This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. Ford has issued multiple fixes, as chad kirchner mentioned, but the fixes seem to be bandaids. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. To see how frequently 2012 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford later subjected the focus to the powershift with the 2012 model year. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. It is my 23 year daughters car and she hasnt done anything she doesnt know what to do. Fords automatic transmission in the fiesta and focus are different than a. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. This type of transmission is often more fuel efficient than a. Not surprising for some interior pieces to go bad after a few years. Four problems related to transmission fluid leaking have been reported for the 2012 ford fiesta.
Additional lawsuits have been filed in the years that followed. The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 2012 2016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Wet clutch transmissions also use hydraulic actuation but the dry clutch units. The automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. I had my fiesta transmission controller reprogrammed a few months ago and while it did help the shuddering going into 2nd gear, it didnt completely solve the issue. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Clancy says this was not due to any problem with the original transmission, but rather a new powertrain package based around ford s latest 1.
Ford fiesta 2012 manuals manuals and user guides for ford fiesta 2012. I think the transmission in my 2011 ford fiesta is shot. Oem new 20112015 ford fiesta manual transmission selector lever shifter cable. Ford focus, fiesta owners deal with transmission repair nightmare phoebe wall howard, detroit free press published 12. When i had a manual car i shifted way better than this transmission anonymous, ny 2012 ford fiesta ses 1.
Ram 2500 and 3500 lead latest round of safety recalls. 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. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. Ford fiesta engine 2012 ford fiesta problems with engine. I queried ford when i had just bought the car and never heard back from them. Ford focus, fiesta owners with transmission issues still. Transmission failed 15 complaints at an average of 67,758 miles in the 2011 ford fiesta. I am new to this forum, so hi all i have a 2006 escape manual transmission. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford fiesta. Ford escape manual transmission issues ford forums. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but.
Six problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 2012 ford fiesta. My dad owns a 2008 ford cmax turbo diesel with an automated manual. The worst complaints are transmission, clutch, and body paint problems. Weve listed the most common owner complaints below. Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. I knew the focus had problems, but didnt know the fiesta did as. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Ford knows they have problems with 2012 fiesta transmission and does not take responsibilty. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 2012 2016 focus cars. So how can a shopper looking for a used ford fiesta avoid the problem. Enter, ford s powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. This is my first post here, i bought my car 1 month ago and it is certified preowned.
Ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. 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. Ford is providing the website solely to facilitate an efficient and easy means for customers to order parts from participating dealers. Ford motor company, mentioned transmission problems in the 201120 fiesta and 2012 20 focus.
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. Ford fiesta power train 2012 ford fiesta problems with. The appealing lightclass ford is far from being a frontrunner in the segment and is outpaced by the likes of honda jazz, hyundai i20, mazda mazda2, suzuki swift, toyota yaris. I got it back and now the transmission feels and sounds like it has rocks in it and not fluid. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. This new design makes an automatic shifter out of a manual transmission by using a computercontrolled dry clutch in place of the oilfed shifting mechanism of a standard transmission. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016.
Our list of 1 known complaint reported can help you fix your 2012 ford fiesta. Feb 18, 2014 the automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012 present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Transmission fluid leaking problems of the 2012 ford fiesta. Transmission noise problems of the 2012 ford fiesta. Ive got a 2012 ford fiesta with massive transmission issues. I warned him not to buy it, because of all the shortdistance driving he does, but so far its been like 5 years no problem at all. Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Aug 25, 2015 transmissions include a five and sixspeed manual, and the sixspeed dualclutch powershift automated manual that appears in the larger focus and the kuga suv models. At about 25000 miles the 2nd gear became difficult to engage, and when it did it was with a terrible shadder especially in the morning when it is cold. Richard truett covers technology and engineering for automotive news.
