transmission problem
8.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
53,481 miles
Number of complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- dealer claimed it is normal (3 reports)
- fix gear solenoid malfunction (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2003 Ford Focus transmission slips and jerks
2008Mar 15
Focus 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
2003 focus w/71,000 miles. Transmission is slipping one week after replacing the transmission for the 3rd time. Harper Ford says not bad enough to be concern yet. They are waiting for the warranty to run out and then charge me for the fourth transmission. Dealer still says that focus transmission do not have problems
2006Oct 22
(reported on)Focus
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
Last winter, my car started jerking a lot and wouldn't go once it reached 3rd gear. ONCE AGAIN, I am having the same problem. This is absolutely ridiculous. When we first took it to a transmission shop, a gentleman told my husband he was going to have to replace the entire transmission (over $1700). I made my husband get a second opinion, and the guy told him is was actually a solenoid problem. It cost me about $300 to have it replaced. Much better than $1700, but still ridiculous. Even more ridiculous that I am now going to have to replace it again. If anyone knows what might cause this problem, let me know...
2003Nov 05
Focus ES 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 1,000 miles
Ford sucks, will not stand behind this piece of crap. It now does not run, transmission is out, electrical is fried, suspension is shot - but hey - it is low mileage, only 59,833 miles. I will go further in other areas of electric, suspension, brakes, tires. The transmission started with problems from the beginning. My daughter in law bought the car brand new, and the FORD motor company treated her like a non thinking dumb blonde, and led her around in circles until the car went out of warranty, three months later the trans died. They have record of her first visit, but her service writer did not record the others times it was taken in, after test drive they said it is a normal ford trait, all is well. Bull shit. The car has not been driven for eleven months. Now repo guys came but the car is on my property. They broke my gate, entered my property, but I caught them and they tried to run my truck into the rocks and again into trees (they did not get the car). The local Sheriffs department wants this repo man bad. He is wanted for assault with a deadly weapon (his Truck). I have two neighbors that witnessed the whole thing, plus the police took pictures. These guys were hired by Ford motor company. It will cost $3500 to fix the car, she owes $5,000. This is how FORD treats Young Americans that are trying to get ahead, have a new car without problems yet at inflated prices. Yes an American dream was just lost in debt due to the inability to fix Ford's problem car as well as try to find EXTRA money to make the payment, pay the insurance, plus buy another car to drive while FORDS wannabe car is broken. I want to thank Ford for this experience. Our family of fifteen will never purchase another Ford.
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2008Jun 16
Focus SE Wagon
Being my first car - I didn't realize there was a problem, but every time I slow down then press the gas again (as in everywhere - traffic, lights, etc..) the car bumps forward. My father drove my car and totally freaked out. He sent me to Ford right away. They told me there was no problem. I didn't have many kilometers left on the warranty so I told them I'd be back. I went back, spoke to the manager - I drove with the mechanic and he still said nothing's wrong. So now I just have to drive with the problem. At least now I feel it coming - I let up on the gas and let it slow to get into gear a little less roughly!!! ..And I hope it'll last me until my loan's paid!!!!
B M.
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
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