Your automatic transmission is a vital part of your vehicle because it controls how engine power is applied, allowing you to get up to speed under a variety of conditions without losing traction. In recent years the focus badge has become tainted by the problems that beset the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by. We had issues with the automatic transmission, but they were fixed. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the transmission locked up. When the engine is started, the brake pedal and the selector lever button must be depressed before the selector lever can be moved from the park position see transmission page 154. In europe, compact cars are a staple, and buyers shell. Ford econoline van 8 f r 2008 2012 002900 edge sw 111. Fords 2012 focus, like the cruze, is the result of a domestic automaker exploiting a global platform. Keep it running in peak condition with ford focus automatic transmission parts from autozone whenever you notice your transmission performance slipping. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month.
The lawsuits allege that vehicles equipped with the powershift gearbox continue to experience the transmission defect. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. In places where manual transmissions were still more common, related. Ford then declined, after the depth of the problem was obvious. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. Please call 18888242012 before ordering to verify availability. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. Ford has faced class action lawsuits and fraud investigations in the united states, australia and canada over the powershift gearbox as being defective and potentially dangerous in the ford focus, ford fiesta and ford ecosport.
Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Ford implemented a dual clutch in 2012, and it definitely wasnt a finished product when they rolled it out. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Specific model years may have their own issues, but overwhelming the transmission seems to be the main problem throughout. Oct 06, 20 shown in this instructional video is for 2008 2011 ford focus. This transmission unit includes a transmission case, valve body, tail shaft and housing, torque converter automatic only, and all internal lubricated parts. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news.
Dualclutch automatics were hailed as a revolution in transmission. The cars were put on sale in 201011 with a dualclutch automated. Jun 27, 2016 replacing the transmission fluid and filter on my 2008 ford fusion 2. In 2012, ford recalled about 90,000 20 ford escape and fusion in the u. Dualclutch automatics were hailed as a revolution in transmission technology, promising the. Chiltons ford focus online manuals provide information for your cars diagnostics, doityourself repairs, and general maintenance. Obviously some ford focus cars 20112016 had problems, but that doesnt mean all had problems. The worst complaints are transmission failure, problem staying in gear, and knocking sound from transmission.
The ford focus mk 2 is an automobile which was produced by ford from 2005 to 2010. The production zetec was superseded by the duratec i4. There were also issues with the transmission control module such as faulty. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Used ford escape with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. This is a complete used oem transmission assembly thats guaranteed to fit the 2008 ford focus manufacturers specifications. Narrow your results brand midwest 2 autozone rewards. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the.
When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Share your favorite ford focus photos as well as engage in discussions with fellow ford focus owners on our message board. Ford focus forum is the premier ford focus community.
The most common problems and complaints about the ford focus revolve around the transmission and include grinding sounds, shuddering, problematic shifting and gears slipping. Designed by fords european division, the focus bowed in the u. Ford recommended servicing the focus every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever came first. Initially offered in sedan, hatchback and wagon body styles, the focus was a small, affordable. Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. Ford racing parts were developed with its focus usage, including a 170 horsepower svt focus, the usac ford focus midget series, and scca f2000.
Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. Whatever you do do not let them flush the transmission good luck in getting ford to stand behind their poorly made cheap pieces of dung autos. Gearboxes see a lot of wear and tear over the years and if you love your trusty ford focus, repairing any issues or replacing your gearbox could be the most cost effective solution to your car troubles. Replacing the transmission fluid and filter on my 2008 ford fusion 2. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. The introduction of a dualclutch automatic transmission saw the focus badge develop a reputation for appalling reliability. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at. Apparently, ford was fully aware of the problem and was even working in a.
Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. It offers a design with european influence, sharp driving dynamics and an extensive list of hightech features. It should have been plain sailing for ford with the european designed focus, but it wasnt to be.
These transmissions were still installed into focus and fiesta until ford. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. If you follow my video i am sure you will have a successful brake job for sure. The dealership replaces it, we get the car back, it breaks again, we take it back, they. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. In 2008, ford touted the europeanengineered ford fiesta fuelefficient dualclutch automatic.
Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the little time weve had it, its been in the shop 78 times for the same thing. Cheap to buy, runs extremely well, smooth ride and comfortable interior with all the mod cons and cold ac. The ford escape was first introduced as a 2001 model and has become one of the big sellers in the compact suv class. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. The new ls focus delivered european driving dynamics in a sophisticated, but. Chiltons ford focus online manuals provide information for your cars diagnostics, doityourself repairs, and general maintenance chiltons ford focus repair manuals include diagrams, photos, and instructions you need to assist you in doityourself focus repairs. Expected delivery date does not account for the required special freight shipping. Another one was for some cars built between 2008 and 2009 with a. Yearmodel interchange list all makes cars and trucks.
To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The 2008 ford focus is available as a coupe or sedan. Some of the earliest stem from 2008, when fords lawyers told engineers they. Dec 08, 2018 a ford focus clutch recall has been expanded after drivers complained about clutch fractures in 20162018 focus cars equipped with 1liter fox gtdi engines and 6speed manual transmissions. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. Short version of whats wrong with the car and important notes.
I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. You can manage cookies at any time on the manage cookie settings page but this may limit or prevent use of certain features on the website please see the website privacy and cookie policy for further information. Ford focus clutch recall expanded over pressure plates. The 2012 focus vehicles equipped with the dps6 transmission may.
As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Ford knows that there is a problem with the 2003 transmissionsit just to costly of a recall repair for them to concern themselves with. If youre looking for a suitable ford focus gearbox or parts for your existing car, there is a wide selection of items. The documents show that ford lawyers told engineers in 2008 they were. Since its european introduction 10 years ago, ford has issued more. Base models come with features like airconditioning, tilt. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission, sold. If anything crops up, youll probably find it on our ford focus problems page. Apr 11, 2011 fords 2012 focus, like the cruze, is the result of a domestic automaker exploiting a global platform.
If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Had no problem for the first 3 months of owning the vehicle, then all of a sudden i was having issues. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. The original new car warranty was for threeyears100,000 km, but thats long since expired. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your ford focus automobile. There are good ones around and the technology of this car is ahead of its time. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. In 2008, ford touted the european engineered ford fiesta fuelefficient dualclutch automatic transmission when the subcompact car debuted at the paris auto show. You can manage cookies at any time on the manage cookie settings page but this may limit or prevent use of certain features on the website. It should have been plain sailing for ford with the european designed focus, but it. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch transmission is analogous to two. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars.
Ford focus repair manuals are available at the click of a mouse. In this case, global means the focus was developed by a crew in germany and will be. Mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus. Discover the ford focus, one of the uks favourite cars, great to drive, full of technology and very refined but a small boot means its not the mos.
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