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#1273 of 1316 Re: Consumer Reports gives Focus thumbs down [akirby] by gogogodzilla

Jan 04, 2013 (4:48 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Jan 04, 2013 8:56 am)
Ford doesn't use a CVT in the Focus. They use an automated dual-clutch gearbox.

#1274 of 1316 Re: Consumer Reports gives Focus thumbs down [gogogodzilla] by akirby

Jan 04, 2013 (8:36 pm)

Replying to: gogogodzilla (Jan 04, 2013 4:48 pm)
I know that. I was comparing the way consumers react to the different feel of the DCT in the Focus to how they react to CVTs in other vehicles. In both cases they're working as designed but they feel different than a regular torque converter automatic.

#1275 of 1316 8500 mile update by hackattack5

Jan 09, 2013 (7:03 pm)

I drive my Focus like a typical old man (easy starts/stops and nothing over 70mph) now I have noticed that when I do have to get on it (floor it) to get out of the way or pull out into traffic that my transmission goes back to the fussy shifting where it’s not sure which way to shift and the clutch shudder. Fortunately for me I have only had to get on a few times since owning it. It will take a week of driving it normal (for me) and then it will shift just as smooth as a baby’s rear end. I am just sayin

#1276 of 1316 Re: 8500 mile update [hackattack5] by kam327

Jan 10, 2013 (6:00 am)

Replying to: hackattack5 (Jan 09, 2013 7:03 pm)
I drive my Focus like a typical old man (easy starts/stops and nothing over 70mph)
 
I believe driving the Focus's DCT like an old man is detrimental to it in the long run. It wants to be driven aggressively for optimal performance. The couple times I have had a shudder and sloppy shifting develop over the past 11k miles, I've taken it out to a country road, done 5 full throttle 0-60 accelerations in a row and then driven real aggressively for a while, and the shudder goes away for good.

#1277 of 1316 Re: 8500 mile update [kam327] by ivan_99

Jan 10, 2013 (8:04 am)

Replying to: kam327 (Jan 10, 2013 6:00 am)
I think in the olden days it was referred to as the "Italian tune-up"
 
Yes officer...I needed to clear the carbs...

#1278 of 1316 Re: 8500 mile update [ivan_99] by akirby

Jan 10, 2013 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Jan 10, 2013 8:04 am)
An unnamed family member claims that the local police and highway patrol used to do that with an older lady who had an older jaguar that was always breaking down in the street because she only drove it to the store and back at low speed. They offered to take it out on the interstate and "blow it out" for her every once in awhile. It's good to be da king.......

#1279 of 1316 Re: 8500 mile update [kam327] by hackattack5

Jan 10, 2013 (5:31 pm)

Replying to: kam327 (Jan 10, 2013 6:00 am)
Kam327: Maybe that is what I am missing. I always wonder if I ever really broke in the clutches on this thing by driving it easy. The only time I do what you said (blow the carbon out) is when an unsuspecting BMW or Lexus pulls next to me at a red light and thinks they are going to blow by me to get on the highway. I have not got beat yet but we are talking 300 yards before the on ramp and I know when they see the Focus with the old man (49) sitting next to them they probably figure they can send out one more text message before taking off but I don't care.

#1280 of 1316 Re: 8500 mile update [hackattack5] by maniac4

Jan 22, 2013 (8:32 pm)

Replying to: hackattack5 (Jan 09, 2013 7:03 pm)
I have noticed that too old timer. Im a old timer. drove and drive similiar fashion.Thrash that tranny. Nail the go pedal and burnish in them clutches............It acts right after that!!!!
it worked for many others as well

#1281 of 1316 2013 SEL Hatch by sandman_6472

Jan 22, 2013 (8:43 pm)

Drove one today at my new job and did not like it at all! I knew going in that the auto tranny was gonna be a bit weird, and the other guy warned me about it also so i was prepared. The car had only 1426 on it and it was very herky jerky and when I had to pass on the expressway, it was not awe inspiring. The seat fabric is also terrible...just felt and looked so cheap. The new Altima I drove later on in the day had much better seats with grippy fabric and very supportive chairs, something the Focus lacked. I so wanted to like the Focus.
 
I will say the hatch is definitely a looker and I did like the SEL trim, except for the seat fabric. And if they address the seats and the tranny, I would definitely buy one for my next ride though I would really want one with power seats if they made such an animal. I'm really not a Ford guy...the one we had was pure garbage and the Lincoln's were nothing to write home about. But, if they made the above changes to the Focus, I would buy one in a heartbeat!
 
Also drove a Ford Edge...very unimpressive but more on that later. Hopefully will try the Fuzion next time. I am looking forward to that!
 
The Sandman

#1282 of 1316 Re: 2013 SEL Hatch [sandman_6472] by kam327

Jan 23, 2013 (7:30 am)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Jan 22, 2013 8:43 pm)
That's funny, most report that the Focus seats are among the best in the segment. Certainly the leather seats are and I didn't think the cloth seats in the SEL has any less bolstering than the leather. The seats in the base SE can be expected to be much less comfortable however.
 
Maybe the car you tested did not have the latest tranny software. It's possible.

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