Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Return core parts to the store to be refunded the price. To see how frequently 2009 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Apr 06, 20 if you have a ford focus car with the spi sohc engine and the ib5 manual transmission, your shift cable collett may have gone bad. How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission. Common ford focus problems and complaints from customers 1. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Detecting 7 common manual transmission problems car from japan. When i accelerate the rpms go way to high to reach the next gearspeed. The worst complaints are jerking into gear, transmission failure, and transmission leaking. Transmission fluid change ford focus 5 speed hi, i have 2009 ford focus with manual transmision. Engine 31% transmission and drivetrain 7% brakes and traction control 4% suspension and steering 20% electrical and air conditioning 12% paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim 19% other 7%. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
So if you are looking at a particularly cheap ford focus produced in 2003, then the chances are that the owner is selling it because he had too many problems with it. This is for anyone who keeps getting automatic transmission problems on the ford focus. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5 speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john.
Ford focus shifter arm problem, year 2000, manual 5 gear. If you have a ford focus car with the spi sohc engine and the ib5 manual transmission, your shift cable collett may have gone bad. Ford focus questions 2009 ford focus mnual transmission will not. New listing 2005 ford focus automatic transmission assembly 2. When i accelerate the rpms go way to high to reach the next gear speed. A close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5 door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. Sounds like the engine wants to fly out from under the hood. I would love to put a new transmission in, but corporate wont let us, because the jerking and hesitation is acceptable 6. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. How to troubleshoot 5speed transmission problems it. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission youtube.
Try not to drive slow, because it will shutter when you gain speed 4. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. However, instead of the driver controlling the gears with a shifter and clutch pedal, the transmission is controlled electronically to offer the ease of an automatic. The dual clutch transmission works similarly to two conventional manual gearboxes. There may be several issues that a car owner can face with a ford transmission such as faulty transmissions, defective forward clutch system, bad fluid pressure and so on. It will not go into any gear with the clutch depressed and engine running. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Though not as common as they used to be, manufacturers are still making 5 speed manual transmission vehicles. We had the problem in 20 and took the car to the ford dealer. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 ford focus based on.
Even six model years into the current generation, the ford focus with a. Ford focus shifter arm problem, year 2000, manual 5 gear, how to check and solve this problem. I have a 1999 toyota 4runner manual transmission 5 speed. When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in p park automatic transmission or r reverse manual transmission. Transmission failed 2009 focus average cost to fix. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 170 2009 focus models. To get the best gas mileage, powershift is essentially a manual transmission. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Fuel economy for the ford focus is rated at 24 mpg city35 mpg hwy and 28 mpg combined for the manual transmission, while opting for the automatic drops the.
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Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2009 focus. One problem related to transmission gear slipping has been reported for the 2009 ford focus. How to troubleshoot 5speed transmission problems it still runs. My problem is my transmission was grinding goin into 2nd and 3rd gear and when i purchased it the guy claimed it was ok until last night i took off from a turn in 2nd gear and grinded like usual then into third. It is a sixspeed dual clutch semiautomatic transmission that acts like a manual but operated by the cars computer. But no one can tell me why my clutch is now slipping all of a sudden in 1,3 and 5 the gear. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is. Ford introduced their 6speed dualclutch powershift transmission in 2010. This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Also, the australian consumer law acl protected the owners of. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dec 05, 2018 the ford motor company started using the powershift transmission in 2010. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. In 2015, i bought another focus 5 door with a manual transmission after crossshopping it against a cruze, volt, elantra, sentra and prius. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. Automatic transmission problems of the 2009 ford focus. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2009 ford focus. Jul 11, 2019 a close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5 door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. At this point 7915 there was no recall and ford has been repairing the transmissions as problems. The air entering your engine is measured by the maf mass airflow sensor and the onboard computer calculates the proper amount of fuel for that volume of air, as well as the position of the idle air control valve for the proper idle speed. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed. Most times, the car must be turned off to shift into reverse.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Improper diagnosis of ford zf s650 manual transmission problems can cost you a lot of money and time according to manual transmission rebuild expert, dan schoenfelder, of midwest transmission center in zumbrota, mn. Since you can manually select the gears, you can control when and. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. See realworld 2009 ford focus repair histories as reported by other 2009 ford focus owners. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car.
How to troubleshoot 5 speed transmission problems by alibaster smith. Getrag transmissions 2017present 7dcl750 getrag 7 speed dual clutch transmission ford gt 2nd gen. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Manual transmission problem of the 2003 ford focus 5 failure date. The worst complaints are wheels hubs, accessories interior, and electrical problems. Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay. We provide free technical support to assist you in making the correct diagnosis. It is a common problem, and ford doesnt make a replacement. Detailed features and specs for the used 2009 ford focus including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. I am having trouble getting the car into 1st gear and reverse. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that.
Ford transmission problems a transmission refers to a gearbox that is used to convert speed and torque from a rotating power source to another device using gear and gear trains. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. Automatic transmission slipping when accelerating 7 reasons why duration. One problem related to automatic transmission has been reported for the 2009 ford focus. It is a common problem, and ford doesnt make a replacement collett anymore. Transmission parts for ford focus for sale shop with. It felt as if the clutch wasnt engaging, even when pressed to the floor, which would result in the shifting not being as free and smooth as it should have been. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance.
I have had problems shifting the car, ever since it was new. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. Ford focus transmission problems page 4 car forums at. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a. Also, after a few tire rotations the mechanic said ford focus are notorious for eating tires. See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications. Complete auto transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. In cold temps, the car must be warmed 10 15 minutes before being able to shift into reverse. I guess our ford focus is an anomaly after reading the posts on this thread. Premature and uneven tire wear 2009 focus average cost to fix. I have a 02 ford focus zx3 hatchback with a 5 speed.
Fords powershift has two clutches that can function in. 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. My car is a manual transmission and the clutch has been worn out. Ford focus standard transmission with 5 speed ford mtx75 transmission 2009, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. The 2009 ford focus has 3 problems reported for transmission failed. We bought a barebones 2001 ford focus new and now has 156k miles on it and have not had any problems save for an issue with aggressive break pads in the first year. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Ford focus in north carolina, united states sep 2009 jul 2012. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. It has been having issues with idling, its not ever consistent or constant, but at some point the idle will shoot up to 15001700 rpm, and sometimes go down to almost. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Dec, 2018 ford introduced their 6 speed dualclutch powershift transmission in 2010. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees.
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. It is a sixspeed dual clutch semiautomatic transmission that acts like a manual but operated by. Having ford zf s650 6 speed manual transmission problems. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the speedcruise control cable could.