The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute. 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. We make it easy to compare design, practicality, value and more. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2009 ford. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Used 2018 ford focus engine most new ford focus models use a 160horsepower 2. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. So focused was ford on selling the falcon that it lost sight of the focus after its initial launch in 2002. My car has done 48000 on clock when i started to notice a slight drag in gear changing. No private party purchases ford focus transmission problems and owner complaints on 2012 2017 model years. About a month ago i reported on this forum hearing a buzzing noise from my recently purchased 2011 ford focus.
We have 625 2011 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 194 1owner cars, and. Valueformoney, great warranty, low running and repair costs, and its also a beaut little car. In federal form, the engine makes 140 horsepower whether its paired with the standard fivespeed manual transmission or optional fourspeed automatic. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. I brought it to ford to get checked out, and yes there is a transmission problem. I believe that my transmission may be failing but it is just a suspicion right now based on the symptoms and my research. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. With minimal marketing the lr focus failed to excite the market, so there was plenty riding on the new.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on. Transmission, and engine worked nicely togethersmooooth. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 2011 2016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. The reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2011 ford focus owners. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. However, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you may find. The worst complaints are accessories interior, body paint, and transmission problems. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. Still the saem transmission but it seems improved but imo you still take a chance buying one. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are.
The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Our car has 66,000 miles on it at this point and not a single problem yet. The transmission in my sisters 2014 ford focus has been a problem since the first week. This car is a great value, but, a completely redesigned 2012 version is already. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift.
The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain failure, and buckingnot enough power. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Cars with a manual gearbox have also been prone to clutch problems, so check the gears engage cleanly and theres no slip from the clutch. The allnew lw focus launched in 2011 followed the same path as those that had preceded it. Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide. Compare prices of all ford focuss sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. I have a 2014 ford focus automatic, which has currently done approx. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much. 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. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending.
The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the.
To see how frequently 2011 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The 2011 ford focus goes down as one of the most reliable and affordable vehicle i have owned, and i have owned a few. The better business bureau in asheville has handled what they called an. Your vehicle is a 2012 2017, purchased or leased from an auto dealership in california. Learn about the 2011 ford fiesta shop for the fiesta. Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits. Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas. Dualclutch automatics were hailed as a revolution in transmission. I bought it used in 20 with 30,000 and the only maintenance i have had is a. It is certified preowned and had roughly 15k miles on it at the time of purchase. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg.
The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The complaints focus on fords bestselling model in the world the 20122015 ford focus along with 20112015 fiestas. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years. Hi all, like everyone who has has transmission problems with their ford focus, i am also totally peeved. The focus gets good fuel economy ratings of 2535 mpg cityhighway with a manual transmission. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission.