The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Mar 08, 2016 how to drive a manual transmission part 1. May 26, 2011 watch a video that shows the difference in bed and frame twist strength in the new chevy and ford hd pickup trucks. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Why isnt ford doing more to help owners of ford focus and ford fiesta vehicles with automatic transmissions. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between. Byton cadillac chevrolet chrysler dodge ferrari fiat fisker ford. My 2010 chevy traverse is dark cherry and has an optional package. Richmond gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, highperformance drivetrain products.
Fwd 2010 equinox are well documented in the 2010 equinox problems thread. These resources deliver honest real world ownership perspectives and useful facts for anyone researching the cost to replace the transmission on the. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Six problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2001 ford focus. Is a 2012 ford focus affected by the powershift dualclutch transmission problems. For those who do have these problems, please do the things suggested in post 3 of this thread, it will help all of us get things fixed faster. Get indepth unbiased information on the ford focus from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing and performance, and search local inventory.
The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. To see how frequently 2010 chevrolet traverse problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Fords reliability issues were by no means limited to the brands small cars. 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. Ford powershift transmission problems update accc lawsuit. Top gear rated the galaxy in 1999 as the least satisfying car in the united. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. The total sales of the 2010 ford focus in the united states are 176,688 units.
The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free. Then days later, the engine blew up and was replaced. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The number one most common problem of ford cars is related to the vehicles engine and engine cooling, with 26,733 problems reported.
Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. Which basically means that this car has a manual transmission that is automatically controlled by a computer. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. Ford focus powershift problems 2 february 2018 by graham smith. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your ford focus. Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never have a trans failure for the life of the car. The 2012 expedition, 2016 escape, and 2010 taurus scored well. Ford of europe introduced the focus in 1998 to the european market as a replacement for the ford escort. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. I bought my 2012 ford focus titanium in july 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. Not sure about canada, but the warranty on the transmission was extended to 7 years or 100k miles. Ford recalls model year 2019 rangers with 10speed automatic transmission. In our research we use the ppmy index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what. Featuring a lightweight aluminum construction, this high performance transmission oil cooler is designed to provide outstanding cooling, as well as complement.
The paper published an email sent in august 2010 by a product. The worst complaints are not shifting out of first gear randomly, park not engaging. My transmission hot idle engine sensor in my 20 chevy traverse, what is wrong. Ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. The decision to name the new car the ford focus was made in early 1998, as ford s senior management had been planning to keep the escort nameplate for its new generation of small family cars. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2010, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. The warranty on the tcm was extended to 10 years or 150k miles. Ford focus standard transmission 6speed with richmond 6speed transmission 2012, manual transmission main shaft by richmond. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. It started to give me problem just before i took it for140000km service plan. The transmission hot idle engine sensor has come on, what.
Cost to replace chevrolet traverse transmission 20 cost. If the total number of problems reported by ford focus owners in the last 10 years is 349, and. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford fiesta in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Weve compiled this helpful list of the 10 best manual transmission cars for 2020 shoppers, based on carmax sales data from may 1, 2019 through october 31, 2019. Chevrolet traverse problems, 2012 chevrolet traverse. Manual transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus. This occurs while driving between 1060 mph, and demonstrates major jerking when it finally does shift, with revvingincreased rpms. Anyone else been having similar problems or know what it could be. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the speedcruise. The following chart shows the most common problems reported across all models of ford cars. The worst complaints are difficulties shifting, shaking on shifting. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic.
It is the car for those who like the sleek lines of the imports, but are faithful to the domestic brands. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. In 2015, i bought another focus 5door with a manual transmission after crossshopping it against a cruze, volt, elantra, sentra and prius. Chevrolet traverse reliability by model generation. This could be due to driving the car very hard or driving in very. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. The truth behind slow clutch release in manual cars. Cost to replace chevrolet traverse transmission references we recommend the following online resources for trustworthy information about chevrolet traverse maintenance, repair and service. The most disappointing ford car every year since 1995 hotcars. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. I bought my wife a brand new 2012 ford focus sel in the fall of 2011.
Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for. Official recalls have been issued for the 2010 chevrolet traverse by the nhtsa. Once the car is warmed up it will not smoothly shift. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. Problems chevrolet chevrolet traverse 2012 chevrolet traverse. Our list of 1 known complaint reported can help you fix your 2014 chevrolet traverse. Please call 1888824 2012 before ordering to verify availability. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. A close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance.
What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. That is a warning light to tell you that your transmission is running to hot. The worst complaints are engine, steering, and ac heater problems. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford focus in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Also, many others have noticed this issue, but many have not.
How ford completely lost the focus the ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. 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. Our 2010 automatic ford focus demonstrated problems with shifting gears at about 7,000 miles. I have a 2012 chevy sonic with a manual transmission. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars. Gm recalls buick enclave and chevrolet traverse vehicles. I only wish it had the home link system on the visor to program a garage door. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled.
Ford used a dct in the 2012 2014 focus that has nothing but problems, and according to multiple ford service people ive spoken with, there is not a fix and all of them are bad. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Fords huge lineup is filled with attractive vehicles offering the latest tech and, often, highend options you might associate more with luxury cars. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Website aiming to help explain transmission issues with the ford focus and fiesta, including legal support for owners of these vehicles. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. The second most common ford car problem is related to the vehicles power train 26,417 problems. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your ford focus automobile. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 focus. Lets dig into the issue and find out the measures that ford had taken to solve the troubles. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder.
The worst complaints are engine, ac heater, and accessories interior problems. Had no problem for the first 3 months of owning the vehicle, then all of a sudden i was having issues. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. May 03, 2011 2010 ford focus automatic transmission consumer complaints complaint number. Expected delivery date does not account for the required special freight shipping. My focus has been acting up lately as you can see i got a recall letter in the mail about the tcm transmission control module about a week ago, i read up on the issues ive been having and. Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start.
After checking the owners manual for your vehicle, i could not find anything in particular to what youre experiencing. Our list of 1 known complaint reported can help you fix your 2012 chevrolet traverse. Absolutely terrible transmission problems that ford refuses to address. Since the day weve bought the car, its had strange transmission issues. 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. The ppmy index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per year.