2008 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission will not engage drive or reverse
10

Asked by plzhelpmeouthere Oct 16, 2015 at 10:53 AM about the 2008 Ford Focus

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have an '08 Ford Focus with about 140k miles on it. 3 months ago the
reverse went out and I had the reverse clutch drum rebuilt -- from then on
there were no issues. About a week ago it started having trouble shifting up
when I would accelerate. Then the other day it began dropping in and out of
gear as I was driving down the road. Made it to the house and parked it.
Now there it will not engage into any gear; drive, reverse, low, etc. will not
engage. The car starts and seems fine until you go to put it in gear -- then
you are left just sitting there like you were still in neutral.

3 Answers
10

plzhelpmeouthere answered 9 years ago

Thanks for stating the obvious. I was looking for more of an actual answer to what could be the issue. It seems like maybe a throttle body problem or something else other than the reverse clutch drum its self, seen as how it is all gears that are not engaging now.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2008 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission will not engage drive or reverse 3 Answers

    I have an '08 Ford Focus with about 140k miles on it. 3 months ago the reverse went out and I had the reverse clutch drum rebuilt -- from then on there were no issues. About a week ago it started ha...

    2008 Ford Focus

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2009 Ford Focus mnual transmission will not shift into reverse or 1st when cold 6 Answers

    We have a 2009 Ford Focus (manual transmission) that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. Shifting is fine in warmer temps. In cold temps, the car must be warmed 10 ...

    2009 Ford Focus S

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2008 Ford Focus Woes 1 Answer

    when put in reverse 2008 Ford Focus will not move. it also sometimes take a minute to increase speed after stopping. Took it to shop and they want $1500 dollars to rebuilt the transmission. Is there a...

    2008 Ford Focus S

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2013 Ford Focus Automatic - Transmission Filter 1 Answer

    Hello I need to change the transmission fluid for my 2013 Focus. It is automatic. I already found the drain and fill plugs but I am not finding the pan like the older models used to have. I saw anot...

    2013 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car will not (sometimes) engage in Drive 1 Answer

    Help!!! When my daughter puts her car in drive, sometimes it takes several tries to get it to engage. Once engaged, its fine. The transmission is somewhat 'weird' on this car. LOTS of noise!!!!

    2013 Ford Focus S

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Focus

Looking for a Used Focus in your area?

CarGurus has 490 nationwide Focus listings starting at $2,250.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Ford Focus Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Savoy_1800
    Reputation
    3,310
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    2,650
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,400
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Fusion
14 Great Deals out of 412 listings starting at $2,999
Used Honda Civic
177 Great Deals out of 3,775 listings starting at $3,495
Used Ford Fiesta
14 Great Deals out of 150 listings starting at $3,777
Used Ford Mustang
62 Great Deals out of 1,288 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Corolla
125 Great Deals out of 2,068 listings starting at $2,795
Used Ford Escape
128 Great Deals out of 4,719 listings starting at $1,995
Used Mazda MAZDA3
70 Great Deals out of 1,495 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota Camry
53 Great Deals out of 996 listings starting at $2,212
Used Ford F-150
338 Great Deals out of 15,311 listings starting at $1,712
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
25 Great Deals out of 604 listings starting at $4,900
Used Hyundai Elantra
157 Great Deals out of 3,548 listings starting at $2,995
Used Chevrolet Malibu
49 Great Deals out of 1,127 listings starting at $1,295
Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 913 listings starting at $1,599

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.