Ive been having transmission related problems with my 2012 ford focus, which i bought used it was a lease vehicle before i bought it almost two years ago from carmax. Get your tradein, private party and dealer retail value with edmunds free appraisal calculator. Manual transmission reverse and first gear failed, causing car to over rev engine. Violent shuddering in the focus powershift transmission is one of the most common problems in the automotive universe. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. May, 2011 the 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Jun 23, 2010 i have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. Ford focus 20002005 service repair workshop manual download pdf. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic.
The ford focus 20102015 has a major transmission design defect and ford provides almost no tangible assistance and routinely. Ive been pretty good at having the oil changes and tuneups at the right mileage. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Ford focus uk models 20052009 service repair workshop manual download pdf. Arena motorsport entered two ford focus mk3s in the 2012 world touring car. Mar, 2018 in this video im show how i clear my pcm on my 2012 ford focus s.
Hello, i am a new member and in need of some tipsadvice i have a 2000 ford focus zx3 with 165k miles, perfect engine, but the transmission is giving me trouble. Download your free pdf file of the 2001 ford focus on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Year choose year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars. Manual transmission now listed as standard equipment rather than a delete. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This last time i took it to a new service place, they suggested i looked into changing the manual transmission fluid. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. Ford focus questions transmission issues 2000 ford focus.
Roomy yet easy to maneuver, its dependable manual transmission and its dependable gas i4 2. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2000 focus. I own a 2002 ford focus with automatic transmission. Home owner my vehicle download your manual ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you. Ive had it into the shop 3 times for downloads but that is all they can do so they say. The most irksome of those is the powershift automatic transmission, which. Acceleration with the 252horsepower st engine is very satisfying, while the 350horsepower rs is blistering off the line.
Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Towing a ford focus i have a 2007 focus w5 spd manual trans. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2000, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. View and download ford 2000 focus owner s manual online. The torque spec for the transmission pan bolts is 7 newtonmeters or about 5 footpounds, not 1214 footpounds as stated in the video. What are the common ford focus transmission problems. Ca on thu aug 02 2012 ive had my 2000 focus zx3 since new, and now have 145000 miles on it. Owner manuals to download the owner manual, warranty guide or scheduled maintenance guide, select your vehicle information. I think people often think its bad and hate it because the computer shifts it like a manual transmission, and theyre used to. Ford brazil extended the warranty of the transmission to 10 years or 240. The worst complaints are accessories interior, engine, and windows windshield problems. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. Share your favorite ford focus photos as well as engage in discussions with fellow ford focus owners on our message board. They then downloaded the readings and found that it was sticking.
The problem related to the clutch packs, and the transmission computer. Ford focus titanium to get manual transmission autoblog. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. As standard, all models come with a sixspeed manual transmission however a new. View and download ford focus 2012 owners manual online. On the other end of the power spectrum are two highperformance hatchback editions. Ford focus service repair manual ford focus pdf downloads. The number of transmission complaints reported is highest in 2012, but the 20 and 2014 model year cars also have numerous reports of this problem.
Blog post used ford focus buy this year, not that one. Ford focus 2000 to 2007 factory workshop service repair manual. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2012 ford focus. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 ford focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 focus. Unable to engage transmission, even tried the manual option. Land a steal on this 2003 ford focus zx3 before someone else takes it home.
Ford focus forum is the premier ford focus community. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000. Ford usa extended the warranty of the transmission to 7 years or. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. In this video im show how i clear my pcm on my 2012 ford focus s. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. Ford focus problems and reliability issues carsguide. View and download ford 2000 focus owners manual online. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. While driving and getting up to speed the transmission slips out of gear and then jolts back into gear when you slow down. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission hesitates, and difficult to shift into gear.
Many owners experienced problems with the powershift transmission, some many times, and ford often treated them poorly. We offer one of the largest collection of ford focus related news, gallery and technical articles. I much prefer the dual clutch in my 2012 focus compared to traditional slush box autos. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Transmission manual transmission automatic transmission selecting reverse gear selector lever positions caution do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. I cant find many websites offering info about the manual 2012 ford focus, but lots about the autos. Ive owned a manual 2002 ford focus zx5 for 5 years. Our list of 2 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2000 ford focus. The carmaker says that its not a safety problem if your car slips into.
Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2000 ford focus. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. Since that time, i have had 4 or 5 instances where when i engage the clutch to start the car, the car wont start. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is. Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer. I have a 2009 ford focus with a manual transmission that is just 300 miles or so from having the warranty expire. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems.
Manual transmission problems of the 2012 ford focus. 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. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford focus based on all problems reported for the focus. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star.
Both the focus st and the focus rs come with a smoothshifting sixspeed manual transmission. Ford thailand agreed to buy back about 200 ford fiesta and focus models with faulty powershift transmissions. If you have this problem then its probably the a solenoid that. Important to each car owner information on conducting regular maintenance on their own, electrical connections wiring diagrams ford focus models, are included in separate sections of this repair manual. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007. Get reliability information for the 2012 ford focus from consumer reports, which. Shoppers looking for a ford focus should avoid these years to stay away. Problems with the dualclutch powershift automatic transmission overshadowed an otherwise good and reliable car, and damaged the image of the focus. I bought it with 77,000 miles and it now has 112,400.
Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the ford focus in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. How to replace transmission fluid and filter 0007 ford focus.
These transmissions were still installed into focus and fiesta until ford ceased production of. Manual transmission fluid ford focus 02 maintenance. As someone who often drives manual cars and has a miata. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. The only remedy was to replace the clutch master cylinder. Ford focus owners have reported 18 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. The most basic ford focus will have a fivespeed manual transmission. On the first pages of the ford focus service manuals are placed instructions.
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