Ford focus questions rebuild transmission or is it the. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. This is not an isolated incident as we have discovered many other owners with ford focus from 2002007 having the same problem. While ford has maintained that the focus and fiesta transmission problem does not pose a safety risk, in june of this year, the company recalled 123,000 20 f150 trucks because of a transmission. The dealership replaced it under warranty during 7 16 march 2007. For the 14m01, the wording doesnt say all ford focuss within the year range.
It is now at a different ford dealership to have the transmission torn apart. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and. He is a master mechanic specializing in ford vehicles. Ford focus 2005, 20,000 miles can not remove key from ignition due to problem after shifting the car into park.
Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 ford f150 based on. I started experiencing transmission 55,000miles problems with my 2001 focus so i had a family mechanic look at it. I used the manual push button override, but the car. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. However, there are some troubleshooting techniques that can remedy these problems. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 ford focus based on. On march 09, 2005, ford recalled 589,932 ford focus. While doing the work they nicked the brake line just.
More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta. 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. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Over its run, the 20002007 ford focus has offered a number of engine choices. My 20 ford focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. Ford focus car recalls ford focus car recall tracker. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 202014 ford fusion vehicles equipped with a 1. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. The technician diagnosed that the alternator failed. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission, sold. They were purchased on the same day as certified ford used vehicles.
Common ford focus transmission problem, how to fix focus. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The worst complaints are difficulty shifting into gear, clunking noise from transmission, and downshiftsupshiftsgoes. These problems tend to appear in the 3rd generation 20022005 explorer. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. It all has to do with their power shift transmission. Apr 06, 2018 ford recalls 350,000 trucks, suvs for transmission problems. As a result, chevy drivers have reported a range of transmission problems, most of which involve automatic transmissions, such as slipping between gears and cracks in the transmission housing or a clog in the transmission fluid filter. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john.
Ford focus problems 2005 ford focus power train problems. 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. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. Ford is recalling certain model year 20 focus and cmax vehicles built from november 16, 2012, through november 21, 2012.
The recall includes the latest versions of the f150 and expedition. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and transmission problems. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. View recall reports to see if the 2005 focus was recalled for safetyrelated defects or noncompliance with u. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Also has information on common ford problems such as explorer transmission failure, explorer cracked rear panel, and ford focus key wont turn in the ignition. The dangerous issue here is that we have to leave the car parked with the key in the ignition. Explorer transmission failure ford problems, recalls. If youre looking to buy, its worth getting familiar with its common problems, so you can avoid being caught out by them. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.
This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2011 2016 focus, andor legal remedies available to. Its the worst car ive ever had, and its a complete nightmare to own, because in the. Ford knows that there is a problem with the 2003 transmissionsit just to costly of a recall repair for. Ford focus transmission problems page 3 car forums at. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at 800 3923673. Ford f150 recalled for transmission issue consumer reports. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Code description fourspeed automatic fivespeed manual mtx75 2005 focus foc owners guide post2002fmt usa fus page 215. How to fix transmission problems for the ford escape it. Ford safety recall is a ford customer satisfaction program that guides you in the unlikely event that your car has to be repaired for safety reasons. I dont know anything about cars, but i have a 2008 ford focus that my husband and i bought in september 2011. Four problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2005 ford focus. Site shows graphs of ford models with the most car problems, recalls and investigations.
Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. I am an owner of two ford vehicles a 2002 ford focus and a 2002 ford explorer. The first indication was that it would not shift right and the transmission locked up. Automatic transmission problems of the 2005 ford focus. I bought american vehicles to support american companies and american workers. When i first mentioned the issue he knew immediately that it was the trans. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.
While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled, all the electrical functions seized, and the engine warning light illuminated. Ford focus 20052018 mk2 and mk3 problems and buying guide. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202017 ford focus hatchback vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 26, 2016 and equipped with a. Ford f150 recalled to fix faulty software that was installed as part of an earlier recall. The 2005 ford focus has 2 problems reported for transmission failure. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Check for ford recalls and field service actions official. Common ford focus problems and complaints from customers 1. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems and owner complaints. Ford focus transmission problems, overview and recall the 2000 th came and the ford company has decided to refresh the market by replacing the ford escort with an entirely new offering from europe.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. The ford escape is a compact sport utility vehicle first manufactured in 2001. At approximately 43,000 miles i had to take my focus to get the transmission repaired. Ford recalls 350,000 trucks, suvs for transmission problems. We have 84 2005 ford focus vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 33 1owner cars, and 115 personal use cars.
Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. The automaker also issued two smaller, yet still important recalls at the same time. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. It says certain 2012 through 2014 model year focus vehicles with a dps6 and built at the michigan plant from 812010 through 6520. Whatever you do do not let them flush the transmission good luck in getting ford to stand behind their poorly made cheap pieces of dung autos. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Ford focus transmission problems page 15 car forums at. Manual transmission problems of the 2005 ford focus. A newport woman told local 12 news she and two family members all bought the.
The automatic transmission in my 2009 ford focus was locked in park for six months. Accessories in addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds fords rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Each recall record lists the failing product and the corrective action taken. A database of 2005 ford focus recalls and complaints can be found here. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems.
Accessories in addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds fords. The most common, however, is a loose shifter lever. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Page 1 table of contents page 2 page 3 page 4 introduction page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 vehicle symbol glossary page 9 page 10 instrument cluster page 11 page 12 page page 14 gauges page 15 page 16 entertainment systems page 17 page 18 page 19 page 20 amfm stereo with indash six cd. Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide.
The transmission on my 2005 focus was difficult to shift into 1st gear. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. So if you are looking at a particularly cheap ford focus produced in 2003, then the chances are that the owner is selling it because he had too many problems with it. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Automatic transmission problems of the 2005 ford f150.
Official recalls have been issued for the 2005 ford focus by the nhtsa. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2015 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Like any vehicle, the escape may develop some transmission problems including fluid leaks, erratic shifting and outright transmission failure. Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle. Ford knew focus, fiesta models had flawed transmission. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of.