At times, you may want to perform a reset of the ford pcm for basic troubleshooting. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. If your filter is good, and nothing simple is out of adjustment, be prepared to drop some serious dough on the rebuild. Automobile ford focus owners manual 388 pages automobile ford focus electric owners manual. To find your ford focus transmission from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. To see how frequently 2012 chevrolet traverse problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The second generation traverse has been in production for a few years now.
The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Find a transmission control module thats compatible to your vehicle. This is the 7th video in 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. The new ls focus delivered european driving dynamics in a. Look for the ford logo on the following parts sheet metal. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Have you taken your 2012 to 2017 ford focus into a ford authorized repair facility at least four times for the same transmission system problems. I have a 2012 ford focus with all the transmission problems. Dab, rev cam, bluetooth, htd leather, fsh, delivery. Thats long enough for there to be quite a few older models with transmission problems. Transmission manual transmission automatictransmission selecting reverse gear selector lever positions caution do not engage. The original focus was primarily designed by ford of europes german and british teams. Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Manual transmission now available on top trim focus.
The ford focus is a compact car csegment in europe manufactured by the ford motor company and created under alexander trotmans ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. Every new focus has either a manual transmission or dct. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Focus st transmission cj pony parts ford mustang parts.
Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. If anything crops up, youll probably find it on our ford focus problems. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. And thats happening, starting for the 2019 model year in europe and china. Ford focus powershift problems 2 february 2018 by graham smith. If your steering wheel is not locked, and your key wont turn then do not touch the steering wheel, your problem is 2, 3 or 4 below. The use of these materials may affect transmission. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe. The transmission hot idle engine sensor has come on, what. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Select a transmission control module thats already configured and ready to use because tuning can be difficult and timeconsuming.
Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. I had almost the same problems with my 2005 zxs 5 door manualhas 101k on it and it was the transmissionnot yet out of warranty by dateonly by miles and. The early problems with the powershift, also used in the focus, may have damaged the longterm viability of dual clutch transmissions in highvolume mainstream cars in the united states. A buyers guide to the 2012 chevrolet impala a a true classic, the 2012 chevrolet impala may not have all of the latest hightech features of other sedans on the market, but it is a triedandtrue model with lots of room, plenty of comfortable features, and a large. View and download ford focus owners handbook manual online. The ford logo is clearly visible on the following parts if they are ford original parts. I bought a 2005 ford focus hatchback in may 2008 to replace my gas guzzler of an suv.
A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. The first generation was a full size suv and ran from 20072016. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Buick byton cadillac chevrolet chrysler dodge ferrari fiat fisker ford. The rangetopping titanium version of the hotselling 2012 ford focus is now available with a sporty fivespeed manual. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. I also have a 2012 ford focus i have 98,000 miles on it but it has always been a problem since day one. Chevy service manuals original shop books factory repair. Each 4f27e transmission has been thoroughly remanufactured back to factory specs, and key areas are upgraded to eliminate problems that are common to this transmission. Tomorrow taking it for the 3rd time so im looking into the lemon law now.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. The availability of a manual transmission on the focus titanium may help sales to grow further as stickshift models are frequently preferred. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Does every ford focus now have dualclutch transmission cvt. Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay. Chances are youre going to be doing the same with the new 2017 focus. Hollingshead motor sales gave me a great deal on the 2009 chevy silverado it is everything mr hollingshead said it was and i am completely satisfied. Learn the symptoms and the average transmission repair cost for remanufactured transmissions and rebuilt transmissions.
Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. See realworld ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other ford focus owners. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. How to unlock locked steering wheel or key wont turn in. Yearmodel interchange list all makes cars and trucks.
Top gear rated the galaxy in 1999 as the least satisfying car in the united kingdom. Nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ford motor company. I dont know if my transmission is broken or my clutch slipped. Those who prefer the fun of driving a manualtransmission car will be better served by a honda accord, kia optima or ford fusion.
Ford focus questions 2005 ford focus manual transmission. Ford recalls model year 2019 rangers with 10speed automatic transmission. Just got it back from getting a brand new transmission, and it is still doing weird things. We were curious about how the focus would drive with. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline tollfree at 18004249393 or 3660123 in the washington d. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. In face the transmission actually began shifting hard when it hit 1,000 miles and between july 2011 until now i have constantly taken it back with them only telling me that thats just how the transmission. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What you see below is a previous search for a ford focus transmission and does not include all the transmissions in your area.
The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Does something seem wrong with your ford focus transmission. Problems with the drivetrain, fuel system, and power equipment sealed torrents fate. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain. Since its european introduction 10 years ago, ford has issued more. Official shop manuals that the dealers and shop technicians use to diagnose, service and repair your chevy pickup truck, astro van, blazer, camaro, colorado, corvette, cruze, equinox, express van, s10, silverado, suburban, tahoe, or volt vehicles. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. While driving approximately 25 mph it became very difficult to shift gears. This fixes a nice percentage of transmission problems. Gm recalls buick enclave and chevrolet traverse vehicles. My dealer wont give me the value of my car 27 july 2018 by graham smith.
Ford focus transmission problems page 4 car forums at. To achieve a permanent solution to your transmission problems, youre going to need a remanufactured ford focus 4f27e transmission from street smart transmission. If your vehicle has to be repaired, look for the clearly visible ford branding and make sure that only ford original parts have been used. Ford sold the puma in europe and ended the production four years later. Is a 2012 ford focus affected by the powershift dualclutch transmission problems. The most disappointing ford car every year since 1995 hotcars. However, with the addition of aftermarket focus st transmission parts, such as premium clutch kits, your focus st transmission will be able to handle any upgrades that you might have planned for. The good news is that most shops warrantee a transmission rebuild for a nice amount of time. Model year 20092012 dodge ram 1500 trucks recalled. Sadly, the tdci was only available with a sixspeed manual gearbox until a. The chevy traverse has been in production for over 12 years now.
Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on. Diagnosing transmission problems mister transmission. Engine 34% transmission and drivetrain 3% brakes and traction control 4% suspension and steering 21% electrical and air conditioning 31% paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim 5% other 3%. Without a properly working pcm, the ford will not run. Aftermarket manufacturers of tcms specify the car make that works well with their devices, so you have to check that one. The carmaker says that its not a safety problem if your car slips into neutral. My 2005 ford focus has a problem on transmission, its hard to put on reverse and grinds. Many factory ford focus st transmission components limit the amount of power that your car can produce. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. 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. Lubricated shift linkage, hard to shift into 1st gear. Ford focus manual transmission ford focus forum ford. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair.
Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. The 2017 focus has a new design but the same dual clutch automatic transmission system as previous year models. I bought a brand new car so i would not have any problems. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The dealer advised the contact that the clutch needed to. Recommended type of transmission oil for ford focus.
If a locked steering wheel is the only thing preventing your key from turning the ignition, then follow our instructions below for how to unlock a locked steering wheel and you will be back on the road fast. If i could have more or less that same engine with the newer body styling, id be happy. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. 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. Does every ford focus now have dualclutch transmission. The power train control module on a ford controls every aspect of the vehicles engine, transmission, clutch and electrical and fuel delivery. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the. The worst complaints are transmission slips, stabilitrack light on, and transmission failure. A last minute problem arose in july 1998 when a cologne court, responding to. I loved the car, it had power, pep and looked great. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe.
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