General malfunctions of automatic transmission Ford Focus 2 restyling:
* Gear slippage: Appears when the friction linings of the clutches wear out, the solenoids or the hydraulic pump fail.
* Difficulty shifting: May be caused by a faulty shift mechanism, worn gears, or insufficient transmission fluid.
* Noise and vibration: Signs of wear on bearings, gears or other mechanical components.
* Transmission fluid leak: Detected by external leaks or a decrease in the fluid level on the dipstick.
* Automatic transmission overheating: May occur due to a faulty heat exchanger, low fluid level or high load on the transmission.
Specific faults for automatic transmission Ford Focus 2 restyling:
* Valve body solenoid valve failure: Causes shifting problems.
* Worn Teflon rings on the valve body pistons: Manifested by slipping gears or difficult shifting.
* Torque converter lock-up ring failure: Causes increased vibration and wear to the transmission.
* Brake band wear: Causes gears to slip or engage abruptly.
* Malfunctioning pressure control solenoids: Affects smooth shifting and may cause slippage.
Other possible causes of malfunctions:
* Late replacement of transmission fluid and filter.
* Using unsuitable transmission fluid.
* Aggressive driving style.
* Excessive load on the transmission (towing heavy trailers).