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I have my Hanes manual so I've spent most of today researching what it could be and what questions to ask the mechanic as an informed owner. I read in the forum where as the Vehicle output shaft speed sensor could be holding metal desbris and thereby causing faulty signals to the PCM about when to shift.
I don't have a PCM reader nor a garge lift to aid in my dianoses here at home. I do have a 2 ton floor jack and 2 jackstands. Would there be any damage if I jacked my car up and removed that sensor to check for metal shavings?
Or would I be better advised to just take it to my mechanic, describe the problem again and let them fix it?
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Any ideas or info out there would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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We don't have this model in England only the C max auto which is different as it has a Tiptronic shift! I'm therefore having problems getting information!
The auto gearboxes and problems you are discussing sound the same as my car which was slipping out of 3rd gear and losing drive along with the transmission warning light comming on.
The Ford dealer in Spain wouldn't touch it so I had a British owned garage recondition the box @ 1000 euros. However the same problem keeps re occurring! The solenoid has been replaced twice! I assume this is the 'A' solenoid! Can you confirm that the codes (P0750 etc) reffered to are for a CVT box so I can discuss this with the machanic in Spain?
I just want to thank you all for providing with the information necessary to resolve any issues by ourselves and by doing so.....avoid huge headaches and hundreds or thousands of dollars on repair costs.
Thanks a lot.....I really was worried about this issue....I depend on my car for everything.
Ford wouldn't help me. In 2009, I believed I had a 3 year warranty, I did not know what a DRIVE TRAIN was and that it meant transmission, and the 7 FORD mechanics I spoke to, NEVER ONCE said that I was still covered..ok they did tell me the DAY AFTER the 5 years expired....and the guy was laughing about it!
When I purchased my car May of 2004 it was BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT! I had a work injury thereafter which prevented me from putting alot of miles on the car, thats why it only just now has 40,000.
I have replaced transmission, ignition, breaks, tires.....I am just fed up with this car and to make it worse FORD claims that FOCUS never has transmission issues. LIARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am done with this car even if I had another 4,000, I would never pay that to have the caR, what another 12,000 miles?
The bank can come & get it! It is a piece of *(&^. I have owned 24 used cars that were maily junk, but NOT one did I ever have to replace of Transmission. I would rather waLK. I will NEVER buy another ford, ever.
Then, post back.
Up until now, the only complaint I had about the Focus was not enough leg room for me. I've had my car for 6 years and had been satisfied otherwise. Now to hear about transmission problems with such low mileage! I'm not a happy camper. I've been a loyal Ford customer for over 30 years. I feel Ford should cover the entire cost to replace my transmission...with a new one and not another defective one....and reimburse me for expenses I've already incurred trying to get my car up and running again.
If so, where was the cheapest place online to buy them?
Thanks
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PO755 Solenoid B - ?
PO770 Solenoid E - XS4Z7G484AA
OBDII reader showed these codes. Can someone confirm part numbers?
One of my friends who worked for Ford for years told me that ONLY the trucks go without transmission problems, that ALL of their cars have problems with the tranny.
I am furious, Brand new IN 2004, AS OF NOW 40,000 MILES AND NOTHING but problems.
I reAlly want to SUE ford............. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
PO755 Solenoid B - ?
PO770 Solenoid E - XS4Z7G484AA
OBDII reader showed these codes. Can someone confirm part numbers?
As for them all going at once. What's your take? I personally plugged in my OBDII and the codes PO750, PO755, AND PO770 all came up. No games. Way to old for that. Shoot me some ideas if you think the OBDII reader is bad or giving false codes
For those like me and college was many moon rotations ago and your not interested in "call the dealer" or "google it" Here you go. Great info!
Shift solenoid A: P/N XS4Z-7H148-AA $32.00 same as “A,B”
This solenoid appears to ONLY control 3rd to 4th gear shifts.
Shift solenoid B: P/N XS4Z-7H148-AA $32.00 same as “A,B”
This solenoid only controls torque converter lockup. When this solenoid is activated, The clutch inside the torque converter locks the stator to the impeller, making it a mechanical connection rather than a fluid one. Improves engine efficiency, and also drops the rpm by 200-300.
Shift solenoid C: P/N XS4Z-7G484-AA $115.00 same as “C,D,E”
This is the big mamma. This solenoid controls the forward clutch for each shift. It is a pulse width-modulated solenoid, meaning the time length of a shift can be changed via an ECU tune. If this solenoid goes bad, you will have issues with the rpm jumping up really high during shifts and the trans will hesitate to go into gear.
Shift solenoid P/N XS4Z-7G484-AA $115.00 same as “C,D,E”
This solenoid controls whether or not first gear is engaged. When it is activated, it empties an accumulator filled with fluid, which releases a spring that engages 1st gear. This is why 2->1 downshifts are relatively rough. This solenoid also opens the 2nd/4th band of clutches when 1st is engaged. If this solenoid goes out, you may experience bucking when starting from a stop, or troubles downshifting into first.
Shift solenoid E: P/N XS4Z-7G484-AA $115.00 same as “C,D,E”
I am having a hard time figuring out what this one does, but it appears to only control 2nd to 3rd shifts.
EPC solenoid:
This solenoid controls how much pressure is in the solenoid system. It is told how much to give by the throttle position sensor. More throttle = more pressure.
Still no 3-4 nor reverse.
Seriously, while not being positive, I do not believe that the bands could rub on the solenoids, as I believe they are not in close contact at all. How could 1 band rub on all the solenoids??
Yes I have heard of bands breaking before, and there are a number of reasons one could break, but from rubbing on the solenoids??
TIA
Jack
Don't settle for that BS. Make them fix it. Take it to another dealer. Or get a lawyer. NO OUT OF MONEY POCKET FOR LAWYER. The settlement includes lawyer fees. So dealer paid them.
Good luck
then light started flashing on and off and car began going in/out of o/d by itself
idle seemed a bit odd just before this started
coil was replaced last week
Any ideas? Ford is being helpful and the dealership's mechanics seem trustworthy, but I'm very leery. The car's an automatic with 9800 miles.