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Why did the message "Transmission fault, service now" appear in the Ford Focus?
Years 2011-2018

Answer

If the message "Transmission fault, service now" appears on the dashboard of our Ford Focus, it means that a critical failure has been detected in the gearbox, usually the automatic one. The problem has often depended on the failure of an actuator but a thorough check is always necessary. Let's go to the workshop at low speeds and avoid straining the vehicle too much.
Posted on: 28 August 2022 by ScegliAuto

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