The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. Enter, fords powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. Ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped. A fivespeed manual transmission is standard and a sixspeed automatic is. Regardless, ford is working to make the system better for the driver, and as smooth as possible for passengers in the vehicle. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Ford fiesta automatic powershift transmission has been known to have issues, they have been fined by accc but nothing is happening for customers, i have gone back 4 times since i have bought this car in. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Our favourite used supermini but problems do exist we reveal what to look out for our favourite used supermini but problems do exist we reveal what to look out for. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. The 6speed automatic transmission in my 2012 fiesta is a piece of shit.
It uses a 6speed manual gearbox, and features upgraded brakes. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. Ford fiesta problems and reliability issues carsguide. 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. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. I bought one since he didnt had the problem jet new also,and at 5000 miles it also. What are the symptoms and signs of a ford powershift transmission issue. View and download ford fiesta owners handbook manual online. That was six months before the 2012 focus went on the market, the.
Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. By product expert posted in ford fiesta, fuel efficiency on monday, may 30th, 2016 at 10. Fords automatic transmission in the fiesta and focus are different than a. Search from 4,266 ford fiesta cars for sale, including a certified 2019 ford fiesta st hatchback, a new 2016 ford fiesta st hatchback, and a new 2017 ford fiesta st hatchback. Ford fiesta problems 2012 ford fiesta power train problems. I suffered the defective transmission in my 2012 fiesta for 412 years. All of these problems could be resolved if the transmission had a human brain.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Does the ford fiesta come with a manual transmission. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for 2012 ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford fiesta based on all problems reported for the 2012 fiesta. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. Rather, any and all parts purchased through this website are sold to you by your dealer. To see how frequently 2012 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford powershift transmission problems update accc lawsuit. See realworld ford fiesta transmission problems and repair histories as. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. Though not as common as they used to be, manufacturers are still making 5speed manual transmission vehicles.
Until ford offers a 6speed manual transmission in all of their. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the. Ford fiesta transmission problems and repair descriptions at. How to troubleshoot 5speed transmission problems it. To see how frequently ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part.
Car has been at the ford dealer for more than 12 weeks for automatic clutch and transmission problems since being purchased in 2011 richard e. By now it is a wellpublicized issue that fords powershift dualclutch. The 2019 ford fiesta is a functional car that is also fun, especially with the 1. How to troubleshoot 5speed transmission problems by alibaster smith. We purchased our car in 2012 and have had problems with shuddering throughout the time we have had the vehicle. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems.
It rattled constantly below 40 mph and clicks and shudders while deciding what gear to be in through the lower gear range. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Some consumers, accustomed to traditional automatic transmissions. Get reliability information for the 2012 ford fiesta from consumer reports, which. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry clutch units.
Ford fiesta transmission problems and repair descriptions. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Its competition there might be mini cooper s, hyundai veloster turbo, or the. It has excessive shuttering and jerking when you accelerate the car from. Ford fiesta dps6 powershift transmission slippingshudder. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. This all orbits, of course, around the black hole of the powershit dualclutch transmission, fitted to 70,000 focus, fiesta and ecosport ford shitheaps manufactured from 2011 to 2016. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 ford fiesta sedan including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Ford is providing the website solely to facilitate an. Complete auto transmissions for 2012 ford focus for sale. At the same time, the fiesta is fords cheapest car. The 2012 ford fiesta has competitive pricing, great fuel economy and an upscale cabin, but those attributes dont trump its unrefined transmission, lack of cargo space and frustrating multimedia. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta.
Actually, more of an automated manual, the complicated transmission does the clutching and shifting for you, and was touted as being more fuelefficient than a conventional automatic when. Not surprising for some interior pieces to go bad after a few years. The ford fiesta sedan or ford fiesta hatchback both have seating for five and nice cargo. My 2012 ford fiesta with 55,000km is another one with dualclutch gearbox problems. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. We also have problems with our ford fiestas transmission. 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. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed. A close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. The worst complaints are transmission, clutch, and body paint problems. This new design makes an automatic shifter out of a manual. Ford fiesta problems 2012 ford fiesta engine problems. Since it came along six years ago, the ford fiesta has established a distinct identity.
Essentially an automated manual transmission, ford has tuned the dualclutch unit to act like a traditional automatic resulting in a transmission that feels lazier than. This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. This is the introduction video to a multipart series of videos where i show you the stepbystep process of converting a ford focus with an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Since i purchased the car, it has been in the shop 5 times one of which for 26 days. Transmission noise problems of the 2012 ford fiesta. Ford is not the seller of the parts offered for sale on this website. Our list of 12 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 ford fusion. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway.
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