2003 Ford Focus Downshifting

2003 FORD FOCUS
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GASTONERJ
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Every once in awhile, the car has problems downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear or when going up a hill. sometimes the rpms go way up when this happens. what could be the cause? Thank you
Jul 5, 2010 at 5:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? It sounds like a shift solenoid.
Jul 5, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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GASTONERJ
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No the check engine light does not come on. I had it checked and the transmission was bad so I had it rebuilt $1400.00 thank you
Jul 5, 2010 at 2:07 PM
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