P2862 on FORD FOCUS
What P2862 Means on Your FORD FOCUS
Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Bought the car used in may. it drove fine for the first month and now the check engine light comes on with a code for the transmission. the car hesitates and shutters when you start from a stop and when you get going it feels like it shifts into neutral, rpm goes real high and then shifts hard."
"April 2011 -- issues began within a week of purchasing the vehicle. complete electrical system shutdown (causing air/radio/sync system to be of no use). brought vehicle in because i was scheduled to go on road trip to mass. (sync system shut down in route to mass.)."
"Monday june 1st after clearing the codes from the previous incident 2 days prior and taking a few short drives around town on sunday the vehicle transmission seemed to be operating normally so monday i drove to auburn at 5 am and had no issues."
"Automated manual 6 speed transmission has been exhibiting clutch shuddering for at least 6 months, dealer ordered new clutches 3 months ago and are still on back order."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2862 on FORD FOCUS
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
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What To Do Next
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