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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [puffinalong]
Written by: maniac4 on May 13, 2013 7:09:28 PM
Yup puf is right on. Save all documents and dump that car as soon as you can. We will prevail in a court of law if we stand together,. Ford knows this . they simply cant get away with this anymore. thank god for the internet.
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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [robo309]
Written by: puffinalong on May 13, 2013 12:01:40 PM
I wouldn't play with the S mode especially down shifting. Do you have a 2.0 or a 1.6? I have Ti, Ford made a mistake getting rid of then SEL Focus IMAO, Save your money up and trade or sell it before your tranny goes and keep all records. Puffin
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Re: back order on parts [starluck3000]
Written by: kam327 on May 6, 2013 10:00:50 AM
The amount of misinformation on here is comical: “I do know the escapes are a cvt type transmission.” – maniac4 No it isn’t. It’s a conventional torque converter automatic. “.. so i got a rental. .2012 Ford fusion. .. same tranny. ..” - starluck3000 No it’s not. Like the Fusion, it’s a conventional torque converter automatic. I understand the pain a lot of you feel, my Focus had the shudder a ... Read More
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back order on parts
Written by: starluck3000 on May 3, 2013 6:29:37 PM
Sorry to hear you've joined the club! My 2012 focus se less than 8k miles and have had for about a year now is in the shop for that very thing. . Shudder shake and jump. . Almost sounds like a song. Well it's determined that it's a clutch or clutch related and no denying the noise.. it was heard. . Like another person posted.. my parts to are in back ... Read More
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Same thing..
Written by: gilroydogbert on Apr 29, 2013 10:11:05 AM
2012 Ford Focus Titanium, 33K mikes and the dealer is rebuilding the clutches after the transmission failed to shift.. The system said the transmission needed service immediately... This is 4 days after the last transmission reprogramming. Can't wait to see what happens next.
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Re: 2012 Ford Focus SEL [maryjane5]
Written by: starluck3000 on Apr 29, 2013 8:47:45 AM
That does seem a bit extreme! I can't believe it is taking that long to get a part that to me seems like a common one. ... well I'm going in today. .. curious as to what I'll be told. .... I'm expecting the usual. ."it's normal"....good luck! Still dazed & confused! & all shook up!
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2012 Ford Focus SEL
Written by: maryjane5 on Apr 28, 2013 7:52:27 PM
My 2012 Ford Focus has been in the shop for 25 days now. Needs a clutch, but guess what they are on back order. Ford has a big issue on their hands. I have been given a date sometime at the end of July for a clutch to arrive to fix my car, but then I ask will the car even be fixed or will this happen all over again. I ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [starluck3000]
Written by: butlersride on Apr 26, 2013 7:24:02 PM
Hello, Ford, are you listening? Class action suit coming your way!! I'm sure you're ready.
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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [jlutzel]
Written by: trevor_c on Apr 26, 2013 4:58:33 PM
New to edmunds, but I found it by looking up the same exact problem as everyone else. This forum came up as one of the top results on Google. I have been having the grinding issues between 1st and 2nd gear since about miles 17,000. I brought it in around mile 18,000 and they said it was just normal transmission sounds and gave me some piece of paper that said it ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [bernie59]
Written by: jlutzel on Apr 26, 2013 1:49:17 PM
I had the same problem(s) with my 2012 Ford Focus SEL. It started in July 2012 at 300 miles and continued until FMC bought it back in December 2012! The story of it senses how you drive is implausible. What if my wife drives it? My son? They tried "reprogramming." (Twice) They rebuilt the transmission (twice). The installed a new transmission (only once). All to no avail. I filed a complaint ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [unfocused13]
Written by: bernie59 on Apr 26, 2013 5:46:07 AM
I am having similar problems with my 2012 Ford Focus SE. It shakes and shudders upon stop and go. I am worried that this shaking is going to cause other problems down the road. I have had my car in twice for software upgrades that did absolutely nothing to help this problem. I was told that the computer senses the way I drive and this is why it does this!!!!! It ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [libreson1234]
Written by: unfocused13 on Apr 25, 2013 4:53:07 PM
Only if you can be certain that the Fusion does NOT have the same type transmission as the Focus does. I'm not positive, but I believe the Fusion has a more traditional automatic. Check with a Ford service department, to be sure. Do NOT rely on what the salesperson tells you.
