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#17 of 670 Re: Transmission slips, dealership gives runaround... [marjk] by elizamaia

Feb 07, 2007 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: marjk (Apr 20, 2005 11:52 am)
I started experiencing transmission (55,000miles) problems with my 2001 focus so I had a Family mechanic look at it. He is a master mechanic specializing in Ford vehicles. When I first mentioned the issue he knew immediately that it was the trans. He suggested I call National Ford customer service to see if they would take some responsibility for a crappy product. I did not drive my car for a month and suggested I bring it to the dealership to confirm issue. Both Ford and dealership refused to help and stated that because the car sat in my driveway for a month that the noise they heard was the brakes and not the trans. By the way, I had the brakes and rotars replaced at 44,000 miles. After paying another 500.00 for new brakes and rotars, the dealer conceded stating it was the trans. So I asked them that if all the cars on their lot sat longer than a month, would they have to replace all the brakes and rotars before selling them? I did ask for the brakes and rotars back and they were practically brand new. Never again will I buy a ford... no wonder Toyota is the number one car company! The Ford dealership's logo is "you will be satisfied"... Mmmm... probably should change that soon!

#18 of 670 You are blaming Ford for a bad dealer? by mschmal

Feb 09, 2007 (6:48 am)

Toyota as a franchise has the worst dealers of all major brands according to JD powers.
 
Mark.

#19 of 670 Re: I've lost reverse! [05focuszx3] by mschmal

Feb 09, 2007 (6:49 am)

Replying to: 05focuszx3 (Jan 03, 2007 6:04 pm)
Sometimes if you put it into First and let off on the cluth just enough for the gear to grab, you can then get it into reverse very easy.
 
Remember there is no syncro on reverse.

#20 of 670 2003 by bigodawg

Mar 24, 2007 (9:55 pm)

i'm working on a 03 focus at my shop with trnasmission problems. the car has no problem shifting out of first gear then when its in second the rpm's go up to like 3000 and the car has a hard time shifting out of second gear...any suggestions on where to start on fixing the problem?
 
Thanks

#21 of 670 Will not change out of gear by xennus

Apr 06, 2007 (5:22 pm)

2003 Focus SE with automatic trans. The gear shifter moves but not changing the gear. I checked where the cable connects and it appears fine. I pushed the arm to change gears at the transmission while a friend moved the gear shifter and it worked fine. I could then use the gear shifter to put back into reverse and then park but it would not work again after going into park. Any ideas?

#22 of 670 2002 Focus Transmission by shalko42

Apr 25, 2007 (2:56 pm)

I own a 2002 ford focus sedan SE with about 45,000 miles. I've always taken good care of it and about a week ago i even got 4 new tires with an alinement and oil change. However, randomly the other day my reverse gear wouldn't work. Everything else would work - it would drive forward, park, startup no problem, but for whatever reason when i put it in reverse and it was like the car was in neautral. It had no movement what so ever and when i pressed the gas the engine would just rev like in neutral. I had it towed to a local ford dealer and they are still playing around with it, saying they got it to go in reverse but aren't QUITE sure what the problem is. Anybody know what could cause this and how much it costs to fix?

#23 of 670 Re: Transmission slips, dealership gives runaround... [marjk] by amoraitis

Apr 30, 2007 (9:54 am)

Replying to: marjk (Apr 20, 2005 11:52 am)
I just had a trans put in my 2002 focus. The transmission was totally destoyed as the dealer put it. the car has 47,000. Anyway to save $1000, I took it to a shop. They put in a trans form a junked focus because it was not able to be rebuilt, the end result? This trans is going and after 2 letters and a phone call, Ford will not do anything for me. Good luck

#25 of 670 Re: 2002 Focus Transmission [shalko42] by raehart18

May 09, 2007 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: shalko42 (Apr 25, 2007 2:56 pm)
I am having the SAME problem with my 03. Did you ever find out the issue??

#26 of 670 Ford needs to stand behind their products by ford_sucks

May 10, 2007 (10:09 pm)

I am an owner of two Ford vehicles a 2002 Ford Focus and a 2002 Ford Explorer. They were purchased on the same day as Certified Ford Used vehicles. I bought American vehicles to support American companies and American workers.
 
At approximately 43,000 miles I had to take my Focus to get the transmission repaired. I did this at an authorized Ford dealer in Huntington Beach, CA. Repairs were made and I was on my way. At approximately 73,000 miles I was having the same issues and again was delivered to an authorized Ford Service center. They weren't able to find any problems with the transmission, however they found $429 in other repairs I "needed". I took the car back another time at about 74,500 to be looked at again without the dealer finding any problems.
 
Now, I am at 75,420 - 420 miles past my ESP Warranty and according to the dealer I need a new Transmission. I've been through all of the 800 numbers I can find and they all say there is nothing they can do and I am screwed. Actually one of the ladies hung up on me!!
 
2 transmissions in 75k miles and Ford is telling me that is MY problem. I took out a 5 year loan on the vehicle, I owe $3500 still and according to Ford I need $2,900 in repairs on a car that might be work $3,000... Thanks Ford! I will never buy a Ford again!!

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