2016 Ford Focus hatchback replace transmission

Asked by Ryan Dec 17, 2022 at 04:55 PM about the 2016 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Okay, so I recently purchased a used 2016 Ford
Focus. Last week, I turned on my vehicle and it
wouldn't move. I just found out from a Ford
dealership that the automatic transmission lost
its oil. There were a lot of metal shavings in the
little oil that was left. They said that it needs a
new transmission. They gave me an estimate of
about $7000.

I have three questions:
1. Is this a good estimate for what's required?
2. If I get the transmission replaced (and there's
little else wrong with it), will the replacement
come with all the fixes that this year's
transmission has had?
3. Would it be better to replace the transmission or
just get a different vehicle?

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Gene answered 2 years ago

It looks like you didn’t research the vehicle for common problems before you bought it. Never take your used vehicle back to the dealership as they are only in it for your money. A good transmission shop can give you a better price and with a warranty if you decide to go that way. As far as something else happening, anything is could quit at anytime as these are not the most reliable vehicles out there. As far as getting another vehicle, it depends on how you sit financially. Can you take a big loss on this one? As it is now it not worth much.

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James answered 2 years ago

If it were me, I'd refill the transmission and go from there. You might have gotten lucky and the leak repair, filter change, and fluid refill might fix it. DO NOT, under any circumstances, let them flush the transmission! They can flush the fluid cooling lines and the transmission fluid cooler in the radiator, but NOT the transmission itself!! Having any transmission flushed often does more harm than good!! If it turns out the transmission is ruined get another estimate from a reputable transmission shop. Be mindful of the warranty you'll get from both the Dealer and the independent shop. The vehicle is 7 years old so, unless it has a ton of mileage on it, I think it's worth fixing. Hope that helps! Jim

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