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Re: 2012 Focus all is well [maniac4]
Written by: pkolinski on Mar 4, 2013 10:00:01 AM
I just got my ford focus 2012, used, in august and I found out that my transmission is leaking and causing the cluches to slip. also found out my warranty ends in 2014-(warranty started in 2011)must have only been a 3 years warranty or 60,000 mile. I had a 2002 focus and never had a problem with anything. I loved it but now I am worried about having more issues with ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Focus transmission self-destruction [unfocused13]
Written by: libreson1234 on Apr 25, 2013 5:20:24 AM
I have exaclty the same problem, and I try to change it for a Ford Fusion trough my dealer, do you think it's a good idea?
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Re: Should I buy ford focus 2013?? [maniac4]
Written by: unfocused13 on Apr 24, 2013 5:27:02 PM
NO!!! At least, don't get the "automated manual." I am the unfortunate owner of a 2012 Focus SE with that transmission. It is a TOTAL disaster!!!
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2012 Focus transmission self-destruction
Written by: unfocused13 on Apr 24, 2013 5:25:20 PM
I am the unfortunate owner of a 2012 Ford Focus SE, with the misbegotten 6-speed "automated manual" transmission. I've had the car about 1.5 years, and have amassed just over 18,000 miles on this vehicle. The transmission started lurching and jerking on acceleration from stops, a few days after I took delivery. I returned to the dealership, to be told that there was a software upgrade for my car. While the ... Read More
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fedup33
Written by: fedup33 on Apr 9, 2013 7:59:06 AM
I just can not under stand why my ford dealer will not admit that my 2012 Focus can not be fixed The transmission after 6 tries and 14,000 miles still shakes, jumps and shutters after I leave the dealer. I told the dealer I've owned Fords my whole life, can't he just admit the car can not be fixed. Lemon Law takes a long time resolving this. It all started after ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Ford focus transmission problems [johnnyb15]
Written by: hwiebe on Jan 16, 2013 8:11:42 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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Should you buy a 2013 Focus?
Written by: bobananda on Apr 5, 2013 9:17:22 AM
I can only say thay my 2012 with DCT has 21000 miles and has been flawless in every way after giving up the shudder at 3000 miles. Its paint is the red candy metallic and it looks great. I found out the hard way that it really is a custom paint and does not lend itself well to fixing a small area and could easily mean painting a much larger area ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Ford focus transmission problems [maniac4]
Written by: jgdarling on Jan 1, 2013 11:29:56 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!
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Re: 2012 Ford Focus SEL Hatchback [smarkway]
Written by: akirby on Feb 1, 2012 10:10:13 PM
MFT is still on target for 1st Quarter - not sure where you got the 2nd or 3rd quarter estimate from. Ford won't allow fleet sales to affect resale value. That only happens with fleet dumping to rental companies and that's not happening. Focus sales for January were the best since 2003 and up significantly from 2011.
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Re: 2012 Ford Focus SEL Hatchback [smarkway]
Written by: kam327 on Feb 1, 2012 4:19:08 PM
“The acceleration is what you would expect from a computer controlled 6 speed that is programed for good miliage.” Consumer Reports testing shows that the Focus has the best acceleration of any of its automatic-equipped direct mainstream competition (Cruze, Elantra, Jetta, Corolla, Civic, Mazda3), beating most by a half second or more. It also holds its own on fuel economy with 28 mpg overall, beaten slightly by the Elantra (29), Civic ... Read More
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2012 Ford Focus SEL Hatchback
Written by: smarkway on Feb 1, 2012 1:47:15 PM
Had a 2006 Diesel Golf which ran great..... when it wasn't in the shop. I loved the acceleration (5 speed manual) and the 40 mpg (even with my lead foot) Bought the loaded Focus SEL hatchback in October and have 8600 miles. The MyTouch has yet to function properly and has been into the shop repeatedly. The dealership reflashed the memory and upgraded the software several times, has replaced one piece ... Read More
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Re: Questions about ordering a Focus... [gone2]
Written by: m6user on Jan 28, 2012 10:13:31 PM
The 2011 Elantra you are talking about hit the dealers in Dec. 2010 and that is why it was called a 2011 model and not a 2012 model. If it had been introduced in 2011 they could have called it a 2012 model like Ford did with the Focus which hit dealers about two to three month after. The 2012 Elantra came out about the time that most new car introductions ... Read More
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Re: Questions about ordering a Focus... [maxamillion85]
Written by: gone2 on Jan 28, 2012 8:01:18 PM
The 2012 Ford Focus came out in early spring 2011. You will note the new Elantra that came out shortly thereafter that everyone was comparing with and against this Focus was actually a 2011. So in the fall of 2011 the 2012 Elantra came out but the 2012 Focus was out six months or more early. Expect the 2013 Ford Focus to make it's appearance as most other cars in the ... Read More
