Below you may see the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION components and the number of complaints they received.
The transmission on my 2005 focus was difficult to shift into 1st gear. the dealership replaced it under warranty during 7 - 16 march 2007. while doi...
Tl* the contact owns 2003 ford focus. the vehicle slid on an ice patch , which caused her to loose vehicle control. the vehicle spun around several t...
Was driving home from work last thursday (10 minutes on the interstate, 97 degrees, full ac), when the car started to lose power followed by transmis...
2015 ford focus. consumer writes in regards to power shift dual clutch automatic transmission and engine failure. *ld *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and became unstable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission oil seal was ruptured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. the contact stated while driving approximately 8 mph, the vehicle shook intermittently while the contact was accelerating. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and jerked before accelerating. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission program needed to be updated. the repair was performed, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 11,000. updated 12/09/14*lj updated 05/11/2015 *js
2012 ford focus. consumer writes in regards to vehicle "power shift" transmission stalling issues. *smd the consumer stated she would loose power while driving, and a metal noise was heard, as the vehicle shuttered and hesitated. a diagnosis revealed, the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. however, the parts were on a 30-day back order. the consumer stated 2 months have passed, and she has not received any notice or communication addressing the issue.*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. the contact stated while driving approximately 2 mph, the transmission surged without prior warning. the failure recurred intermittently while traveling at extremely low speeds. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that there was no defect and that the unexpected surge was the characteristic of the transmission. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 12.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the gear shifter would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 83,600.... updated 08/19/13 *bf the shifter was replaced on july 30, 2013
Submission from constituent re problems with 2012 ford focus. *smd the consumer noticed the automatic transmission seemed a bit jerky and it shifted more often. when the consumer visited the dealer to have the oil changed and the tries rotated, she mentioned her findings to the mechanic, and he indicated there was an update available they would perform. when she picked the vehicle up later that day, the problem was much worse. the transmission hesitated and shuddered even more than before the update and the noise was she was hearing, when the vehicle shifted was louder and sounded as if cans were in the transmission. the dealer advised the consumer, to give it a week, because the computer needed to reprogram itself. a week later, the dealer called the consumer, but the problem was still present. the vehicle was taken back to dealer. when the consumer returned to pick up the vehicle, there was still no change. over time, the problem did not resolve itself. the consumer returned to the dealer, where they test drove the vehicle, and claimed the it was performing within fords specifications and there was nothing else they could do. the mechanic ...
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was a hesitation and vibration when the accelerator pedal was engaged. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission fluid was leaking. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
After feeling the automatic transmission was excessively lurchy, i came to stop at a traffic light on a busy road. when the light turned green i sat revving my engine and was unable to get the car to move. i put car in park and then back in drive with the same results. i tried the s mode with manual shifting and car still did not move. i eventually turned the car completely off and back on and this seemed to correct the problem. i found the situation very dangerous . apparently from what the dealership said the clutch was not engaging. it is an automatic transmission car. *tr