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. Car now has 58,000 miles on it and bad transmission. Endowed with european styling, the focus looks as sleek and modern as a highend touring sedan. Similar problems are fairly common in many european cars including audi and volkswagen.
Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Transmission does not correctly downshift when you stop at a light. Our online database contains over 00 instructional auto repair manuals. Ford fiesta and focus transmission problems were allegedly covered up by ford as the automaker blamed customers for the issues while knowing the powershift transmissions were defective. Ford of europe introduced the focus in 1998 to the european market as a replacement for the ford escort. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011. This not only allows you to see in the dark, but it increases your vehicles perceptibility and allows other drivers to accurately detect your presence, speed, size and direction of travel. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. More than 448,000 owners were asked to rate the quality of their vehicles. In 2015, i bought another focus 5door with a manual transmission after crossshopping it against a cruze, volt, elantra, sentra and prius. Ford ordering dealerships to fix dualclutch fiesta and focus. Jun 19, 2018 this fixes a nice percentage of transmission problems. With literally hundreds of thousands of transmissions ready to ship anywhere in the world, you can rest assured.
Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. The signs of a bad transmission control module often are as follows. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Ford focus used transmissions catalog auto parts fair. A close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. The 2020 chevrolet sonic belongs to a generation that began with the 2012 model year. We warranty our entire used focus manual or automatic transmissions with a minimum 6months to 2years depending on the specific focus transmission assembly. Chevy updated the infotainment system and dropped the sixspeed manual transmission for 2020 all sonics now come with a sixspeed automatic. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. My dad owns a 2008 ford cmax turbo diesel with an automated manual. Also find custom fit brake controllers, wiring adapters, floor mats and more using our hitchhunter with information on product fit for over 3,800 vehicles. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering.
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This transmission unit includes a transmission case, valve body, tail shaft and housing, torque converter automatic only, and all internal lubricated parts. Lkq online has a large selection of new and used parts at affordable prices. If the transmission fluid level on your focus is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011 2009. We carry a large inventory of ford focus automatic transmissions. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a wide swath of owners. Take your new transmission control module, and fit it in place. Here is the chevy traverse oil life reset procedure to clear the oil change reminder light and reset the oil life back to 100% after service. Jun 07, 2014 here is the chevy traverse oil life reset procedure to clear the oil change reminder light and reset the oil life back to 100% after service. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 ford focus sedan including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain. This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus.
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