07 Focus with 2 issues.
07 Focus with 2 issues.
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Mike 820

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210 months

Wednesday 13th November 2013
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Hi guys,

Having a little bit of trouble with my 2007 Focus 2.0 auto (50k miles).
Occasionally it will fail to start and the dashboard will light up like a Christmas tree. A swift blow to the dash with my fist will cure (or seems to) the problem and the car will start up.

I have removed the instrument cluster to check for loose connections/corrosion etc but cannot see anything amiss.

What could the issue be?

The second issue is when comming to a stop at traffic lights the car will 'clunk' into 1st gear as it changes from 3rd/4th/5th to 1st. It almost feels as if I have been bumped into from behind ever so slightly.

Any suggestions on what might be causing the problems?


Many thanks for any help.