Ford Focus Gearbox & Clutch Problems

Gearbox & Clutch Problems and faults
Cannot move gearshift between gear positions

lever can be forced to move, but is not practical to use.

2009 Ford Focus 2.0 ltr. cabrio
Posted: Nov 11, 2023
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Automatic transmission

repaired £2400 . Thirteen months ago and it’s gone again. Juddering into gear to start so took it to my Ford independent dealer and it’s gone completely. They had to push it back into the workshop. Too big a job for them and have told...

2013 Ford Focus 2.0
Posted: Jun 25, 2023
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Clutch pedal grinding and noise from engine when clutch engaged.

There is a feeling that the clutch pedal is grinding ever so slightly impressed and as soon as the clutch pedal is pressed there is an odd sound from the engine bay. I’m guessing the clutch itself is starting to slip and may need replaced...

2008 Ford Focus 1.6
Posted: Oct 2, 2022
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Ford Focus Sport 1.6TDCi. New clutch assembly has left the car with very notchy gear selection

Had the full clutch assembly replaced due to a slipping clutch. After this was done the gear selection has been very "notchy". I have returned it to the Garage 3 times and each time there was no improvement. They say they have changed the g...

2011 Ford Focus Focus Sport 1.6 TDCi
Posted: Oct 20, 2021
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Gear box.

Drive forward to reverse and vice versa hesitation, then lurches

2019 Ford Focus 1.5petrol auto estate
Posted: Jul 27, 2021
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Rev Matching. How to turn off and on?

Hello, I have a Sept 2019 Focus ST. I believe the car has the Performance Pack option. It has the Track driving mode, launch control, red brake calipers and different coloured ambient lighting, but I can't find the option in the Settings Me...

2019 Ford Focus ST
Posted: Nov 27, 2020
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Juddering when pulling away

Car judders when pulling away

2016 Ford Focus 1.6 Auto
Posted: Feb 7, 2019
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Juddering when pulling away

Car judders when pulling away

2016 Ford Focus 1.6 Auto
Posted: Feb 6, 2019
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Starts, but will not run

Stopped to refuel,,, car started but will not move forward or reverse,, turned car off/on, no change.. checked fluids, all OK,, never had transmission problems, no slipping, no jumping... all was working fine... had to tow it.. still starts...

2001 Ford Focus 2.0 SE
Posted: Jul 20, 2014
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Auto box fault

1100 miles on clock - when changing from 1st to 2nd (AUTO BOX) there is a loud "click" which only happens once until car has been stopped foe a while. Also 1st gear has whirring noise. Am informed this may be the "A" solenoid. Ford main dea...

2010 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec auto
Posted: Aug 13, 2013
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Gears

I,m finding it difficult to get from 2nd to 3rd gear while driving. can you help.

2002 Ford Focus 1.6 CL manual
Posted: Feb 6, 2013
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Gearbox

There seems to be play in the gear stick/gearbox. It's had a new clutch a few years ago and is serviced my a Ford main dealer. It has 99,000 on the clock,anybody give me some advice?

2003 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol manual
Posted: Jan 22, 2013
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Losse coolant from header tank

over heating and pushing all coolant out of header tank. have changed the rad and cap water pump temp sender themostate drive belt have removed all hose and checked for blockages the fans work water not circulating through rad then car o...

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 ZETEC
Posted: Oct 31, 2012
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First gear

very hard to put into first gear if you go into second gear then first no problem is this normal only does it when car not moving

2002 Ford Focus 1.8 tdci
Posted: Jun 16, 2012
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Gear change noise

when my auto changes from first to second gear ther is a strange clicking and a sort of hissing like some sort of pressure release noise.

2008 Ford Focus 1.6 auto zetec
Posted: Feb 24, 2011
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Gear box slipping

The gear box has started slipping,in about 3rd gear am driving it but it is getting worse. What is best to get a reconditioned gear box (expensive) or one from breakers yard. Anybody know where to get a reconditioned gear box from

2003 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 Auto
Posted: Dec 1, 2010
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Metalic grinding noise when doing hard right, from cold

I bought the car 3 weeks ago and have heard a noise coming from somewhere under the bonnet, under very specific circumstances. The car park where I work is flat, but exits onto a slight hill. To leave the car park requires almost-full-ri...

2009 Ford Focus TDCi 1.6
Posted: Nov 3, 2010
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Difficulty selecting 3rd gear

1991 Ford Focus 1.8 zetec
Posted: Sep 25, 2010
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Water pump

water pump gone needs replacing.AA told me i dont have to remove timing belt !!!! is that true.he said take pulley bolts off and pulley out,remove water pump and renew,is that all that needs doing? apparently certain models you dont need to...

2003 Ford Focus 1800
Posted: Sep 19, 2010
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Increasing speed. Air through air vents increases loudly then dies down.

Hi, Just in the past few days i've noticed when i'm increasing my speed even in 2nd gear or 5th, the air rushing through the air vents increases & it's getting louder. It can last for a few secs to about 10-15 secs. Any idea what is going o...

2006 Ford Focus 1.8 ctdi zetec
Posted: Jun 20, 2010
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