In face the transmission actually began shifting hard when it hit 1,000 miles and between july 2011 until now i have constantly taken it back with them only telling me that thats just how the transmission. As we were not regularly carrying family in our car we decided to downsize and. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Which basically means that this car has a manual transmission that is automatically controlled by a computer.
The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. 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. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. The only problem ive had so far is that the sony sound system produces a bit of hideous door rattle at high levels of bass. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Ford focus owners have reported 22 problems related to transmission fluid leaking under the power train category.
Mk3 faults known and recalls so far sign in to follow this. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in n neutral. When driving in the morning after i start the car its minimal vibrationproblems. Expected delivery date does not account for the required special freight shipping. Mine was built on the 15th of august 2015 but yet no recall was accompanied with my vin. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. It was impossible for me to drive it and i didnt know if i would ever be able to shift gears manually again. Having had several petrol mondeos in the past, we were finding it increasingly difficult to buy anything but diesel models, which we did not want for both low mileage and environmental reasons. My 2005 ford focus has a problem on transmission, its hard to put on reverse and grinds. The focus brings european sophistication to america, and its a great thing to have. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. The engine will rev high when the car has sat for a period of time, first thing in the morning and again after work and has set all day. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair.
Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. I was in need of something to get me to work and back and this thing far exceeded my expectations for a little front wheel drive sedan. Everyone i know with one has had major transmission problems. Like most ford transmissions, this unit has been wisely outsourced to a.
There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. Its been a few years since ive driven anything with fords powershift dual clutch transmission, which launched in 2010 with more problems than an algebra book, some of which were real. I dont know if my transmission is broken or my clutch slipped. Ford in the usa announced a voluntary recall of about 73,000 20 ford escape ford kuga ii in. I was just wondering if anyone is having the same problem that i had today. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. Printable view 2533 kb the automatic transmission used in the vehicle is a new development. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. Manufactured by jatco, partially owned and operated by toyota, the ford cvt continuously variable transmission is one of those few emerging technologies that has far outperformed expectations. Ford focus transmission problems page 7 car forums at.
Transmission operation 140 roadside emergencies 146 getting roadside assistance 146 hazard flasher switch 147 fuel pump shutoff switch 147 fuses and relays 148 jump starting 155 wrecker towing 161 customer assistance 162 reporting safety defects u. 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. The ford focus was equipped with the 4f27e transmission. I also have a 2012 ford focus i have 98,000 miles on it but it has always been a problem since day one. Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you.
I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. View entire discussion 20 comments more posts from the cars community. I was in a turn lane waiting for the light to change and as i stepped on the gas my car started to make a really loud. A year after, the 2012 focus st debuted with a whooping 247 bhp from its 2. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 ford focus. Mk3 faults known and recalls so far ford focus club. The ford brazil also extended the warranty to 240,000km or 10 years. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400. Lets look at some of the most common problems, and see what you can do to get your car back on the road.
The original transmission failed about 12k miles after the car experienced numerous, strange electrical problems. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. In the 2011 consumer electronics show, ford also unveiled the ford focus electric, which is slotted to complete with the chevrolet volt and nissan leaf. Transmission problem 2005 ford focus 4 cyl front wheel drive manual my daughter was driving my car when the clutch peddle want go all the way down sponsored links. Does every ford focus now have dualclutch transmission.
I have a 2003 ford focus svt with a 6 speed manual transmission. I have a 2012 chevy sonic with a manual transmission. 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. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. Since the introduction of mk3, ford focus has enjoyed remarkable sales. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. Engine compartment maintenance and specifications identifying components in the engine compartment 2. When i accelerate from a stopped position such as a stop sign or red light. Back in may, i had a new jarvis tranny put in a 2005 focus with about 89k miles. Please call 18888242012 before ordering to verify availability. Manual transmission problem of the 2005 ford focus 6 failure date.
Download your free pdf file of the 2006 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. Share your car problem with the repairpal community. There is a shudder on take off and vibration while accele. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Manual transmission fill plug location 2003 ford focus ib5 transmission. If your ford has a manual transmission, go ahead and accelerate from 0 to 50 mph, continue to step 11. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission.
There may be several issues that a car owner can face with a ford transmission such as faulty transmissions, defective forward clutch system, bad fluid pressure and so on. There was a recall for the 2014 ford focus manufactured in august between the 8th and the 15th for steering gears incorrectly placed. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict.
Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Ford focus questions 2005 ford focus manual transmission. Thank you for taking the time to read my question for im sure you all are very busy. It is a fully automatic, electronically controlled fourspeed transmission designed for frontwheel drive vehicles. I continue to have transmission problems and am about to take the car back to the garage for the third time. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them. 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. Every new focus has either a manual transmission or dct. For automatic transmissions, start from a stop and in overdrive, then moderately. The worst complaints are jerking into gear, difficulty shifting, pops out of gear, car bucks, and transmission died. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Idle with transmission in drive neutral for mt for 2 minutes. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsb 20122015 focus tsb 140197150043 10057872. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month.
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