Transmission code designation description code getrag ford transmission gft sixspeed manual transaxle mmt6 20 focus st stf supplement, 1st printing usa fus page 29. I have a 2003 ford focus svt with a 6 speed manual transmission. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Hi all, like everyone who has has transmission problems with their ford focus, i am also totally peeved.
This is not an isolated incident as we have discovered many other owners with ford focus from 2002007 having the same problem. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Ford transmission problems presented by stern law, pllc. Last year i nearly stole this car at a dealer auction. Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you. Im hesitant because that transmission really pissed me off. Manual transmission parts for ford focus for sale ebay. I will park it, go in a store or something, come out, put the key in the ignition, push down the clutch, turn the key, and nothing. However, if you avoid their automatic dual clutch transmissions, you may find yourself with one hell of a bargain. The 2005 focus is the first of fords cars to be hit with the defibrillator. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Everybody knew, workers say good people tried to make it work. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in n neutral. I have driven manual cars since first getting my license over 20 years ago, so i know how to drive a manual transmission.
However, with the addition of aftermarket focus st transmission parts, such as premium clutch kits. Share your car problem with the repairpal community. Ford s automatics are not very quick to downshift and tend to. Drove it this morning and noticed the revs going up and engine struggling as it couldnt get into 4th gear. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Doesnt grind nor do i have to depress the clutch to move gears. Ford focus 2005, 20,000 miles can not remove key from ignition due to problem after shifting the car into park. Bought a 2018 focus because ford wont be making cars and who knows how long the 2003 will keep going.
Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. The dealer said my manual transmission car was not the only one to exhibit this failure. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. I found one source at, with either navigation or no navigation. Ford focus transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Dubbed focus was on sale since 1998 on the rest of the world, in a short period it became a star. Ford focus standard transmission with 5speed ford mtx75 transmission 2005, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. The automatic wont allow lspi inducing conditions to happen. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Jan 20, 2020 ford focus 2005 2018 mk2 and mk3 problems and buying guide.
There may be several issues that a car owner can face with a ford transmission such as faulty transmissions, defective forward clutch system, bad fluid pressure and so on. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Focus st transmission cj pony parts ford mustang parts. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Since i have not used or updated my navigation in about three years and. I would like to retrofit the sync 2 with sync 3 and have applecarplay as my digital display. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. 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. The 2005 ford focus has 15 problems reported for difficulty shifting into gear. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. I can feel the gear go into place, just no acceleration. Many factory ford focus st transmission components limit the amount of power that your car can produce.
Access a large inventory of quality used 2005 ford focus transmissions online. A transmission refers to a gearbox that is used to convert speed and torque from a rotating power source to another device using gear and gear trains. The 2005 focus is the first of ford s cars to be hit with the defibrillator. Although we wont get europes allnew 2005 focus, we do get reworked sheetmetal and plastic that relies less on fords late1990s new edge styling and is more in line with the conservative duds worn by the upcoming five hundred sedan. To see how frequently 2005 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
In recent years, the automotive industry has developed focus st transmission parts that produce more power. Drivers across the country have faced problems with the automatic transmission in their ford fiesta, focus and fusion. The difference is this is the only one with a manual. The 2005 ford focus has 5 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The dealer frontier ford, santa clara, ca reconnected the linkage the first time it was towed in. My 2005 ford focus zx4 st manual tranny 1 answer my 2005 ford focus has a problem on transmission, its hard to put on reverse and grinds. Dec 04, 2012 the ford focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Ive had just regular maintenance things to replace with the exception of a new transmission.
You will receive the exact part that is pictured, no extra parts included. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. By now it is a wellpublicized issue that ford s powershift dualclutch automatic transmission has caused problems for owners of several model years of its fiesta and focus cars. For the op, you had a fusion, which only comes with a auto tranny. My other cars are ford mustangs which really turn heads, but my focus gets just as many compliments. Ford focus questions 2005 ford focus manual transmission. Ford focus losing power at 3000 revs download twrp 3. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. If youre looking for a car that offers lively performance but room for daytoday living, the ford focus st might be your ideal car. However, with the addition of aftermarket focus st transmission parts, such as premium clutch kits, your focus st transmission will be able to handle any upgrades that you might have planned for your vehicle.
Im looking into getting a 2016 focus st st3 this weekend. The car runs like new even after all of these years. Warranty coverage the focus st carries the same warranty as other ford focus models. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. Fun car my 05 focus hasnt given me a single problem.
Nov 29, 2015 this is just a overview on what i did to remove the transmission to remove the clutch. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and transmission problems. Still the saem transmission but it seems improved but imo you still take a chance buying one. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a month. I was having the same issue with my 2005 ford focus and replaced the solenoids from the company that you linked, i swapped out all the solenoids and it didnt cure the problem.
A focus zx4 st, with its larger engine, averaged 20. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. As i understand the 6sp auto is actually a dualclutch manual transmission that is electronically controlled. The ford focus st got a refresh for the 2014 model year, upgrading the front grille and headlight shapes. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Is the focus reliable with the manual transmission. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. I have about as many miles on the new transmission as the old now. My car has done 48000 on clock when i started to notice a slight drag in gear changing.
This is just a overview on what i did to remove the transmission to remove the clutch. Recently ive noticed that while driving at 35mph or above usually in 4th or 5th, the transmission seems to hitch or skip not sure how to best to describe this. At 42,000 miles the clutch went out without any warning. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. The consumers vehicle has been in the shop for over a. Vehicle is single overhead cam with 5 speed manual transmission. Automatic transmission problems of the 2005 ford focus. Do you understand the problems in general of driving a manual transmission car. An automatic transmission dulls offtheline snap, but ford s manual transmission has smooth clutch and shifter action. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay.
The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the absolute worst in the industry. Ford focus transmission problems ford focus recall. It is a fully automatic, electronically controlled fourspeed transmission designed for frontwheel drive vehicles. If your ford vehicle with an automatic transmission experiences. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus when you shop the largest online. Im contemplating taking advantage of all the deals on the focus. Manual transmission problems of the 2005 ford focus. With the 5 speed manual transmission, it is fun to drive. Transmission problem 2005 ford focus 4 cyl front wheel drive manual my daughter was driving my car when the clutch peddle want go all the way down sponsored links. Although we wont get europes allnew 2005 focus, we do get reworked sheetmetal and.
Printable view 2533 kb the automatic transmission used in the vehicle is a new development. Even six model years into the current generation, the ford focus with a. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. Engine compartment maintenance and specifications identifying components in the engine compartment 2. Taurus, escape, as well as lincoln products and it is a reliable motor. Additionally, occasionally when i go to start the vehicle it doesnt always turnover immediately. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. How to diagnose a ford focus that will not start it still runs.