Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20162018 ford focus vehicles equipped with a 1. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Dec 05, 2018 the problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide.
The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 2012 2016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the. 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. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 focus is 4,046 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the ford focus is 1,023. Ford safety recall is a ford customer satisfaction program that guides you in the unlikely event that your car has to be repaired for safety reasons. Ford focus recalls get the latest ford focus recall updates. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Fix faulty focus, fiesta transmissions until july 19 ford focus. When making the decision between buying a new or used ford focus, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 ford focus with the ford focus from other model years. 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. Powershift dualclutch automatic transmission has caused problems for owners of.
Ford oem focus engine transmission mountingupper transmission mount av6z6068a. These troubles may occur because of defect of the input shaft that allowed a fluid to seep. The list below shows all known recalls from transport canadas database. Car shakes roughly when shifting, sounds like there is something tumbling inside of transmission anonymous, mi 2015 ford focus titanium 2. 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. Ford focus car recalls ford focus car recall tracker. From 2011 for the ford fiesta and 2012 for the ford focus, ford have been releasing cars with what they call a powershift dual clutch to replace a traditional automatic setup. 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. 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. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus.
Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. I am scared to drive this car and i have 3 children i drive around. My 2012 focus ses tcm transmission control module recently got serviced via the ford recall program because the engine light lit up and the codes. 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 focus transmission problems ford focus recall. The complaints focus on ford s bestselling model in the world the 2012 2015 ford focus along with 20112015 fiestas. 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. Automatic transmission problems of the 2005 ford focus. Its a new type of transmission, which essentially has two clutches as opposed to the traditional one one clutch drives the odd gears and the other drives the even. I apologize in advance for a rather childish description of my problem, but i honestly. The recall includes the latest versions of the f150 and expedition.
Ford recalls 202,000 vehicles for transmission issue. On april 02, 2012, ford recalled 140,310 ford focus. A database of 2005 ford focus recalls and complaints can be found here. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Ford s drop can also be attributed to problems with new technologies and the new automated manual transmission used in the fiesta and focus, the magazine said. Among ford cars with flawed transmission, the 2012 focus had the most complaints ford secretly tells dealers. Some owners have gotten new dps6 transmissions under warranty that. Also, the australian consumer law acl protected the owners of these.
Fiesta, focus, and ecosport all models had these issues. The 2012 is the first focus to offer electronic power assist steering epas. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Find 2012 ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford focus in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. Recalls of ford focus vehicles car problems, statistics. Check for ford recalls and field service actions ford owner. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple. Manual transmission clutch fractures damaging transmission and causing fluid leak. Find ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed.
Get the best deals on motor mounts for 2012 ford focus when. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. Ford is recalling certain model year 20 focus and cmax vehicles built from november 16, 2012, through november 21, 2012. Michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta. Find 2005 ford focus recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Mk3 20122015 ford focus dual clutch transmission issues. Ford first modified the powershift transmission in 2012 after the automakers scores in j. And now the transmission is hesitating and shuddering again and i cant afford to pay for it to be fixed. See realworld ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other ford focus owners. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the.
The worst complaints are transmission, steering, and accessories interior problems. Ford f150 recalled over transmission issue consumer reports. Automaker recalls 58,000 vehicles that could get deformed fuel tank. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple shifting problems, and transmission failure. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at 800 3923673. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Ford focus questions rebuild transmission or is it the solenoid. So as many of us know, the mk3 focus has had serious issues with its dct. 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. This recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions.
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. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Five problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2005 ford focus. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Ford recalls 350,000 trucks, suvs for transmission problems. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. Ford f150 recalled to fix faulty software that was installed as part of an earlier recall. Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle. Youll just have to take the car to a mechanic that knows automatic gearboxes.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2005 focus. Several members of congress are pushing for a nhtsa investigation into ford. Lubricated shift linkage, hard to shift into 1st gear. Lets dig into the issue and find out the measures that ford had taken to solve the troubles. The 2012 through 2015 have had the issues, the problem being the transmission shuddering, usually in lower gears. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry clutch units. 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. This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by yakima products, inc. 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.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. On march 09, 2005, ford recalled 589,932 ford focus. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. Ford s transmission problem ford s deception class action.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. These issues are so prevalent, and fords reaction to owners. Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The most recently reported issues are listed below. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Certain combined qtower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124. Dec 04, 2012 ford focus recalls revisited on all three generations of the focus check before buying a used ford focus ford focus recalls revisited on all three generations of the focus check before. 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. Its also the first year with massive power steering failure. I thought, i shouldnt be having these transmission issues right now.
Each recall record lists the failing product and the corrective action taken. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. The truth behind slow clutch release in manual cars. Apr 06, 2018 ford recalls 350,000 trucks, suvs for transmission problems. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. The consumer stated there were noises coming from the door panels, and dash area. Ford s fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. Official recalls have been issued for the 2003 ford focus by the nhtsa. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. Manual transmission problem of the 2005 ford focus 6 failure date. Ford focus technical service bulletins tsb 20122015 focus tsb 140197150043 10057872.
The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and transmission problems. This is covered under warranty through ford til 150,000 miles or 10 years for the tcm and 100,000 or 7 years for the clutches. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. At this point 7915 there was no recall and ford has been repairing the. The better business bureau in asheville has handled what they called an. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. Jan 19, 2019 ford recalls 202,000 vehicles for transmission issue. Nhtsa rates crashtested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the least protection. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 2012 2016 equipped with a powershift transmission. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and. View recall reports to see if the 2005 focus was recalled for safetyrelated defects or noncompliance with u.
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