If anything crops up, youll probably find it on our ford focus problems page. While driving 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began moving very slowly. The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Ford focus owner wants recall after transmission problem makes car jerk forward. At approximately 43,000 miles i had to take my focus to get the transmission repaired. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Malcolms ford focus transmission problems on air on radio 2hd in. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Genuine ford part excellent condition 105k miles 1year warranty located at nampa, idaho 83687 estimated 4. I purchased a new radio system and it doesnt work either.
Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2002 ford focus. The second most common problem is related to the vehicles engine and engine cooling 106 problems. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john cadogan. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting. Sounds like youre driving an automatic so you should check on the fluids first. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Few changes were made in the first few production years, so the 2002 focus is pretty much the same car as the original. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a.
Significant number of problems with some ford models prompts. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems. They were purchased on the same day as certified ford used vehicles. Originally the radio would randomly stop producing sound.
Ford said the warranty was now good for seven years or 100,000 miles on clutch and related hardware for 201416 focus and 201415 fiesta vehicles assembled after july 4, 20. Automatic transmission problems of the 2002 ford focus. The most common problems and complaints about the ford focus revolve around the transmission and include grinding sounds, shuddering, problematic shifting and gears slipping. Ford focus questions radio stereo stopped working cargurus. A nostart problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. Dec 04, 2012 the ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. When was the last time you have your transmission fluid replaced. Aug 14, 2019 ford said the warranty was now good for seven years or 100,000 miles on clutch and related hardware for 201416 focus and 201415 fiesta vehicles assembled after july 4, 20.
Description rating not used heated front seats back up lamps manual transmission rear power windows front power windows front wipers side lights right side lights left light switch air bag module electronic. Repairing a radio on a ford focus involves checking the fuses and wiring with a spark tester to find the source of the conductivity failure. The focus is a small, frontwheel drive car that was introduced by ford motor co. The number one most common problem is related to the. The transmission choices were also the same as the cl, the manual. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicles electrical system with 271 problems. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Manual transmission problems of the 2002 ford focus. Sometimes it would come back on in an hour or the next day. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. Few changes were made in the first few production years. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems and owner complaints.
One of the most time consuming tasks with installing a car stereo, car radio, car speakers, car amplifier, car navigation or any mobile electronics is identifying the correct wires for a 2002 ford focus. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. The transmission choices were also the same as the cl, the manual gearbox went with the 1. To see how frequently 2002 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. When the 2015 focus became available for sale, it brought about a revamp of the ford focus exterior, including the front and back fascia, hood and grille plus the rear tail. Transport canada is investigating a significant number of concerns over ford focus and fiesta models after.
Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Install the timing belt guide and the crankshaft sprocket. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The following chart shows the 23 most common problems for 2002 ford focus. Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid. There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a nostart problem with your vehicle. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. How to replace the 2002 ford focus radio fuse it still runs. I bought american vehicles to support american companies and american workers. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Solving radio problems can be as easy as replacing a component of. Accc will sue ford over dodgy powershift transmission in focus, fiesta.
Whether your an expert installer or a novice enthusiast with a 2002 ford focus, an automotive wiring diagram can save yourself time and headaches. I have a 2002 focus zx3 with a manual transmission. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Gotta quick question for a problem ive been having.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2002 focus. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 ford focus. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnostic indicated failure at the transmission main control body valve. Detroit ford is extending the warranties on about 560000 small cars to cover a litany of problems with a troubled 6speed automatic. Genuine ford part excellent condition 105k miles 1year warranty located at nampa, idaho 83687 estimated 4day delivery. Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus zx3. The 2002 ford focus has 5 problems reported for radio malfunctioning. Ford fiesta, focus transmission warranty extended transport topics. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2002 ford focus. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering.
Common ford focus problems and complaints from customers 1. I was able to isolatethe culprit to radio fuse f31 top row interior under the steering wheel. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality. The worst complaints are losing gears, problems shifting, and shift cable broke. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 20122016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation concerning the. One of the most time consuming tasks with installing. Manual transmission problem of the 2002 ford focus 4 failure date.
Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. 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 ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Widespread ford transmission problems lehtos law ep. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2002 ford focus.
It could be as simple as a loose battery connection or as complicated as an engine mechanical problem. Does your ford focus jerk from stoplights or while changing gears. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 20122016 ford focus vehicle that was. The 2002 focus was available with an amfm radio that. My radio in my focus was working fine when i first got it, but it suddenly quit. Fords europeansourced focus arrived in 2002 to claw back ground from. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. 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. The focus connector does not usually cause an alternator failure, but can. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. I am an owner of two ford vehicles a 2002 ford focus and a 2002 ford explorer. Chasing common electrical problems with the ford focus.
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