The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled. P0711, transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit rangeperformance. The engine in your 2009 ford focus should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. The national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa describes recalls as an order issued when a manufacturer or nhtsa determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards.
If its low, refill it with power steering fluid and keep checking it, if the level drops again you. Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid. Mk3 faults known and recalls so far ford focus club. These troubles may occur because of defect of the input shaft that allowed a fluid to seep.
Park on a level area and apply the emergency brake. This is a fairly common concern with this transmission and there are 2 ford recalls for this problem, exactly. Keeping an eye on your transmission fluid is vital. Look up your transmission model by vehicle make and model. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. Your cars manual transmission needs fluid just like an automatic transmission does. At this point 7915 there was no recall and ford has been repairing the. Drive the truck until it reaches operating temperature approximately 20 miles. Transmission fluid level check ford focus 20082011.
If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 20122016 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. How to check the transmission fluid in a 2000 ford f250 powerstroke diesel. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and. The 2011 ford fiesta has 6 problems reported for leaking transmission fluid. Check the automatic transmission fluid level, and the rear axle lubricant. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. In the video, 1a auto shows how to check and fill the transmission fluid. Ford focus automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. To see how frequently 2011 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Fords response to investigation of focus, fiesta dps6. If you take care of your ford trucks transmission, your ford truck will take care of you. Firstly, the information below is in addition to your consumer rights. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford. The rest of the service schedule comes directly from the explorers owners manual. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 20162018 ford focus vehicles equipped with a 1. The largest recall includes 201,900 vehicles from the 2011 and 2012 model years for a transmission issue linked to at least three accidents. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or contact our customer relationship center at 800 3923673. V fluid is not used in all applications and is not xtm5qs full synthetic manual transmission interchangeable with others transmissions fluids fluid quart that are currently used.
We were curious about how the focus would drive with. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. How to check transmission fluid 0004 ford focus youtube. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design. Come along as we change the transmission fluid on a 2014 ford fiesta. To demonstrate that commitment, we are providing a nocharge customer satisfaction program for your vehicle with the vin shown below. Ford focus car recalls ford focus car recall tracker. It is certified preowned and had roughly 15k miles on it at the time of purchase. It concerns the 2012, and 14 ford focus and the ford fiesta.
Its necessary for lubrication, for preventing friction and for maintaining pressure inside the transmission itself. Approximately 5,300 modelyear 2016 ford focus cars equipped with the 1. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. Staying on top of your transmission fluid can save you from experiencing later transmission problems, so it. Use our vin lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your focus and how to check the transmission fluid. The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain failure, and buckingnot enough power. Are you a weekend warrior, or love a good day offroading.
How to check the fluid levels on a ford focus 20112014. Manual transmission clutch fractures damaging transmission and causing fluid leak. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. If you use a lighter weighted transmission fluid you will make the issue worse and it will slip more. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. This simple guide will show you how to check your transmission fluid in just a few easy steps. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. Some 20112015 fiesta vehicles built on or before 10152014 and 20122016 focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission may exhibit excessive transmission clutch shudder on light acceleration.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Ford recalls 202,000 vehicles for transmission issue. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Ford motor company has identified that certain 2011 2016 model year fiestas equipped with the dsp6 powershift automatically shifting manual transmission may have seal failures. There have been 30 safety recalls for the ford focus. This procedure applies to all ford focus and fiesta dps6 powershift transmissions 2011present. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. This article applies to the ford f150 20042014 and the f250, f350 super duty 20052014. Check power steering level ford focus 20082011 2009. When it comes to your ford focus, you want parts and products from only trusted brands.
The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your fusion and how to check the transmission fluid level. A new automatic transmission fluid mercon v xt5dm mercon v. In places where manual transmissions were still more common. On a manual tranny, you check the fluid by pulling the fill plug on the side of the transmission. I put my life in danger every day i get behind the wheel of this car just to go to work. The reason there is no dipstick to check the fluid, is that its, basically, a manual transmission. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Duratec tivct performance, st performance, mk3 focus. 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. Search for ford, lincoln, and mercury recalls using your vin, or. If the transmission fluid level on your focus is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print.
Official recalls have been issued for the 2011 ford focus by the nhtsa. Owners may contact ford customer service at 18664367332. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain 2017 focus vehicles.
Ford fusion questions power steering 2011 ford fusion. The video is applicable to the 00, 01, 02, 03, 04 ford focus list of tools used. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. The dualclutch ford automatic transmission dps6 was installed in 20122015 ford focus, which led to a clutch shudder while driving and fluid leaks located near the clutch housing. Check here for updates and information on ford recall and field service actions for your vehicle. Place your foot on the brake pedal and move the shift lever though each gear. On 534 2002 ford focus models equipped with a manual transmission, the speedcruise control cable could become entangled with the throttle body. There is a power steering fluid reservoir, check your owners manual for its location. If you lost fluid check around the pump itself, the hoses, or the rack and pinion for wetness or leaks. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention.
I read a thread about the 2011 ford mustang where they were discussing their problems. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot. The ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Ford fiesta transmission problems warranty extension to 7. Our ford focus manual covers 60 to 14 reg plates, both petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which. Also, get recall information on car seats, tires and equipment. The most recent safety recalls of ford fusion vehicles. In some cases the transmission computer will, also, be replaced and reprogrammed. The engine in your 2014 ford fusion should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Ford focus 20112014 how to check the fluid levels haynes. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. Acura audi bmw bmw motorcycles brp canam buick cadillac chevrolet chicago scooter chrysler dodge ducati motorcycles ferrari fiat ford freightliner. The 201216 focus and 201116 fiesta equipped with the dps6 have. If the fluid gets low, you may experience problems with shifting and driving.
Some vehicles may or may not exhibit transmission fluid leaking from the. The video above shows you the steps needed to check the power steering fluid level in your 2009 ford focus. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Checking the power steering fluid level in your focus is relatively easy and should be done once a month or if you are experienced difficulty turning the wheel or steering your focus. I show you guys how to check the fluids on a 2012 ford focus sel 2. At ford motor company, we are commited not only to buidling high quality, dependable product, but also building a community of happy, satisfied customers. The focus coupe is dropped from the lineup, leaving only the focus sedan. I also wish my car had the 5 speed manual transmission. How to check the transmission fluid on ford cars it. See ford focus recalls at truedelta, as reported by the nhtsa, organized by year and problem area. While you should follow fords recommendations on scheduled services, you should also make sure you monitor the level of fluid in the. The problems with the transmission include many reports from owners that it will drop into neutral between gears, leading to a lack of acceleration.