Also had the battery replaced. Gave the car time to "learn" and then asked for help. Shifts are harsh and erratic between 1,2 and 3. No sign of jerky but he suggested every time I shut off the engine, the computer re-boots. Recall for reflash of the transmission. I had to have it towed. Worse when driving on incline, shudder when shifting. Normally would not be under warranty since powertrain warranty has expired, but an extended warranty was applied by Ford Motor Company due to the number of issues that customers were having with the car. 2012 Ford Focus Titanium The transmission in the car consistently has issues and has gone out multiple times on the freeway when driving. A Free ⦠The Focus 'automatic stickshift' was shifting improperly for and, after several trips back to the dealer where I was told, "Unable to duplicate problem," I threatened to call Ford. DCT transmission failure. The free fix they did magically restored the car to a perfect dream, with smooth starts since then (April 2018 at present). The repair technician just said the transmission operates as designed. Lemon law claim filed in March. Same problem as before; car "slipping" out of gear and then catching creating a deceleration followed by a lurch; repeated again 2 times all within 30 seconds. When the car was new, a soft pedal start was jerky. This time dealer was convinced a made full repair at his cost (warranty covered). Shift motor and programming, rear main seal. The dealer replaced clutches, seals, throw out bearing and reprogramming. Computer overrode transmission, it was part of a recall. Replace front input shaft bearing due to loud whining noise that varied with speed and tranmission gear Car displayed that it had a tranmission problem and would not exceed 25 mph. Powertrain and Chassis Repair Frequencies, The known problem of stuttering in low gears. That was replaced along with the halfshaft and axle nut. Loaded new data for trans/ABS. Transmission control module was diagnosed as bad. Flashing hill start assist on start up, took it to the dealer diagnosed as a faulty tcm which was replaced under it's extended warranty. The worst complaints are transmission, steering, and accessories - interior problems. The update done today. Dual clutch transmission, replaced both clutches. Another attempt to repair the transmission. The transmission is the most common problem with used 2012 Ford Focus models, with owners reporting shuddering and jerking when changing gears. Need advice about a specific Ford Focus problem? Transmission was leaking at bell housing. Customer satisfaction letter dated May 2012 offered reflashing of body control module, transmission module and ABS module to correct driveability concerns. Seals replaced and new software flashed. Transmission shifts into neutral while at highway speeds and in turns. Replaced Transmission Control Module under warranty. vehicle shuddered when shifting between 2nd and 3rd¦ hunted for the right gear, revved excessively before shifting. Refund for deductible has been issued. Parts finally came in, after about a months wait. Replaced rear main seal and resealed oil pan. Shifts MUCH better (off line and 1-2) but mileage down 1-2mpg. Start issue came back. The clutch had a mild shuddering issue previously. Same stuff. Replacement of DCT transmission to correct hesitation, grinding and shifting problems. Transmission shudder on acceleration. Automatic transmission clutch - parts ordered. New clutches and seals installed. Dealership stated: Caused by-NORMAL, No problem Found. They had to do another reflash of the PCM with a newer update than the one they did in February. Applied TSB 13-9-4. Clutch and seals replaced under warranty. The so-called DPS6 transmission, offered on the Fiesta since the 2011 model year and Focus since the 2012 model year, has spawned widespread complaints of rough shifts and, ⦠All they had to do was to remove and clean the clutches and replace the seals. Seems improved but only driven a few miles since. Worried about potential repair costs? Reinstalled other parts mentioned above. Leaky seals Transmission slipping, noise , vibration. Chart based on 95 repair trips. Transmission error message on dashboard. Transmission shuddering, lurching, bucking, and loss of power issues. Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%). Vehicle shudder on tip in when accelerating from a stop. The new transmission control was a lemon and failed within 100 miles. Rear main seal leaking where oil pan and main seal meet. Thought it was wheel bearings. Dealer said it was a known problem-stated there were multiple supersessions of that clutch. WOULD NOT restart. Reproduced concern on test drive with tech, but Ford will not replace transmission again. approaching stop lights. Car stuttered A Couple Times. Nearly two ⦠Perform TSB 13-4-5. Horrible shifting experiences. Part # AE8Z7Z369F, Replaced clutches in transmission and re flashed transmission software. July, 2014 shudder still present. I was told the trans guy is booked for one month. Dealer checked and then re-programmed the Transmission shift unit. They replaced the clutch under warranty for free. Unsubscribe any time. DCT clutch plates repaired under warranty for second time. 638 Responses to âFord Focus Transmission Problem Has Ford Focusing On Solutionâ #1 Robert Miles says: July 23rd, 2012 at 3:10 pm. Stutter/shimmy when accelerating between 1st/2nd and 2nd/3rd gears. The repair shop said it was the TCM. The two cases have marked similarity. Hard, jerky shifts. CarComplaints.com ® is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. Last July, Ford ⦠significant jerking while traveling up large hills at low speed. TCM reflashed with latest revision. Car bought back. TCM was replaced again; this marking the third time. When put into park, locked in park. Car stumbled and died in the drive thru line at Starbucks on the way to church on Sunday morning. 