I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. My son has a 2012 ford focus which is included in the ford s dual clutch or powershift transmission class action lawsuit. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016.
Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and past and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. Manual transmission problems of ford focus 201216 dps6 powershift transmission used in the 201216 focus and 201116 fiesta sedans this transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. Access free 2012 ford focus manual transmission problems 2012 ford focus manual transmission problems 2012 ford focus manual transmission we were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta.
Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. Mine was built on the 15th of august 2015 but yet no recall was accompanied with my vin. Ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. 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 contact moved to the shoulder of the road, turned the vehicle off and back on, and the vehicle returned to normal. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Turn the key to ii on without turning the key to iii start. Ive planned on purchasing a manual because of this however i was wondering if these problems are present in the diesel variant.
Launched just in time for the new millennium, the first generation ford focus was the blue ovals first world car, which could be built and sold in many different markets. The drive computer malfunctioned and was replaced by a new one. We have 864 2012 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 275 1owner cars, and 909 personal use cars. Carrie armstrong of hendersonville, tennessee has always been a loyal ford owner.
Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. Also, the transmission malfunction service indicator illuminated. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Instead it uses a manual gearbox that shifts automatically, without a clutch pedal. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 ford focus. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. I bought my wife a brand new 2012 ford focus sel in the fall of 2011. 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.
I have a ford focus with nearly 150k miles i have had absolutely no problems with it. Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. However, ford has repeatedly denied systematic problems even to their own. Manual transmission problem of the 2012 ford focus 1 failure date. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Some test drivers said the 2012 ford focus fourcylinder engine has plenty of power, while others thought the focus is a bit sluggish. The manual is a good little car that can be bought with confidence. A transmission malfunction message appeared and the car had severe problems changing gears. It is a sixspeed dual clutch semiautomatic transmission that acts like a. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. Clutch pedallinkage problems of the 2012 ford focus. The consumer stated there were noises coming from the door panels, and dash area. The transmission started lurching and jerking on acceleration from stops, a few days after i took delivery. Also, there was a vibration at the top of the seat belt areas and center console.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Ford s fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. It would take an utterly oblivious driver not to notice the powershifts problems. 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. Which basically means that this car has a manual transmission that is automatically controlled by a computer. The drive computer malfunctioned and was replaced by. Also is there much of a performance decrease in the diesel model. Ford focus transmission problems page 4 car forums at.
Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. Ford focus, fiesta owners with transmission issues still. Ford settled a powershift classaction lawsuit in late march of 2017. I have to turn off the car and restart in order to get reverse to work. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. After a few hundred miles on it, i noticed the transmission shifted sporadically and with no prediction. I serviced the transmission like the owners manual said and everything is great did you have all maintenance done. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time.
While at an intersection, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. 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. The 2012 ford focus is stylish in both sedan and fourdoorhatchback body styles. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Oct 19, 2017 what you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. Sunroofmoonroof, navigation system, alloy wheels, bluetooth. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Ford focus transmission problems page 12 car forums at. Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission problems. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Complete auto transmissions for 2012 ford focus for sale. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by.
Ford focus 2012 no reverse transmission problem youtube. They had this problem with a lot of the 2012 model trans. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple shifting problems, and transmission failure. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or 100,000 miles depending on the model year of the vehicle. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for 2012 ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. 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.
As weve written before, the focus doesnt use a traditional automatic transmission. They were thrilled with the standard fivespeed manual transmission and said its a joy to shift. If your ford vehicle with an automatic transmission experiences. 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. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. 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. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Ford thailand agreed to buy back about 200 ford fiesta and focus models with faulty powershift transmissions. It is my 23 year daughters car and she hasnt done answered by a verified ford mechanic. Hi ill be purchasing a focus next month and have read about the transmission problems everywhere in the petrol variants.
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. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Video shows me putting the car in reverse and hitting the gas and nothing happens. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. What you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. A voice command system offers excellent control over navigation, music, and paired cell phones. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. 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.
Had a lot of problems with this car, transmission was slipping and to replace the clutch plate in it. The problem happened when i down shifted a gear to pass someone manual transmission. Sel and titanium models only come with the automatic. Automatic transmission fuse location replacement ford focus mk3 20122018 duration. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Ford focus and fiesta owners from around the country say they experienced new rejection at ford. Since the day weve bought the car, its had strange transmission issues.
It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Ford focus transmission problems and owner complaints are varied among model years. Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Whether its safe to drive depends on whether its an internal transmission problem or just a electronics problem. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Ford nz lost in transmission over australian class action. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
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. Another local owner, cheryl pemberton of florence, had her transmission and clutch replaced in 2014 but she said her problems continued. Enter, ford s powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 2012 2016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its automatic transmission makes the. Consumer reports rates focus as one of the most reliable cars out there. Ford brazil extended the warranty of the transmission to 10 years or 240. Ford s powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Recently he was driving and experienced an issued with the powershift transmission which made the car unable to drive. Apr 12, 2016 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 got were p0607 cnf, p0884 cnf, p2832 cnf. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your focus, even in the most severe driving conditions. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. This warranty extension only applied to the 20112015 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus.
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. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. What to look for when buying a ford focus 2011 2018, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. There was a recall for the 2014 ford focus manufactured in august between the 8th and the 15th for steering gears incorrectly placed.
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