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Old 09-01-2013, 06:54 PM   #1
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2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

I have a 2009 ford focus The rpms are hight and the transmission is not shifting when it should give me a idea where to look Thanks
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Re: 2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

Are the rpms high in every gear? Does the transmission shutter or clunk when it does shift?
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Re: 2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

yes high in every gear trumps when shifting Just a thought could it be a fuse
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Re: 2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

It wouldn't be a fuse. Best case scenario is that it's the speed sensor, or the computer needs re-programmed.. but more than likely the trans is bad if you have trouble consistently in every gear, and it physically makes a sound when it shifts.

With limited information it's hard to say exactly what it could be. Fords around that year were infamous for consistent trans issues. A lot had a defect in the case, and had issues with the driver's side short shaft.
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Re: 2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

thanks for the info I forgot to tell you the check engine light came on when the problem started
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Re: 2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

Have the check engine light code checked.. that will usually point you in the right direction.
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Re: 2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

How many miles are on the car? Did you check the transmission fluid for quantity and take a whiff? Does it smell burnt? Based on the limited info available, I'm leaning towards low fluid or transmission failure.
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Re: 2009 focus High RPM and Transmission not shifting proper

Its my daughters car I was going on info she was giving me I drove it today There is 103K miles the transmission is shifting ok But it is not going into or out of the overdrive I got it to function a couple of times then it would do it no more. I also did a check engine test and the co sensor is bad I have not installed a new one yet I guess what we are looking for is why it is not shifting into and out of overdrive
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