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I have an 03 ford focus zx3. it's a vin 3, 2.0 DOHC. My problem is this, The car will not go into gear while the car is on. While the car is off, It'll go into all gears just fine. If for example i put the car into first gear while the car is off, then start the car, while keeping my foot on the clutch, the car wants to move forward but will not stall. At first i thought it was the clutch, but i've owned 4 manual transmission cars, and i've had the clutch wear out on almost all of them. The clutch on my focus has showed no signs of slipping, or any other problems for that matter. I noticed about 2 to 3 days prior to the car not moving at all an odd shake in the clutch pedal, and i can't quite remember, but i think it may have popped itself out of gear once. i have heard from several different people several different possibilities. i've heard pretty much everything from the clutch to the master and or slave cylinder, to the syncros in the transmission. Upon inspection tonight, i found that there is a small white piece of plastic that is attatched to the clutch pedal. not quite sure what it is or what it's called so bear with me here, but it's pretty much a plunger assembly. it moves with the clutch pedal and pushes into a black rubber plunger i guess.... at any rate, the black rubber is attatched to hydraulic lines that go to the brake fluid resevoir (*sp?). when you depress the clutch and release it, you can see small amounts of brake fluid coming out from the black rubber. So i'm wondering if i'm not having a problem with hydraulic pressure considering this is a hydraulic clutch (at least i think so from what i've been told). i'm absolutely clueless as to what to do and so are my friends. i don't have a whole lot of money (which is why it's been sitting for almost 2 months), so i don't want to put the money into anything unless i'm almost positive it will be a sure fix. any recommendations will be tremendously appreciated. 
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Replying to: rocko8507 (Sep 21, 2009 10:06 pm) |
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Transmission bearing failure on my above Focus SE, loaded (4 speed auto). Developed "grunching", whining, and momentary locks-up, and strange shifting behavior last 1000 miles. I say last 1000 miles because this is the 2nd time I've had it in for transmission problems. The dealer couldn't duplicate the problem the first time, so I had to drive the vehicle until issues were prevalent to troubleshoot. Not happy with this vehicle on all fronts. First new vehicle I have purchased since 1992, and will be my first and last Ford. I put nearly a quarter million miles on my Jeep Cherokee before it was totalled by an Ford F250, so I don't abuse vehicles. I should have gone with my gut and purchased the Honda Civic. Hindsight. Charles |
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Dealer got tranny back together/mounted. Mechanic test drove it; STILL TRANNY PROBLEMS! Another tear-down and more parts ordered. Service Manager said it is a good thing that the mechanic test drove it. I smell a Lemon Law claim brewing. Has anyone else had issues with their 2009 Focus Auto tranny? I can't believe I'm the only one... Charles |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 22, 2009 8:17 am)
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Replying to: rocko8507 (Sep 26, 2009 6:38 pm) |
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Replying to: rocko8507 (Sep 26, 2009 6:38 pm) If there's little or no motion, then it's your clutch hydraulics. Bleeding clutch hydraulics on some cars can be a devil of a job---sometimes you just need pressure bleeding tools. |
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I have a 2004 ford focus(auto), i had to a new transmission put in about a year and a half ago. (POS FORD) about 2 days ago, i put my car in gear, turned my wheel right and started to back up, it felt like my right wheel was shaking. i called my dad he took it to the shop, they said it was the transmission, something about worn clutch plates. i don't think it could be that i can't find anything about this, what are common problems do worn clutch plates cause? thanks.
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Replying to: cinnful (Sep 26, 2009 1:44 pm) Anyway, if they've guessed right, worn clutch plates are something that happens eventually to all transmissions, the result of wear and tear, miles, and heat. The clutch plates are what "grab" the power generated by the torque converter, and these plates are applied or released depending on what gear you are in. They can be controlled by electronics, or hydraulic pressure, or both. Usually they slip and start to burn off their friction material.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 27, 2009 7:34 am) |
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