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672 messages, Last post on May 22, 2013 at 12:25 AM
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#573 of 672 2012 Ford focus transmission problems by johnnyb15
Dec 27, 2012 (3:29 pm)
Iv had problems with my 2012 forcus and my wifes also. I took it to one ford dealer they installed these so called updates and it was good for a while then went back to shit shifting. So I called another ford by me and they were stright forword. saying they have problems with the clutch packs going bad inside the trans and to fix that it needs to be rebuilt. I have warrenties on both and it wont cost a thing. Just letting everyone no thats what the problem seems to be. Plus the transmission are made in china now so that could also be a mistake.
#574 of 672 Re: 2012 Ford focus transmission problems [johnnyb15] by maniac4
Dec 28, 2012 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: johnnyb15 (Dec 27, 2012 3:29 pm)
hey johnny..So are you saying the beefier clutches are available without asking for it without a shotgun, Are we going to get a letter to your fact?. I want the new clutches too! how do I get that done?
#575 of 672 Re: 2012 Ford focus transmission problems [johnnyb15] by jgdarling
Dec 28, 2012 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: johnnyb15 (Dec 27, 2012 3:29 pm)
I Have taken it to different dealers they tell me nothing is wrong, so how do you get them to fix something they say has No problems, of course they arent driving it when it almost stalls out or loses power etc.
- maniac4 (Dec 29, 2012 7:45 am)
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#576 of 672 Re: 2012 Ford focus transmission problems [jgdarling] by maniac4
Dec 29, 2012 (7:45 am)
Replying to: jgdarling (Dec 28, 2012 7:47 pm)
jg darling. I figure this transmission will get fixed, Or ford will file for chapter 7. They put to much time and money in it. errr I mean the consumer did. It may be too late for ford.
replace the dct with a conventional auto and Walllla what tranny problems.
But they doubled down with it for the 13 models.Thats what I call top notch management.
I expect to see a class action suit real soon.
Ford did not take a bail out. We gave them it $ with this driveline. We as in consumers.
ford had better get on it real fast. Or perish.
- jgdarling (Jan 01, 2013 12:29 pm)
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#577 of 672 Re: 2012 Focus all is well [just_focus] by gwright2
Jan 01, 2013 (11:14 am)
Replying to: just_focus (Dec 07, 2012 5:25 am)
That is exactly right bobananda! I purchased this car and specifically asked if it was a standard and they told me no. I told them I didn't want a standard transmission. I have had them before as well and I have to tell you. I don't think knowing how to drive one has anything to do with it. This is an awful transmission and a terrible car and Ford should be made to do something!
#578 of 672 Re: 2012 Ford focus transmission problems [maniac4] by jgdarling
Jan 01, 2013 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: maniac4 (Dec 29, 2012 7:45 am)
took it back 6 times, still not fixed, almost stalled out on me 3 times last week, traded it in this weekend, hated that car I have never hated a car before, but now thank god I have a car that actually goes when I put my foot on the gas! Bye Bye Ford will never own another one!
#579 of 672 Re: 2005 Ford Focus " Help Please" [alwaysonthego] by meganmeister
Jan 05, 2013 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: alwaysonthego (Nov 20, 2011 11:10 am)
My 2005 ford focus pretty much did the same thing. i was at the store and put in reverse and backed out fine then put it in drive and it wouldnt go at all with a loud roaring noise. when i pushed on gas the motor just reved up and acted like it was in nuetral. still have not found out what is wrong. have you maybe found some answers yet? please HELP!
- jdavid17 (Jan 19, 2013 5:28 pm)
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#580 of 672 Re: ford dct vs dodge ddct? [maniac4] by lunapark
Jan 09, 2013 (8:00 pm)
Replying to: maniac4 (Dec 27, 2012 9:00 am)
Well...I can tell you this. I bought mine in April 2012. I have driven about 63,000 miles so far and I was going to buy the manual and opted for the auto. Why? Hands free driving. I am a car guy, and love shifting, but I have noticed while the shifting is a little weird in the auto, what is ment by a manual automatic is that the car has dual clutches like a manual transmission but uses a computer and a actuator to change gears. This was done, so that the engineers at ford could have better control over gas mileage. There are some inheirent problems with the dual clutch design. With a manual clutch, there is flywheel, clutch disc and presure plate. With this dual clutch thing, to have it serviced is a $2200 repair. How would I know that? The seals started to leak at 30,000 miles. It was covered under warranty, but the dealership was actually a little surprised because when I showed up they didnt have any other cars with that kind of mileage on them as of yet. They replaced what they called the clutch unit, which included a piece of hardware and two disc. I drive the car every way the car can be driven and it sees highway miles and back road miles every day. Living in Raleigh, NC, you have to drive it a bit agressively, and the car in my opinion, does a really good job. My previous car was a 2006 Pontiac GTO, a 2008 Corvette Z06, and a 800 RWHP 2002 Trans Am, so I feel qualified to speak on behalf of the car and the transmission.
#581 of 672 Focus SEF vs Dart by lunapark
Jan 09, 2013 (8:05 pm)
Haven driven my Focus and was going to buy the Dart, but it was not out when I got the Focus in April, 2012, The focus drives, handles, and feels faster than the Dart. The Focus feels more compliant on the road. I was so excited when a dealer called me from an hour from my house about receiving the first Dart, I got in the car and drove down with the intention of trading in the Focus, only to be so extremely disapointed. Dodge had such an incredible opprotunity to get it right, and they so missed the mark and the thing has a Turbo in it and the Focus out accelerates it in N/A form.#582 of 672 Re: 2012 Ford focus transmission problems [johnnyb15] by hwiebe
Jan 16, 2013 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: johnnyb15 (Dec 27, 2012 3:29 pm)
I'm having the same problem as johnnyb15. I had the updates done before Christmas and now it's doing the same thing again - slipping into neutral it how it feels - back and forth. Can't get any speed out of it. Left it back at the dealership and told them not to call me until it's fixed once and for all.
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