Transmission does a hard job of delivering the engines power to the wheels. The ford focus is a small car that offers a number of features otherwise seen in larger or more luxurious vehicles. Jul, 2016 many ford fiestas built after 2011 and ford focuses built after 2012 have faulty transmissions. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. It is now at a different ford dealership to have the transmission torn apart.
If people drive one of these vehicles and theyre having these issues, contact your. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Get reliability information for the 20 ford focus from consumer reports, which. Ford focus, fiesta owners deal with transmission repair nightmare. These comments are right on target regarding my wifes 2009 ford focus. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. I was at the red light and it turned green, the car wouldnt move, wouldnt go in reverse or drive. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement.
This was done, so that the engineers at ford could have better control over gas mileage. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. What is surprising is that on the focus, the engine will only be available with a manual transmission in the united states. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 20 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a. Fords fiesta, focus, and fusion lines have been plagued with transmission. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Come find a great deal on used ford focus in your area today. The ford focus compact car has been sold for nearly 20 years, attracting firsttime drivers, citydwellers and those seeking the practicality of a hatchback or wagon.
Drove it this morning and noticed the revs going up and engine struggling as it couldnt get into 4th gear. The more power the engine generates, the higher the workload on your transmission. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. When i tried to accelerate my car didnt move but rpms went up. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at.
However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you. Widespread ford transmission problems lehtos law ep. In terms of ford focus mpg, the 2017 rs gets an estimated 22 mpg combined 19 city and 25 highway, compared to the 2017 ford focus st with 2. Also standard is a manual transmission and allwheel drive.
If you own a focus st, turbo is the name of the game. A page was devoted to milestone failures with 23 red alert issues related to calibration. Thinking about buying a ford focus 20 automatic looking at the. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale. To see how frequently 2004 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Check out 15 common ford focus problems and complaints so you may buy the right car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Many possible faults can cause your 20 ford focus to vibrate upon acceleration. It is certified preowned and had roughly 15k miles on it at the time of purchase. Demand for the titanium model has especially exceeded fords expectations, selling at twice the rate the automaker predicted. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. My 20 ford focus transmission issue and tips on how to take care of this issue. The 20 ford focus has 14 problems reported for computer system for.
Manual transmission parts for 20 ford focus for sale ebay. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. I have a ford f150 2002 4x4 that i keep my jayco camper on. The focus st transmission allows drivers to adjust the speed to. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. The 2014 ford focus has 22 problems reported for transmission slips. What this means is that in order to purchase fords most fuelefficient small cars in the us, the vehicles must be.
I thought, i shouldnt be having these transmission issues right now. My concern is that if i cant accelerate to get out of the. 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. Bought this as a used car, started having problems. Ford focus, fiesta owners with transmission issues still.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 104 focus rs models nationwide. Dec 04, 2012 the ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission.
At a red light, make sure your foot is completely off the clutch, davis says. Focus st transmission cj pony parts ford mustang parts. Wish it wasnt red, more eye grabbing and calls attention to getting pulled over by. Jul 31, 2019 michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta. The engine in your 2009 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The most irksome of those is the powershift automatic transmission, which stumbles at low speeds. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. Performance modifications should necessarily include transmission upgrades. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Doing my research, this is a manual engine and the computer tells it to shift. Manual transmission uses an advanced configuration that provides exceptional powertrain efficiency, along with a potential for unique. Transmission failure problem of the 20 ford focus 23 failure date. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. This is a recall issue on the dual clutch transmission.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Ford focus transmission problems page 12 car forums at. I bought my automatic focus used from a dealer in april of 2015. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry. In the fall of 20, my wife started experiencing the exact problems listed in. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall.
Richmond gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, highperformance drivetrain products. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. We have 6,303 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4,452 1owner cars, and 5,360 personal use cars. The 20 ford focus has 14 problems reported for computer system for transmission. It is a sixspeed dual clutch semiautomatic transmission that acts like. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. 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. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient, which is highly attractive with fuel. The biggest problem with the 4f27e transmission is that it uses solenoids, the line pressure is kind of low and it has very soft shifts. Manual transmission problems of ford focus ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Approximately 5,300 modelyear 2016 ford focus cars equipped with the 1. Ford fiesta, focus owners from all over america say they are grateful for renewed hope that federal officials may take action on. Or, if you dont this is why you should not buy one.
It was also the first ford compact car to feature a 4wheel independent. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2004 ford focus. There is a shudder on take off and vibration while accele. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. Ford has extended the manufacture warranty on every male and model of the focus line up for a 6 year100,000 mile. I recommend you pull the transmission dip stick and see if the color of the atf is still a nice red or has it turned orange or brown. The worst complaints are jerks, hesitates when you take off, transmission lags, shifts roughly, and transmission failure. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month.
To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus owners have reported 86 problems related to noises during shifting under the power train category. But this clutch, this transmission that they have now clearly doesnt work. The 2004 ford focus has 7 nhtsa complaints for the power train. 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.
From your description, it sounds like you are describing an engine misfire. 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. I was driving up my street one day and my car stopped accelerating, starting making a loud whining noise. Dm5j 19a321 ab december 2012 third printing owners manual focus litho in u. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. 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. Misfires can be caused by many issues, but the most common are spark plugs, coil, fuel pump, fuel injectors, maf sensor, vacuum leaks, or a wiring harness fault. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
My car has done 48000 on clock when i started to notice a slight drag in gear changing. The inability to decelerate when approaching other cars, objects, or red lights is. 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. To see how frequently 20 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Fiesta, focus, and ecosport all models had these issues. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011 2009. The transmission slips at every red light start up.
Noises during shifting problems of ford focus part 1. Ford focus questions my car will not go into reverse. Our store carries ford focus performance transmission parts to dovetail your gearbox with engine upgrades. While driving i can stop at a stop sign or red light turn off the car put it into gear and crank it up again. Manual transmission now available on top trim focus. This car will not accelerate when a light turns red turning left and i need to get out of the way, it jerks and sputters, same problem at any stop. Hi all, like everyone who has has transmission problems with their ford focus, i am also totally peeved.
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