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Automatic gearbox problem on Ford Focus
I have a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus automatic. It struggles to get past first gear into the upper range. I've been told this could be a gearbox solenoid. Problem is which one? There are six in the gearbox.
Asked on 24 January 2012 by tony56
Answered by
Honest John
Yes. Valve block solenoid. Get it to a member of www.fedauto.co.uk
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