Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. Its also the first year with massive power steering failure. Ford focus clutch recall expanded over pressure plates. These issues are so prevalent, and fords reaction to owners. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. Ford first modified the powershift transmission in 2012 after the automakers scores in j. Ford says it isnt aware of any fires, crashes or injuries in the u. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Certain combined qtower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry clutch units.
Mk3 20122015 ford focus dual clutch transmission issues early tl. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Ford is extending the warranty fully transferable on the dps6 transmission input shaft seal, clutch assembly. The engine will rev high when the car has sat for a period of time, first thing in the morning and again after work and has set all day. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Fiesta, focus, and ecosport all models had these issues. Powershift dualclutch automatic transmission has caused problems for owners of. Ford is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 focus vehicles. 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 contact shifted the vehicle into the neutral position in order to stop the vehicle. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the.
Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle. This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by yakima products, inc. Ford focus recalls get the latest ford focus recall updates. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. It is a sixspeed dual clutch semiautomatic transmission that acts like a. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. On april 02, 2012, ford recalled 140,310 ford focus. Ford focus car recalls ford focus car recall tracker. They were very slow to respond and when they did, they were very terse. The recall affects the 2012 through 2018 modelyear focus with 2liter gdi and 2. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2017 focus vehicles. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and transmission problems.
Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. Ford promised to reimburse focus and fiesta owners in the group for prior clutch. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or. An airbag mishap during crash tests triggered a safety recall by hyundai for its new santa fe suv, but still scored a five star ancap safety rating. Affected ford focus owners with concerns should call 8664367332. 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. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. Also, the australian consumer law acl protected the owners of these. View recall reports to see if the 2012 focus was recalled for safetyrelated defects or noncompliance with u. Apr 06, 2018 ford recalls 350,000 trucks, suvs for transmission problems. This applies to 2012 2014 ford focus equipped with the dps6 transmission built at the michigan plant between august 1, 2010 and june 15, 20. The recall includes the latest versions of the f150 and expedition.
The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. I am scared to drive this car and i have 3 children i drive around. Mk3 20122015 ford focus dual clutch transmission issues. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Manual transmission clutch fractures damaging transmission and causing fluid leak. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. However, there are some troubleshooting techniques that can remedy these problems. Dr focus from 2012 2015 have an issue with the transmission only applies to the automaticsdcts which causes shuddering at low rpms, in low gears. The company noted that, in addition to the clutch warranty extension, all 201115 fiestas and 201216 focuses. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Significant number of problems with some ford models. This recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus.
Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. How to fix transmission problems for the ford escape. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Ford knows that there is a problem with the 2003 transmissionsit just to costly of a recall repair for them to concern themselves with. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus.
A recall can involve multiple model years, so weve ranked each of the 16 focus years and sorted them by how many times theyve been involved in a specific campaign. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. A database of 2005 ford focus recalls and complaints can be found here. Car shakes roughly when shifting, sounds like there is something tumbling inside of transmission anonymous, mi 2015 ford focus titanium 2. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at. Ford recalls 202,000 vehicles for transmission issue. The cars have never been formally recalled for transmission issues. This applies to 20122014 ford focus equipped with the dps6 transmission built at the michigan plant between august 1, 2010 and june 15, 20.
August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and. How to fix transmission problems for the ford escape it. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. I used the manual push button override, but the car. From the beginning, it would skip when i would accelerate in the. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Drfocus from 20122015 have an issue with the transmission only applies to the automaticsdcts which causes shuddering at low rpms, in low gears. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Some owners have gotten new dps6 transmissions under warranty that have. Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide. In 2014, ford extended the powertrain warranty on affected fiesta and focus models by an extra two years or 40,000 miles, to seven years or 100,000 miles total. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for.
And while you wait for your steering to disappear, youll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or wont shift at all. Ford focus vehicles are seen on a storage lot in ypsilanti, michigan. Website aiming to help explain transmission issues with the ford focus and fiesta, including legal support for owners of these vehicles. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. And now the transmission is hesitating and shuddering again and i cant afford to pay for it to be fixed. Certain combined qtower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame. The 2012 is the first focus to offer electronic power assist steering epas. The 2012 ford focus has 42 problems reported for transmission failure. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple shifting problems, and transmission failure. 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. The list below shows all known recalls from transport canadas database. The socalled dps6 transmission, offered on the fiesta since the 2011 model year and focus since the 2012 model year, has spawned widespread complaints of rough shifts and, sometimes, loss of power.
Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. View recall reports to see if the 2005 focus was recalled for safetyrelated defects or noncompliance with u. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot. Mk3 2012 2015 ford focus dual clutch transmission issues early tl. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Ford recalls 350,000 trucks, suvs for transmission problems. Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Summary on 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the speedcruise control cable could become entangled with the throttle body bracket during high or wide open throttle application. Like any vehicle, the escape may develop some transmission problems including fluid leaks, erratic shifting and outright transmission failure. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. You do not have a currently pending lawsuit against ford.
Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission problems. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at 800 3923673. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Each recall record lists the failing product and the corrective action taken. These troubles may occur because of defect of the input shaft that allowed a fluid to seep. Michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta. These techniques can save you money in the long run, helping. On march 09, 2005, ford recalled 589,932 ford focus. The largest recall includes 201,900 vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years for a transmission issue linked to at least three accidents. Mine was built on the 15th of august 2015 but yet no recall was accompanied with my vin.
Get reliability information for the 2018 ford focus from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. A ford focus clutch recall has been expanded after drivers. Ford focus owner wants recall after transmission problem makes car jerk forward. The automatic transmission in my 2009 ford focus was locked in park for six months. Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of. You are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20122016 ford focus or a 20112016 ford fiesta equipped with a dualclutch dps6 or powershift automatic transmission powershift transmission. There was a recall for the 2014 ford focus manufactured in august between the 8th and the 15th for steering gears incorrectly placed. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. 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. Dec 05, 2018 the problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. 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. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission.
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