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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / September 2007Ford Focus Shifting Problem
I just recently purchased a 2005 Focus ZX4. It has a little ove 16000 miles. My main problem is, at times, the gear shifts from 1s to neutral. It is very sporadic. It might happen 3 or 4 times i one day, and then not at all for a few days. The shift always occur right after a complete stop, right as I press on the acceleration. This complete stop must be accompanied by a shift to 1st. It neve happens after a complete stop in which I was already in 1st (ex traffic congestion). I have taken it to a dealership, but I was told that they can' attempt to fix it until they can recreate the problem. Like I said this can be a problem because of its sporadic nature. I woul appreciate any thoughts or suggestions It sounds like a shift linkage adjustment problem to me. I'd try a different dealership. Of course it would really be a lot better if you could demonstrate the problem. Ed >I just recently purchased a 2005 Focus ZX4. It has a little over > 16000 miles. My main problem is, at times, the gear shifts from 1st [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > this can be a problem because of its sporadic nature. I would > appreciate any thoughts or suggestions. >I just recently purchased a 2005 Focus ZX4. It has a little over >16000 miles. My main problem is, at times, the gear shifts from 1st [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >this can be a problem because of its sporadic nature. I would >appreciate any thoughts or suggestions. Drain and change the transmission fluid immediately, and check the level and condition of the fluid. This has the basic feel of a lubrication issue with the transmission. --scott  Signature"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis." >>I just recently purchased a 2005 Focus ZX4. It has a little over >>16000 miles. My main problem is, at times, the gear shifts from 1st [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > This has the basic feel of a lubrication issue with the > transmission. I was assuming this was a manual transmission jumping out of first gear. I am guessing you are assuming it is an automatic....I suppose the OP should clarify. Ed > Bluestar28 wrote > I just recently purchased a 2005 Focus ZX4. It has a little ove 16000 miles. My main problem is, at times, the gear shifts from 1s to neutral. It is very sporadic. It might happen 3 or 4 times i one day, and then not at all for a few days. The shift always occur right after a complete stop, right as I press on the acceleration. This complete stop must be accompanied by a shift to 1st. It neve happens after a complete stop in which I was already in 1st (ex traffic congestion). > I have taken it to a dealership, but I was told that they can' attempt to fix it until they can recreate the problem. Like I said this can be a problem because of its sporadic nature. I woul appreciate any thoughts or suggestions I am sorry for an confusion, but my focus has a manual transmission |
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