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#240 of 673 2005 Focus Auto trans slips/disengages by backyardmech2

Nov 13, 2009 (2:04 pm)

I have a 2005 focus automatic. It has 90000 miles. When in drive the transmission is slow to slip out of first. Then when it does there is no second gear and engine revs. Took it to ford dealer, and six weeks later they said it was a wiring harness problem and wanted $3500 to fix. They replaced the PCM and that did not fix it. I had them put the old one back in and brought it home after paying the $1000 for diagnostics. I am an electronic tech so I purchased a service manual and checked out the wiring harness my self. It checks good all the way from the PCM to the tranny. The voltages to energize the solinoids is being applied to the tranny connector at the appropriate times. The solinoids pass the resistance test, so I am assuming they are good. My code reader give me a P0750 solinoid A code, and occasionally a P0755 solinoid B code. Does anyone have an idea what may be wrong with the tranny?

#241 of 673 Re: 2005 Focus Auto trans slips/disengages [backyardmech2] by dmeece

Nov 13, 2009 (6:10 pm)

Replying to: backyardmech2 (Nov 13, 2009 2:04 pm)
I finally fixed my daughter's car after many parts. I replaced the mass air flow, o2 sensor, PCV valve, and ignition coil. None of that helped. I started to think maybe a jealous girl put something in the gas tank so I took it to Valvoline to have the fuel injection system cleaned. While performing that service the VIOC tech asked me if I had any electrical work done. We hadn't so I got out to look at what he had seen. Turns out a mouse or a squirrel had gotten under the hood and destroyed 3 bundles of wiring and a return tube for something that has to do with the air flow. After reconnecting all of the wiring (thank god for color coated wires) and splicing in tubing back together EVERYTHING is working great. She was even having trouble with the automatic transmission not shifting beyond 3rd gear. That is now also fixed. What a relief....I got out pretty cheap overall I guess but it was still a major headache. The only thing I don't understand is why the garage I took it to didn't notice any of this when they had it for two days!!!! WHEW!!!!

#242 of 673 Re: 2001 Ford Focus vibration [pepper2275] by tikvenik

Nov 17, 2009 (9:57 am)

Replying to: pepper2275 (Oct 21, 2009 6:31 am)
I have same problem did you get it repaired

#243 of 673 Re: 2001 Ford Focus vibration [tikvenik] by pepper2275

Nov 17, 2009 (11:16 am)

Replying to: tikvenik (Nov 17, 2009 9:57 am)
Not yet- I am hoping it could be a motor mount issue or something other than the tranny, but I am going to have it checked out at a shop. I have also noticed that the vibration is worse when the car is leaning forward down the hill (in park). Much softer and almost normal when the nose is uphill. About the same result in reverse, too.

#244 of 673 Slipping Transmission by dewolfe01

Nov 18, 2009 (4:24 pm)

I own a 2003 Focus that is having serious issues with the transmission.
 
It has an AT, and when driving, if I reach a speed of +/- 60km the transmission slides into neutral. The only way to keep the vehicle moving in a forward direction is to drop it into 2nd and reduce my speed.
 
The "check engine" light came on a few days ago, about the same time the tranny started to slip. I don't know if the two are related or if its coincidence.
 
I've read several of the posts here and am learning that transmission issues can be linked to may factors, but while everyone talks about slipping from 3rd to 2nd, or 2nd to 3rd, no one has mentioned slipping into neutral, so I'm wondering if my situation is unique or if "neutral" is just my cars "slipped to" gear of choice?
 
Thanks to any and all that can shed light on this issue for me.

#245 of 673 Re: Slipping Transmission [dewolfe01] by dno36

Nov 18, 2009 (4:30 pm)

Replying to: dewolfe01 (Nov 18, 2009 4:24 pm)
Get it scanned for free at a major auto parts store and post back what codes were given. We want the code numbers, not what they think is wrong.
I am betting on our old friend 0750.
GL
Dean.

#246 of 673 Re: Found a breakdown of the 4F27E [hanif] by chicago1972

Nov 18, 2009 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: hanif (Jul 20, 2009 6:19 pm)
I own an 05 Ford Focus,i am getting code 3 P0767 , which is shifter solenoid D stock on. The transmission sometimes gets stuck on D and sometimes it revs before engaging into a 2nd gear and it would not shift into a 3rd gear. I have replaced solenoid A but it did not get any better. Now, that i am viewing the diagram you posted, it seemed like the shifter solenoid for D is number 707H , which is the big solenoid. Did you have that replaced, what was the result?

#247 of 673 2001 Focus by tslroper

Nov 20, 2009 (2:43 am)

I have a 2001 Ford Focus SE with the DOHC and auto transmission. The car is in great condition and only has 79.8k miles on it. We've had no issues with the vehicle thus far (bought it from the local ford dealership used and as-is in april with 72k miles). In early October I was rear-ended while coasting by a van moving about 30MPH. The damage to the vehicle seemed to be fairly minor and only body damage estimated at about $2.4k. However the vehicle was making a barely discernable noise that vaguely sounded like the CV joint. It took a few weeks but fortunately the other guy's insurance approved the claim and got the car to a body shop. I notified the insurance about the noise and told them I dont feel comfortable driving the vehicle given the drive-train noise and possible issues. Following the accident the vehcile was driven home and sat for about a week then to the body shop with no issues other than the noise increasing in volume. Upon picking up the vehicle from the body shop (note: a trusted body shop run by a friend), I was notified that they smelled power steering fluid the few times they moved the vehicle. I made it less than a mile up the road before the OD indicator on the dash began flashing off and on rapidly and smoke began pouring from the hood. I returned to the shop and called the insurance to have the vehicle towed home. When i got to the shop i had issues getting the key out of the ignition and had to bump the shifter to get the transmission to settle into park. Granted it seemed to be engaged but would not release the key until i bumped the gearshift forward a few times. The smoke did not smell like coolant but rather something burning. I notified the insurance company that was handling repairs on the vehicle who had it towed to the dealership it was purchased from. I spoke to the service department at the dealership who told me there was an issue with the rack & pinion and valve body but could not give much more information because they needed to wait for the appraiser to review the vehicle. When i was hit I was knocked into a curd, the front drivers side tire hitting the curb but i didnt think anything of it. My question is, are these problems likely caused by the accident? Could the transmission issue be the solenoid? Unfortunately i dont have error codes for you as the vehicle is currently at the dealership. I'm hoping I wont have any issues with the insurance company repairing the vehicle as it was in perfect working order prior to the accident and was my daily driver. Thanks for the time and help guys.

#248 of 673 Re: 2001 Focus [tslroper] by dno36

Nov 20, 2009 (6:29 am)

Replying to: tslroper (Nov 20, 2009 2:43 am)
Doubtful if the solenoid is an issue.
Scanning will not show anything recent unless the 'check engine' light has come on.
The car getting 'pinched' between a curb and a van could cause a shift in the engine/trans in relation to the body of the car itself.
The front end and powertrain should be checked for being out of proper alaignment.
Just my 2-bits
Dean

#249 of 673 Re: 2001 Focus [dno36] by tslroper

Nov 20, 2009 (6:43 am)

Replying to: dno36 (Nov 20, 2009 6:29 am)
Hmm, and the issue with the key and overdrive light? Do you think the drivetrain being out of alignment would cause those issues? Just trying to figure out whats going on here so i dont get the shaft between the dealership and the insurance company. Like I said the car was in perfect working and driveable condition prior to the accident.

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