Ford extends transmission warranty for 560,000 fiesta, focus models the company has faced a string of lawsuits and complaints about the transmissions, which can. Michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta. A couple of month after it overheat againg and after that i couldnt start the engin. Ford fiesta standard transmission with 5speed ford ib5 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed. We have had the computer adjusted twice, one new clutch and we have been waiting some months for another new clutch. Today a blaring warning came on that my transmission was on the verge of overheating with the check engine light. Stern law, pllc fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Technically, it is a dualclutch transmission more on that later that operates differently than a traditional automatic. The first time i took it to the dealer they kept it for six days. The automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012 present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. In places where manual transmissions were still more common, related. Ford knowingly sold focus, fiesta despite transmission problems.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Son learned to drive manual and ruined the transmission. The 20142019 ford fiesta comes standard with a fwd drivetrain. Ford fiesta, focus owners sue over faulty transmissions. The worst complaints are transmission shudders, problems shifting, and transmission sometimes does nothing at all. Nov 26, 2009 i had tonnes of problems with the gearbox on my fiesta lx, i went to a few different garages that never really fixed anything, but i took it into a garage last month in surrey and touch wood ive had no problems since.
Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. At first you will be poor at using it but as you do you learn the transmissions quirks and get smoother at shifting. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars.
There have been numerous reports about problems with this transmission. 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. Six problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 2012 ford fiesta. The fiesta s rigid suspension makes the car feel very maneuverable. Durashift transmission problems on fiesta 03 ford fiesta. Ram 2500 and 3500 lead latest round of safety recalls. Ford said the warranty was now good for seven years or 100,000 miles on clutch and related hardware for 201416 focus and 201415 fiesta vehicles assembled after july 4. Jun 20, 2012 the good sync in the 2012 ford fiesta offers voice command over music and bluetooth phones, along with smartphone app integration. 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 fiesta and focus owners are so unhappy with the powershift transmissions in their cars, theyre taking the automaker to court. Ford fiesta automatic transmission 5 ford fiesta manual transmission 7 ford fiesta transmission bearing 2 ford fiesta transmission filter at 1 ford fiesta transmission modulator at 5 ford fiesta transmission mount 3 ford fiesta transmission oil cooler 9 ford fiesta transmission oil cooler hose 1 ford fiesta transmission.
Dear friend, i have a ford fiesta 2012 with problem in the transmission was in the. Engine 19% transmission and drivetrain 38% brakes and traction control 2% suspension and steering 14% electrical and air conditioning 20% paint, rust, leaks, rattles, and trim 3% other 3%. To maximize fuel economy, this light illuminates when the manual transmission should be shifted to the next highest gear. That latter attribute was thanks in large part to their new and innovative dualclutch automatic transmissions, which ford called powershift. I had tonnes of problems with the gearbox on my fiesta lx, i went to a few different garages that never really fixed anything, but i took it into a garage last month in surrey and touch wood ive had no problems since. 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. 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. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Until ford offers a 6speed manual transmission in all of their fiesta. Ford focus owner wants recall after transmission problem makes car jerk. All of these problems could be resolved if the transmission had a. The 6speed automatic transmission in my 2012 fiesta is a piece of shit. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion.
Fixing problems in your vehicle is a doitapproach with the this repair manual for 2012 ford fiesta as they contain comprehensive instructions and procedures on how to fix the problems in your ride. According to the bulletin, these vehicles may exhibit a grinding or scraping noise during cold ambient temperatures while coasting down. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. My 2012 focus ses tcm transmission control module recently got serviced via the ford recall program because the engine light lit up and the codes we got were p0607 cnf, p0884 cnf, p2832 cnf.
Ford focus questions transmission overheat cargurus. Ford fiesta owner describes problems with transmission youtube. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlle. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Its a new type of transmission, which essentially has two clutches as opposed to the traditional one one clutch drives the odd gears and the other drives the even. Sadly, it wont be the first time that ford has been sued over. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. On october 05, 2012, ford recalled 154,604 ford fiesta.
