Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. I was able to get ford to fully buy back the car but i am looking at the 2017 focus sel. Oct 19, 2017 what you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. Think of it as a manual transmission controlled by a computer, but instead of one clutch, it has two. I am scared to drive this car and i have 3 children i drive around. 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. You are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20122016 ford focus or a 20112016 ford fiesta equipped with a dualclutch dps6 or powershift automatic transmission powershift transmission. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. I choose ford focus,2012, and its a joke never had so many problems before. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford for concealing issues with the powershift transmission. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. Ford focus reliability by model generation truedelta.
Get fluid or flush coupons from the best ford service center in jacksonville. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Nissan north america has issued a recall for the 2012 nissan versa. Get 2012 ford focus transmission service information and discounts on transmission fluid change, transmission flush or full replacement. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. But these transmissions also tend to slip the clutch like a manual. They did an update of the car computer software and now its much better. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 ford focus including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. A transmission malfunction message appeared and the car had severe problems changing gears. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2018 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws.
Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Find 2012 ford focus used transmissions at great prices from the best salvage yards in the country. There are essentially three ford focus transmission problems. Ford tells me the transmission isnt a true automatic but a assisted manual transmission. You do not have a currently pending lawsuit against ford. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. New listing 20122014 ford focus automatic transmission assembly 101k oem fits. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and. And now the transmission is hesitating and shuddering again and i cant afford to pay for it to be fixed.
The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. Aug 14, 2019 among ford cars with flawed transmission, the 2012 focus had the most complaints. Considering the 20142018 ford focus ses generous offering of standard features, sleek styling, and. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 2012 2016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation concerning the. Used ford focus with automatic transmission for sale on. When you purchase a ford remanufactured transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats built to the exacting specifications of ford motor company one thats built for your vehicle. Thanks to its new directinjection engine, along with a new sixspeed powershift automatic transmission, improved aerodynamics, and a host of other advancements, the 2012 ford focus is more fuel. It is a sixspeed dual clutch semiautomatic transmission that acts like a manual but operated by the cars computer. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. The recall affects the 2012 through 2018 modelyear focus with 2liter gdi and 2. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta.
Ford issues safety recalls for transmission problems autoblog. 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. Driving the allnew 2012 focus goes beyond fun and enjoyable. Enter, fords powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. One clutch controls the even gears, and the other controls the odd gears. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its. Its weighty stainless steel construction and broader. What you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. After a few hundred miles on it, i noticed the transmission shifted sporadically and with no prediction. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
Ford settles lawsuit over focus, fiesta powershift. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. Ford motor company, mentioned transmission problems in the 201120 fiesta and 201220 focus. Additional lawsuits have been filed in the years that followed. What is a dualclutch transmission and is it better. Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never have a trans failure for the life of the car. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Automatic transmission fuse location replacement ford focus mk3 20122018 duration. Ford believes the cause of the shudder problem may be due to leaking transmission seals. At this point 7915 there was no recall and ford has been repairing the transmissions as problems come up.
Order battery automotive for your 2012 ford focus and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. And while you wait for your steering to disappear, youll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or wont shift at all. Fix faulty focus, fiesta transmissions until july 19. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed. Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 ford focus by the nhtsa. On april 02, 2012, ford recalled 140,310 ford focus. The 2012 is the first focus to offer electronic power assist steering epas. Here is the original video showing the symptoms and the replacement of the tcm. The manual transmission offered on both cars is unrelated to these problems.
Since ive switched over ive found the focus to have a much trickyer clutch then i was used to, i have trouble getting smooth starts every time and i find the car just falls flat on its face if i dont gas it alot. 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. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. Since it was sunday and ford wasnt open, he went to auto zone so. The least expensive focus is the s sedan with a 5speed manual transmission. This new design makes an automatic shifter out of a manual transmission by using a computercontrolled dry clutch in place of the oilfed shifting mechanism of a standard transmission. At issue is a flaw in the vehicles transmission that could cause a collision with other vehicles or injury to pedestrians. Its a new type of transmission, which essentially has two clutches as opposed to the traditional one one clutch drives the odd gears and the other drives the even. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. Ford focus transmission control module recall part 1 youtube. Ford moor company ford is recalling certain model year 2011 2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and.
Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. Used ford focus with automatic transmission for sale. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford. When i had a manual car i shifted way better than this transmission anonymous, ny. The extended warranty is for the powershift 6speed automatic transmission dps6 and covers the clutch and transmission input shaft seals as well as the transmission software calibration in the 201220 ford focus and the 20102014 ford fiesta. Motorcraft neutral safety switch are designed for maximum performance and durability. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze.
Ford has extended the transmission system warranty on 2012. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. It is certified preowned and had roughly 15k miles on it at the time of purchase. Its also the first year with massive power steering failure. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Battery automotive 2012 ford focus oreilly auto parts. How ford completely lost the focus however, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you may find yourself with one hell of a bargain. The drive computer malfunctioned and was replaced by a new one.
Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus. 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. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. From 2011 for the ford fiesta and 2012 for the ford focus, ford have been releasing cars with what they call a powershift dual clutch to replace a traditional automatic setup. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. These troubles may occur because of defect of the input shaft that allowed a fluid to seep. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled. View recall reports to see if the 2012 focus was recalled for safetyrelated defects or noncompliance with u. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
How ford completely lost the focus however, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you may find yourself with one hell of. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. Manual transmission problem of the 2012 ford focus 1 failure date. May 07, 2017 ford focus transmission control module recall part 1 john maier. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Among ford cars with flawed transmission, the 2012 focus had the most complaints. Dualclutch transmissions are designed to be faster and more fuelefficient than a conventional automatic, though thats not always the case. Ford is issuing two safety recalls for mechanical problems affecting transmissions on a variety of trucks, suvs and the 2018 mustang. In this video i show you how involved a clutch replacement is on one of these and why you may not get a perfect shifting trans afterwards.
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