Anyone looking to buy a 2012 or 20 focus please beware. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Some models got a fivespeed manual transmission, while most run a. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 2012 2016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Get reliability information for the 2012 ford focus from consumer reports, which. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Does your ford focus jerk from stoplights or while changing gears. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic.
Specific model years may have their own issues, but overwhelming the transmission seems to be the main problem throughout. This is the introduction video to a multipart series of videos where i show you the stepbystep process of converting a ford focus with an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. You do not have a currently pending lawsuit against ford alleging problems with the powershift transmission. This warranty extension only applied to the 20112015 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Ecosport vehicles fitted with dps6 dryclutch powershift automatic transmissions. Ford focus, fiesta owners with transmission issues still. Ford was hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that automatic. My 20 ford focus transmission issue and tips on how to take care of this issue. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your ford focus.
The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Focus st comes with a 6speed manual gearbox and sporttuned suspension. Had our 2012 ford focus in yet again for transmission issues. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down.
It provides stepbystep howtos for you to practice and become adept at showing your customers how sync is simple, intuitive and easy to use. I only put premium petrol in my car as per the recommendation of the dealer, although ive always been in this habit as i used to date a mechanic. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. Owners of ford focus, fiesta or ecosport vehicles with a powershift transmission who. I was replacing my 2007 toyota yaris which was also a manual. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. No problems that i noticed until about 10,000 miles when it because to shudder, jerk and slip just when i needed it to engage accelerating into a merge, going from. 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.
It wasnt until the year 2000 that ford brought the focus to north. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Investigation finds hundreds of complaints about ford. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta. After our 2012 focus was in service department for third time for same transmission problems they told us everything was correct and they gave us that memo of characteristics of the transmission that other people have been getting,so i have sent a formal complaint letter to ford motor company this week and i will post the reply if i receive one. You are a current or former owner or lessee of a 2012 2016 ford focus or a 20112016 ford fiesta equipped with a dualclutch dps6 or powershift automatic transmission powershift transmission. Search used ford fusion with manual transmission for sale nationwide. See realworld 2012 ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other. Only use syncmyford touchother devices, ev en with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. This they claim is the source of the problem, as both the ford focus. Get indepth info on the 20 ford focus model year including prices, specs. Used ford fusion with manual transmission for sale cargurus. What you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Ford has extended the manufacture warranty on every male and model of the focus line up for a 6 year100,000 mile. Dealer modal leaving fpr and taking you to preferred dealer site. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. This recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford. Dm5j 19a321 ab december 2012 third printing owners manual focus litho in u. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications. After researching on the forum focus fanatics, i discovered a potential fix to the transmission.
Pair buetooth phone to 20 ford explorer radio with motorola z force. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Year choose year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996. Jan 22, 2016 my 20 ford focus transmission issue and tips on how to take care of this issue. I absolutely love the rest of the car, even the tempermental sync system but i. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Ford hit with class action over fiesta, focus transmission defect. 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. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Drivers are complaining of 2012 ford focus transmission problems. Summary of contents for ford focus 2012 page 1 ford focus owners manual. Ford motor company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel information.
Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. 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. Those looking for a new car packed with technology should definitely consider taking this vehicle out for a test drive. The rolling backwards is being blamed on the ford focus 6speed dual clutch transmission which does not. It is sad that ford is not going to make the focus anymore. The ford focus was first introduced in 1998, though it was initially only available in european markets. Apr 11, 2014 microsoft sync tutorial ford technology. At first, it was having problems shifting at lower speeds. Sync connect allows ford owners to stay connected to their vehicles in a way theyve never been able to before. Launched just in time for the new millennium, the first generation ford focus was the blue ovals first world car, which could be built and sold in many different markets. Page 14 if you do not want ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september.
I bought my 2012 ford focus titanium in july of 2011. It is certified preowned and had roughly 15k miles on it at the time of purchase. The worst complaints are jerks, hesitates when you take off, transmission lags, shifts roughly, and transmission failure. It was also the first ford compact car to feature a 4wheel independent. From time to time you need to change your ford focus transmission oil. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
After two years and 3 months with 27000 miles this car is still getting great gas milage and is trouble free. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. Problems with 2014 ford focus transmission duration. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. In june 2014 i purchased a new ford focus trend hatch 2. 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 find the car just falls flat on its face if i dont gas it alot. Find 20 ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find. Expected delivery date does not account for the required special freight shipping.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ford focus problems and owner complaints are varied among 2015 2019 model years. She and i are over 55 and she had to stoop to get in. The last time it was in the service manager called me and said if i feel it isnt right i should bring it back and they would do what it takes to make us happy with our car. For more information on all sync features and compatible devices, check out pairing your phone for the first time warning. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Ford has extended the manufacture warranty on every male and model of the focus line up for a. However, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you may. New for 20 a manual transmission is newly available for the. The 20 ford focus has 24 problems reported for transmission failure.
Ford said the warranty was now good for seven years or 100,000 miles on clutch and related hardware for 201416 focus and 201415 fiesta vehicles assembled after july 4, 20. Axz plan pricing, including axz plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible ford motor company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and ford motor company eligible partners. How to use this sync handbook this sync handbook is designed to provide you quick access to the frequently used capabilities of sync. The truth behind slow clutch release in manual cars.
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. 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. Completely redesigned for the 2012 model year, the focus makes its claim as the. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. 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. Table of contents table of contents introduction child safety child seats. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Please call 1888824 2012 before ordering to verify availability. Ford fiesta or 2012 through 2015 ford focus vehicles equipped with a powershift transmission. At carid you can find the best proven lubricants to reduce the friction almost to the zero.
This is after bittler took her 2012 ford focus back to the dealer multiple times, all for complaints about the transmission. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Owner manuals to download the owner manual, warranty guide or scheduled maintenance guide, select your vehicle information. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This time they changed the clutch to a new improved one and now works fine again. Sync services varies by trim level and model year and may require a subscription. Ford s transmission problem ford s deception class action. Better understand the issues surrounding the powershift dual clutch transmission in the ford focus and ford fiesta, as well as ways in which the system is. We detected some connectivity issues, therefore, were unable to. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 2012 2016 focus have a. If any one struggling with for focus auto transmission try this method and save your money description. 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 than a wet clutch, meaning oil is not supplied to the.
Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Ford focus auto transmission resetsee descriptionford. Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus and. Lets dig into the issue and find out the measures that ford had taken to solve the troubles.
February 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. We purchased a 20 ford focus sfe in september 2012 and have driven it 1,200 miles so far. To see how frequently 20 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Ford motor company 20 focus foc owners guide gf, 3rd printing, november 2012. Get reliability information for the 20 ford focus from consumer reports, which. The door swings way out and ypu have to lean out to get it. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category.
If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 2012 2016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation concerning the. The most irksome of those is the powershift automatic transmission, which. Search over 18,100 listings to find the best local deals. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. Jul 11, 2019 a primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models.