8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$313.00
Average Mileage:
68,600 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- a solenoid in the transmission was replaced (3 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
transmission problem
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2009Jun 17
Focus
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
At 53,000 miles my transmission is dead. I have paid to change 2 solenoids and the problem is not repaired. When the vehicle is in drive and hits 3,000 rpm's, the transmission fails. It revs up but does not catch a gear. I have to drop it into "L2" to drive, which allows me to go 35 mph (tops). Two mechanics have assessed the expense at $2,400 to replace the transmission. Again.....53,000 miles??? We contacted Ford and they said that it was our problem. Ford just lost a customer of over 15 years..... never again....
I have owned Ford's since 1993. In that year I bought a brand new Ford Ranger. In 1998, I traded the Ranger for a brand new Mustang. In 2000, I traded the Mustang for a brand new Explorer. In 2002, I traded the Explorer for a brand new Focus.
Sorry Ford, your problem.
2009Apr 22
Focus SE 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
I have a 2002 Ford Focus that I bought new. It has been a great car until last week when it reached 30 MPH and wouldn't engage 3rd gear. I took it to a local Ford dealer to have it checked out and it took them 1 1/2 days to come back with an "I think it's this problem, but not fully sure". They want to take out the transmission and check what they think it is.
This " I think it's this" will cost me over $400 just to have the transmission removed and put back in. I have noticed a lot of other Ford Focus owners on here have had the same problem, so before I go and spend any large amounts of money on this piece of crap do any of you have suggestions other than trading it off ASAP? Thanks.
2008Dec 03
Focus ZX5 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I took my car in for inspection, to the dealer because they are open on Saturdays, the notice the engine light so automatically the state inspection fails until the light is out. The cause 4th gear gone, reason, solenoid that controls the engagement and disengagement of that gear needs to be replaced. They quote 740.00 dollars for a part that cost's 50 dollars. 20 bolts on the transmission pan, one bolt on the solenoid and the draining and replacing of transmission fluid, Labor 400 dollars freaking priceless, I found the solution on the internet could have save myself the labor costs by doing the work myself, diags charge 150 waived, but I found out that autozone will read diag codes on your car for free so next time the engine light comes on go to autozone and not the dealer! I got my state inspection sticker but lost my car for 3 days how does 5 hours of labor equal three days without my car, until I bitched that I was unhappy they were trying to stick me with an 800 dollar bill, but finally I got them to reduce to $620 next car is going to be a toyota!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2009May 01
Focus SE Zetec
The transmission went on neutral after the 3rd gear. I could drive it (using only the first 3 gears) after selecting O/D OFF.
ioans
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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