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149 messages, Last post on Sep 13, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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My Brother-in-law has a 2000 Focus SE (Ford 2.0L w/auto). He is having bizarre problem with his transmission. The car has only 45k km. When he is cruising along, and steps on the gas to activiate the kick-down (passing, etc..), the transmission starts slipping, much like a finished clutch in a standard shift. If he backs off, it eventually grabs again. The car was used in city for awhile so unknown when it appeared. Now it is getting highway useage. The tranny was brought in to Ford (which overhauled the tranny). It is still doing it. They even changed the car computer. They (FORD dealer) are stumped. Any suggestions? The car had the tranny overhaul done in the final days of the extended warranty. 
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| ignition switch lock-up for the second time. 1st time car towed to dealer who wanted $655 to replace plus $127 to make a new key which would have to be done because of wear. called ford and they claim no complaints on this particular problem. My locksmith tells me that new keys should be made at the slightest sign of wear to prevent this problem, but my key doesn't look that wore. Dealer will not confirm this fact. If this is true maybe we all could be spared some frustration and expense of a new ignition by being told this fact and pay the $100+ to get new keys made periodically. Ford needs to test their keys and ignition for durability. I was fixing to get a new key made but ignition locked up before I could get to dealer. | |
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Replying to: jrsawvel (Jan 06, 2006 2:17 pm) Replaced ignition twice (once under warranty) 3 yrs apart Front coil spring broke (yesterday) Rear wheel cylinder just went as well Brakes and tires replaced every 18 months I too feel that there should be something done to compensate us for the problems. I like my car, but can't afford the repairs. I just put out over $1000 to get my car to pass inspection. That's ridiculous for a car that's not that old. I'm with anyone who would like to pursue this. |
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Replying to: jrsawvel (Jan 06, 2006 2:17 pm) |
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Replying to: aland1 (Mar 23, 2006 2:25 pm)
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Replying to: mu681137 (Apr 03, 2006 3:00 pm) |
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| Since several of you are having so many problems with your foci, I hope maybe someone can help me. I have only had the fuel pump problem a year ago that was covered with the recall until now. I have a 2000 ZX3 with an automatic on the floor. About half of the time that I go to shift out of park the button will not depress to go into gear. I realized after a bit of poking around that there is a "just in case" slot I can poke a screwdriver in to engage it, but it gets aggravating looking like I am rigging my car to drive each time! Any help would be greatly appreciated. | |
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Jan 04, 2006 2:34 pm) That's right! The Mazda-engineered Duratec 2.0 didn't come out until the '05 model year. So if the '03 Focus has 2.0, then it's the problematic Zetec.
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Replying to: creakid1 (Apr 17, 2006 11:40 pm) |
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Replying to: mu681137 (Apr 03, 2006 3:00 pm)
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