2012 Focus loaner did the same thing. A week later, my service charge was refunded when I ran the issue up the flagpole. Slight leaking led to more robust review of trans. Addressed dual clutch transmission issues or stuttering/hesitating during 1st/2nd gear shifts. The most-reported problem with the 2012 Ford Focus has to do with the vehicle's transmission with a total of 110 complaints. California lemon repurchased by ford for transmission clutches. It took multiple key cycles to get the vehicle to shift into gear. "CarComplaints.com" ®, "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" There was shuddering upon taking off from a stop,and/or while making a turn from a stop. I had a small shudder and slipping from the clutches. Transmission computer firmware was updated. Shuddering worse when A/C is running. Continued rough shifting on acceleration. Seals were replaced on transmission as they had failed. Car would not start first time you turn the key. The number of vehicles in Australia suffered the ⦠This time they changed the clutch to a new improved one and now works fine again. Symptoms would improve with new tranny fluid (2qts) for a period of time. It's one week now at the dealer and no action. I was driving down the road and all of the sudden the car would not move. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Transmission shudders while accelerating. Clutch felt like it was slipping at low speeds and light acceleration. Dual clutch transmission exhibiting known problems or clutch slipping and grinding noise between 1st and 2nd gear shift. In fact, if you head to CarComplaints.com and look it up, they actually use the words âavoid like the plagueâ when describing the 2012 Ford Focus. Had to wait four months for new clutch parts to arrive. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. They said the computer chip needed to learn my driving style. automatic transmission failed to shift properly. Clutch problem. Smoothed out the shifting. New TCM installed under warranty. Clutch was completely replaced as per technical service bulletin. CarComplaints.com Notes: You should probably steer clear of the 2012 Focus. 52300 mi When transmission was rebuilt ⦠70k maintenance work done as well. 3rd trip but to my reliable guy who test drove just after bad trip. Removed flywheel, AC compressor, oil pan, and rear main seal. Along with an update on the transmission software. Clutches were shuddering and slipping a little, dealer reprogrammed it, but it still needs new clutches and seals, which are on a national back order right now. Drives like it's brand new now. has been jerky and clunky since the beginning. Check engine light came on and car lost power to the wheels while on the highway. Slipping and shuddering, replaced clutch packs and seals with reprogramming. It's also the first year with massive power steering failure. The 2012 Ford Focus has 4993 problems & defects reported by Focus owners. There is a TSB for this which is a trans leak, then clutches would get oil soaked. Car shudders between 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear and also shudders in low gear at slow speed up a steep grade. Problem detected and still waiting for backordered parts. Dealer noticed earlier that car shuddered when accelerating forcefully. To see how
Also, took the transmission in for repair since it is shuddering again between gear shifts, but Ford's policy is simply to refuse to repair the issues regardless of recall our factory extended warranty which I purchased. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 Focus. Mostly, it is SUVs built between 2011 and 2015 that have the most transmission problems. Smooth now. Problem recurred shortly thereafter. Covered under extended warranty with $100 deductible. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. Seems OK now, Clutch replaced for free under extended transmission warranty. Then the oil leak had to be repaired. Customers report transmission issues with various Ford Focus models. Transmission again shudders badly when shifting gears. Transmission shifts into neutral while driving on a flat road at moderate speed. The PowerShift transmission is basically a manual transmission ⦠Was told car was fixed and that I could pick up. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. At low speeds transmission lets the engine lug at low rpm before downshifting, causing noise and vibration. tranny repair,calibrate computer,bearing,strut,wiper repair & loose-- a piece of coprolite ( petrified human dung ) never buy another one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally got moving but ⦠I was discussing Malcolm's Ford Focus transmission problems on air on Radio 2HD in Newcastle while, unbeknown to be, a listener named Joe took a special interest. Car was shuddering during acceleration at around 20 mph. NUMEROUS problems with this car. Details on problems I have been dealing with on my 2014 Ford Focus transmission Dealership said nothing was wrong even though I can reliably replicate the problem just driving the car off the lot and they tried to levy a service charge of $59.00 on me to discourage me from bringing the car back for what is a well known and documented problem. The most recently reported issues ⦠Dealer reflashed TCM but needed to order replacement clutch parts which are nationally back ordered for 2-3 months. The car had no power in reverse and wouldn't shift out of first gear. When transmission was rebuilt prior to my ownership dealer installation spring tabs were left on the clutch actuators. The 2011â2016 Ford Fiesta and the 2012â2016 Focus have a dual-clutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a class-action lawsuit and many individual lawsuits. Won case in arbitration in June. Ford customers claimed in legal filings their 2012-16 Focus and 2011-16 Fiesta compact cars were built with transmissions prone to âshuddering, slipping, bucking, jerking, hesitation while ⦠Ford launched the DPS6 dual-clutch transmission, widely known as the PowerShift transmission, on 2011 Fiesta and 2012 Focus models. Transmission had to be re programed and works great now as well as the MYFORD had a upgrade. It was a recall and I was experiencing the symptoms. Used the key in the slot and it still wouldn't start. Since then ford extended the TCM to 10 years/150k. The worst complaints are shudder and vibration sounds on takeoff, multiple shifting problems, and transmission ⦠Ford recommended free update to Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming. Updated transmission software. 8/29 took in for service. The clutch packs went bad again. Tech found TSB 140047 Reprogram PCM TCM (AGAIN!) The affected vehicles are 2011 to 2016 Fiestas and 2012 to 2016 Focus models. The chronic problem of transmission in this model. Ford says its performing to specs and can't duplicate the issue even though they keep updating software, etc. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Copyright Policy | Michael at Google+. Transmission was re-programmed. Car improved a lot but still has shuddering up hills at slow speed in 2nd. Transmission Control Module (TCM) was replaced. This was a reprogramming Ford was doing of the transmission, antilock brakes and engine control module (I think). It eventually started working after sitting a while and restarting. The repair was effective as the dealer was instructed to replace the clutch-packs which had been malfunctioning. REMOVED TRANS, FOUND INPUT SHAFT BEARING IN CASE BAD, REPLACED BEARING, SEAL AND ALL SNAP RINGS, REASSEM TRANS, REASSEM TRANS, RESET CLUTCH, INSTALLED CLUTCH ASY, REINSTALLING TRANS UNABLE TO SHIFT REV TO 1ST, REMOVED CLUTCH AND FOUND NOT RELEASING, REPLA. These ⦠Traded car. Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 ford focus vehicles with a 2.0l gdi or 2.0l gtdi engine. Once in a while it would briefly flashing hill start assist on start up, dealer put it on the scanner, did not find anything, also hasn't done it since that time. The clutch had to be cleaned because a leak had developed. Fluttering noise when going from 2nd to 3rd. "Learned" again, but not good. Requires a new range selector. the canister purge valve ⦠Removed transmission, replaced clutch assy. Sold vehicle. TSB recall for transmission control module. 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD, 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD, 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD, 123-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD. Ford Focus. Transmission is jerky and shudders upon acceleration when changing gears. The check engine light came on and the car went into "Limp Mode" and would not shift out of 2nd gear. Customer satisfaction letter dated May 2012 offered reflashing of body control module, transmission module and ABS module to correct driveability concerns. Reprogram PCM and TCM Car still shuddering, but not as bad. Problem appears to be better, but is still there somewhat. Ford attempted power train computer reflash [failed] followed by replacing transmission control module [computer & actuators]. The dealer replaced the clutch packs an reprogrammed the transmission. Have a loud grinding/whirring noise coming from front end. Feels like surging and can't get any amount of speed up. Message said transmission problem, tried putting in neutral ,no go. As of 8/16- still at dealer. Replaced the clutch (a recommended TSB) and reprogrammed transmission. Transmission kicks and shifting hard from 1st to 2nd under normal acceleration. Vehicles impacted are the Ford Fiesta (model years 2011-2016) and the Ford Focus (model years 2012-2016) equipped with a PowerShift transmission. Dealer has no clue what to do since no engine light or code. The vehicles affected are 2010-2016 Ford Focus, Fiesta and EcoSport models fitted with a Powershift automatic transmission. The Consumer Protection Attorneys of Alex Simanovsky & Associates, LLC are currently representing Ford Focus owners with claims against Ford Motor Company with defective dual clutch ("Powershift") transmissions. Transmission never fixed. Car likely to get new Transmission in next 6 months Said Dealer, shifting issue, under warranty, only required a re-flash. Ford has proposed an updated settlement of a minimum of $30 million in cash reimbursement in a class-action lawsuit over problems with dual-clutch automatic transmissions in Focus ⦠poor shifting. Now fixed but still shudders sometimes in reverse, and ascending hills at slow speeds e.g. "check engine" light on. Ford Dealer updated the PCM and advised that shudder experienced by clutch slip was normal. Shudder in lower gears 1-2 & 2-3. New software was flashed. There was a TSB, that the dealer reluctantly admitted to when pressed. Ford F-150 Oil Consumption Issues Cause Lawsuit, read stories from drivers who praise our work. Transmission Control Module had a short circuit, bad wiring - required replacement. Loss of power, surging and transmission slips into neutral if pressed. Computer adjusted for shifting problem, car balked and stuttered on low gear shift, especially stop and go traffic. And while you wait for your steering to disappear, you'll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or won't shift at all. PCM, Trans control, and ABS updated to latest program pursuant to a customer satisfaction campaign. still clunked,lurched,and/or hesitated. Transmission has to replaced yet again for the shuddering problem and bad shifting between gears. Little power on inclines. same issues, same non-repair. Transmission grinding between gears. 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