Ford Focus transmission failure?

Have you addressed this with ford*? I believe there is an extended warranty on this trans to @5years or 100K ?
Not sure if applicable but you should ask Customer Satisfaction Program 14M02
* there is an 800 phone # in owners manual for unresolved issues with dealer..

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Yes, Ford has been most unhelpful in this ordeal. Not only is the warranty voided on the car, but their techs have been unable to actually come up with any concrete explanations for what's wrong other than "replace everything". So unfortunately, this problem is my problem.

However, there have been some recent developments that I find quite interesting in this ordeal. I'm hoping that what I'm about to explain could shed some light on my problem to anyone with the experience to recognize what exactly is going on.

My trans performance problems began a few weeks ago, and it rapidly deteriorated, seemly worse every time the car was driven until the car became basically undrivable. I was considering replacing the trans, when today I went to start my car only to find there was no crank. Original 3 year old Motorcraft battery couldn't even crank, which was shocking to me. Had the car jumped and it started up, but driving it wouldn't shift out of first gear at all - the worst it's ever been. Tested the battery, it was somewhat low, so we charged it up near full capacity. Miraculously, the car is back to performing the way it was when I first started having problems.... not perfect, something still amiss, but cycling through all the gears and producing power. I was blown away that the battery charge could partially rejuvenate my transmission.

The problem that it's still having is two things primarily, when it's ready to shift into the next gear, it will seem to "miss" the gear, or backtrack to the previous one for a brief moment, causing the car to rev up a bit, then it will shift again into the correct gear. Still, it's also telling me within five minutes of driving the car "pull over safely, transmission overheating" and then "please wait 5 minutes". I don't know if the warning is legitimate or not, but just in case, I always pull over.

This has got me wondering if my transmission woes are purely electrical? I'm also a bit furious how the lackeys at Ford could overlook my battery issue. Did they even test the vehicle to see if the power current was making it's way to and from the components? Did they even check to see how my battery was? Evidently not. What I'm almost certain of is that my battery is being drained of power somehow, and that could very well be related to the issue that I'm having with my trans performance. As the battery gets weaker, the performance deteriorates. Eventually the battery will loose so much power, that the car won't crank.

To me it's just another small piece of this puzzle. Is my alternator bad? Do I have a grounding issue? Is my wiring to the trans bad? Is it even getting the correct amperage? Just what the heck is draining my battery?

If anyone has a hunch, please let my know what you think. I can't trust Ford anymore. I feel like they've wasted my time and money, and their techs barely know anything besides clutch packs. I strongly feel that the clutch pack (which is relatively new) is just fine. My new trans control module on it is also fine. My issue is a bit less common than something like that. Any insights appreciated!

Have you addressed this with ford*? I believe there is an extended warranty on this trans to @5years or 100K ?
Not sure if applicable but you should ask Customer Satisfaction Program 14M02
* there is an 800 phone # in owners manual for unresolved issues with dealer..

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Yes, Ford has been most unhelpful in this ordeal. Not only is the warranty voided on the car, but their techs have been unable to actually come up with any concrete explanations for what's wrong other than "replace everything". So unfortunately, this problem is my problem. <"***************************************
So you just said Ford declared any warranty or responsibility "voided" - by what? Have you passed the 5 yr. 100,000 mile marks? Could be you took delivery in 2012 or another reason it's not covered anymore? Accidents, commercial use or perhaps over on the miles OR just blowing you off as they don't want to deal with this.
Who are these "Ford" techs? Sent from Ford for you or from a dealership? They can't figure anything out other than say "replace everything?"
Sorry - not being too mechanical yet I want to know how old this car and now battery really are. Look at driver's door jam should tell what month and year it was made. Battery if believed original is older than that date and marked in the plastic of it when and where it was made. It's very possible it's passed its useful life all by itself older than you think no matter how it may test for a moment they do just get old and are perishable about like a head of lettuce almost exactly.
That in turn can cause other problems.
My point is why you are getting blown off by now all these folks? If in fact it really is all yours and you are convinced it very well could be a total redo or an upgraded version.
In that case you can go anywhere you wish for better info, what to do that will work out best and pay for it.
Back to battery: If that old it's done and needs to be replaced just because now as it's totally possible it alone is screwing up any clear electrical problems and the diagnosis other than plain wear out,
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Something is not kosher. something is not clear to me.
Did you use the 800 customer no# I referenced ?
The dealership and their technicians are NOT the same as FORD motor co - a little more involved than semantics they are 2 different and distinct things.
Did you buy this vehicle NEW ?
Why and how did they cancel warranty - in writing? If so I see an attorney in your future...