Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 ford focus fwd 4 cyl, 2. Every new focus has either a manual transmission or dct. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Ford fiesta dps6 powershift transmission slippingshudder. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. 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. Does every ford focus now have dualclutch transmission cvt. 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. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Ford focus reliability by model generation truedelta. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 2012 2015 ford focus, 202015 ford escape and ford cmax, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 20142016 ford transit connect vehicles. Search over 18,200 listings to find the best local deals.
This car has 90,000 miles on it and has been trouble free. Then days later, the engine blew up and was replaced. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. Search used ford focus with manual transmission for sale nationwide. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching andor leading the driver or a passenger to believe a. Not surprising for some interior pieces to go bad after a few years. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement.
One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Other than being cramped for room with the grandchildren on board and the low ride, i have nothing but good to say about the 2012 ford focus. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 2012 2016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation. That 5speed manual transmission was originally used for the 1st gen sho because ford had no automatics at the time capable of handling the power of the engine. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Get reliability information for the 2010 ford focus from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. View and download ford focus 2012 o wners manual online.
Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Which basically means that this car has a manual transmission that is automatically controlled by a computer. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. The 5 speed manual mtx75 transmission has been around since the early nineties and is well proven and reliable. Summary of contents for ford focus 2012 page 1 ford focus owners manual.
The ford focus was the bestselling car in the world for 2012. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 2012 2016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation concerning the. Dec 05, 2018 how many vehicles faced the ford focus transmission problems. Mar 08, 2016 2012 ford focus manual transmission mel hambelton bdc. Ford focus automatic transmission diagnosis cost estimate. The manual transmission in an automatic car is the worst idea of. Get reliability information for the 2012 ford focus from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Rowing through our fivespeed manual transmission, we managed a best 0to60 time of 7.
View and download ford focus 2012 user manual online. The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. It had a very sharp looking aero dynamic body style. Lincoln mks, ford flex, ford taurus sho, lincoln mkt, ford explorer sport 20present 2012 16 dps6 powershift transmission used in the 2012 16 focus and 201116 fiesta sedans. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. View the 2012 ford focus reliability ratings and recall information at u. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Ford extends transmission warranty for 560k fiestas, focuses.
Oct 20, 2015 my focus has been acting up lately as you can see i got a recall letter in the mail about the tcm transmission control module about a week ago, i read up on the issues ive been having and. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the. Lets dig into the issue and find out the measures that ford had taken to solve the troubles. I bought this car from the dealer in 2016 as a certified preused vehicle. 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 2012 model of the focus has a couple of problems with its transmission, but the recent recall. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Dec 23, 2016 we can not figure out how to check, the transmission fluid, never, 2012 ford focus, yes trying to check fluid to see if answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. We can not figure out how to check, the transmission fluid. Answers to frequently asked questions about octane. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving. Is the focus reliable with the manual transmission.
The 2012 ford focus has 42 problems reported for transmission failure. Ford extends transmission warranty for 560k fiestas. The most irksome of those is the powershift automatic transmission, which stumbles at low. Turn the key to ii on without turning the key to iii.
The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. The cost of this service or repair can vary by location, your vehicles make and model, and even. At the same time, the fiesta is ford s cheapest car. The truth behind slow clutch release in manual cars. Ford thailand agreed to buy back about 200 ford fiesta and focus models with faulty powershift transmissions. My focus has been relatively problem free for nearly 200k miles. Find great deals on ebay for ford focus manual transmission. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. We have 827 2012 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 257 1owner cars, and 886 personal use cars. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement.
Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never have a trans failure for the life of the car. Feels well made but golf 6 models had reliability issues, with the dsg transmission a source of many. I bought my 2012 ford focus titanium in july of 2011. Which basically means that this car has a manual transmission that is. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission.
Ford focus flex 2012, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Does a manual trans make ford focus titanium fun to drive. Ford made the mistake of calling the powershift an automatic, without explaining to consumers that the transmission was really a manual transmission that is shifted automatically. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Does every ford focus now have dualclutch transmission. A close friend bought a manual transmission equipped 2012 focus 5door and like me, later gave it to his daughter. 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. Several flaws keep it from being one of our toprated small cars, though. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it.
Ford brazil extended the warranty of the transmission to 10 years or 240. I cant find many websites offering info about the manual 2012 ford focus, but lots about the autos. Opting for the electrical version increases that number to 105 mpg. The ride was very pleasant even on less than perfect roadways. Transmission manual transmission automatic transmission selecting reverse gear selector lever positions caution do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. 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. Those early contours were a lot better before the beancounters got involved. Ford focus electric 2012, manual transmission mount by dea.
For those who can truly drive a stick, the manual transmission focus banishes those complaints. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or 100,000 miles depending on the model year of the vehicle. In 2015, i bought another focus 5door with a manual transmission after crossshopping it against a cruze, volt, elantra, sentra and prius.
1109 1180 121 552 1053 956 1040 873 129 1246 1035 1556 1374 1313 995 435 1157 1492 378 1457 1232 1122 693 92 473 6 211 124 1062 1478 961 104 958