Ford focus questions transmission problem cargurus. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. Transmission slipping periodially while driving and lights flickering. This car an st, if you havent caught on came with the street appearance package, which meant that, aside from the wing, you got extra body cladding, modelspecific wheels and a pretty decent interior with heated leather seats. Ford extends clutch warranty on 560k focus, fiesta vehicles. Not sure why youd be terribly concerned by this as my 2002 jetta did the same thing.
They did an update of the car computer software and now its much better. Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. A transmission malfunction message appeared and the car had severe problems changing gears. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending.
It would take an utterly oblivious driver not to notice the powershifts problems. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. The most common problems and complaints about the ford focus revolve around the transmission and include grinding sounds, shuddering, problematic shifting and gears slipping. Install the timing belt guide and the crankshaft sprocket. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Come find a great deal on used ford focus wagons in your area today. Speed is the name of the game, as the ford focus st engine allows the car to eclipse 60 milesperhour in just over 6 seconds, while offering a topspeed of 154 milesper hour.
Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. The manual transmission and absence of touchscreen avoided any weaknesses, and i have enjoyed 66k troublefree. The brands powershift transmission was cited by consumer reports on tuesday as a reason for the automakers decline in the magazines annual. Specific model years may have their own issues, but overwhelming the transmission seems to be the main problem throughout. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 ford focus. The ford focus was the hatch to buy back in 2012, and it has been excellent for me.
Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Please call 18888242012 before ordering to verify availability. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Find green ford focus used cars for sale on auto trader, today. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Drivers are complaining of 2012 ford focus transmission problems. After 11 years the focus finally received a complete redesign for 2012. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. We have 6,202 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4,246 1owner cars, and 5,418 personal use cars.
I have a 2002 ford focus ztw with auto transmission and am experiencing the same problems. Ford dualclutch trans issues known before and after launch autoblog. When the 2015 focus became available for sale, it brought about a revamp of the ford focus exterior, including the front and back fascia, hood and grille plus the rear tail. Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. In an effort to improve the performance of the 6speed dualclutch transmission in its 2011 fiesta and 2012 focus, ford has issued several technical service bulletins over the last two months. Most deliveries will arrive within 57 business days. Mar 08, 2016 10 things you didnt know about the ford focus. The dualclutch ford automatic transmission dps6 was installed in 20122015 ford focus, which led to a clutch shudder while driving and fluid leaks located near the clutch housing. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. I have a problem with my 2002 ford focus transmission.
What are the common ford focus transmission problems. Ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. May 17, 2011 i have a problem with my 2002 ford focus transmission. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Sometimes the reverse gear works and other times the gear does not work. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove the gasket material. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Expected delivery date does not account for the required special freight shipping. Green ford focus used cars for sale on auto trader uk. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Ive been having transmission related problems with my 2012 ford focus, which i bought used it was a lease vehicle before i bought it almost two years ago from carmax.
Page 1 material engine oil wssm2c153h silicone gasket and f6az19562aa or equivalent ford specification wse sealant m4g323a6 caution. Not long ago, i went to have the fluids changed and now the car had difficulties going into reverse. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Sep 12, 2019 violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits nearly two million. How long does it it takes to replace a transmission for ford focus 2012. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Truecar has over 882,506 listings nationwide, updated daily. Mostly confined to the early 2012 s produced in 2011. Manual transmission problems of ford focus ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Both the clutch materials and seals have been a source of dsp6 problems, ford.
The bespoilored sedan looked like it had borrowed its trunk from a wrx sti, but i liked the overall look. The ford focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun. Do not scratch or gouge aluminium sealing surfaces. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. The mexicanbuilt fiesta now holds that spot, sliding the michiganbuilt focus upscale in. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsb 20122015 focus tsb 140197150043 10057872. With the largest range of second hand ford focus cars across the uk, find the right car for you. See good deals, great deals and more on a ford focus wagons. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the transmission.
Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. From the beginning, it would skip when i would accelerate in the lower gears, and more recently it has had issues falling out of gear into neutral and revving while im. Compared to a traditional automatic, the 6speed powershift. Ford dualclutch transmission issues wellknown before launch, report reveals. After our 2012 focus was in service department for third time for same transmission problems they told us everything was correct and they gave us that memo of characteristics of the transmission that other people have been getting,so i have sent a formal complaint letter to ford motor company this week and i will post the reply if i receive one. Aug 10, 2017 a silver focus caught my eye on the dealers lot. Automatic transmission problems of ford focus part 1. Focus and fiesta transmission was rushed, continued. I have changed the alternator several times and that does not fix the light flickering.
Transmission problem i was driving to work two days ago stopped at a stoplight car was running fine when the light turned green and i stepped on the. Ford built the clutch for 2011 ford fiesta and 2012 ford focus vehicles. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. Problems with 2014 ford focus transmission duration. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Truecar has over 881,305 listings nationwide, updated daily.
A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. The gear does shift into reverse but does no read more. We have 884 2012 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 269 1owner cars, and 958 personal use cars. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Transmission choices include a 5speed manual and fords first dualclutch automatic transmission.
The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. Come find a great deal on used ford focus in your area today. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale. The consumer stated there were noises coming from the door panels, and dash area. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. Transmission woes addressed by ford, but too late for. Ford says sudden acceleration is not among the issues related to the dps6 transmission in question, and that. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. I also have a 2012 ford focus i have 98,000 miles on it. The worst complaints are losing gears, problems shifting, and shift cable broke. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe.
Jul 11, 2019 the 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits nearly two million. Ford focus owners have reported 96 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Hi, i have a 2001 ford focus zx3 with a manual gearbox. Ford cmax hybrids recalled to fix engine shutoff problem. August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. After 11 years the focus finally received a complete. It was meant to boost fuel economy, as gas prices were expected then to. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Page 1 page 2 table of contents page 3 page 4 page 5 introduction page 6 page 7 safety and environment protection page 8 page 9 vehicle symbol glossary page 10 page 11 instrument cluster page 12 page page 14 page 15 page 16 page 17 page 18 page 19 page 20 gauges page 21 page 22 page 23 entertainment systems page 24 page 25 page. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy, cushy seats and a. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways. Ford to fix powershift transmissions free of charge autoblog.
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