Get reliability information for the 20 ford focus from consumer reports, which. Just had the drive axle replaced, it was still leaking automatic transmission fluid. This is for anyone who keeps getting automatic transmission problems on the ford focus. However, there are some troubleshooting techniques that can remedy these problems. Aug 28, 20 the latter operates just like a regular automatic, and it includes a manual mode on the highend titanium trim. Ford used a dct in the 20122014 focus that has nothing but problems, and according to multiple ford service people ive spoken with, there is not a fix and all of them are bad. Until last year the compact ford focus had been sold in the u.
Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. Most of the reported problems are related to 2000 2004 models. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your ford focus automobile. The 2000 ford focus has 22 nhtsa complaints for the power train. We purchased a 20 ford focus sfe in september 2012 and have driven it 1,200 miles so far. Ford claimed up to 10 percent increase in fuel economy and that was a. Starting in 20, ford introduced the focus st, which is powered by a turbocharged 2. Robert james did you ever change the transmission fluid on your 2008 focus. The highperformance svt model special vehicle team was available as a two or fourdoor hatchback from 2002 to 2004. The warranty on the tcm was extended to 10 years or 150k miles. See realworld ford focus transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other ford focus owners.
But this clutch, this transmission that they have now clearly doesnt work. Automatic transmission problems of ford focus part 1. The most accurate 2007 ford focus mpg estimates based on real world results of 5. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010.
We found it more comfortable than some of the other compact cars, with roomy, cushy seats and a nice balance between a soft, smooth ride. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. If the 20002007 ford focus recall and reliability history doesnt scare. Dont just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a national oil seal. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Ford is recalling certain model year 20 focus and cmax vehicles built from november 16, 2012, through november 21, 2012. The most basic ford focus will have a fivespeed manual transmission. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. Hi all, like everyone who has has transmission problems with their ford focus, i am also totally peeved.
The ford focus is inexpensive, stylish, practical and fun. Sep 12, 2019 violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. Bought a brand new focus titanium is august this year. Epa fuel economy estimates for the 20 ford focus are 2636 mpg. Ford also began offering a 123horsepower, turbocharged 1. The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Dm5j 19a321 ab december 2012 third printing owners manual focus litho in u. Used ford focus is fun to drive and not very expensive, but is it reliable.
Variety of other interior noises are mentioned frequently. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers phoebe wall howard, detroit free press published 6. Ford focus transmission problems page 14 car forums at. Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus. Like any vehicle, the escape may develop some transmission problems including fluid leaks, erratic shifting and outright transmission failure. Drove it this morning and noticed the revs going up and engine struggling as. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. I am pretty certain that you do not have an automatic transmission. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 20 ford focus fwd 4 cyl, 2. Ford focus mpg actual mpg from 6,562 ford focus owners.
To see how frequently ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. How to fix transmission problems for the ford escape it. Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. To see how frequently 20 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Fuel economy is 27 miles per gallon city37 mpg hwy with the automated manual and 26 mpg city36 mpg hwy with the stick shift. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission.
The most irksome of those is the powershift automatic transmission, which. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. The ford escape is a compact sport utility vehicle first manufactured in 2001. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard with this model. Not sure about canada, but the warranty on the transmission was extended to 7 years or 100k miles. Research the 20 ford focus at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety data, photos, videos. If you have a ford focus car with the spi sohc engine and the ib5 manual transmission, your shift cable collett may have gone bad. How to fix sloppy shifting ford focus ib5 transmission.
This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 20 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. 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. Please make sure to follow the instructions in the owners manual to the letter. We have 18 2000 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 18 personal use cars. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. 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.
I am just curious because i own a 2008 focus, not yet at that many miles. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Externally it looks great especially from the front, much sleeker look and the front grill adds a nice touch. While we eventually resolved the quality issues, the solutions were. 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. The most accurate 2007 ford focus mpg estimates based on real world. A manual transmission is newly available for the focus topoftheline titanium trim. What on earth is going on with ford that they dont fess up to the problem and let all the owners know about a fix. The focus sfe is the most fuelefficient model in the 20 line up, achieving gas mileage ratings of 28 city and 40 highway miles per gallon, as it benefits from improved aerodynamics. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2003 ford focus 4 cyl, 2. I have a 2008 ford focus, still running but need a transmission. The worst complaints are accessories interior, engine, and windows windshield problems.
Fuel economy figures with the manual transmission are 26 mpg city36 mpg highway. More importantly, other than routine maintainance, the car has only had mechanical problems 3 times in. My car has done 48000 on clock when i started to notice a slight drag in gear changing. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. Fuel economy is near the top of its segment and, with the exception of the. Ford focus owners have reported 96 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the transmission locked up. Styling was a bit so so and it felt a bit compact internally. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. We much prefer the 5speed manual transmission, which we think adds a sporting feel to the focus in line with the cars european roots. We drive a 20 ford focus with exactly this transmission problems and. Its a equipped with and mtx75 auto transmission, if your vehicle has less than 100k miles and its having trouble engaging 12 or 23 or even overdrive, its most likely one or more of the solenoids. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission hesitates, and difficult to shift into gear.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. August 02, 20 i just bought a focus auto tranny wsport manual shifter in june and have the same shudder in first gear after it warms up as we read on the internet. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20122018 ford focus vehicles with a 2. It says use full synth manual trans fluid read more. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Though not blazingly fast, the focus does get good fuel economy several. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission.