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