These transmissions were still installed into focus and fiesta until ford. Dual clutch transmission clutch assembly removal and installation. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. Step 31 when bringing the transmission up to the engine and while the installation is in progress, keep the gap between the engine and transmission equal, clean all wiring harnesses and vacuum lines etc. But she has taken her 2015 ford focus for repair 10 times. The automatic transmission in my 2009 ford focus was locked in park for six months. How to remove the transmission from ford cars it still runs. If the transmission is allowed to hang from the engine at this point it could bend the disc which will cause the. Im tempted to take the trade on the 15 and move to fusion or a 17 focus if they dont stutter in low gears like. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. I am told that there is a fill plug as well, but it is not easily accessible with the vehicle on ramps. Is the shift actuator part of the transmission control module.
To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. In march 2012, ford revised the ordering guide for the titanium models to also have a myford touch delete option, replacing it with the nontouch version of myford. Reading a few posts online i could never get a clear answer. Ford made the mistake of calling the powershift an automatic, without explaining to consumers that the transmission was really a manual transmission. Ford details powershift transmission for 2012 focus autoblog. How video boosts repair approvals in service bays and driveways. Ford focus lr series petrol diesel 2002 2005 gregorys service repair manual new paperback ford focus lr series petrol diesel 2002 2005 gregorys owners service repair manual covers sedan hatchback series lrpetrol engines covered. Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide. When i put the car on ramps i can see a drain plug for the transmission.
Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. 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. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. An airbag mishap during crash tests triggered a safety recall by hyundai for its new santa fe suv, but still scored a five star ancap safety rating. For example, when lifting off the accelerator pedal, the transmission may hold the gear for better performance and engine braking. I looked up a vin for a manual transmission and got the settings to run in the focccus and tried it with the automatic and all of a sudden prnds. In january 2012, ford announced that the formerly automaticonly titanium model would be offered with a manual transmission. Complete auto transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. The task is a fairly complex task, but you will be learning the integral steps in removing any frontwheeldrive transmission. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. It shakes and gets kind of jerky at times and makes like a grinding noise after it. At one time there were plans to build the new focus in australia, but, sadly from our point of view, fords head office couldnt make that. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by. Apr, 2016 april, 2016 for 2016, ford offers its threecylinder ecoboost engine in the focus with an automatic transmission. And when braking on hilly roads, the transmission may downshift. Jul 11, 2019 the 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits nearly two million. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and.
The 5 speed manual mtx75 transmission has been around since the early nineties and is well proven and reliable. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. When you purchase a ford remanufactured transmission assembly, youre getting a product thats built to the exacting specifications of ford motor company one thats built for your vehicle. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. The early problems with the powershift, also used in the focus, may. Ford australia is carefully promoting the fact that its newgeneration focus is designed more for european markets than asian ones. As the title suggests, in this video i show you what happens when you put a ford focus manual transmission pcm into a automatic ford focus. But these transmissions also tend to slip the clutch like a manual when. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Place the jacks in a flat and strong surface to avoid movement. April, 2016 for 2016, ford offers its threecylinder ecoboost engine in the focus with an automatic transmission. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. We find out if its a better choice than the manual. I bought a 2012 ford focus hatchback in minnesota in june. Printable view 2533 kb the automatic transmission used in the vehicle is a new development. Ford focus manual free download pdf automotive handbook.
The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Manual pcm in a automatic ford focus automatic to manual. Remanufactured transmissions ford transmission parts. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for ford focus when you. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but. I bought a 2015 ford focus about a year ago, and have only put 4,000 miles on it. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. Is the focus reliable with the manual transmission. Firstly, we jumped in a 2012 ford fiesta with a clutch shuddering.
Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your. I own a 2012 ford focus with the 6 speed powershift. I used the manual push button override, but the car. Taurus engine swap into a ford escape part 1 removal and dissasembly. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With powershift transmissions being used widely in selected focus and. Ford focus engine mount replacement 2002 ford focus with a ztec 20l engine the focus is a fun little car to drive if your lucky enough to have a model with a manual transmission. But does the latest fix actually remove the problem entirely. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. Instead it uses a manual gearbox that shifts automatically, without a clutch pedal. How to remove the transmission on a 1997 ford escort. How ford completely lost the focus however, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you may find yourself with one hell of a bargain.
Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. It is a fully automatic, electronically controlled fourspeed transmission designed for frontwheel drive vehicles. When driving the car home which is about 60 miles from the dealer, after 25 miles or so, the steering seemed to stiffen up and i found myself kind of zigzaging within the lane new cement. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. Plus, ford remanufactured transmissions use new fordengineered service parts in the remanufacturing process, come equipped with sensors, and.
We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. Use sturdy jacks to elevate the front and back of your 1997 ford escort. If its an automatic transmission there should be several bolts on the underside of the transmission when these are removed and the cover removed there will be a panel filter that you can change its easy to do and. With automotive repair labor rates continuing to rise with no sign of slowing down, doing your own repairs can be beneficial. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for. In particular the global nature of the midsized ford leans strongly in the euro direction in style and handling dynamics. Home owner my vehicle download your manual ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you.
Selectshift automatic transmission official ford owner site. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. In january 2012, ford announced that the formerly automatic only titanium model would be offered with a manual transmission. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford fiesta. Jun 15, 2012 i own a 2012 ford focus with the 6 speed powershift transmission. How to remove front wheel drive transmission it still runs. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. Transmission manual transmission automatic transmission selecting reverse gear selector lever positions caution do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. After you shift into sport mode and before you attempt to make a manual shift, selectshift will provide performanceoriented automatic shifts for you. Jul 01, 2019 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. Richard truett covers technology and engineering for automotive news. Wet clutches, which bathe the friction discs in hydraulic fluid, offer.
Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part 1. Removing your own automatic transmission can be one that saves you hundreds of dollars. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables. Most drivers with an urban commute will be content with the standard focus powertrain. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but is it too. I own a 2012 ford focus with the 6 speed powershift transmission. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems.
Dm5j 19a321 ab december 2012 third printing owners manual focus litho in u. Lotpros editor of automotive content, steve cypher test drives and. From the beginning, it would skip when i would accelerate in the lower gears, and more recently it has had issues falling out of gear into neutral and revving while im. I have a 2012 ford focus sedan sel automatic i have a 2012 ford focus sedan sel automatic with 33000 miles and i have noticed that the shifting is rough at times. We can not figure out how to check, the transmission fluid. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway.
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