Ford focus automatic transmission with 4speed ford 4f27e transmission 2004, automatic transmission oil pan gasket by felpro. Ive read that it could be a fuse or wiring problem. Standard features of the lx consisted of air conditioning, remote central locking, fog lamps, power mirrors and front windows, power steering, a radio cd player with four speakers, and 15inch. The air entering your engine is measured by the maf mass airflow sensor and the onboard. Common ford truck problems by year ford f150 issues. All our 2004 ford focus radio cd player gps inventory come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
Sometimes it would come back on in an hour or the next day. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. Originally the radio would randomly stop producing sound. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Meantime, the automaker is battling lawsuits surrounding the focus and fiesta. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. Ford focus transmission solenoid diagram the 2008 ford focus has 8 problems reported for transmission failure. Common ford focus problems and complaints from customers 1.
For the 20152017 ford f150, common problems range from interior mishaps to issues with functional components. Ford focus questions radio stereo stopped working cargurus. A nostart problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. Ford focus stereo upgrade basic stock radio duration. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. When the 2015 focus became available for sale, it brought about a revamp of the ford focus exterior, including the front and back fascia, hood and grille plus the rear tail. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. I was driving up my street one day and my car stopped accelerating, starting making a loud whining noise. When i tried to accelerate my car didnt move but rpms went up. Sep 12, 2019 violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. At dokmo ford chrysler jeep and dodge dealer in mn, we work hard to get you into the vehicle you have always wanted.
Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. Reset the original code for your ford focus stereo by only providing the serial number. Buy high quality used 2004 ford focus radio cd player gps cheap and fast. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Radio problem guide for ford focusfusiontaurusescape. Repairing a radio on a ford focus involves checking the fuses and wiring with a spark tester to find the source of the conductivity failure. Solving radio problems can be as easy as replacing a component of the audio system or as tedious as finding a shortened wire in the interior harness. Detroit ford is extending the warranties on about 560000 small cars to cover a litany of problems with a troubled 6speed automatic. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission.
There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a nostart problem with your vehicle. Dont know if its relevant, but the security light the light above the radio that blinks only blinks when the engine is off, i know it used to blink. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a. I took it to the ford dealership and they reset my radio. Ford focus standard transmission 2004, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. Dec 04, 2012 the ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. Ford focus, fiesta owners with transmission issues still. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 ford focus transmissions online. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Ford focus owners have reported 53 problems related to radio tape cd player under the equipment category. Ford extends warranty on cars with defective dualclutch.
To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I purchased my car august of 2015, soon after that i began having problems with my radio. With chiltons online doityourself ford focus repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2004. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on. Accc will sue ford over dodgy powershift transmission in focus, fiesta. As for poor sound quality, there are things that can be done. Royal oak resident ryan karczewski discusses problems with his 2014 ford focus. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. It could be as simple as a loose battery connection or as complicated as an engine mechanical problem.
Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john cadogan. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and. If you have a ford focus car with the spi sohc engine and the ib5 manual transmission, your shift cable collett may have gone bad. Ford fiesta, focus transmission warranty extended transport topics. To see how frequently 2004 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. View and download ford focus 2004 owners manual online. Ford to fix powershift transmissions free of charge autoblog. Ford focus questions my ford focus 3 years old wont. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017.
Consumer states transmission gave out with a mileage under 20,000. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it. The 2000 focus has 296 tsbs which is more than any of the other 22 years. A tsb may provide a hint at potential problems with your vehicle, or help save money by alerting you to future problems. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. I have been hit with all the recalls fuel pressure sensor, apillar replacement pieces, clutch master. How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission youtube. Our 2004 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsbs ford problems. Dont waste time calling around to your local bookstores or waiting for a repair manual to arrive by.
I purchased a new radio system and it doesnt work either. Oct 29, 2009 my radio in my focus was working fine when i first got it, but it suddenly quit. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2004 ford focus. On march 09, 2005, ford recalled 589,932 ford focus. If this is the case, the advice given in the workshop manual. Dualclutch gearboxes like the the dps6 typically shift rougher than. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. As a first time car buyer i picked a 20 ford focus. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. Ford focus radio codes instant retrieval 100% working. However, the factory radio unit may eventually fail from regular use.
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Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. So if you are looking at a particularly cheap ford focus produced in 2003, then the chances are that the owner is selling it because he had too many problems with it. It doesnt matter if you have a manual or automatic transmission. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. I was very excited to be buying my very first car only to find out that my experience with this car would not be so good. Transport canada is investigating a significant number of concerns over ford focus and fiesta models after. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, felpro is. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Ford focus 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings 200607 ford focus oem radio am fm 6 cd player w bluetooth music 6s4t18c815ad. Ford focus questions i have a 2004 ford focus zts 2. The 2004 ford focus has 7 nhtsa complaints for the power train. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta.
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