The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010. Used ford focus the ford focus hit the streets in 1998 and represented the first car in a long line of future fords that would drive better than any of its competition. The drive computer malfunctioned and was replaced by a new one. Guidance is shown on the display screen and is supplemented with voice prompts. Ford focus problems and repairs listing auto insider. F26 15a tcm 30 feed automatic transmission f27 15a ac clutch f28 5a tmaf fuel relay feed f29 not used f30 not used. A ford focus clutch recall has been expanded after drivers. Carrie armstrong of hendersonville, tennessee has always been a loyal ford owner. Ford has since modified and retrofitted a new hose. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple shifting problems, and transmission failure. There were also issues with the transmission control module such as faulty. If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your vehicle identification number vin.
Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. 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. The ford focus has enjoyed worldwide success, thanks mainly to its reliable handling. Narrow your results brand ford trans 2 midwest 1 autozone rewards. The 2012 ford focus has 22 problems reported for transmission as a whole no good. The decision to name the new car the ford focus was made in early 1998, as fords senior management had been planning to keep the escort nameplate for its new generation of small family cars. List of owner submitted problems and fixes for the ford focus. Expected delivery date does not account for the required special freight shipping. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Ford of europe introduced the focus in 1998 to the european market as a replacement for the ford escort. Please call 18888242012 before ordering to verify availability. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. Ford fiesta, focus, focus cmax, focus rs, fusion, galaxy. Two weeks ago i got a brand new 2012 ford focus s sedan, and now it has only 556 miles and can not start, the engine dont even turn over.
I was able to get ford to fully buy back the car but i am looking at the 2017 focus sel. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Navigation system your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system which allows you to listen to the radio, play cds, and also navigate the vehicle using a navigation map dvd. Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. United states en estados unidos es canada en canada fr united kingdom. The ford focus is one of the mainstays of the british car market, and its easy to see why. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Page 303 manual ac, air quality sensor, radio, incar temperature and humidity sensor i n f o r ma t i o n p r o v i d e d b y. Ford thailand agreed to buy back about 200 ford fiesta and focus models with faulty powershift transmissions. Car shakes roughly when shifting, sounds like there is something tumbling inside of transmission anonymous, mi 2015 ford focus titanium 2. The 2012 ford focus is stylish in both sedan and fourdoorhatchback body styles. 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.
Another local owner, cheryl pemberton of florence, had her transmission and clutch replaced in 2014 but she said her problems continued. The automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in. Search over 17,700 listings to find the best local deals. The welljudged chassis delivers a composed, comfortable and enjoyable drive on uk. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Discover a range of used ford focus cars for sale today. A zetec s trim level arrived at the end of 2012 and by the start of 2014, ford announced one million sales of the third generation focus in europe alone. If youre looking for a suitable ford focus gearbox or parts for your existing car, there is a wide. The decision to name the new car the ford focus was made in early 1998, as ford s senior management had been planning to keep the escort nameplate for its new generation of small family cars. Your system has a large range of features, yet is easy to use. They have been described as one of the most reliable cars available, which makes buying a secondhand ford focus an easy decision.
The updated facelift version of this car was announced in summer. The welljudged chassis delivers a composed, comfortable and enjoyable drive on uk roads, with. Currently i am experiencing a clunking sound when changing gears whilst the car is in motion. Ford powershift problems corrected, top engineer says the ford powershift 6speed dualclutch transmission received early criticism from consumers. Park automatic transmission or r reverse manual transmission and turn the engine off. In focus, it happens when you climb inside, close the door and realize youre surrounded by a cockpit ergonomically designed to heighten the thrill of driving while connecting you to a vast array of groundbreaking technology. We can provide you with detailed cost of ownership figures for any car or van in the ford range. List of owner submitted problems and fixes for the ford focus auto insider. Which basically means that this car has a manual transmission that is automatically controlled by a computer. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.
