transmission problem
8.3
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
39,558 miles
Number of complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
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2006Aug 07
(reported on)Focus ZX5 SES
- 30,100 miles
While my fiance and I were on vacation the transmission slipped out of gear 3 times. When it would go back into gear it would slam. It felt as if someone were rear ending us. This happened 3 times in 1 week. We took it to the ford dealer where they stated that the transmission needed to be flushed. So, for $110, they flushed it. THEY DIDN'T EVEN CHANGE THE FILTER!!!!! After getting the car back, it still continues to slip and slam. All they can tell me is that until they can duplicate the problem, that there is nothing that they can do. This is BULLS***!!!!! I have a 2001 Camry with almost 200,000 miles that has no issues.... DAMN FORDS
2007Oct 01
Focus ZX5 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 29,750 miles
I called Ford Company was told the transmission had to be repaired 4 times before they would replace with new transmission if it is still under warranty.
2008Feb 01
Focus ZX3 SE 2.0L
- Manual transmission
- 23,000 miles
The transmission has been difficult to get into 1st or reverse not until the engine warms up, but until the entire transaxle warms up.
Sometimes it's so stiff that I think I have it in gear, but when I release the clutch, it grinds, because it didn't go in all the way.
The car has been in dealer twice over the same issue and each time, they could find no problem with it. It was hard to shift in 2005 with 10,000 miles on it. In 2008, with 23,000 miles on it, it's even harder to shift. On a cold day, the if the car is started in neutral, there's no way you can get it in reverse without putting it in 5th first, then into reverse.
I live in the city and getting into 1st is also a struggle and I have no choice but to leave it in gear and stay on my clutch unless I want to force it into gear, which I believe will cause a linkage/cable damage in the long run.
The problem is particularly bad when the temperature goes below 32F
2007Oct 23
(reported on)Focus ZX5
- Automatic transmission
- 69,500 miles
I had a 91 Ford Taurus whose transmission took a shit at 82000 miles. The car was bought brand new and driven like granma drives. I thought that I would give ford another shot and bought my 2005 focus in march 2007 It had 50000 miles on it and ran good. Now i have just made my 6th car payment on it and the trans is taking a shit. It wont shift when its supposed to and tries to shift when its Not supposed to. POS!! I WANT FORD TO FIX IT, AND FIX IT FOR FREE DAMNIT! Im not putting 3 transmissions in this car. It will go off a cliff first!
2007Oct 15
(reported on)Focus ZX3 2.0L
- Manual transmission
- 10,000 miles
I have a manual transmission in my focus. Until the entire transaxle is warmed up, I find it difficult to get the car into first or reverse. I'd have to nudge it into 2nd, then throw it back into 1st, or else it won't go in to first unless I FORCE it. Same with reverse. Nudge into 2nd or 5th, then back into reverse.
Took it to the dealer, they found a TSB, checked and said fine. Nothing fixed.
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2008Apr 03
Focus ZX3 2.0L
Since buying this car new I have had the following problems: Ford dealership rebuilt the manual transmission 3 times and going back for the 4th time. Replaced the same half shaft twice.
Carey C.
Saint Marys, Ohio, USA
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