P2872 on FORD FOCUS
What P2872 Means on Your FORD FOCUS
Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND TPMS LIGHT ON. VEHICLE EXHIBITS OVERHEATING WARNING LIGHT ON. FOUND CODES: PO7A3 - Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On P2872 - Clutch 'A' Stuck Engaged the transmission takes off in 1st okay, stutter felt in 2nd and 3rd when shifting."
"Doesn't accelerate half the time when i hit gas. doesn't go reverse half the time i put it in reverse. shuts off randomly. shakes , shutters. had codes p07a3 and p2872 show up and ford said they aren't transmission related even tho both codes have the word " transmission in the code summary."
"The car isn't drivable. when i start it it makes clicking noise and hard to start. if driving it, it doesn't give any gas or go over 20 miles. it sometimes shut off and sometimes have a hard time driving foward. codes p0087, p0783, p2872, comes up on a diagnostic."
"The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated, and the transmission hesitated while shifting gear. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally slightly rolled backwards."
"The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. The contact also stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2872 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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