I got the beeping sound and the transmission malfunction, service now message on the dashboard. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. A throttle control transmission warning light also began to illuminate on the. The most recently reported issues are listed below. 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. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe. Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid.
Automatic transmission control module problems of the 2011. Dec 07, 20 hi guys, i have 1 month old focus in candy red or red candy and due to a stone chip and a few scratches have had to have bonnet resprayed, by a body shop honda approved, fords too pricey. Ford sells over 100k of these cars each year so the problems are not widespread. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. 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 accessories interior, body paint, and transmission problems. Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus and. Lws problems the lw before the lz had a major problem with the transmission but i.
A last minute problem arose in july 1998 when a cologne court, responding to a case. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle stalled. Ford has decided to not put in a true automatic transmission in the focus and started in 2012. Transmission fluid normally has a bright red color and a distinctive sweet smell. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems and owner complaints. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze.
Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. The proposed action only includes fiesta, focus and ecosport models made from 2011 to 2014, even though two of the three cars on sale today continue to be built with the same transmission. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. View and download ford 2011 focus owner s manual online. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Six signs your car needs transmission repair auto repair in. 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 from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007. At the end of march 2014, it was the most popular car in great britain. To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Automatic transmission fluid should be bright red, clear and a little. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
Ford faces angry mob over unsafe transmission autotalk. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 focus. Ford focus cars for sale in south africa autotrader. Get indepth unbiased information on the ford focus from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing and performance, and search local inventory. I bought the candy red mettallic with 17 wheels and the chrome grille and its definetly a big head turner wherever we go. Need to check the fluid levels on your 2011 to 2014 ford focus but dont know where to start. Ford is not the seller of the parts offered for sale on this website.
Mulally, who said he would benchmark ford against toyota, started a simple redyellowgreen. So to the average joe it is a automatic, put it in d and go. Then days later, the engine blew up and was replaced. I bought my 2012 ford focus titanium in july of 2011. Mkii upgrades include added interface technologies for the second tier trend hatch or sedan which runs a 125kw202nm, 6. Many ford fiestas built after 2011 and ford focuses built after 2012 have faulty transmissions. Ford focus problems find the most common issues based on car owner complaints.
Ford changed the transmission in the focus last year to a regular automatic version when it. Nov 27, 2011 10 things you didnt know about the ford focus. Too all the people who dont even own one yet have an opinion to stay well away from them maybe you should spend your time on issues you actually know about. Nearly 7,000 owners of ford fiestas and focuses are suing ford motor co.
Ford is providing the website solely to facilitate an efficient and easy means for customers to order parts from participating dealers. It is a dual clutch manual transmission with a computer hooked up to it that will shift the car for you. This video tutorial shows you stepbystep how to do it. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus.
Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry. Obviously some ford focus cars 20112016 had problems, but that doesnt. Manual transmission now listed as standard equipment rather than a delete option on wagons. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them. Mostly confined to the early 2012s produced in 2011. Howstuffworks auto under the hood diagnosing car problems mechanical auto problems. Two problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2011 ford focus. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Widespread ford transmission problems lehtos law ep. The focus replaced the ford escort and ford laser, and in the first half of 2012 it outsold even the toyota corolla on a global scale. While problems had been reported with the 2011 fiesta, they mushroomed. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems.
Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. Shop 2011 ford focus vehicles for sale in auburn, me at cars. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. It is now at a different ford dealership to have the transmission torn apart. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2011 2016 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Obviously some ford focus cars 20112016 had problems, but that doesn t. Was very helpful and showed us the 2 cars we were interested in. You are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20122016 ford focus or a 2011 2016 ford fiesta equipped with a dualclutch dps6 or powershift automatic transmission powershift transmission. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 119 2011 focus models in auburn. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. A throttle controltransmission warning light also began to illuminate on the. See 46 results for ford focus red candy metallic at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from.
You are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20122016 ford focus or a 20112016 ford fiesta equipped with a dualclutch dps6 or powershift automatic transmission powershift transmission. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Well, i was going through the middle of a relatively steep road when my car decided to stop, the engine was revving but the transmission didnt respond at all. To see how frequently 20 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. Used 2011 ford focus for sale with photos cargurus. Burning smell a burning smell is one of 10 signs of transmission trouble. 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 ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Rather, any and all parts purchased through this website are sold to you by your dealer. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 2011 2016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Instead they have opted to install a automanual transmission. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for. But this clutch, this transmission that they have now clearly doesnt work. The lw focus promises high passive and active safety levels in a strong, rigid and light package. Burning smell top 10 signs of transmission trouble. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems. Im contemplating taking advantage of all the deals on the focus. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 ford focus based on all. Obviously some ford focus cars 20112016 had problems, but that doesnt mean all. Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 ford focus. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2015 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws.
The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain failure, and buckingnot enough power. Im hesitant because that transmission really pissed me off. Website aiming to help explain transmission issues with the ford focus and fiesta, including legal support for owners of these vehicles. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at. I have a ford focus that was wrecked in the front have everything replaced now i have a no crank no start all the dash lights and guages work relay for ecm clicks i have. The lz has a great 6speed auto with an s mode to drive it like a manual with. If changing gears produces a grinding sound in manual transmissions or a shakingshimmying in automatic transmissions. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your ford focus.
Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil until 2009. Youtube dont say im paying cash at car dealerships auto expert kevin hunter duration. The problem goes back three years and involves the transmissions. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for candy red ford focus for sale. You do not have a currently pending lawsuit against ford alleging problems with the powershift transmission. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. See 144 results for candy red ford focus for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Automatic transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus. Fords drop can also be attributed to problems with new technologies and the new automatedmanual transmission used in the fiesta and focus, the magazine said. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between.
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