The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. 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. Getrag transmissions 2017present 7dcl750 getrag 7speed dual clutch transmission ford gt 2nd gen. I started experiencing transmission 55,000miles problems with my 2001 focus so i had a family mechanic look at it. Approximately one minute later, there was an explosion. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Common problems with the ford focus 4f27e transmission. Get reliability information for the 2011 ford focus from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Fords focus powershift transmission is much improved. Ford focus questions has anyone had brake problems with. It has been laboring when getting into 3rd gear 3845mph. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. To follow in this article will be some of the more common issues ive seen when working on manual transmissions.
Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Manual transmission problem of the 2000 ford focus 17 at 45mph while going up hill brakes and clutch went to floor, causing driver to lose control. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions.
Manual transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. I believe that my transmission may be failing but it is just a suspicion right now based on the symptoms and my research. 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 order to keep their stick shift in good working order. Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never have a trans failure for the life of the car. Find out if your 2001 ford focus is affected and what to do about it. Ford has offered the escape with both manual and automatic transmission options. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. To see how frequently 2010 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Get the latest 2001 ford focus recall information 8 incidents. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil until 2009. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 focus. While driving 55 mph, the contacts son noticed smoke rising from under the hood, followed by flames. Manual transmissions have been known to require a replacement clutch. Page 15 2001 focus workshop manual page 15 of 17 measure the resistance between the central timer module c pin 19 cjb, harness side and ground.
The transmission is responsible for shifting gears when accelerating or slowing the vehicle, and it is vital to keep the engine running smoothly. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. These were replaced with the hydraulic style activation to allow for less pressure of the pedal. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. Remanufactured ford focus transmissions street smart. Was a little hard to shift a couple of times on a long trip and then was fine. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus.
What are the most common problems with manual transmission. I have a 2003 ford focus and i started having issues with the transmission slipping about a year ago when i accelerate to 3040 mph varies between the two when the overdrive is on. The ford focus titaniums sixspeed powershift i recently tested is much improved and felt much more like a mainstream dsg at launch, creeping with feet off the pedals, and during shifts, and it. The torque converter is a fluid coupling that transfers engine power to the transmission by using transmission fluid to spin a pump that pressurizes the atf inside the gearbox. Page 16 2001 focus workshop manual page 16 of 17 go to h8. 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. How to a fix gear selection problem in a ford transit. How you can possibly fix your transmission shifting issues, on your late model ford vehicle without even opening the hood or getting your hands dirty. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on.
Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Hello, i am a new member and in need of some tipsadvice i have a 2000 ford focus zx3 with 165k miles, perfect engine, but the transmission is giving me trouble. In spite of all this, many ford focus owners complain of transmission issues. In the last few months, the automatic transaxle has. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. 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. A malfunctioning transmission can not only be frustrating but also causes. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. How to troubleshoot a ford manual clutch it still runs. There are only three reasons why i would hesitate to recommend a used 2001 2007 focus, and two of them are just picking nits. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your ford focus. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at.
The worst complaints are loud noise heard when in reverse, reverse stopped working, and wont shift out of first gear. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a wide swath of owners. I recently had the clutch replaced and several months later i began to have answered by a verified ford mechanic. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict.
Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Manual clutches, however, are easier to maintain and allow for much greater. Car shakes roughly when shifting, sounds like there is something tumbling inside of transmission anonymous, mi 2015 ford focus titanium 2. Some companys use weird stuff like synthetic gear oils of varying weight. Ford focus reliability by model generation truedelta. I researched this car heavily and wisely chose a manual transmission over the failure prone automatice. Ford focus problems find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. The fire investigator stated that the fire may have been caused by the transmission. He is a master mechanic specializing in ford vehicles. When i first mentioned the issue he knew immediately that it was the trans.
I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a. Some of the most common problems with the ford escape involve the vehicles transmission. In this video i show a step by step guide on how to fix the issue of sticking gears or cant change gears in a ford transit. 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. Automatic transmission problems of the 2001 ford focus. A ford manual clutch uses a cable or series of rods to actuate the clutch throughout bearing. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and windows windshield problems. My wife has a 2001 ford focus zx3 with about 32,000 miles driven. Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Thankfully most of delaware is flat, so its not always an issue. I have to drive my manual transmission 03 ford focus with the clutch in when i want to accelerate.
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