Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Automatic transmission fuse location replacement ford focus mk3 20122018 duration. But highly rated mechanics on angies list say there are a few issues unique to manual transmission vehicles that drivers should look out for in. Ford focus, fiesta owners with transmission issues still. I never really considered buying a ford ive owned mostly hondas in the past. Search over 210 listings available on for a used ford in panama city, fl. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. To see how frequently 2007 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Technically acting like in sport mode when it should be in eco mode. Audio systems replacement keys the check engine gauges vehicle symbol glossary instrument cluster passive antitheft system warning lights and chimes.
How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission. Table of contents table of contents introduction welcome breakingin your vehicle focus st unique features gauges driving your focus st transmission operation advancetrac engine overrev wheels and tires wheels wheel lug nut torque tire. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its. Its a fairly common problem, so im posting the symptoms, codes and instructions here to help others. Why isnt ford doing more to help owners of ford focus and ford fiesta vehicles with automatic transmissions. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and past and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a wide swath of owners. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. Long story short, bought a 2005 ford focus to do a engine swap that ended. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. This new design makes an automatic shifter out of a manual. Strong focus sales nationally led by robust california market.
Ford focus and fiesta owners from around the country say they experienced new rejection at ford. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. And while you wait for your steering to disappear, youll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or wont shift at all. It is a dual clutch manual transmission with a computer hooked up to it that will shift the car for you.
It was also the first ford compact car to feature a 4wheel independent. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. Ford s powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Featurerich focus titanium available with manual transmission. 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. Since ive switched over ive found the focus to have a much trickyer clutch then i was used to, i. Ford has decided to not put in a true automatic transmission in the focus and started in 2012.
The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 2012 2016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits. The worst complaints are transmission not shifting properly, transmission failure, and clutch failed. View and download ford focus owner s manual online. Ford focus transmission problems page 7 car forums at. I began to notice that when it needs to shift up from 3rd gear up from what i can tell i feel a vibration and it will either shift back down or finally jump up to the gear it needs to be in. I looked up a vin for a manual transmission and got the settings to run in the focccus and tried it with the automatic and all of a sudden prnds went away. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. I have a 2012 chevy sonic with a manual transmission. The technology is widely used today, often by luxury brands and sports cars such as porsche.
A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Manual transmission now available on top trim focus. Instead they have opted to install a auto manual transmission. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall.
The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. The worst complaints are electrical, accessories interior, and engine problems. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford fusion based on all problems. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september.
Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. The symptoms are that the transmission disengages slips out of gear when it goes into 3rd gear. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Ford focus transmission problems page 12 car forums at. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Have been looking at the ford focus lw with manual transmission as i can see the autos have serious problems.
Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Better understand the issues surrounding the powershift dual clutch transmission in the ford focus and ford fiesta, as well as ways in which the system is. 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. Automatic transmission fuse location replacement ford focus mk3 2012 2018 duration.
So to the average joe it is a automatic, put it in d and go. Transmission not go into gear problems of the 2012 ford focus. Its also the first year with massive power steering failure. Ford settled a powershift classaction lawsuit in late march of 2017. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. This warranty extension only applied to the 20112015 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus. I have a 2007 ford focus that has a little over 69000 miles on it. Enter, fords powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. The most recently reported issues are listed below. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. Ford believed these problems were the result of problems in the transmission control module, and extended the modules warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles.
More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. The faulty powershift technology has left thousands of drivers worried as the vehicles. The 2012 is the first focus to offer electronic power assist steering epas. Titanium sales outpacing ford s expectations by double. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. The most recent safety recalls of ford focus vehicles. The manual transmission in an automatic car is the worst idea of the century. Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay.
What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Ford focus transmission problems, overview and recall the 2000 th came and the ford company has decided to refresh the market by replacing the ford escort with an entirely new offering from europe. It is a sixspeed dual clutch semiautomatic transmission that acts like a. Launched just in time for the new millennium, the first generation ford focus was the blue ovals first world car, which could be built and sold in many different markets. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ford motor company. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Putting the shifter in the sport position delays shifts but creates its own problem. Used ford focus for sale in panama city, fl edmunds. I brought the 2012 ford focus because i totaled my 2007 ford focus which i loved, i never had a problem with that vehicle in 7 years i had it. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Completely redesigned for the 2012 model year, ford s focus compact is a significant contributor to the companys recent success. It is a common problem, and ford doesnt make a replacement collett anymore.
The transmission started lurching and jerking on acceleration from stops, a few days after i took delivery. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. The least expensive focus is the s sedan with a 5speed manual transmission. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta.
We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Fiesta, focus, and ecosport all models had these issues. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. I own a 2002 ford focus with automatic transmission. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed. Recalls of ford focus vehicles car problems, statistics. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 2012 2016 equipped with a powershift transmission.
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