Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. You can drive the car in 1st or 2nd gear generally. Find everything you need for a complete chassis repair on your ford or lincoln car, truck. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a. The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. The focus connector does not usually cause an alternator failure, but can cause a charging. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. Browse other questions tagged ford transmission focus or ask your own question.
Once the car warms up ands driven for a while after about 1520 mins of driving, the noise is gone. Dec 22, 2012 hi, last night whilst returning home and pulling into the drive there was a slight whine coming from the engine bay. Here are just a few of the typical automatic transmission noises, and what they often. The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless you fully press the clutch pedal. Local 12 news tried contacting the spokesperson for ford motor. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the transmission in neutral n. Oct 12, 2015 the newest manual transmissions are barely manual. There are also a few recallsreprograms that came out for most of those cars. It is also shifting gears somewhat harder than usual, and when idling it is making a garglysputtery noise.
Replaced motor mount and car left the shop with no problem. Oct 05, 2008 had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002 145,000 miles problem would go away as the engine warmed. A nostart problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. I own a 2002 ford focus with automatic transmission. I have a 2002 ford escape, i had the transmission rebuilt 12 months ago. The noise is louder when i accelerate, and espescially loud right before the point where it shifts gears the transmission is automatic, but you can tell when it is about to shift.
Hi, last night whilst returning home and pulling into the drive there was a slight whine coming from the engine bay. I am an owner of two ford vehicles a 2002 ford focus and a 2002 ford explorer. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The transmission repair professionals at aamco transmission and auto. A no start problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. This noise has happened a few times now, doesnt happen every time the car starts, in fact the last time it happened must have been well over a month ago. There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a.
The sounds go away when the clutch is pressed and while in gear. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. It is also shifting gears somewhat harder than usual, and when idling it is making a garglysputtery noise and reving slightly. Ford focus automatic transmission 2003, automatic transmission torque converter by dacco. Other worn vehicle parts can mimic the noise or feel of faulty transmission parts, so it becomes important how to identify noises specific to certain problems. 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. Just purchased a preowned 2002 ford focus lx sedan. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Correcting most no start problems usually involves replacing the alternator, starter or battery. Hi all wondering if any of you out there can help identify the possible cause with a noise i get when starting my 2006 focus 1.
The 2002 ford focus has 58 problems reported for engine failure. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. One shop said motor mounts are a problem with the focus, replaced mine and said it was fixed. Runs fine but is really noisy when the weather is cool. Chasing common electrical problems with the ford focus. The ford parts online purchasing website this website or is brought to you by ford motor company ford together with the ford or lincoln mercury dealership that you select as your preferred dealer dealer. Even when sitting still with the engine idling in park or drive. Sep 15, 2011 my 2003 ford focus has about 107k mi and is making a whining noise whenever running. And do not run auto trans fluid, it is way too light of an oil to substitute, even for a short time. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. When the car slows down to 20 miles an hour or so or when you stop it reengages.
Consult your repair manual for the location of these components. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. Jan 21, 2019 i have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Starting problems please help today i bought a ford focus manual from dealership 2004, i paid 4000 inc of taxes, engine seems very noisy but after read. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. Correcting most nostart problems usually involves replacing the alternator, starter or. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. The widest range of products, outstanding quality, and affordable prices are the three pillars on which carid bases its work. It could be as simple as a loose battery connection or as complicated as an engine mechanical problem.
How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it. Had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002 145,000. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 ford focus. Common ford focus problems and complaints from customers 1. See realworld ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other ford focus owners. My godfather and i have been working extensively on the car getting new parts. Ford escape questions 2002 ford escape transmission issues. Problem was due to a worn out passenger side motor mount. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. If i put it in the manual shift mode a can get the car to shift into 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears but 2nd, 4th,6t. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus questions starting problems please help cargurus.
I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. I have a 2002 ford focus speedometer only works when it wants to. Now while in neutral it first makes a high pitched squeaking noise, but quickly turns into a grinding noise. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil until 2009. I have a ford f150 2002 4x4 that i keep my jayco camper on. Car seems to run brand new other than a roaring noise coming from the front while traveling down the road. Clutches are a wear item, and when a customer feels the clutch pedal start to release high. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, felpro is. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil. Had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002 145,000 miles problem would go away as the engine warmed. Transmission, street smart transmission, autozone, advance auto parts, dealer retail. Just recently the od light came on but was driving fine.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. At approximately 43,000 miles i had to take my focus to get the transmission repaired. Dacco offers the most extensive line of torque converters in the industry, and because have more than 80 locations, those parts are. Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1. I didnt notice at the time i viewed the car, but a mechanical whine is audble when the engine is idle. My 2003 ford focus has about 107k mi and is making a whining noise whenever running. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. The noise is not there when the car is stoppedidleparked. As a result, we provide an extensive selection of high quality ford focus repair parts manufactured to restore your vehicle to like new condition at the most attractive prices. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Any suggestions on what temperature related function would cause this problem. Narrow your results brand ford trans 1 midwest 2 autozone rewards.
Ford extended a warranty on the transmission and the transmission control module up to 120,000 miles i believe. Noticeable whilst accelerating and slowing no noise whilst in neutral and coasting if revved whilst in. And one last thing, the transmission learns the way you drive so it is best if you are the only person to drive it. The ford chassis parts line is the only one with the backing of ford motor company. Whining noise from engine ford focus club ford owners. Ford focus ford focus 2002 whining noise, help hi all, i have recently bought a 2002 ford focus 1. Genuine ford part excellent condition 105k miles 1year warranty located at nampa, idaho 83687 estimated 4day delivery. The 2002 ford focus has 6 problems reported for rattling noise from engine. Had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002.
In places where manual transmissions were still more common. Although most vehicle transmission noises relate to internal parts and cannot be seen, their behavior and sound frequency always deal with a moving part according to engine rpm or pressure. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. When a clutch slips, the engine will rev, but the car doesnt move as it. I took it to the ford service centre to get the codes read. The whine return this morning its only noticeable between 1,000 2,000 revs. When your car starts making strange noises or vibrations, its never a good thing. If you notice a humming noise that increases in intensity as the engine rises in speed, it points to a malfunctioning transmission pump or pump shaft. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007.
Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Ford escape questions 2002 ford escape transmission. There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a no start problem with your vehicle. 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. The first part is when the engine is in charge with the hand brake on and the second part is on the move with that noise coming constantly only when in 3rd gear at about 22002300 rpm, can hear the noise in 2nd 4th and 5th gear only when trying to drive with constant speed and in a gear too high for the actual speed. Ford bearings are manufactured to strict ford motor company specifications, offering the right fit, durability and reliability you expect in your ford or lincoln vehicle. I have a 2012 ford focus with automatic transmission and it will not shift on its own. Since the gear train has not been engaged in drive, it rules out all the other components. From the very start, fords powershift transmission experienced. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a. They were purchased on the same day as certified ford used vehicles. The symptoms are that the transmission disengages slips out of gear when it goes into 3rd gear.
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