The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your ford focus automobile. Attorney ken stern explains our mass action and how were helping owners of 201116 ford fiestas and 2012 16 ford focus vehicles at no cost to clients. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine.
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. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford fiesta. Aug 14, 2019 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. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus cars. The early problems with the powershift, also used in the focus, may have. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. The worst complaints are difficulties shifting, shaking on shifting. 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. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but.
It also debuted an electric version of the ford subcompact. Some owners have gotten new dps6 transmissions under warranty. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. Ford focus repair manuals all major problems, their possible causes and remedies are described in detail. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for. Some owners have gotten new dps6 transmissions under warranty that. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers.
As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. Ford focus repair manuals, service manuals with wiring diagrams and owners manuals free download. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Ford s powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. These issues are so prevalent, and fords reaction to owners. Ford fiesta, focus, focus cmax, focus rs, fusion, galaxy. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. The sequence of disassembly and repair procedures is shown in the photos with detailed comments. Genuine ford part very good condition 117k miles 1year warranty located at tampa or ocala, florida 34429. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down.
Ford focus technical service bulletins tsbs ford problems. There were also issues with the transmission control module such as faulty connector pins. Used 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. 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. Cash payments to customers turned away by ford dealers. Robert james did you ever change the transmission fluid on your 2008 focus. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsb 2012 2015 focus tsb 140197150043 10057872. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission.
C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it. 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. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on. A tsb may provide a hint at potential problems with your vehicle, or help save money by alerting you to future problems. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple shifting problems, and transmission failure. Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient, which is highly attractive with fuel. The proposed lawsuit covers the following vehicles. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Under the australian consumer law acl, vehicle owners that have purchased a vehicle after. Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars.
Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. The right is reserved to change specifications, colours of the models and items illustrated and described on this website at any time. The vehicles affected are 2010 2016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. After 11 years the focus finally received a complete redesign for 2012. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. Richard truett covers technology and engineering for automotive news. Ford focus manual free download pdf automotive handbook. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Ford policy is one of continuous product development. I have a 2008 ford focus, still running but need a transmission.
Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 2012 2016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. Manual transmission problems of ford focus the ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the. Ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. A tsb can involve multiple model years, so weve ranked each of the 23 focus years and sorted them by how many times theyve been involved in a specific campaign. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between.
The most irksome of those is the powershift automatic transmission, which stumbles at low. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. However, the new powershift gearbox used in the ford fiesta and ford focus used dry clutches and electric motorsolenoid actuation. 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. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Passenger window motor is gone and needs to be replaced. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. A nostart problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. I am just curious because i own a 2008 focus, not yet at that many miles. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016.
The 2000 focus has 296 tsbs which is more than any of the other 22 years. The dualclutch ford automatic transmission dps6 was installed in 2012 2015 ford focus, which led to a clutch shudder while driving and fluid leaks located near the clutch housing. Model year 2012 brought sporty handling and a nice interior back to the focus. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Dec 04, 2012 the ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Focus electric has all the underlying qualities of the. 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. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online.
Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Problems with 2014 ford focus transmission duration. Enter, fords powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fiesta owners in the group for prior clutch repairs that owners paid for out of pocket. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. It could be as simple as a loose battery connection or as complicated as an engine mechanical problem. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsb 20122015 focus tsb 140197150043 10057872. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2010 ford focus. Firstly, the information below is in addition to your consumer rights. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at.
As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Also, the australian consumer law acl protected the owners of these. Owners of ford fusions have also reported issues that can be. Ford has recently replaced the transmission in the current focus with a conventional automatic but two of the other vehicles named in the lawsuit proposal the fiesta and ecosport still have this type of transmission. Connect with ford custom accessories for authentic personalization possibilities. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but is it too. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsbs compare with recalls for other models.
Apr 21, 2017 powershift transmission left you in a lurch. August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. The paper published an email sent in august 2010 by a product. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. Ford focus service repair manual ford focus pdf downloads. The cost of select accessories ordered and purchased at the time you buy or lease your focus can be rolled into your monthly payment.