Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. The 2000 ford focus has 10 problems reported for transmission failure. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. The manual transmission in an automatic car is the worst idea of the century. Havent had a problem so far, and ive put 1100 miles on the car. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000.
I now have 68,000 and have not had an issue so far. It said use of a dry clutch rather than a wet clutch led to harsh shifting and other issues. The problems are too infrequent and unpredictable so far that there will likely. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its. The models of fiesta and focus from 2011 2012 2015 respectively were. The dps6 is different from the automatic transmissions. These experts outlined serious transmission issues identified prior to the. Putting the shifter in the sport position delays shifts but creates its own problem. He was referring to the dps6 dualclutch powershift transmission used. These troubles may occur because of defect of the input shaft that allowed a fluid to seep.
Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john cadogan. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. Any ford nowadays has the same automatic transmission and they seem to be. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta.
I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. In 2012 ford released a lemon, the focus, and one option was ford s powershift dualclutch semiautomatic transmission. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. This time they replaced the transmission clutch and seals, because apparently engine oil was leaking all over the clutch, causing it to slip. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. 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. 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. Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2000 ford focus.
So far, extremely satisfied with how its working now. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Manual transmission problems of ford focus ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Drove it about three months, and started noticing the clutch problem, took it to the dealer, they. Why isnt ford doing more to help owners of ford focus and ford fiesta. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Fords dualclutch transmission could spell danger for its. I just bought a used focus 2012 yesterday and today it showed on screen transmission. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The dualclutch ford automatic transmission dps6 was installed in 20122015 ford focus, which led to a clutch shudder while driving and fluid leaks located near the clutch housing.
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