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264 messages, Last post on Dec 03, 2009 at 7:47 PM
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I have a 2000 ford focus with a 4f27e tranny that was rebuilt by a back yard tech who forgot to fill the t converter. can it be filled without removing the tranny?
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Hi everyone, my daughter has a 2003 Focus ZTS 4dr. sedan AUTO and is having trouble with the car overreving and not dropping down. She has problems with it wanting to stall out when pressing the gas from a stop in drive or reverse; the check engine light is also on. In checking that problem I discovered that it slow is not shifting smoothly form 1st to 2nd and does not seem to shift to 4th or overdrive. I honestly cannot tell if it shifts after hitting 3rd. At 55mph it is tached at 3000rpm and that obviously increases as the speed increases. Has anyone ran into this before? I am planning on getting the transmission fluid flushed and changed but I don't know how long that will be. |
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Replying to: dmeece (Aug 18, 2009 9:56 am)  
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Replying to: dmeece (Aug 18, 2009 9:56 am)
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Replying to: dmeece (Aug 18, 2009 9:56 am) D. |
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Replying to: sandybeach1 (Aug 18, 2009 10:59 am) Vitrually no electronics in a manual vs. lots in the automatic. Sounds like a clutch issue to me. I am not familiar with Focus Clutches, however I would think either: 1. Worn or shined clutch or pressure plate. 2. Clutch out of adjustment, either cable or linkage. Don't let a shop tell you there are no adjustments, just check them. BTW - Get the engine scanned just for safes sake and post back. GL D. |
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Replying to: carvaz4611 (Aug 18, 2009 1:11 pm) On my '02 I know the "A" is middle passenger side, and that's all I know. Search posts for solenoid diagrams and you should be OK. Also check a couple online site for the diagram as well. Can't remember where I found it, if I do I'll post back. GL D. |
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| I have been having the same issue w/ my 02 zx5 (slipping out of drive) then the other day my transaxle light comes on (still driving the vehicle) i get off my exit and it will not move, after shutting the vehicle off and restarting it i realize it will not go into any gear??? my question is could it be the solenoid or is the tranni shot? or something else, i am having my guy who rebuilds focus's run the diagnostics on it to see what codes come up. any advice on where to go would help, thanks. | |
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You do not need a "special-guy" to get codes!! Just take it to a major parts house and they will do it for FREE!!! Then post back what codes, if any, they tell you are on your cars computer. (o; D. |
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Hey Everyone~ I've read most of the posts, some great advice here. I have an issue I have seen brought up a time or two but not seen a resolution anywhere. It's an '04 wagon SE 2.0 with dual overhead, auto tranny. I have always performed all service myself, in a timely manner. The car has almost 120K on it, still get 25 to 30 MPG, a mix of highway and city miles. I have no slip or drop in the tranny, only rough shift ever was when tranny due for servicing. When the car is cranked cold, the colder the ambient air temp the worse the symptom, the car has a heavy vibration almost sounding like a grinding or rumble it is so distinct. No error lights ever, no codes either. I will call it a vibration as it is felt very much, intensifies in reverse, almost disappears in neutral, and is less in drive. It has been going on for about 3000 miles, overall symptoms lessened when I did a fluid and filter change 10, 000 miles early. The vibration lessened for a few days, then has returned on a more sporadic basis. When you go over a speedbump while engine is not very warm, the vibration turns into a harsh impulse type groan/grind. All vibration/noise disappears at highway speeds or after 20 - 30 minutes of driving. They seem to be staying around longer though here of late. I have cleaned the mass airflow sensor, checked pulleys, belts....argh. External electric issue is something I have thought about. Since the car hit appro 85K - 90K there has been an issue with the instrument control panel. The speedometer, temp gauge, and fuel level gauges work sporadically; sometimes twitching erradically or sticking in the topped out position. All the 'idiot' lights work fine. I have tested and replaced fuses, relays, sending units and gauges to no benefit. Car also has the craziest habit of blowing the left rear tail light....a lot.... Any input is greatly appreciated...hell, if your advice works and you're in the ATL area I'll buy ya a beer! |
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