All its job is, is to lubricate the gears and prevent corrosion. I think it slips at highway speeds confirmed before it was rebuilt. Reset computer and said to drive until new error code was generated. Ford should honor the customers that have been loyal enough to purchase their cars! Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Transmission error message on dashboard.
Listen for a heavy clunk when shifting from neutral to reverse and back again. Roll pin failed causing trans not to shift into gear. Bought it one year old and only had 16000 miles in it. Dealer r2 fluid, reflashed module and said Warranty ppwk is in the mail. Learned from online forums that problem plagues clutches on many new Focus and Fiesta. Told clutch needs to be replaced again.
I've had ongoing issues with the transmission and clutch since purchasing new. If that's the case, try a little lubrication to see if that cures the noise or changes it enough to confirm your suspicions. Ford Focus Problem: There is a 'buzzing' noise after the engine is switched off. . I just purchased a brand new Toyota while I'm rebuilding this engine using a head with aftermarket valves. I then went online to carcomplaints. We decided to investigate the leak, and it turned out the lower engine mount was broken and the transmission could be moved a few inches with our hands.
Replaced rear main seal and resealed oil pan. Sit in the vehicle with the engine idling and the shifter in park or neutral. Ford Focus 1999 - 2001 Problem: Turn indicators do not self cancel. I drive a Chrysler van. Hello there, I had a loud noise problem with my split port focus a few weeks ago: mine was the egr tube; it was busted. I am afraid it is turning out to be a complete and total failure and lemon even though still covered under factory warranty and I will fight tooth and nail to have Ford pay for repairs.
This should have been recalled years ago. With the car on jack stands, I started the engine and put it in gear. Ford Focus upto 2001 1. Problem detected and still waiting for backordered parts. Told to Road Force balance.
Torque must be increased to 100 Nm 60º. The solution is to fit a revised blower motor control switch and revised connector. So life is good… Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Otherwise you'll see early failure. I could not get anywhere to get it fixed so I was forced to sit on the side of a major road in 20 degree weather for more than 45 minutes.
Leaky seals Transmission slipping, noise , vibration. Check the condition of the alternator 3-pin connector and surrounding alternator regulator area. A code of P0720 was given after the problem persisted through multiple drives and ultimately was self-diagnosed Googled to be a problem with the output speed sensor. Fresh gaskets and what ever else is needed for the engine to run in good health. Now much better but still. Was given a letter and told rattle during shifts is normal for this trans. For a complete overview of all Focus models, see.
The exedy unit I assume is a stage 2 sprung clutch and lightweight flywheel? It was turned on for around 5 seconds, I put it into neutral immediately and turned it off. The car had always been taken care of mechanically, and the mechanic stated that the car was definitely worth saving, with gas prices and the overall condition of the car. So far problem is gone Improved shifting 27900 mi Clutch and seals replaced under warranty. The clutch had to be cleaned because a leak had developed. The head is toast, piston 4 is toast. A mate suggested I check out the master cylinder.
Well, the car ran for 35,000 miles and 16 months and at 163,000 miles, right after I dropped off a friend for work, I heard a crashing sound like a jack hammer not that loud, however coming from under the hood as I was driving away. Car improved a lot but still has shuddering up hills at slow speed in 2nd. This is the first time that I am not happy with Ford and this is the fourth vehicle we purchased brand new from them. Introduction of the in celebration of Ford's 100th anniversary. The noise does not change if the manual transmission is in neutral or if the brakes are applied.
The system should be thoroughly flushed. I'm donating it to the Kidney Foundation instead. Dealer replaced transmission control module covered by an extended warranty that Ford introduced due to high rates of dual-clutch transmission issues. There is also a conversion for the Focus. I had just replaced the tie rods, struts, shocks, rotors, and other parts to make it a safe car for his commute from Alexandria to Quantico.