When your car starts making strange noises or vibrations, its never a good thing. The 2002 ford focus has 6 problems reported for rattling noise from engine. When a clutch slips, the engine will rev, but the car doesnt move as it. From the very start, fords powershift transmission experienced. Even when sitting still with the engine idling in park or drive. Problem was due to a worn out passenger side motor mount. A nostart problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400.
And do not run auto trans fluid, it is way too light of an oil to substitute, even for a short time. It is also shifting gears somewhat harder than usual, and when idling it is making a garglysputtery noise. Correcting most nostart problems usually involves replacing the alternator, starter or. The symptoms are that the transmission disengages slips out of gear when it goes into 3rd gear. My godfather and i have been working extensively on the car getting new parts. I took it to the ford service centre to get the codes read. Find everything you need for a complete chassis repair on your ford or lincoln car, truck. Hi, last night whilst returning home and pulling into the drive there was a slight whine coming from the engine bay. You can drive the car in 1st or 2nd gear generally. Had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002 145,000. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt. Had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002 145,000 miles problem would go away as the engine warmed.
Correcting most no start problems usually involves replacing the alternator, starter or battery. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 ford focus. The transmission repair professionals at aamco transmission and auto. If you notice a humming noise that increases in intensity as the engine rises in speed, it points to a malfunctioning transmission pump or pump shaft. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a. The ford chassis parts line is the only one with the backing of ford motor company. It is also shifting gears somewhat harder than usual, and when idling it is making a garglysputtery noise and reving slightly. The 2002 ford focus has 58 problems reported for engine failure.
Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil until 2009. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Ford focus ford focus 2002 whining noise, help hi all, i have recently bought a 2002 ford focus 1. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Oct 05, 2008 had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002 145,000 miles problem would go away as the engine warmed.
My 2003 ford focus has about 107k mi and is making a whining noise whenever running. Runs fine but is really noisy when the weather is cool. I have a 2002 ford escape, i had the transmission rebuilt 12 months ago. There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a no start problem with your vehicle.
Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1. The noise is not there when the car is stoppedidleparked. Local 12 news tried contacting the spokesperson for ford motor. And one last thing, the transmission learns the way you drive so it is best if you are the only person to drive it. In places where manual transmissions were still more common. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil. I have a 2002 ford focus speedometer only works when it wants to.
Car seems to run brand new other than a roaring noise coming from the front while traveling down the road. Ford focus automatic transmission 2003, automatic transmission torque converter by dacco. Other worn vehicle parts can mimic the noise or feel of faulty transmission parts, so it becomes important how to identify noises specific to certain problems. Now while in neutral it first makes a high pitched squeaking noise, but quickly turns into a grinding noise. Ford extended a warranty on the transmission and the transmission control module up to 120,000 miles i believe. Ford bearings are manufactured to strict ford motor company specifications, offering the right fit, durability and reliability you expect in your ford or lincoln vehicle. Dec 22, 2012 hi, last night whilst returning home and pulling into the drive there was a slight whine coming from the engine bay.
Narrow your results brand ford trans 1 midwest 2 autozone rewards. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Chasing common electrical problems with the ford focus. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Any suggestions on what temperature related function would cause this problem. As a result, we provide an extensive selection of high quality ford focus repair parts manufactured to restore your vehicle to like new condition at the most attractive prices. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Replaced motor mount and car left the shop with no problem. Ford escape questions 2002 ford escape transmission.
See realworld ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other ford focus owners. The ford parts online purchasing website this website or is brought to you by ford motor company ford together with the ford or lincoln mercury dealership that you select as your preferred dealer dealer. Common ford focus problems and complaints from customers 1. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. The sounds go away when the clutch is pressed and while in gear. I bought american vehicles to support american companies and american workers.
Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, felpro is. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models. One shop said motor mounts are a problem with the focus, replaced mine and said it was fixed. Just recently the od light came on but was driving fine. Jan 21, 2019 i have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. Starting problems please help today i bought a ford focus manual from dealership 2004, i paid 4000 inc of taxes, engine seems very noisy but after read. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Genuine ford part excellent condition 105k miles 1year warranty located at nampa, idaho 83687 estimated 4day delivery.
The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless you fully press the clutch pedal. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the. The first part is when the engine is in charge with the hand brake on and the second part is on the move with that noise coming constantly only when in 3rd gear at about 22002300 rpm, can hear the noise in 2nd 4th and 5th gear only when trying to drive with constant speed and in a gear too high for the actual speed. While there are a variety of reasons your ford focus wont start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
I own a 2002 ford focus with automatic transmission. A no start problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Noticeable whilst accelerating and slowing no noise whilst in neutral and coasting if revved whilst in. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. Had a morning start vibration on a ford focus 2002. I have a 2012 ford focus with automatic transmission and it will not shift on its own. Whining noise from engine ford focus club ford owners. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. The widest range of products, outstanding quality, and affordable prices are the three pillars on which carid bases its work. At approximately 43,000 miles i had to take my focus to get the transmission repaired.
The noise is louder when i accelerate, and espescially loud right before the point where it shifts gears the transmission is automatic, but you can tell when it is about to shift. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the transmission in neutral n. Hi all wondering if any of you out there can help identify the possible cause with a noise i get when starting my 2006 focus 1. Here are just a few of the typical automatic transmission noises, and what they often. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The whine return this morning its only noticeable between 1,000 2,000 revs.
Ford focus questions starting problems please help cargurus. It could be as simple as a loose battery connection or as complicated as an engine mechanical problem. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. I am an owner of two ford vehicles a 2002 ford focus and a 2002 ford explorer. Consult your repair manual for the location of these components. Since the gear train has not been engaged in drive, it rules out all the other components. Clutches are a wear item, and when a customer feels the clutch pedal start to release high. I have a ford f150 2002 4x4 that i keep my jayco camper on. Oct 12, 2015 the newest manual transmissions are barely manual. Just purchased a preowned 2002 ford focus lx sedan.
Sep 15, 2011 my 2003 ford focus has about 107k mi and is making a whining noise whenever running. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Transmission, street smart transmission, autozone, advance auto parts, dealer retail. Although most vehicle transmission noises relate to internal parts and cannot be seen, their behavior and sound frequency always deal with a moving part according to engine rpm or pressure. Once the car warms up ands driven for a while after about 1520 mins of driving, the noise is gone. The focus connector does not usually cause an alternator failure, but can cause a charging. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. They were purchased on the same day as certified ford used vehicles.
There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a. There are also a few recallsreprograms that came out for most of those cars. When the car slows down to 20 miles an hour or so or when you stop it reengages. Dacco offers the most extensive line of torque converters in the industry, and because have more than 80 locations, those parts are. I didnt notice at the time i viewed the car, but a mechanical whine is audble when the engine is idle.
Browse other questions tagged ford transmission focus or ask your own question. This noise has happened a few times now, doesnt happen every time the car starts, in fact the last time it happened must have been well over a month ago. If i put it in the manual shift mode a can get the car to shift into 1st, 3rd, and 5th gears but 2nd, 4th,6t. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
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