It was designed to be an economical sedan ford could market not only in the u. Noises during shifting problems of ford focus part 1. How many vehicles faced the ford focus transmission problems. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a. Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid. Shop 2011 ford focus vehicles for sale in south portland, me at cars. Both the clutch materials and seals have been a source of dsp6 problems, ford. Fiabilite ford focus pannes et problemes sur ford focus. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but is it too. The worst complaints are accessories interior, body paint, and transmission problems.
View and download ford 2011 focus owners manual online. Pour ford focus 20042011 chrome chauffage anneaux tableau. To see how frequently 2009 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid level. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 2011 2016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. With this ford focus workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2010, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. You need to stay tuned to the very end to see the clutch carnage, what tools you need and also a custom bracket to hold the flywheel still while you loosen t.
Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. However, this engines epa rating of 26 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Feb 06, 2016 ford focus 2007 manual transmission nic quill.
If you are having problems with the transmission in your. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Buyers were turning their backs on the big cars that had been so popular for many decades and switching to smaller models such as the focus. View online or download ford 2011 focus owners manual.
Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. The socalled dps6 transmission, offered on the fiesta since the 2011 model year and. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Jun 23, 2010 i have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Ford focus owners have reported 86 problems related to noises during shifting under the power train category.
I took it to a neighborhood mechanic near me to get it checked out. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. We have 2 ford 2011 focus manuals available for free pdf download. The ford focus hit the streets in 2000 as a sedan, hatchback, and wagon. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. I have a ford focus with nearly 150k miles i have had absolutely no problems with it. The early problems with the powershift, also used in the focus, may.
Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. I have a 1995 ford f150 with a manual transmission. We love our car but we have had an unresolved engine management issue with it since the middle of 2012. The titanium manual option isnt available yet on the focus configurator, but well be on the lookout to see if ford lowers the price for toptier focus drivers who want to do their own rowing. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2011 focus. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to. Ford focus 1998 2011 all variants test and rebuild. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford fiesta.
On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the speedcruise control cable could. Even though he was aware of that, he was still surprised at my car having problems with such low mileage. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Ford focus transmission problems page 8 car forums at. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. Ford made the mistake of calling the powershift an automatic. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2009 ford focus. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. We fully test every instrument cluster before and after the rebuild process to ensure every instrument cluster performs as originally intended by the manufacturer and is as good as, if not better than a brand new unit. Ford focus transmission problems page 4 car forums at.
Ford looked to europe for a nifty small car but the diesel auto was a flawed focus. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011 2009. Had no problem for the first 3 months of owning the vehicle, then all of a sudden i was having issues. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems.
Dossiers fiabilite assurance bons plans credit dossiers thematiques high tech entretien. Tips on car buying, how to negotiate, and how to buy a car. Manual ford focus ii romana al lea weblog timp liber. On 9503 it broke down again with the transmission getting stuck in a forward gear. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The problem i am having is when turning the key to the start position the truck will not crank at all.
Numerous warning lights and problems with a ford cmax. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. He ran a series of tests and stated that everything pointed to needing. Acceleration with the 252horsepower st engine is very satisfying, while the 350horsepower rs is blistering off the line. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. Not all warning lights indicate a massive, immediate problem with your car. Another local owner, cheryl pemberton of florence, had her transmission and clutch replaced in 2014 but she said her problems continued. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 120 2011 focus models in south portland. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category.
Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Consumer reports rates focus as one of the most reliable cars out there. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed. On the other end of the power spectrum are two highperformance hatchback editions.
Automatic transmission control module problems of the 2011. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. View and download ford 2011 focus owner s manual online. I serviced the transmission like the owners manual said and everything is great did you have all maintenance done. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically. Ford 2011 focus manuals manuals and user guides for ford 2011 focus. Other advocates in the trans community expressed concern that deleting gid would lead to denying medical and. Would you say thats it dropping out of gear or part of the transmission problem. Problems with 2014 ford focus transmission duration. Sale ford replaced the axle and transmission and was picked up on 82603. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission slips and jerks, and bad transmission mounts. Read about the 2018 ford focus engine and performance at u.
Imagine my surprise when he told me that ford focus is notorious for transmission problems. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. Two problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2011 ford focus. May 03, 2011 2010 ford focus automatic transmission consumer complaints complaint number. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. Download your free pdf file of the 2010 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. This webpage contains 2011 ford focus owners manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic.
Both the focus st and the focus rs come with a smoothshifting sixspeed manual transmission. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford. If the transmission fluid level on your focus is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Land a steal on this 2003 ford focus zx3 before someone else takes it home. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for. 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. Used 2011 ford focus for sale in south portland, me. The engine in your 2009 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Ford focus cmax problems 83 problems and issues with the ford focus cmax posted by owners. Each ford instrument cluster is loaded with warning lights and notifications, and not all are bad. Checking transmission mount on a focus with a 5speed. The engine management warning light came on on friday july.
You face the repercussions of publishing recovery plans and. The worst complaints are losing gears, problems shifting, and shift cable broke. Car was taken to dealer where i was told a pin claimed lose in the clutch. Ford focus manual transmission great deals on new or. 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. Gear gaiter for ford focus fl 200811 leather red stitching.
Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. But, the downside of doing burnies at the stoplight and chirping the tires when shifting into second is that the car will go though clutches. The complete guide to ford dashboard warning lights. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta.
The 2011 ford focus has 2 problems reported for throttle or powertrain failure. Like most ford transmissions, this unit has been wisely outsourced to a. 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. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. 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. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair. Roomy yet easy to maneuver, its dependable manual transmission and its dependable gas i4 2. New the market was in a state of transition when ford released the lv focus in 2009. Ford focus cmax problems and repairs listing auto insider. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. For ford mondeo mk3 20002003 chrome heater surrounds rings x3 new. We have a 2009 ford focus manual transmission that will not shift into reverse or 1st when the temps are below 50 degrees. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain failure, and buckingnot enough power.
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