Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission, sold. Several members of congress are pushing for a nhtsa investigation into ford. Ford thailand agreed to buy back about 200 ford fiesta and focus models with faulty powershift transmissions. Transmission downshifts and whiplash ford s first recall, its biggest of the day, covers approximately 1. While driving approximately 68 mph, the transmission went into neutral when the accelerator pedal was. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at. Getrag transmissions 2017present 7dcl750 getrag 7speed dual clutch transmission ford gt 2nd gen. On march 09, 2005, ford recalled 589,932 ford focus. Oct 18, 2016 the 20 2017 ford focus hatchbacks with a manual transmission have been recalled.
Ford focus transmission problem has ford focusing on solution july 20, 2012 by. The worst complaints are bad hesitationjerking when starting from a stop position, shuddering in transmission, and. Ford expands recall of focus vehicles for clutch that may fracture. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20162018 ford focus vehicles equipped with a 1. Find 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. Safety recalls how will i know if my vehicle is affected by a safety recall. In documents filed with the nhtsa in late november and. 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. Ford recalled almost 350,000 2018 f150 and expedition vehicles with 10speeed automatic transmissions and 2018 f650 and f750 pickups with 6. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car.
May 22, 2017 even six model years into the current generation, the ford focus with a manual transmission represents an excellent enthusiast example of hitting em where they aint and it still competes neckto. The recall is very minor in my opinion, but it has to be done in order to get these cars to regulation standards. Aug 14, 2019 among ford cars with flawed transmission, the 2012 focus had the most complaints. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2005 focus. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission. 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.
Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. March 27, 2017 a ford transmission lawsuit settlement is on the way as the automaker agreed to settle the classaction lawsuit concerning ford focus and fiesta dualclutch powershift transmissions that jerk, hesitate and shudder. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. 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 shifting mechanism and can result in increased wear and tear as problems persist. Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission. The ford reference number for this recall is 18s27. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Former or current ford employees say fiesta and focus dualclutch transmission problems were widely known, yet ford discouraged workers from speaking out. Car lemon law, ford, transmission throughout the past few weeks, we have been receiving a number of calls on the 1800lemonlaw hotline from distressed drivers regarding 2012 ford focus transmission problems.
Even six model years into the current generation, the ford focus with a manual transmission represents an excellent enthusiast example of hitting em where they aint and it still competes neckto. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Check for ford recalls and field service actions official. Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. Here are some actual complaints logged with the nhtsa about the 2018 ford focus transmission problems. If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your vehicle identification number vin.
Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Ford fiesta and focus transmission lawsuit will be settled concerning powershift transmissions. It also issued a much smaller recall, covering just 161 examples of the 20172018 ford f150, 2018. Ford focus, fiesta owners with faulty transmission get new. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or 100,000 miles depending on the model year of the vehicle. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. The 2017 focus has a new design but the same dual clutch automatic transmission system as previous year models. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Dec 12, 2018 ford focus models powered by the automakers inline3 engine and mated to a 6speed manual transmission are subject to a new recall. The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain failure, and buckingnot enough power.
As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. 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 reached in litigation concerning the. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The vehicles are equipped with a dualclutch transmission ford called the dps6 that was intended to provide the fuel economy and performance of a manual transmission. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the transmission locked up. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at 800 3923673. 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. 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. This warranty extension only applied to the 20112015 fiesta and 20122016 focus. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Four problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2005 ford focus. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of 201016 petrol focus, fiesta, and ecosport.
Problems with 2014 ford focus transmission youtube. The worst complaints are transmission shudders when accelerating from stop, slipping, and tranmission growls. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Manual transmission problems of the 2005 ford focus. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. 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. While ford has maintained that the focus and fiesta transmission problem does not pose a safety risk, in june of this year, the company recalled 123,000 20 f150 trucks because of a transmission. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. Common problems with dps6 transmission expertswrite. Everybody knew, workers say good people tried to make it work. Consumers in california have filed a class action lawsuit, claiming ford failed to alert customers its powershift transmission in the 20112015 fiesta and 20122015 focus is defective.
There have been a few other manufacturers to try out a similar approach, but none on large of a scale in the united states as the market that ford controls with the focus and fiesta. Jul 09, 2019 the recall compounds ford s troubles with the recently discontinued focus. Threecylinder powered ford focus recalled for clutch slip. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. For focus vehicles, dealers will update the software that detects and prevent prolonged clutch slip and will replace the clutch as needed. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. 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. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Ford believed these problems were the result of problems in the transmission control module, and extended the modules warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. How to fix a shift tower 2005 ford focus richard lantz. The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. 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.
Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of. Common problems with dps6 transmission the powershift dps6 transmission that is used in the focus and fiesta body models is almost a modern marvel. To see how frequently 2009 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford transmission lawsuit settlement agreed upon by.
Ford s fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. Ford made the mistake of calling the powershift an automatic, without explaining to consumers that the transmission was really a manual transmission that is shifted automatically. Ford settled a powershift classaction lawsuit in late march of 2017. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. The manual transmission clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission, and a fluid leak. Fix faulty focus, fiesta transmissions until july 19. 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 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 shifting mechanism and can result in increased wear and tear as. In the unlikely event that we need to recall some of our vehicles for safety reasons, we will send a letter to the registered owner on either the governments vehicle registration database or our own records, requesting that the repair work is completed as quickly as is. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. Chances are youre going to be doing the same with the new 2017 focus. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 202014 ford fusion vehicles equipped with a 1. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Settlement approved for faulty ford focus and fiesta transmissions. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. But you cant violate the laws of physics sven gustafson. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016.
The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. In places where manual transmissions were still more common, related. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category.
Get recall details from the nhtsa and find out what to do if your car been recalled. 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 reached in litigation. It is certified preowned and had roughly 15k miles on it at the time of purchase. This website provides information to california consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their focus, andor legal. 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. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues. Dec, 2018 ford believed these problems were the result of problems in the transmission control module, and extended the modules warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Ford recalls 350,000 trucks, suvs for transmission problems. With the introduction of an allnew ford focus in 2018, it uncovered its own set of actual and potential transmission problems. Have you taken your 2011 to 2016 ford focus into a ford authorized repair facility at least four times for the same transmission system problems. March 27, 2017 a ford transmission lawsuit settlement is on the way as the automaker agreed to.
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