Before considering transmission, i would consider doing an appropriate 306090k service on the car first. Manual transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus. This means that the transmission is positioned so that the length of the transmission is parallel to the firewall. Six problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2001 ford focus. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Took my car to get a new clutch and rebuild the transmission, because it was slipping. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. When accelerating from standstill it always stutters a little as if its not really catching on properly. Youll just have to take the car to a mechanic that knows automatic gearboxes. The worst complaints are transmission, steering, and accessories interior problems. I have a 2012 ford focus with automatic transmission with about 22k miles on it. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice.
We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. But this clutch, this transmission that they have now clearly doesnt work. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 4066 ford models in placentia. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at. While driving 55 mph, the contacts son noticed smoke rising from under the hood, followed by flames. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford. The complete user guide about use, conduce and maintenance the. Come find a great deal on used ford focus in your area today.
As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Anyways in the past month we noticed the car was running. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. We have 900 2012 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 266 1owner cars, and 961 personal use cars.
Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. Transmission manual transmission automatic transmission selecting reverse gear selector lever positions caution do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. The drive shafts transmit the power from the transmission. It is best to start with a good, known base line and see if your car. Fswerks green filter coolflo air intake system ford focus duratec tivct 2. Each 4f27e transmission has been thoroughly remanufactured back to factory specs, and key areas are upgraded to eliminate problems that are common to this transmission. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. 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. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. Fords focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic.
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. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Get reliability information for the 2012 ford focus from consumer reports, which. Jul 09, 2015 it concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. If you have a car with unknown maintenance history,any of the items goldwing mentions below could be the issuse. The used 2012 ford focus sedan is offered in the following styles. 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. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans. May, 2011 the 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. When the 2015 focus became available for sale, it brought about a revamp of the ford focus. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. The 2012 ford focus has 3 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. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. How to troubleshoot a ford focus drive shaft it still runs. Some of the safety features available with ford focus. Some of the safety features available with ford focus are frontimpact airbags, occupancy sensors, sideimpact bars, front seatbelt. Find the best ford focus titanium for sale near you. The ford focus is a frontwheel drive car that uses a transversetype transmission.
Designed by fords european division, the focus bowed in the u. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2001 ford focus. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Used ford focus titanium for sale with photos carfax. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Used ford focus for sale truecar car prices, owner. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Ford knows that there is a problem with the 2003 transmissionsit just to costly of a recall repair for them to concern themselves with. Genuine ford part very good condition 117k miles 1year warranty located at tampa or ocala, florida 34429. 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 newport woman told local 12 news she and two family members all bought the. But it has the mechanical efficiency of a manual transmission. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Ford focus, fiesta owners deal with transmission repair nightmare phoebe wall howard, detroit free press published 12. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart.
Ford focus, fiesta owners deal with transmission repair. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. It was fixed, then again check engine light came on for same transmission. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus cars. Fswerks parts for ford focus, fiesta, fusion, escape and. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. Page 16 2001 focus workshop manual page 16 of 17 go to h8. Ford fiesta, focus, focus cmax, focus rs, fusion, galaxy. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. I was driving, and wanted to shift to lower gear from 5th to 4th manual transmission for braking. A transmission malfunction message is displayed in a 2012 ford fiesta at the home of michelle hughes of flint on june 26, 2019.
Page 15 2001 focus workshop manual page 15 of 17 measure the resistance between the central timer module c pin 19 cjb, harness side and ground. Ford focus questions rebuild transmission or is it the solenoid. Whatever you do do not let them flush the transmission good luck in getting ford to stand behind their poorly made cheap pieces of dung autos. Ford reaches settlement surrounding faulty fiesta, focus. Fswerks itg coolflo race air intake system ford focus duratec 2. Enter, ford s powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. Ford focus 12 stutters when accelerating car talk community. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car.
This also means that the drive shafts are in the front of the vehicle. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. They revealed that the issues started to escalate in 2015 but the cars with diesel engines and manual transmission were not affected. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
It all has to do with their power shift transmission. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 focus. Mechanically, it is a manual transmission with 2 clutches and servos, and other electronics used to handle the clutches and shifting such that it acts like a classic automatic transmission. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Come back to shop, check fluid and turn off for 45 mins or so. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. Approximately one minute later, there was an explosion. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. If you have a ford focus car with the spi sohc engine and the ib5 manual transmission, your shift cable collett may have gone bad.
If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. She said theyve all had problems with the transmission. We have 579 ford focus titanium vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 386 1owner cars, and 502 personal use cars.
Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and. How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission. Ford focus service repair manual ford focus pdf downloads. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your.
Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. The fire investigator stated that the fire may have been caused by the transmission. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Ford focus questions transmission problem cargurus. This new design makes an automatic shifter out of a manual transmission by using a computercontrolled dry clutch in place of the oilfed shifting mechanism of a standard transmission. Truecar has over 884,364 listings nationwide, updated daily. I researched this car heavily and wisely chose a manual transmission over the failure prone automatice. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. To achieve a permanent solution to your transmission problems, youre going to need a remanufactured ford focus 4f27e transmission from street smart transmission. Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay. 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. Your focus has what is called a dualclutch automatic transmission. I apologize in advance for a rather childish description of my problem, but i honestly have little to no know.
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