I have a 2008 ford focus, still running but need a transmission. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. The 2012 ford focus gets a cleansheet recasting that brings a new look, enhanced quality, more features, and upgraded options in a slightly larger but far more dynamic package. 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. I have a 2012 chevy sonic with a manual transmission. Any ford nowadays has the same automatic transmission and they seem to be. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your ford focus. I now have 68,000 and have not had an issue so far. Manufactured by jatco, partially owned and operated by toyota, the ford cvt continuously variable transmission is one of those few emerging technologies that has far outperformed expectations. The drive computer malfunctioned and was replaced by a new one. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. Land a steal on this 2003 ford focus zx3 before someone else takes it home.
More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Get reliability information for the 2014 ford focus from consumer reports, which. Ford focus idles too low and stalls when started on hot. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict.
This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars. Motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid ford part number xtm5qs ford specs. Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. My wife has a 2001 ford focus zx3 with about 32,000. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline.
We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. Below are frequently asked questions on issues relating to ford transmission problems that have been answered by the experts. For automatic transmissions, start from a stop and in overdrive, then moderately. I would also not let them charge you for the flush. If the band in a transmission gets broken it can cause a problem like this. No problems at all good on gas very relaxing good in bad weather conditions.
Ford focus transmission problems and repair descriptions at. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. What are the most common problems with manual transmission.
Roomy yet easy to maneuver, its dependable manual transmission and its dependable gas i4 2. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. Eliminate the duplicate entries like oil change, and double filter changes, and i would. I am the only onwer since new of my 2001 ford focus. After a good five years of being in use, they are holding up great. The 2001 ford focus has 12 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
A 2014 ford focus, equipped with a sixspeed automatic transmission has epa estimates of 27 mpg in city driving, 37 mpg in highway conditions and 31 mpg combined. 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. Manual transmission problems of ford focus ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Dealer keeps resetting computer, upgrading computer software still a problem. Bought a 1yr old 2014 ford focus and have had the transmission clues replaced twice so far. 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. Mar 08, 2016 2012 ford focus manual transmission mel hambelton bdc.
Now i have put 300 miles on it and when i put my foot on the gas at a stop light, it sudders, and makes noises in the transmission shifts. The manual transmission in an automatic car is the worst idea of. There may be several issues that a car owner can face with a ford transmission such as faulty transmissions, defective forward clutch system, bad fluid pressure and so on. If equipped with an optional super fuel economy package, the fuel mileage improves to 28 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined. 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.
Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 ford focus. I am certain it is a design flaw and ford wishes me to accept a less then solid car. Consumer writes in regards to transmission slippage, sunroof leakage and requests a repurchase. Ford settles fiesta, focus transmission defect class. A transmission malfunction message appeared and the car had severe problems changing gears. It makes a knocking noise in all 5 gears that gets faster with speed. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to.
The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple shifting problems, and transmission failure. The most irksome of those is the powershift automatic transmission, which. If you want to settle for sub par workmanship then ford is your choice. Ford focus shifter arm problem, year 2000, manual 5 gear, how to check and solve this problem. Jan 21, 2019 manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Research the 2015 ford focus at and find specs, pricing, mpg. 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. Thank you you helped me fix my car late at night and far from home. I had a 2001 focus that had its problems but nothing like this.
Hopefully, they will just take the car back and i wont be out a lot of money for the switch. 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. Wsdm2c200c what is a good retail equivalant to this and how reliable is it. Ford focus owners have reported 86 problems related to noises during shifting under the power train category. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
See realworld ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by. Had no problem for the first 3 months of owning the vehicle, then all of a sudden i was having issues. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. I have a 2001 ford focus zx3 with 5 speed manual transmission, its got this crazy, occasional problem of idling too low at about 300 rpms when the car is started after driving it on a very hot day, it immediately will stall or takes some creative shifting and driving to keep it running. Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Noises during shifting problems of ford focus part 1. Jul 28, 2015 manual transmission fill plug location 2003 ford focus ib5 transmission. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Transmission mounts are circular metal brackets that support the transmission and utilize rubber blocks to prevent the vehicle from vibrating and rattling while running. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. My transmission in my 2001 ford focus blew up before that i went and checked my fluid in it and there was nothing in it its a 5 speed and i never tampered with it so i put fluid in it that ford recommended after telling me its not fords fault there was no fluid in. Manual transmission gear alternative focus fanatics forum. I have an 05 zx4 ses 5 speed and per the book it recommends. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission oil seal was ruptured.
May 03, 2012 2012 ford focus transmission problem i bought a new ford focus last saturday and i loved it right away. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. I also have a 2012 ford focus i have 98,000 miles on it but it has always been a problem since day one. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I purchased ford focus 2012 6 months ago and transmission is a problem. My only complaint the far owning the car for the past six months is that i have the. 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. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
The problems are too infrequent and unpredictable so far that there will likely. How can i get starter to kick over using jumper wire. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. When i first mentioned the issue he knew immediately that it was the trans. Yes you can look forward to continued problems until they ultimately replace the whole clutch dont ask me how i know. Drove it about three months, and started noticing the clutch problem, took it to the. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and became unstable. Ford transmission problems a transmission refers to a gearbox that is used to convert speed and torque from a rotating power source to another device using gear and gear trains. Like most ford transmissions, this unit has been wisely outsourced to a. Like most ford transmissions, this unit has been wisely outsourced to a specialized manufacturer, one which specializes in. They did an update of the car computer software and now its much better. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. If your ford has a manual transmission, go ahead and accelerate from 0 to 50 mph, continue to step 11. I just picked up my focus from the shop for exact same problem for the 4th time.
Manual transmission fill plug location 2003 ford focus ib5 transmission. What could cause a ford transmission to slip while downshifting when the od light starts flashing. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. My clutch components have had to be replaced twice and the fuel tank. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Most transmission mounts also come with rubber blocks or bricks, which sit between the chassis of the car and the mounting bracket to keep noise. He is a master mechanic specializing in ford vehicles. I started experiencing transmission 55,000miles problems with my 2001 focus so i had a family mechanic look at it. I have a 2003 ford focus zx3 hatchback 5speed hydraulic clutch, replaced the clutch, plate and slave cylinder. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Idle with transmission in drive neutral for mt for 2 minutes. Impossible to reach starter without having to take car half apart. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september.