Car will not take off when stopped?

2014 FORD FOCUS

140,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

STONES521

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For example, when I stop at a stop sign and go to take off it won't go. I have to shift it into neutral and then back into drive and then it will go. It's like it gets stuck in between gears.

Oct 21, 2024 at 7:58 AM

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Yep, that is because it is. what happens is the clutch actuators get stuck because they are worn out and need to be replaced. Here is how I would replace both of them, which is common. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Oct 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM

STONES521

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Thank you!

Oct 21, 2024 at 5:07 PM

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Yep, this should fix it, let me know how it goes, have a good week.

Oct 22, 2024 at 10:22 AM