This type of transmission is often more fuel efficient than a. The 2012 ford fiesta has 6 problems reported for problems shifting. It was overheating becouse of the fan i fixed as soon as posible. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford fiesta based on all problems reported for the 2012 fiesta. Ford fiesta transmission problems and repair descriptions. Aug 14, 2019 ford said the warranty was now good for seven years or 100,000 miles on clutch and related hardware for 201416 focus and 201415 fiesta vehicles assembled after july 4, 20. Transmission noise problems of the 2012 ford fiesta. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically. The 2019 fiesta is the most recent model that ford has released.
Ford motor company ford notified the agency on april 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 202014 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured july 1, 2012, to. Apr 12, 2016 my 2012 focus ses tcm transmission control module recently got serviced via the ford recall program because the engine light lit up and the codes we got were p0607 cnf, p0884 cnf, p2832 cnf. Ford extends transmission warranty for 560,000 fiesta. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. We purchased our car in 2012 and have had problems with shuddering throughout the time we have had the vehicle. It rattled constantly below 40 mph and clicks and shudders while deciding what gear to be in through the lower gear range. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and past and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. In july 2014, ford usa issued technical service bulletin tsb 140066 for 2012 model year ford fiesta vehicles that had sixspeed powershift transmissions manufactured on or before 17 march 20. In the mid70s, the ford fiesta was designed to offer people a practical. To see how frequently 2014 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Ford fiesta problems and reliability issues carsguide. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. 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. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 ford fiesta sedan including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta. Significant number of problems with some ford models prompts. The good sync in the 2012 ford fiesta offers voice command over music and bluetooth phones, along with smartphone app integration. Our list of 1 known complaint reported can help you fix your 2012 ford fiesta.
Used ford fiesta with manual transmission for sale cargurus. I knew the focus had problems, but didnt know the fiesta did as. Ford fiesta transmission problem fix check ground connection ford focus duration. Ford later subjected the focus to the powershift with the 2012 model year. Ford knows they have problems with 2012 fiesta transmission and does not take responsibilty.
The problems with the transmission include many reports from. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a.
By product expert posted in ford fiesta, fuel efficiency on monday, may 30th, 2016 at 10. Its just like a manual driver learning how a particular manual transmission works. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Ford extends transmission warranty for 560,000 fiesta, focus. Ford is recalling certain model year 201120 fiesta vehicles, manufactured from november 3, 2009 through september 21, 2012. Ford focus 2012 no reverse transmission problem youtube. The ford focus is a larger vehicle than the ford fiesta. The transmission is working fine now that ford replaced the clutch under warranty. 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. Had a new throw out bearing shipped in and gave it back. Several members of congress are pushing for a nhtsa investigation. I queried ford when i had just bought the car and never heard back from them.
The light went off shortly after the dash alert came on but not scared to drive. I suffered the defective transmission in my 2012 fiesta for 412 years. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. More ford focus, fiesta owners describe their struggles an. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Over the last few weeks ive notice little torch once my auto transmission went into second gear. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. From 2011 for the ford fiesta and 2012 for the ford focus, ford have been releasing cars with what they call a powershift dual clutch to replace a traditional automatic setup. However, ford announced that they will retire the ford fiesta in 2019. Automatic transmission services 042 842229 07979493697. Awd is not an available option for the 20142019 ford fiesta.
If youre a fan of compact, economical cars, or that just happens to be what fits your current needs and budget, youve probably at least considered the ford fiesta. Ford fiesta power train 2012 ford fiesta problems with. We also have problems with our ford fiestas transmission. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Ive documented it on video and the whole nine yards. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement.
The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. When shifting from 1st to 2nd gear it sometimes felt like we were in a rodeo, as well when coming to a slow stop or accelerating slowing it sounded like someone was kicking. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. 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 fiesta standard transmission with 5speed ford ib5 transmission 2012, manual transmission output shaft seal by national. The ford focus is a compact car while the ford fiesta is a subcompact car. Used ford fiesta with manual transmission for sale on. We also have problems with our ford fiesta s transmission. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016.
I am considering purchasing a new 2012 ford fiesta with the powershift transmission. The worst complaints are transmission, clutch, and body paint problems. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their fiesta, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending. Does the ford fiesta come with a manual transmission. Which is bigger, the ford fiesta or the ford focus. While customers reported transmission problems with the 2011 fiesta 3 complaints were filed with federal regulators, a high number troubles mushroomed with release of the 2012 focus. Fords keep saying they will keep fixing the problem up to 100,000 kilometres and we are now.