Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 focus. Anyways in the past month we noticed the car was running. Approximately one minute later, there was an explosion. Whatever you do do not let them flush the transmission good luck in getting ford to stand behind their poorly made cheap pieces of dung autos. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. It all has to do with their power shift transmission. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. Ford focus, fiesta owners deal with transmission repair nightmare phoebe wall howard, detroit free press published 12.
The used 2012 ford focus sedan is offered in the following styles. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. Genuine ford part very good condition 117k miles 1year warranty located at tampa or ocala, florida 34429. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Ford focus questions transmission problem cargurus. Transmission manual transmission automatic transmission selecting reverse gear selector lever positions caution do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. It was fixed, then again check engine light came on for same transmission.
Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. This also means that the drive shafts are in the front of the vehicle. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2001 ford focus. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I apologize in advance for a rather childish description of my problem, but i honestly have little to no know. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford knows that there is a problem with the 2003 transmissionsit just to costly of a recall repair for them to concern themselves with.
When the 2015 focus became available for sale, it brought about a revamp of the ford focus. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Six problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2001 ford focus. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Ford focus questions rebuild transmission or is it the solenoid. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. While driving 55 mph, the contacts son noticed smoke rising from under the hood, followed by flames. When accelerating from standstill it always stutters a little as if its not really catching on properly. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. The complete user guide about use, conduce and maintenance the. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at.
The auto had serious problems with the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission, so serious that its a car to avoid, but of course those problems dont affect cars with a manual gearbox. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Fswerks parts for ford focus, fiesta, fusion, escape and. Some of the safety features available with ford focus. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the.
How to troubleshoot a ford focus drive shaft it still runs. Get reliability information for the 2012 ford focus from consumer reports, which. Page 15 2001 focus workshop manual page 15 of 17 measure the resistance between the central timer module c pin 19 cjb, harness side and ground. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998.
Find the best ford focus titanium for sale near you. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Page 16 2001 focus workshop manual page 16 of 17 go to h8. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. 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 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. But it has the mechanical efficiency of a manual transmission. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. 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.
Each 4f27e transmission has been thoroughly remanufactured back to factory specs, and key areas are upgraded to eliminate problems that are common to this transmission. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. We have 900 2012 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 266 1owner cars, and 961 personal use cars.
Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Designed by fords european division, the focus bowed in the u. Ford focus 12 stutters when accelerating car talk community. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. Manual transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus. 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. Enter, ford s powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. The drive shafts transmit the power from the transmission. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. This means that the transmission is positioned so that the length of the transmission is parallel to the firewall. Mechanically, it is a manual transmission with 2 clutches and servos, and other electronics used to handle the clutches and shifting such that it acts like a classic automatic transmission.
How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission. Ford focus, fiesta owners deal with transmission repair. Took my car to get a new clutch and rebuild the transmission, because it was slipping. It is best to start with a good, known base line and see if your car. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Used ford focus for sale truecar car prices, owner. If you have a car with unknown maintenance history,any of the items goldwing mentions below could be the issuse.
Ford fiesta, focus, focus cmax, focus rs, fusion, galaxy. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Jul 09, 2015 it concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission.
Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. Come find a great deal on used ford focus in your area today.
What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Fswerks green filter coolflo air intake system ford focus duratec tivct 2. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Used ford focus titanium for sale with photos carfax. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple. Come back to shop, check fluid and turn off for 45 mins or so. Ford reaches settlement surrounding faulty fiesta, focus. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus cars.
A transmission malfunction message is displayed in a 2012 ford fiesta at the home of michelle hughes of flint on june 26, 2019. A newport woman told local 12 news she and two family members all bought the. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. I have a 2012 ford focus with automatic transmission with about 22k miles on it. But this clutch, this transmission that they have now clearly doesnt work. Youll just have to take the car to a mechanic that knows automatic gearboxes.
Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. The worst complaints are transmission, steering, and accessories interior problems. Fswerks itg coolflo race air intake system ford focus duratec 2. This new design makes an automatic shifter out of a manual transmission by using a computercontrolled dry clutch in place of the oilfed shifting mechanism of a standard transmission. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay.
Before considering transmission, i would consider doing an appropriate 306090k service on the car first. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. They revealed that the issues started to escalate in 2015 but the cars with diesel engines and manual transmission were not affected. Fords focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic. The fire investigator stated that the fire may have been caused by the transmission.
May, 2011 the 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. The ford focus is a frontwheel drive car that uses a transversetype transmission. She said theyve all had problems with the transmission. Initially offered in sedan, hatchback and wagon body styles, the focus was a small, affordable. 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. We have 579 ford focus titanium vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 386 1owner cars, and 502 personal use cars. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your. I researched this car heavily and wisely chose a manual transmission over the failure prone automatice. Ford focus service repair manual ford focus pdf downloads.
Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 4066 ford models in placentia. Truecar has over 884,364 listings nationwide, updated daily. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the.
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