Sep 17, 2016 a metal rattling sound when i accelerate from a slow speed or from a complete stop. Our 2002 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. This allows you to change gears in the manual transmission to a. If your car has an automatic transmission, one of the. The vibration is worst in 1st and 2nd gear but is apparent in all gears now. In an automatic transmission, all of this is done for you by the. I have a question about a grinding noise i hear in my car. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. May 29, 2009 hi guys, yesterday i noticed a very strange noise coming from under the bonnet whilst driving. Ford focus ford focus 2002 whining noise, help hi all, i have recently bought a 2002 ford focus 1. Now when i put it in revers or drive i get a loud whining noise from the transmission, the noise stops when i get up to 5 to 8 mph. I needed a new car and it was about the smallest and least expensive car that ford made. The symptoms are that the transmission disengages slips out of gear when it goes into 3rd gear.
The most common reasons why a transmission slips axleaddict. For purposes of this discussion, well focus on manual transmissions. A manual transmission engages only when the car starts running or the gear is in the neutral. I have had this car in for a fix at two different dealers.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Its a constant thump, thump, thump noise that matches the rotation of the tires. I have a 2010 ford focus ses, around 87000 miles on it. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Grinding noise when accelerating focus fanatics forum. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007.
Keeping the the clutch depressed and shifti read more. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. Extra exhaust gasses are not gong to effect a manual transmission. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. Low transmission fluid level could the source of the rattling sound when. I also feels like something is holding down the acceleration of the vehicle during the time i hear that rattling sound. Apr 10, 2014 does your ford focus seem to vibrate all the time. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 ford explorer based on all problems reported for the 2002 explorer. However recently i notice that it makes a noise during acceleration. Common ford focus problems and complaints from customers 1.
Listen for any rumbling, growling or mechanical metaltoto metal noise in each gear just after it shifts. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. From your description, it sounds like you are describing an engine misfire. 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.
There can always be hidden problems lurking that are difficult to diagnose in the few minutes you have while you are looking at the car. View and download ford focus 2002 owners manual online. A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your focus s engine. Now it is 12years old and i am considering replacing it, and there arent many cars out there that i like better which says a lot for it. The noise is quite loud, and a sort of grinding metallic clatter. When the car is cold and just started i cannot shift into 1st or reverse. Why does a car make whining noise when accelerating.
My 2002 ford focus has been running smoothingly for the past a few years. Ford focus svt questions what is wrong with my car. The transmission fluid that leaked out looked fine no metal. If a manual transmission makes noises just when the clutch pedal is all the way up or engaged and a grinding or rattling noise is heard, the throwout bearing for the clutch is bad. When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs to 5 or 6,000 rpms car loses power. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. Transmission noise problems of the 2002 ford explorer. What are the reasons for rattling noise when accelerating.
Intermittent grinding noise while accelerating ford forums. Ford focus questions engine revs and loses power when. There is no loss of performance when this happens, and no change to the engine noise. Such noises indicate problems with the individual planetary gears, input shaft or interior transmission bearings. It happens most when i am accelerating and when i take my foot off the gas it greatly reduces, though does not go completely away. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. The way to diagnose transmission problems is to first take note of when the problem is present and under what conditions. The car goes into gear fine, and is not making any noise or. Anymore acceleration to speeds beyond that do not make this sound. The fluid should exactly be at the level instructed in the owners manual. A tin metal like rattling sound when i accelerate from a.
Here are the most common causes of whining noises when accelerating. A constant whining noise when your car is in gear needs professional attention. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Feb 26, 2008 2002 ford focus zx3, manual transmission. There is a shudder on take off and vibration while accele. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Page 199 maintenance and specifications ford part ford part ford item name or number specification equivalent automatic motorcraft xt5qm mercon v transaxle mercon v manual motorcraft full xtm5qs wsdm2c200c transaxle synthetic manual transmission fluid engine oil motorcraft sae xo5w20qsp wssm2c153h 5w20 premium. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. My 2011 ford escape has developed a noise and its driving me crazy. You can drive the car in 1st or 2nd gear generally. Hard to categorize, but i didnt put a lot of thought into the 2002 focus when i bought it. Many possible faults can cause your 20 ford focus to vibrate upon acceleration. In 1977, ogle applied his revolutionary innovation on a 1970 ford galaxie featuring a v8.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. I own a 2002 ford focus with automatic transmission. My 20 ford focus sticks at a high rev when i am on the highway and accelerate to pass. This only happens shortly after car start up and during acceleration.
Use some fast acceleration, allowing the transmission to firmly shift. Transmission noise and other signs of transmission problems when buying a used car, you are always taking a risk that it may be more used than you bargained for. More information on what causes shaking and vibration rattles on a ford focus 2002. The first fix was a problem with the cruise control. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Even when sitting still with the engine idling in park or drive. When an alternator is going bad, itll often begin to put out a high pitched whining sound.
If you dont shift gears but continue to accelerate, the transmission will begin to whine very loudly. Sign in so recently picked up a focus with the 2 liter 4 cyl engine manual trans. Listen for sounds as the vehicle is accelerating after the clutch pedal is. Diagnosing a ford focus front end noise tylers neighborhood garage. I didnt notice at the time i viewed the car, but a mechanical whine is audble when the engine is idle. Misfires can be caused by many issues, but the most common are spark plugs, coil, fuel pump, fuel injectors, maf sensor, vacuum leaks, or a wiring harness fault. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category.
The rattling sound is temporary and goes away when i reach 30 40 mph. The 2002 ford focus has 58 problems reported for engine failure. The 2002 ford focus is a wonderful small car thats fun to drive, frugal with fuel and offered in such a wide variety of configurations it would be hard not to find one that suits your needs. Diagnosing manual transmission problems it still runs. Ford fiesta loud noise when using the clutch mesa, arizona. There is no check engine light nor does anything else do anything out of the ordinary.