Does the 2014 ford focus trend have transmission issues. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. To see how frequently 2009 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. The first 2 years of the cobalt had electrical issues. Also the ebay link you listed is that for an auto or manual transmission.
It also debuted an electric version of the ford subcompact. The warranty on the tcm was extended to 10 years or 150k miles. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. 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. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. 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. Car sales statistics for the ford focus and all other auto models in the us from early 2000s to 2017 by year and 2014 to 2018 by month. Mercon v is the incorrect transmission fluid for a 2008 ford focus.
It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Complaints about its sixspeed dualclutch transmission prompted ford to issue a bulletin to its dealers but did not. Top gear rated the galaxy in 1999 as the least satisfying car in the united. If you get in a jam, having the manual on hand can save a lot of time and frustration. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. Why isnt ford doing more to help owners of ford focus and ford fiesta vehicles with automatic transmissions. Ford recalls model year 2019 rangers with 10speed automatic transmission. See problems for this generation share on facebook. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. 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. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. To see how frequently 2012 chevrolet traverse problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. Fords huge lineup is filled with attractive vehicles offering the latest tech and, often, highend options you might associate more with luxury cars. Second generation vehicles dont always have issues but ive seen some. We carry a large inventory of ford focus automatic transmissions.
Chevy traverse was one of two terrible used models and 17 overall. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. With a focus on style, rs trim adds a black grille, window trim, and chevrolet emblems. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. Gm recalls buick enclave and chevrolet traverse vehicles. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Transmission woes addressed by ford, but too late for consumer. Additionally, fords worldbeating fseries line ran into a few snags in super duty f250 models from 2008, 2010, and 2014. It started to give me problem just before i took it for140000km service plan.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the. The car shown was a fivedoor hatchback model, also debuting a new 2. I could go on but that has been the trend since the early 80s. Ford focus used transmissions catalog auto parts fair. Ford focus problems 2008 ford focus power train problems. This transmission unit includes a transmission case, valve body, tail shaft and housing, torque converter automatic only, and all internal lubricated parts.
Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. The faulty powershift technology has left thousands of drivers worried as the vehicles. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. The most disappointing ford car every year since 1995 hotcars. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. If your ford vehicle with an automatic transmission experiences. We warranty our entire used focus manual or automatic transmissions with a minimum 6months to 2years depending on the specific focus transmission assembly. Transmission woes addressed by ford, but too late for. 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 dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. How to remove the transmission from ford cars it still runs. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Ford used a dct in the 2012 2014 focus that has nothing but problems, and according to multiple ford service people ive spoken with, there is not a fix and all of them are bad.
This is a complete used oem transmission assembly thats guaranteed to fit the 2008 ford focus manufacturers specifications. Fords reliability issues were by no means limited to the brands small cars. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. Model year 2012 brought sporty handling and a nice interior back to the focus. At one time there were plans to build the new focus in australia, but, sadly from our point of view, fords head office couldnt make that. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. My chevy captivated 2008 model beep the moment i engage the drive mode. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc.
Compact cars by ford had a bad run between 2011 and 2014 ford. Put car on ramps, remove tranny pan, drain fluid, change solenoids, replace filter while i can put pan back, pour old fluid back in. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. In particular the global nature of the midsized ford leans strongly in the euro direction in style and handling dynamics. We were curious about how the focus would drive with. Ford used a dct in the 20122014 focus that has nothing but problems, and according to multiple ford service people ive spoken with, there is not a fix and all of them are bad. Ford australia is carefully promoting the fact that its newgeneration focus is designed more for european markets than asian ones.
This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Jul 03, 2018 check out this sweet slowcar showdown. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. May 26, 2011 watch a video that shows the difference in bed and frame twist strength in the new chevy and ford hd pickup trucks. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. In an effort to improve the performance of the 6speed dualclutch transmission in its 2011 fiesta and 2012 focus, ford has issued several technical service.
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. I cant find many websites offering info about the manual 2012 ford focus, but. The 2012 expedition, 2016 escape, and 2010 taurus scored well below the average in consumer reports rankings over the years. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. The worst complaints are transmission failure, problem staying in gear, and knocking sound from transmission. Our used focus transmissions inventory changes daily as we dismantle more vehicles. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Not sure about canada, but the warranty on the transmission was extended to 7 years or 100k miles. There are essentially three ford focus transmission problems.
I have a 2012 chevy sonic with a manual transmission. Consumer reports surveys showed problems in the brake system, audio. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Focus electric has all the underlying qualities of the. Model year 20092012 dodge ram 1500 trucks recalled. After checking the owners manual for your vehicle, i could not find anything. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 ford focus. Watch a video that shows the difference in bed and frame twist strength in the new chevy and ford hd pickup trucks. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system.
The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. 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 number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. 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. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. Anyone else been having similar problems or know what it could be. Jun 23, 2010 i have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. Theres been a few problems but ive had most of them were fixed by my local dealership. A fivedoor station wagon was also made available at launch. Had no problem for the first 3 months of owning the vehicle, then all of a sudden i was having issues. Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never have a trans failure for the life of the car.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ford unveiled the ford focus at the 2010 north american international auto show. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never have a trans failure for the. The original focus was primarily designed by ford of europes german and british teams. Motorcraft auto transmission oil pressure switch is designed for maximum performance and durability. Models from 2008 through 2012 rated much worse than average. Now i have put 300 miles on it and when i put my foot on the gas at a stop light, it sudders, and makes noises in the transmission shifts.
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