The manual transmission in an automatic car is the worst idea of the century. The models of fiesta and focus from 2011 2012 2015 respectively were. It said use of a dry clutch rather than a wet clutch led to harsh shifting and other issues. 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. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. These experts outlined serious transmission issues identified prior to the. Fords dualclutch transmission could spell danger for its.
Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its. He was referring to the dps6 dualclutch powershift transmission used. In 2012 ford released a lemon, the focus, and one option was ford s powershift dualclutch semiautomatic transmission. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. These troubles may occur because of defect of the input shaft that allowed a fluid to seep.
Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Manual transmission problems of ford focus ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2000 ford focus. So far, extremely satisfied with how its working now. The problems are too infrequent and unpredictable so far that there will likely. I just bought a used focus 2012 yesterday and today it showed on screen transmission. Accc will sue ford over dodgy powershift transmission in focus, fiesta.
Why isnt ford doing more to help owners of ford focus and ford fiesta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The dps6 is different from the automatic transmissions. Havent had a problem so far, and ive put 1100 miles on the car. The dps6 was a dryclutch design, which leads to higher temperatures and potential performance problems, engineers say. What are the most common problems with manual transmission. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. The ford dealer told me my transmission clutch had problems, i was compelled to cost 0 dollar to repair it. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission hesitates, and difficult to shift into gear. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall.
Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. But highly rated mechanics on angies list say there are a few issues unique to manual transmission vehicles that drivers should look out for in. Since ive switched over ive found the focus to have a much trickyer clutch then i was used to, i have trouble getting smooth starts every time and i. Why isnt ford doing more to help owners of ford focus and ford. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. Putting the shifter in the sport position delays shifts but creates its own problem. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. The 2000 ford focus has 10 problems reported for transmission failure. Any ford nowadays has the same automatic transmission and they seem to be.
I now have 68,000 and have not had an issue so far. This time they replaced the transmission clutch and seals, because apparently engine oil was leaking all over the clutch, causing it to slip. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john cadogan. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.