Site shows graphs of ford models with the most car problems, recalls and investigations. The most commonly reported 2001 ford focus problem is. Sep 12, 2019 violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. And now the transmission is hesitating and shuddering again and i cant afford to pay for it to be fixed. On 9503 it broke down again with the transmission getting stuck in a forward gear. Use our vin lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. 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. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry clutch units. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and past and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models.
Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Ford focus questions rebuild transmission or is it the solenoid. Ford focus transmission control module recall part 1 youtube. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Its also the first year with massive power steering failure. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and windows windshield problems. The socalled dps6 transmission, offered on the fiesta since the 2011 model year and focus since the 2012 model year, has spawned widespread complaints of rough shifts. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Ford stalling this may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. However, there are some troubleshooting techniques that can remedy these problems. Several members of congress are pushing for a nhtsa investigation into ford.
These issues are so prevalent, and fords reaction to owners. And while you wait for your steering to disappear, youll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or wont shift at all. My 2012 focus ses tcm transmission control module recently got serviced via the ford recall program because the engine light lit up and the codes. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. On april 02, 2012, ford recalled 140,310 ford focus. I am reliving my youth and bought a 2001 wagon i will sure come to this site before i take it. I am scared to drive this car and i have 3 children i drive around. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. A friend just purchased a 2012 ford focus that was affected by the recall on the transmission. My 2012 was great, other than the transmission issues that kept reoccuring every 10k miles shuddering.
When i accelerate from a dead stop or under 5 mph, the car jerks or stutters, like it is missing or clogged up. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Sale ford replaced the axle and transmission and was picked up on 82603. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 focus vehicles equipped. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment. Ford is recalling certain model year 20 focus and cmax vehicles built from november 16, 2012, through november 21, 2012. I thought, i shouldnt be having these transmission issues right now. The ford escape is a compact sport utility vehicle first manufactured in 2001. Your cars axles and driveshafts stay in the proper mechanical alignment with a correctly functioning transmission mount, which, in turn, reduces wear on those components.
The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. Ford f150 recalled to fix faulty software that was installed as part of an earlier recall. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsbs compare with recalls for other models. Oct 19, 2017 what you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Have the dealer drive a shiny new focus with 5 speed manual transmission under the radiator cap and screw it back down on the new car. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. This recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Ford focus, fiesta owners with faulty transmission get new compensation deal.
Ford recalls 2000 2001 focus vehicles due to fuel delivery module filter contamination. He is a master mechanic specializing in ford vehicles. Get the latest 2012 ford focus recall information 5 incidents. 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. A recall can involve multiple model years, so weve ranked each of the 16 focus years and sorted them by how many times theyve been involved in a specific campaign. Get the latest 2001 ford focus recall information 8 incidents. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Certain combined qtower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur. Fiesta, focus, and ecosport all models had these issues. Get reliability information for the 20 ford focus from consumer reports, which. Fords focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic.
Youll just have to take the car to a mechanic that knows automatic gearboxes. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford s fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. At this point 7915 there was no recall and ford has been repairing the. Find out if your 2001 ford focus is affected and what to do about it.
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. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. How i fixed all of fords stupid transmission wiring problems duration. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. When i first mentioned the issue he knew immediately that it was the trans. The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 2012 2016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits. 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. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 2012 2016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Among ford cars with flawed transmission, the 2012 focus had the most complaints. Ford s transmission problem ford s deception class action. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. The list below shows all known recalls from transport canadas database. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011.
Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus. The 2012 is the first focus to offer electronic power assist steering epas. You are a current or former owner or lessee of a 2012 2016 ford focus or a 20112016 ford fiesta equipped with a dualclutch dps6 or powershift automatic transmission powershift transmission. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. 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. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Get 2001 ford focus repair and maintenance costs, common problems, recalls, and more. The truth behind slow clutch release in manual cars. Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle. 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.
I started experiencing transmission 55,000miles problems with my 2001 focus so i had a family mechanic look at it. Also has information on common ford problems such as explorer transmission failure, explorer cracked rear panel, and ford focus key wont turn in the ignition. Focus transmission mounts are the part responsible for keeping your transmission stable and the gears shifting smoothly. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. The socalled dps6 transmission, offered on the fiesta since the 2011 model year and focus since the 2012 model year, has spawned widespread complaints of rough shifts and, sometimes, loss of power. We never received recall and when we called the dealership prior they said there was no recall. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Automaker recalls 58,000 vehicles that could get deformed. Recalls of ford focus vehicles car problems, statistics. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and.
The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 2012 2016 focus have a dualclutch. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them. Get the latest 2016 ford focus recall information 5 incidents. How to fix transmission problems for the ford escape it. I apologize in advance for a rather childish description of my problem, but i. The worst complaints are loud noise heard when in reverse, reverse stopped working, and wont shift out of first gear. The most recently reported issues are listed below. You do not have a currently pending lawsuit against ford alleging problems with the powershift transmission. What you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending.
Ford focus technical service bulletins tsb 20122015 focus tsb 140197150043 10057872. Find 2012 ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Like any vehicle, the escape may develop some transmission problems including fluid leaks, erratic shifting and outright transmission failure. The shop had the car for 5 weeks trying to repair the issue.
Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at 800 3923673. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. I traded it in for a 2015 model and its also had shuddering transmission issues that have been serviced twice already, on top of problems with the sync system and wiring. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas. 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. The 20 ford focus has been recalled 9 times by nhtsa. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Lets dig into the issue and find out the measures that ford had taken to solve the troubles. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Check for ford recalls and field service actions ford owner. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta.
Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Manual transmission clutch fractures damaging transmission and causing fluid leak. Problems with 2014 ford focus transmission duration. Ford focus car recalls ford focus car recall tracker. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix. Ford f150 recalled over transmission issue consumer reports. Ford focus transmission control module recall part 1. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsbs ford problems. Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission problems. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at.
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. The 2012 ford focus has 42 problems reported for transmission failure. Rear door latches if not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 focus vehicles equipped with 2. Ford issues recalls for fiesta, fusion, eseries, and lincoln mkz. Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at.
Official recalls have been issued for the 2001 ford focus by the nhtsa. 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. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
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