Ford Focus 1.8 A/T Tiptronic not Working

**basti08** · March 13th, 2013 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

Boss, sorry to burst your bubble, but in my honest opinion you must bring your car to an authorized Ford repair facility. They and only they have the correct diagnostic equipment and software for your vehicle. Looking for an independent mechanic for a concern such as yours is like playing russian roulette. If it were me and I were to choose between the surefire casa and the independent "under the bamboo tree" mechanic, I'll go to the casa, grin and bear it.

My 2 cents.

Plus 1. But then, you can have it diagnose muna sa casa and then try to scout a very good AT specialist. Im betting it's within the electricals of your tranny.

**mda** · March 13th, 2013 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by jamescatan

natatakot na ako dalahin yung focus ko outside manila. casa is not an option, it's just too expensive

I agree with what the lowslowbenz.

I quoted your post to illustrate - will going to the neighborhood talyer give you confidence and peace of mind on taking your car out sa highway? Certainly not for me since it's the transmission involved.

**lowslowbenz** · March 13th, 2013 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by basti08

Plus 1. But then, you can have it diagnose muna sa casa and then try to scout a very good AT specialist. Im betting it's within the electricals of your tranny.

Not good still, straight casa is the way to go for these types of concerns. When I was with Jaguar, we had a very stingy customer who would have his Jag diagnosed by us, then bring it to his suki along Banawe.

Wrong move, this "boy-kuryente" tried to fiddle with the myriad of wires, "without" a proper schematic diagram. End result was a none starting Jag, toasted wires, and a fried ECU. 250K down the drain. ;)

**basti08** · March 13th, 2013 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by lowslowbenz

Not good still, straight casa is the way to go for these types of concerns. When I was with Jaguar, we had a very stingy customer who would have his Jag diagnosed by us, then bring it to his suki along Banawe.

Wrong move, this "boy-kuryente" tried to fiddle with the myriad of wires, "without" a proper schematic diagram. End result was a none starting Jag, toasted wires, and a fried ECU. 250K down the drain. ;)

Stingy and Jaguar really don't mix. That's why I'm sticking with my cheap car LMFAO!

**jamescatan** · March 13th, 2013 10:08 PM

the reason i don't want to bring it to the casa is because they want to change the whole damn tranny. eh gumagana nga eh, yung tiptronic lang hindi, bakit ako gagastos ng 200K?

**lowslowbenz** · March 14th, 2013 12:15 PM

Here's your explanation:

Modern automotive gearboxes, such as the one you have in your car are electro-mechanical in nature. This means that various electronic components are responsible for actuating the mechanical bits of the tranny (drive-by-wire technology). IIRC, the tranny of your Focus is being manufactured by ZF (Germany). ZF is a world leader in gearbox design and manufacturing, they are also OEM to Mercedes Benz, Audi, Porsche, etc.

Chances are, that your tranny's tiptronic function is incorporated to the main transmission valve body, hence there is no way of "repairing" that concern, but to replace the whole thing. Things that you can do as a Focus owner: 1. You can write a formal letter of complaint to Ford Philippines regarding your concern, and pray that they act on it. 2. Go online, and search for similar concerns such as yours, hoping that there's a field fix on it. 3. Ask around if there's a silent campaign, or technical service bulletin from Ford regarding your specific concern.

Goodluck