2006 ford focus 8 mechanics cannot solve
I have a 2006 ford focus. My wife was driving it
and said the car would slam like she ran into
something then keep going. I drove the car for two
weeks and didnt find any issues. As time went on
the problem became more prevalent. Now you
cannot drive the car more than a mile without
issues. Here's what's happening
As you drive forward the car will normally shift
through the gears. Once up to speed the car will
slam down 1 or 2 gears. The wheel sensor light
goes on and the car may either shift back into the
proper gear or completely shut off. If it shuts off it
will randomly start running again normal or you put
it in neutral and start it. The car starts fine typically.
Other times it would only turnover but not start.
Sometimes for hours. Once I got it running again it
might get up to speed or might not and will have
the same issues. Speed, bumps, rate of
acceleration, braking, specific gear.....none of these
effect the problem. I have taken this car to 8
mechanics and none have been able to solve or
find the problem. The only thing I have noticed is
that the car will run forever if in park. If you have
already had issues sometimes when you shift to
drive from park it will shut down. The other time
when it isnt affected is when the car is in reverse. I
can back the car up as much as I want and at any
speed I want and nothing happens. Anyone want to
take a stab at it? I'm to the point of just scrapping
the car. I believe it's the 2.0 motor.
