Recalls of ford focus vehicles car problems, statistics. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. I bought my 2012 ford focus titanium in july of 2011. 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. 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. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000.
Dec 14, 2019 i bought my 2012 ford focus titanium in july of 2011. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. If i could have more or less that same engine with the newer body styling, id be happy. Every new focus has either a manual transmission or dct. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. If you have a ford focus car with the spi sohc engine and the ib5 manual transmission, your shift cable collett may have gone bad. Does the 2014 ford focus trend have transmission issues. Fords focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic. Which basically means that this car has a manual transmission that is automatically controlled by a computer.
Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Does every ford focus now have dualclutch transmission. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. Nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ford. Im not yet experiencing problems with the transmission. Ford nz lost in transmission over australian class action. Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. Hi, bought a ford focus 2012 trend lw with 115,000kms on it. My son has a 2012 ford focus which is included in the ford s dual clutch or powershift transmission class action lawsuit. 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. The worst complaints are transmission, steering, and accessories interior problems. Its been a few years since ive driven anything with ford s powershift dual clutch transmission, which launched in 2010 with more problems than an algebra book, some of which were real.
Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Lets dig into the issue and find out the measures that ford had taken to solve the troubles. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather than a wet clutch, meaning oil is not supplied to the. It has a perfect engine and transmission performance pls call me for inspection. If equipped with an optional super fuel economy package, the fuel mileage improves to 28 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined. The ppmy index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per year. If the total number of problems reported by ford focus owners in the last 8 years is 4048, and the age of the vehicle is 8, the ppmy index can then be calculated as. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your ford focus. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in n neutral. There are essentially three ford focus transmission problems. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems.
How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. My problem started with a 1996 ford contour transmission problems dealer i bought the car from said they took it to ford,later found out they didnt ended up with a 2002 focus. Fiesta, focus, and ecosport all models had these issues.
Dec 04, 2012 ford focus recalls revisited on all three generations of the focus check before buying a used ford focus ford focus recalls revisited on all three generations of the focus check before. The problem related to the clutch packs, and the transmission computer. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. I have researched the i30 just as much and posted on the forums for a few months asking question after question, and plenty of people swear by them and. Engine compartment maintenance and specifications identifying components in the engine compartment 2. Motorcraft auto transmission oil pressure switch is designed for maximum performance and durability.
Manual transmission problem of the 2005 ford focus 2. Save your favourites and contact dealers with auto trader new zealand. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Does every ford focus now have dualclutch transmission cvt. How ever diagnostics says that i need a new computer. Escape, escape hybrid, escort, excursion, expedition, explorer, explorer sport, explorer sport trac, f150, f250, f350, f 450. Many owners experienced problems with the powershift transmission, some many times, and ford often treated them poorly. Ford focus transmission problems page 7 car forums at. Although introduced more than a decade ago, the ford focus is still popular thanks to its sharp handling, expressive styling, and high reliability for the money. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star.
There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Would you say thats it dropping out of gear or part of the transmission problem. Manual transmission problem of the 2012 ford focus 1. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay.
Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Easily find and download your ford s owners manual online using your nameplate, model year and vin number. Mkii upgrades include added interface technologies for the second tier trend hatch or sedan which runs a 125kw202nm, 6. Then days later, the engine blew up and was replaced. I read a lot over at and it seems many have fixed issue that come up with their transmission by replacing solenoid a. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. 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. Will i experience problems with my transmission and any one have a problem with their computer. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Ford focus powershift problems 2 february 2018 by graham smith.
Follow instruction in manual towed it to florida twice no problems. 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. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
But, which one is for reverse my reverse doesnt work. Have the dealer drive a shiny new focus with 5 speed manual transmission under the radiator cap and screw it back down on the new car. Foreign used ford focus 2005 model black manual for sale. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry clutch.
It has been sitting for 5 yrs with transmission problems. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. Recently he was driving and experienced an issued with the powershift transmission which made the car unable to drive. The ford focus tdci is the nicest looking and most appealing diesel in that price range, however you can still get a very nice diesel with a 6 speed conventional auto. Details of all power trainmanual transmission problems of ford focus. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. I cant find many websites offering info about the manual 2012 ford focus, but. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted.
Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. In a very good condition with valid custom papers condition. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Website aiming to help explain transmission issues with the ford focus and fiesta, including legal support for owners of these vehicles. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide.
Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 2012 2016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Oils, fluids, and lubricants are vitally important for your vehicle as they help to keep all its systems in peak condition and, as a result, increase its lifespan. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford focus in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Too all the people who dont even own one yet have an opinion to stay well away from them maybe you should spend your time on issues you actually know about. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. Problems with the dualclutch powershift automatic transmission overshadowed an otherwise good and reliable car, and damaged the image of the focus. The total sales of the 2012 ford focus in the united states are 318,603 units. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Get reliability information for the 2011 ford focus from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem.
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. The lw focus promises high passive and active safety levels in a strong, rigid and light package. A 2014 ford focus, equipped with a sixspeed automatic transmission has epa estimates of 27 mpg in city driving, 37 mpg in highway conditions and 31 mpg combined. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Ford focus ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Enter, ford s powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012.
Hi lw mk2 are the ones with clutch problems whether. Sep 07, 2014 i bought my wife a brand new 2012 ford focus sel in the fall of 2011. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Ask a question about ford focus lw mk2 2012 2015 in sedans. Since the day weve bought the car, its had strange transmission issues. They had this problem with a lot of the 2012 model trans. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. The ford focus is a compact car csegment in europe manufactured by the ford motor company and created under alexander trotmans ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car.
Get indepth unbiased information on the ford focus from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing and performance, and search local inventory. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Dec 05, 2018 how many vehicles faced the ford focus transmission problems. I cant find many websites offering info about the manual 2012 ford focus, but lots about the autos. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. Ford s transmission problem ford s deception class action. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. The truth behind slow clutch release in manual cars. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. I have a 2012 focus with the exact same problem, did your issue ever get resolved. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems.