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#538 of 672 Re: 2008 focus se tranny problems [chrislindsy] by chrislindsy

Jul 19, 2012 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: chrislindsy (Jul 18, 2012 4:52 pm)
hey every on i fixed my problem it was the mass air flow senser i took it out hit it with some electronics cleaner and no more transmission problems dont ask me how that is connected with the transmission as of right now i have no ideal but i will do some research and find out.

#539 of 672 Re: 2012 focus transmission shift issue [jshire] by jackthehack

Jul 19, 2012 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: jshire (Jul 15, 2012 2:30 am)
I feel your pain. In the UK the ford dealer did not even know what parts to order so I called back to the states and ordered all six of the solenoids. I will know if the $800 is work it in a few weeks when I get time to change them.

#540 of 672 Ford Tranny by puffin1

Jul 26, 2012 (3:43 pm)

Should one buy a six speed ? I don't see it offered,

#541 of 672 Re: 2012 focus transmission shift issue [jshire] by jackthehack

Aug 04, 2012 (3:51 am)

Replying to: jshire (Jul 15, 2012 2:30 am)
Good news. My German made 2001 Ford Focus was slipping out of gear and I ordered all six solenoids from the US and all the parts matched. Replacing the solenoids fixed my problem of the transmission dropping out of gear when it shifted from second to third and sometimes other gears. I could not find any way to recognize which solenoid was causing the problem so replacing all of them is probably the only solution. The cost for all six was $800 and I had to get someone to ship them since the parts had to be picked up on person.

#542 of 672 04 focus Trans just stopped by dtrtfocus

Aug 14, 2012 (6:52 pm)

So last summer my 04 zts focus wldnt go faster than 35mph ( bought used from local Chevy dealer) took car to selling dealer whr warranty was, they said was a sticking caliper n brakeline & fluid issue. After reading posting now believe it ws a solenoid issue. Either way car ws fixed no further issues. Last week got 2 blocks from home n car just stopped accellerating. Engine was fine but Trans just stopped working with no "signs" of trouble. No o/d light on, no CEL, no hard shift or slipping. Just stopped engaging! Any help or recommendations as to problem? Just solenoid, Tcm or do I need new Trans? If so is it better to rebuild or replace w/another used Trans? Help!

#543 of 672 Re: 04 focus Trans just stopped [dtrtfocus] by xwesx

Aug 15, 2012 (9:01 am)

Replying to: dtrtfocus (Aug 14, 2012 6:52 pm)
This may be overly simplistic, but did you check the fluid level? If it is too low, it will reach that point where it simply doesn't have the fluid pressure to engage.

#544 of 672 Re: 04 focus Trans just stopped [xwesx] by dtrtfocus

Aug 15, 2012 (11:43 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Aug 15, 2012 9:01 am)
Have to be honest w/you..... No I haven't checked fluid levels!!

#545 of 672 Re: 04 focus Trans just stopped [dtrtfocus] by xwesx

Aug 16, 2012 (11:31 am)

Replying to: dtrtfocus (Aug 15, 2012 11:43 am)
Do that before anything else at this point. If it is low, top it off with the appropriate fluid type, then test again.
 
If that is the problem, the next thing is to determine why the level was low (e.g., leak, but how severe and where?).

#546 of 672 Re: problem fixed [malkawi] by mattar

Sep 09, 2012 (11:21 am)

Replying to: malkawi (Jul 18, 2011 12:30 pm)
Please please tell me where is that wire is !!! I have exactly the same problem in my car as u described by word, your advise is really appreciated.
The agency requires 1500 $ from me !!! and I don't have this money to waste on the car.

#547 of 672 Re: Should I just do a trade in and get a new car ? [randomness] by socal19

Sep 30, 2012 (12:07 pm)

Replying to: randomness (May 13, 2008 5:39 pm)
Just trade it in. Dont waste your time with a Ford, and besides they are not reliable.

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