Search used ford fusion with manual transmission for sale nationwide. The company extended the warranty to 100,000 miles or 7 years depending on the car s model year to solve the ford focus transmission issues. The car only has 53,000 miles on it, yet the transmission is defective. Ford focus owner wants recall after transmission problem makes car jerk forward. To see how frequently 20 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The problem is a faulty transmission control module. If your phone isnt connecting to sync properly, try the following steps. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your ford focus automobile. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem andor light are repaired. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Also standard is a manual transmission and allwheel drive. Press the right arrow button to enter ford ecomode. I have a 2011 camaro rs v6 manual transmission i purchased the vehicle almost a year ago and at the time i noticed that it was. 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.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. If vehicle is an automatic put vehicle in neutral and try to start if still no start. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. These comments are right on target regarding my wifes 2009 ford focus. Narrow your results brand ford trans 2 midwest 1 autozone rewards. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. While we eventually resolved the quality issues, the solutions were more. Jul 11, 2019 a close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. You have rights, and you deserve a just result in your case. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. If you bought or leased a ford fiesta, focus, or fusion and experienced transmission problems, contact stern law, pllc, at 844 8087529, to schedule a free consultation with one of our accomplished lawyers today.
Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. I forget which fuse it is, but the owners manual has that info. In terms of ford focus mpg, the 2017 rs gets an estimated 22 mpg combined 19 city and 25 highway, compared to the 2017 ford focus st with 2. Ford has extended the manufacture warranty on every male and model of the focus line up for a 6 year100,000 mile.
We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. Two days after a 6 month oil change the transmission started to. Many ford fiestas built after 2011 and ford focuses built after 2012 have faulty transmissions. It also includes an amfmcdmp3 sound system with auxiliary audio input, power. February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford for concealing issues with the powershift transmission. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john.
We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford fiesta in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Recommended type of transmission oil for ford focus. My other issues have been it not recognizing my ipod by indexing for an extended amount of time. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. The warranty on the tcm was extended to 10 years or 150k miles. This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free.
The ford brazil also extended the warranty to 240,000km or 10 years. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. What you have is a dual clutch 6speed manual automatic that relies on 2 clutches to switch between gears. Bonaparte and his wife have stopped driving their son in the car because of. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your ford focus. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. 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. Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid.
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. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 2011 2016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. In 2015, i bought another focus 5door with a manual transmission after crossshopping it against a cruze, volt, elantra, sentra and prius. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Warranty extensions were offered to fiesta and focus cars manufactured prior to june 5, 20 for the transmission s input shafts, clutch, and software calibration. My friends 2012 ford focus would not start when she was leaving work. It is now at a different ford dealership to have the transmission torn apart.
Troubleshooting tips for sync sync official ford owner site. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. This is an issue that first showed up in 2011 when ford redesigned the transmission on the focus and fiesta. The 2011 ford focus has been revealed in full detail two months out from its australian launch in august.
We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford focus in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 ford focus. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at. Its a equipped with and mtx75 auto transmission, if your vehicle has less than 100k miles and its having trouble engaging 12 or 23 or even overdrive, its most likely one or more of the solenoids. Dec 04, 2012 ford focus recalls revisited on all three generations of the focus check before buying a used ford focus ford focus recalls revisited on all three generations of the focus check before. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Been sent in for transmission issues 4 times since first purchased new in 2012. Noises during shifting problems of ford focus part 1. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Investigation finds hundreds of complaints about ford. Ford tried to fix the problem but the complaints keep coming in. It is certified preowned and had roughly 15k miles on it at the time of purchase.
The technician stated that the transmission fluid was leaking. Ford focus owners have reported 96 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 20 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. In some cases the seals on the input shaft of the transmission leak fluid onto the clutches, causing them to slip and shudder. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather than a wet clutch, meaning oil is not supplied to the. The reports of transmission problems in the ford fusion span all years of manufactured models. Used ford focus with auxiliary audio input for sale on. Ford fiesta and focus transmission problems were allegedly covered up by ford as the automaker blamed customers for the issues while knowing the powershift transmissions were defective. Not sure about canada, but the warranty on the transmission was extended to 7 years or 100k miles. This is for anyone who keeps getting automatic transmission problems on the ford focus. Dm5j 19a321 ab december 2012 third printing owners manual focus litho in u. Sm study based on responses from 82,095 newvehicle owners, measuring 236 models and measures opinions after 90. Everybody knew, workers say good people tried to make it work. Significant number of problems with some ford models.
I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. In february 2015, ford issues customer satisfaction program 14m02 to address complaints about a lack of power, trouble with engagement of the transmission, and issues with starting the vehicles. Complete auto transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Ford allegedly knew about defective fiesta and focus. Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Come join the discussion about svt performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 2011 2016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars.
Sorry, the other one was an iphone video and i just had to do another. In the fall of 20, my wife started experiencing the exact problems listed in. The varying engine types are all susceptible to the common malfunctions. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict.
The ford focus comes in fourdoor sedan and fivedoor hatchback models. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was a hesitation and vibration when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Theyll give it a quick visual inspection, check the condition of the transmission fluid. The worst complaints are accessories interior, body paint, and transmission problems. Ford ordering dealerships to fix dualclutch fiesta and focus. Hey, bought this 2014 ford fiesta, and it has no audio coming from the. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The easiest way to fix your ford fiesta shift cable. Check out 15 common ford focus problems and complaints so you may buy the right car. Jul 19, 2019 following a scathing analysis from the detroit free press regarding fords handling of their dualclutch transmission troubles in the focus and fiesta, the company has apparently ordered dealerships to fix all affected cars for free, regardless of warranty status. The new focus 1the 2010 ford focus received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary j. Dealer modal leaving fpr and taking you to preferred dealer site. If youre having ford focus transmission problems, then the quickest solution would be to buy a used 4f27e transmission from a junkyard.
You need to stay tuned to the very end to see the clutch carnage, what tools you need and also a custom bracket to hold the flywheel still while you loosen t. Sync connect allows ford owners to stay connected to their vehicles in a way theyve never been able to before. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Report claims ford knew focusfiesta dsp6 was defective. A 5speed manual transmission is standard and a 6speed. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions.
In addition, the transmission is very jerky and the engine studders and makes loud noises when shifting into 2nd and 3rd gears. Mar 27, 2017 the easiest way to fix your ford fiesta shift cable. A forum community dedicated to ford focus owners and enthusiasts. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission slips and jerks, and bad transmission mounts. The people who bought it have often reported that the key wont turn in the ignition. Ford s powershift automated manual transmission uses an advanced. My 20 ford focus transmission issue and tips on how to take care of this issue. View and download ford focus owner s manual online. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. I did check the owners manual before posting here, worry not. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. Additional lawsuits have been filed in the years that followed.
Jan 22, 2016 my 20 ford focus transmission issue and tips on how to take care of this issue. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. The only information ford australia is keeping under its hat is the price, which we expect. Not all crashes will activate an airbag or safety belt pretensioner. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. This is a fairly common concern with this transmission and there are 2 ford recalls for this problem, exactly. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Used ford fusion with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Used ford focus with auxiliary audio input for sale carmax.
How ford completely lost the focus the ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. And by replacing them as well as the clutch, the cars only going to. New for 20 a manual transmission is newly available for the. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. April 11, 20 i bought a 20 ford focus last september and drove it for 4300 miles with no problems. 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. Ford motor company, mentioned transmission problems in the 2011 20 fiesta and 2012 20 focus. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. While we eventually resolved the quality issues, the solutions were. Widespread ford transmission problems lehtos law ep. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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