More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Sep 04, 2010 i have a 2001 focus zx3 with manual trans. Buy a 2001 ford focus transmission mount at discount prices. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Jun 21, 2012 while driving and getting up to speed the transmission slips out of gear and then jolts back into gear when you slow down. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Use these seven steps to download your sync updates to a usb drive for installation at your leisure. Today, manual transmissions are used in every type of vehicle. If you have an older vehicle that is not listed above, follow the second set of instructions. You can recognize this issue just by looking at the oil leakage inside the car system. My vehicle is a 2001 ford focus zx3 with a 5speed vetec engine that has 178,000 miles on it. My transmission in my 2001 ford focus blew up before that i went and checked my fluid in it and there was nothing in it its a 5 speed and i never tampered with it so i put fluid in it that ford recommended after telling me its not fords fault there was no fluid in. The most commonly reported 2001 ford focus problem is. Repair or replace window regulator ford focus youtube ford.
Launched just in time for the new millennium, the first generation ford focus was the blue ovals first world car, which could be built and sold in many different markets. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2001 ford focus hatchback 3d zx3. Manual transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus. Source to search and find manual guide reference online for download and free. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Had no problem for the first 3 months of owning the vehicle, then all of a sudden i was having issues. Several things do not work or have shorts, or the switches operate other things. Now they are saying there is an internal transmission problem and an external electrical problem. The customer is describing that its extremely hard to get into 1,3,5, r. The most common 6 manual transmission problems manual transmission oil leakage oil leakage is one of the most common manual transmission problems. I am the only onwer since new of my 2001 ford focus. This looseness is a fairly simple issue and you can usually fix it in a matter of.
You might all have heard about this problem already. How to download sync software updates to a usb drive. How do i remove and install shifter cables on my ford focus zx3 5speed. Diagnosing manual transmission problems by don bowman. I recently had the clutch replaced and several months later i began to have answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Choose top quality brands api, anchor, dea, diy solutions, pioneer cables, replacement, skp, westar. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2011 2016 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems and owner complaints. Another local owner, cheryl pemberton of florence, had her transmission and clutch replaced in 2014 but she said her problems continued. Purchase the 2011 ford fiesta,very good car so far getting around 41 miles per gal hwy the car is very smooth on the open highway had a oil warning light come on at 4,000 miles computer message. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. When i jiggle the wiring harness at the top of the hatch, i hear crackling noises.
Sep 16, 2006 2001 ford focus automatic transmission problems shifting. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline tollfree at 18004249393 or 3660123 in the washington d. Atp transmission filters are designed to keep the life blood of your transmission transmission fluid clean. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix page. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. On the other end of the power spectrum are two highperformance hatchback editions. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. If you are experiencing problems with sync, read these six steps and learn how to perform a master reset, restoring your system to factory settings. How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission youtube.
Every transmission will eventually accumulate debris from normal. Speed sensor replacment fix transmission shifting problems. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2003 focus. Ive had only to recalls on it in 2002 even thought the focus holds the record on recalls but i have never had any major problem with it. Ford focus questions transmission problem cargurus. The fan clutch replacement process will also work for almost any other. Factory original owners manual, also referred to as a glove box manual. May 03, 2011 2010 ford focus automatic transmission consumer complaints complaint number. It just started i have over 80,000 miles on itno problems till now. Diagnosing manual transmission problems it still runs. The new place we took it to finally got the car to kick and see the problem. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Ford focus shifter arm problem, year 2000, manual 5 gear, how to.
In my 2001 ford focus zx3, there is a serious electrical problem. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 focus. A manual transmission car was the very first in existence and have evolved through many stages over the years. Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. In addition, the transmission is very jerky and the engine studders and makes loud noises when shifting into 2nd and 3rd gears. Search over 18,200 listings to find the best local deals.
Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay. I just found that there is a recall for 200 focus on this issue. Ford focus transmission problems, overview and recall the 2000 th came and the ford company has decided to refresh the market by replacing the ford escort with an entirely new offering from europe. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. I enjoy the manual transmission as it feels like i have more control. To see how frequently 2009 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. Noises during shifting problems of ford focus part 1. Six problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2001 ford focus. Source free download pdf ebook manual guide for online. Download ebook 2001 ford focus manual transmission fluid change petrol zetec engine 2000 year, shifter problem. Page 7 2001 focus workshop manual page 7 of 17 note. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at.
When the clutch is used, there is a squeaking noise coming from the clutch pedal area. The 2001 ford focus has 48 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ford focus questions rebuild transmission or is it the solenoid. Transmission problem 2001 ford focus front wheel drive manual 95000 miles i need to change the trans fluid on a 2001 ford focus. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. On the transmission end, have done kept up with fluid changes. The car only has 53,000 miles on it, yet the transmission is defective. 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. How to perform a master reset sync official ford owner site. Information within each manual has been developed by the oem to give vehicle owners a basic understanding of the operation of their vehicle. Eventually, after jiggling the harness, i can get the problem to go away. Air conditioning problem 2001 ford focus 4 cyl manual 12500 miles i have ac problems i try to turn on my ac and it turns on from. 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. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2001 ford focus.
Transmission problem 2000 ford focus automatic 124000 miles i. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme. It is a common problem, and ford doesnt make a replacement collett anymore. See other ford vehicles or check out a certified preowned focus. Manual transmission for ford focus and modeo united kingdom. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at.
Ford motor company reserves the right to modify the terms of this plan at any time. We do not cover towing or any other incidentals that may occur due to transmission failure. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. The gas mileage is great, even for around town driving at over 30 mpg. Feb 06, 2016 ford focus 2007 manual transmission nic quill. While driving 55 mph, the contacts son noticed smoke rising from under the hood, followed by flames. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2003 ford focus. Download your free pdf file of the 2001 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ford motor company. Manual transmission problem of the 2001 ford focus 3 failure date. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Front passenger power window the inoperative front passenger power window control switch c489 pin 4.
Ford focus automatic transmission 2001, automatic transmission control solenoid by world source one. For instance in the case of the climate control and radio panel, please make sure the. Click here for more information on the retirement of the focus. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. Used 2001 ford focus for sale with photos cargurus. Often the oil slips outside the unit and gets to back.
See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Airco automatisch, lederen interieur, lichtmetalen velgen 18, metaalkleur, navigatiesysteem full map. To repair or replace a window regulator in a 2001 ford focus. Ford focus 2010, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix.
There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. The worst complaints are transmission failure, bucks in overdrive at low rpm, and hard shifting. I have a 2001 ford focus it seems like it when you put it in drive it only has 1st gear but you can keep the rpms low and shift it from 1st. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. I am reliving my youth and bought a 2001 wagon i will sure come to this site before i take it in for a service. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Manual transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus six problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2001 ford focus. Ford focus transmission problems and repair descriptions at. The 2001 ford focus has 12 nhtsa complaints for the power train. It is now at a different ford dealership to have the transmission torn apart. Youll just have to take the car to a mechanic that knows automatic gearboxes. I apologize in advance for a rather childish description of my problem, but i.
Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems. Manual transmission problems of the 2003 ford focus. Acceleration with the 252horsepower st engine is very satisfying, while the 350horsepower rs is blistering off the line. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Dont use too much or the excess will get into your transmission and cause a problem. The worst complaints are loud noise heard when in reverse, reverse stopped working, and wont shift out of first gear. Recently ive been getting a code on the engine saying a cylinder misfires. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Car manual for 2018 ford focus yamaha wr426 wr426f 2000 2008 workshop. Always focus the camera on the complete button area of your vehicle. Detecting 7 common manual transmission problems car. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Both the focus st and the focus rs come with a smoothshifting sixspeed manual transmission.