The auto had serious problems with the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Come find a great deal on used ford focus in your area today. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york.
Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. After 11 years the focus finally received a complete redesign for 2012. We have 6,214 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4,245 1owner cars, and 5,439 personal use cars. The manual transmission and absence of touchscreen avoided any weaknesses, and i have enjoyed 66k troublefree. Dec 04, 2012 the ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway.
You should avoid the 3rd generation 20122019 focus because of its overall. The dps6 was a dryclutch design, which leads to higher temperatures and potential performance problems, engineers say. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but. From 2000 to 2003, the focus has a serious problem where the key wont turn or. Such a slick package, but gearbox is a drag shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its automatic transmission makes the car. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The automatic transmission in my 2009 ford focus was locked in park for six months.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. Apr 06, 20 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. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at. 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.
A nostart problem in your vehicle may be caused by one or more systems in your car. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. I bought my 2012 ford focus titanium in july of 2011. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus. There are a few mostcommon causes you might encounter in a nostart problem with your vehicle. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. I cant find many websites offering info about the manual 2012 ford. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a.
Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Your vehicle is a 2012 2017, purchased or leased from an auto dealership in california. I used the manual push button override, but the car. Ford focus manual free download pdf automotive handbook.
Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Truecar has over 884,364 listings nationwide, updated daily. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. The ford focus was the hatch to buy back in 2012, and it has been excellent for me. To get a local estimate for your specific model year, please select a service below.
Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. 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. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. Dec 05, 2018 the problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Here i am just some yahoo searching the internet for. Genuine ford part very good condition 117k miles 1year warranty located at tampa or ocala, florida 34429. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Jul 17, 2011 such a slick package, but gearbox is a drag shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its automatic transmission makes the car a chore to drive. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems.
To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the. It is a common problem, and ford doesnt make a replacement. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. The manual transmission and absence of touchscreen avoided any weaknesses, and i. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Dual clutch designs are revered for sporty, fast shifts rivaling those of. With the introduction of an allnew ford focus, it uncovered its own set of. They revealed that the issues started to escalate in 2015 but the cars with diesel engines and manual transmission were not affected. Ford focus repair manuals, service manuals with wiring diagrams and owners manuals free download. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering.
I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. While customers reported transmission problems with the 2011 fiesta 3 complaints were filed with federal regulators, a high number troubles mushroomed with release of the 2012 focus. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission. An airbag mishap during crash tests triggered a safety recall by hyundai for its new santa fe suv, but still scored a five star ancap safety rating. The one disappointment has been the clutch transmission problem. Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1. Then days later, the engine blew up and was replaced. What you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners.
Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. Repairpal generates both national and local fair price estimates for most service intervals. With the introduction of an allnew ford focus, it uncovered its own set of actual and potential transmission problems. The sequence of disassembly and repair procedures is shown in the photos with detailed comments. Hello, i am a new member and in need of some tipsadvice i have a 2000 ford focus zx3 with 165k miles, perfect engine, but the transmission is giving me trouble. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Ford focus repair manuals all major problems, their possible causes and remedies are described in detail. 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. Oct 19, 2017 what you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. 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.
Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2000 ford focus. It would take an utterly oblivious driver not to notice the powershifts problems. The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. The management will be able to suggest to the motorist that it is necessary to undertake not only in the garage, it will turn into a truly irreplaceable artifact on the road, when there is. 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. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The ford focus maintenance schedule includes 30 different types of services over the course of 150,000 miles. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. It could be as simple as a loose battery connection or as complicated as an engine mechanical problem. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather.
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