Gearboxes see a lot of wear and tear over the years and if you love your trusty ford focus, repairing any issues or replacing your gearbox could be the most cost effective solution to your car troubles. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair. Buy ford focus cars and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by. Love the car, i just am uncertain if ford fixed their broken transmission.
Ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Jan 16, 2017 how you can possibly fix your transmission shifting issues, on your late model ford vehicle without even opening the hood or getting your hands dirty. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. The ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. Ford focus 20052018 mk2 and mk3 problems and buying guide. Oct 01, 2014 in this video i show you a little trick we have learned fixes much of the shudder issues associated with this transmission. I bought a 2015 ford focus about a year ago, and have only put 4,000 miles on it. Fords automatic transmission in the fiesta and focus are different than a traditional setup, and have had issues.
This process erases all stored data, such as call history, text message information, and previously paired phones, and restores your system to factory settings. Ford focus service repair manual ford focus pdf downloads. Oem dvd player for 2012 ford focus, 8 inch 800 x 480 high definition tft lcd touch screen, gps navigation with dual zone function to listen music or watch movie at the same time when gps working, picture in picture, bluetooth car kit for handsfree calling, radio, usb port, sd slot, picture in picture, can bus decoder to support original steering wheel controls. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending.
View and download ford 2012 focus owners manual online. About 2,800 ford focus cars need repairs to prevent clutch slip, transmission fluid leaks. If youre planning to purchase a vehicle privately or add to your fleet, theres probably one major deciding factor cost. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. In this video i show you a little trick we have learned fixes much of the shudder issues associated with this transmission. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. They did an update of the car computer software and now its much better. Read about the 2018 ford focus engine and performance at u. Home owner my vehicle download your manual ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry clutch. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or 100,000 miles depending on the model year of the vehicle.
For anyone with transmission issues on your focus and not getting. Ford brazil extended the warranty of the transmission to 10 years or 240. Ford motor company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel information. Ford powershift problems corrected, top engineer says. Model shown is a focus active x uk specification excludes roof rails. The focus st was europes bestselling hot hatch and the focus badge had become the biggest selling nameplate around the world. A transmission malfunction message appeared and the car had severe problems changing gears. Ford focus problems 637 problems and issues with the ford focus posted by owners. The sedan comes in an entrylevel s trim level, and both the sedan and. 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. Heating control head manual ac, duel lectronic automatic temperature control. How you can possibly fix your transmission shifting issues, on your late model ford vehicle without even opening the hood or getting your hands dirty. However, this engines epa rating of 26 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on. Ford focus dvd navigation, 2012 ford focus dvd navigation.
Ford powershift problems corrected, top engineer says the ford powershift 6speed dualclutch transmission received early criticism from consumers about perceived abrupt shifting. While we eventually resolved the quality issues, the solutions were. Find ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Dab, rev cam, bluetooth, htd leather, fsh, delivery. At rac cars, theres 100s of secondhand ford focus cars available, all from approved uk dealers. Page 14 if you do not want ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 2012 2016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation concerning the. Apr 06, 2020 the ford focus is one of the mainstays of the british car market, and its easy to see why. Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden.
Ford motor company 20 focus foc owners guide gf, 3rd printing, november 2012. The warning light steering assist fault service require come on, and the front power windows do not work. Ford focus family hatchback with smart tech ford uk. Table of contents table of contents introduction child safety child seats. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems.
How to perform a master reset if you experience problems with sync, you can perform a master reset. When i took it to the dealer it would make that clunking noise when using first and second gear. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 20122016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been. If youre looking to buy, its worth getting familiar with its common problems. The ford brazil also extended the warranty to 240,000km or 10 years. For instance, the focus is the first vehicle in its class to offer active park assist, which can actually guide and steer the car into a parking space if the driver moderates speed with the brake. 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. Ford focus clutch recall expanded over pressure plates. Ford powershift problems corrected, top engineer says wardsauto. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt.