Ford Focus Shifting Problem

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Bluestar28 18 years ago

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

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C. E. White 18 years ago

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

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Scott Dorsey 18 years ago

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

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C. E. White 18 years ago

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

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Bluestar28 18 years ago

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 am sorry for an

confusion, but my focus has a manual transmission

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