In march i purchased the 20 ford fiesta sedan and nothing it has been nothing but a problem since that day. Ford thailand agreed to buy back about 200 ford fiesta and focus models with faulty powershift transmissions. The automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012 present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. Ford powershift transmission issues explained caradvice. February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford for concealing issues with the powershift transmission. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Manufactured from premium brass, the part fits most 516 transmission lines with 1220 thread. When warmed up for 57 minutes it engages normally without the. Firstly, we jumped in a 2012 ford fiesta with a clutch shuddering. Ford fiesta standard transmission with 5speed ford ib5 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Ford fiesta problems 2012 ford fiesta power train problems. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford fiesta when you shop the largest online selection at. Used ford fiesta with manual transmission for sale.
Ford fiesta 2012, transmission oil cooler coupling by hayden. Ford tells me the transmission isnt a true automatic but a assisted manual transmission. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Some cars had pipes that werent made to specification and could degrade, leading to seepage of fuel and a. Used ford with manual transmission for sale carmax. The socalled dps6 transmission, offered on the fiesta since the 2011 model year and focus since the 2012 model year, has spawned widespread complaints of. My 2012 ford fiesta with 55,000km is another one with dualclutch gearbox problems. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. All of these problems could be resolved if the transmission had a human brain. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather than a wet clutch, meaning oil is not supplied to the shifting mechanism and can result in increased wear and tear as problems. Technically, it is a dualclutch transmission more on that later that operates differently than a traditional automatic. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch transmission is analogous to. Rather, any and all parts purchased through this website are sold to you by your dealer. Ive made in excess of 20 calls to my dealer and ford australia customer service.
From the volkswagen experience to the latest spout of issues with fords. Ford ordering dealerships to fix dualclutch fiesta and focus. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Ford brazil extended the warranty of the transmission to 10 years or 240.
We have 1 ford fiesta 2012 manual available for free pdf download. Ford s focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic transmissions. Feb 05, 20 some fiestas built between july 2004 and february 2005 had problems with their fuel pipes. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Aug 14, 2019 the socalled 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, sometimes, loss of power. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Complete manual transmissions for ford fiesta for sale ebay. Nissan takes awd seriously, puts altima on tracks january 21, 2019 testdriver off montreal auto show, news from, videos, youtube, following a tradition thats dated back four years, nissan has put another one of its vehicles on snow tracks. To see how frequently 2011 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Ford sold these cars knowing the dual clutch would fail in these cars and it is a costly expense.
The transmission is fantastic, much as id prefer a real manual. Ford fiesta problems and reliability issues carsguide. Firstly the car seems to hate going into first gear when it is rolling, i usually only attempt this at 10mph or less but it is difficult. The worst complaints are transmission shudders, problems shifting, and transmission sometimes does nothing at all. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford fiesta based on all problems reported for the 2012 fiesta. Used ford fiesta with manual transmission for sale on. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. 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 20 and they use excuses like its my driving or i need to speed more on the highway. Ford is not the seller of the parts offered for sale on this website. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. Once the car has been driven for an extended time at a steady speed highway speeds, coming to a stop and then accelerating back to speed will cause the transmission to slip or. Get reliability information for the 2012 ford fiesta from consumer reports.
This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. Powershift dual clutch automatic transmission requires fresh fluid every 3. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. 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. Jan 15, 2016 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 ford rolled it out on the fiesta in 2011. Ford powershift transmission problems update accc lawsuit. Ford fiesta transmission problems and repair descriptions at.
At the same time, the fiesta is ford s cheapest car. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Fiesta owners are having the most trouble with the transmission 51%, interior 7%, and the engine 7%. Page 168 technical specifications vehicle weight kg 5door variant ec kerb payload permiss permiss weight ible gross ible roof weight rack weight 1.
Since 2011 the number of transmission related complaints has shown an increase, peaking in 20. It has 55,000 km and had the dual clutch recall allegedly done. Secondly, this is the second fiesta i have owned, my other was a 2012 5speed manual, i prefer manual transmissions and with this car, it just works better. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or 100,000 miles depending on the model year of the vehicle. Nov 02, 2015 my 20 ford fiesta powershift transmission issues, part 1. It is currently at ford almost two weeks now on a simple job that would take three days.
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