On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the speedcruise control cable could become entangled with the throttle body bracket. In this article we talk about manual transmission noises and how to diagnosis and fix them. Manual transmission noises diagnosing noises in your car ericthecarguy video description. Feb 06, 2014 this is an issue that first showed up in 2011 when ford redesigned the transmission on the focus and fiesta. Use some fast acceleration, allowing the transmission to firmly shift. A manual transmission can slip out of gear for several reasons.
Jan 15, 2012 the noise is coming from a faulty fluid pump on the transmission. Wheel bearings make a lot of noise on the rear tires like if they going to fly out of the car. A fivespeed manual transmission is standard, and a sixspeed automatic is optional. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online. Diagnosing a clutch bearing or bushing noise know your parts. If a manual transmission makes noises just when the clutch pedal is all the way up or engaged and a grinding or rattling noise is heard, the throwout bearing for the clutch is bad. Back in september it had clutch issues that set me back 900 dollars. The check engine light came on not a day after i took it back home. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems.
Noises during shifting problems of ford focus part 1. Listen for any rumbling, growling or mechanical metaltoto metal noise in each gear just after it shifts. I get 28 miles to a gallon and most of it is city driving. For more indepth information on manual transmissions, see the transmissions article. The way to diagnose transmission problems is to first take note of when the problem is present and under what conditions. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. The sounds go away when the clutch is pressed and while in gear.
Dissatisfied, the ford near me made me run another diagnostic and couldnt find the problem with it. Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas. May 19, 2015 manual transmission release fork noise drivelinemaster. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. If the transmission makes noise when it has the correct fluid, the bearings are faulty and the transmission requires a complete rebuild. So, you should be on alert for unusual activities to detect a glitch at the primary stage. You will need to remove the trans and replace the pump and replace all the seals in the transmission. When you purchase a ford remanufactured transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats built to the exacting specifications of ford motor company. The car will make a grinding sound during this problem. Jul 04, 2016 my 02 ford focus makes a racket in 5th gear. Drive the vehicle through its normal transmission shifting range from first to overdrive. The pump gear is damaged and rubbing the case of the pump housing and causing this noise. The 2005 ford focus has 4 problems reported for clunking noise from transmission.
Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. 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. Upon first accelerating before motor warms up, the car sounds like a truck. Loose or broken engine mounts can cause this type of noise. Noise under this condition indicates a worn release bearing or a worn pilot bearing.
The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. When you purchase a ford remanufactured transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats built to the exacting specifications of ford motor company one thats built for your vehicle. The transmission on my 2012 ford focus makes a grinding noise and the car jerks when starting out from a stop usually thru 1st and 2nd gears thru the automatic transmission. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. But these transmissions also tend to slip the clutch like a manual when. Investigation finds hundreds of complaints about ford. If noise develops from the bell housing area, a few checks can be done. Ford brazil extended the warranty of the transmission to 10 years or 240.
Manual transmission release fork noise drivelinemaster. Does the 2018 ford focus still have transmission problems. Next release the clutch with the transmission in first gear. Fords drop can also be attributed to problems with new technologies and the new automatedmanual transmission used in the fiesta and focus, the magazine said. Help w5th gear noise maintenancerepairs car talk community. Aug 20, 2017 hey fellas, im over here in germany and recently bought a 2003 focus 2. Ford focus change vehicle unlock ratings sporty handling, relatively low noise, and a welldone interior make the focus feel more like a small sports sedan than a humdrum compact. The engine will rev high when the car has sat for a period of time, first thing in the morning and again after work and has set all day. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for alleged.
All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. 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. The 2008 ford focus has 2 problems reported for knocking sound from transmission. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Listen for noise with the transmission in gear and the clutch pedal to the floor. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear when. Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas wlos.
Ford is bound to repair or replace their car has any transmission issue surfaced after the expiration of the warranty. Get reliability information for the 2010 ford focus from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or 100,000 miles depending on the model year of the vehicle. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 2000 ford focus has 22 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ford thailand agreed to buy back about 200 ford fiesta and focus models with faulty powershift transmissions.
Fords powershift has two clutches that can function in. Ford s powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Now while in neutral it first makes a high pitched squeaking noise, but quickly turns into a grinding noise. However i know a lot of info on this due to me unfortunately spending a decent amount of time as a ford service advisor. If it is not full, fill it with the approved fluid and test drive it again. This is an issue that first showed up in 2011 when ford redesigned the transmission on the focus and fiesta.
Ford is also sending out bulletins to dealers to teach us the owners about the transmission noise, that this. To see how frequently 2008 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford tried to fix the problem but the complaints keep coming in. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Fords drop can also be attributed to problems with new technologies and the new automatedmanual transmission used in the fiesta and. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. Its a constant thump, thump, thump noise that matches the rotation of the tires. Jan 21, 2019 i have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder.
Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled. They assured me it was probably the motor mount which i stupidly paid 500 for. How many vehicles faced the ford focus transmission problems.
Remanufactured transmissions ford transmission parts. Jun 29, 20 this video was uploaded from an android phone. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. If the transmission makes a loud whining or grinding noise continuously while running, check the oil in the transmission. Preproduction model shown 2016 focus owners manual 2016 focus owners manual august 2015 first printing owners manual focus litho in u. The car has to be moving for awhile before the loud noise decreases some, but the noise continues. My 2004 ford focus with a manual 5 speed transmission. I thought it was a wheel bearing or something until i noticed when i push the clutch in, the noise goes away. 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. Diagnosing manual transmission problems it still runs. However, mechanical issues may be common as well, for example. May 05, 2018 manual transmission wont go into gear when running. Any repair or replacement of the transmission components are inconvenient, timeconsuming, and requires a handsome amount of money.
The dual clutch transmission works similarly to two conventional manual gearboxes. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. My 2011 ford escape has developed a noise and its driving me crazy. To see how frequently 2007 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission.
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