Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road. Warning lights and chimes instrument cluster rear window defroster activating hsa auxiliary input jack manual heating and air conditioning system roadside emergencies. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. One of the fiesta s calling cards is fuel economy of up to 40 mpg on the highway, made possible by the powershift sixspeed automatic transmission built at a ford gertrag joint venture in mexico. Firstly, the information below is in addition to your consumer rights.
Feb 18, 2014 the automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011 present and the ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved. 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. In north america, the ford fiesta is available in several trim levels. Ford and its dealers also reserve the right to provide postwarranty repairs, conduct recalls, or extend the warranty coverage period for certain vehicles or vehicle populations, at the sole discretion of ford. Nearly 7,000 owners of ford fiestas and focuses are suing ford motor co. Ford motor company, mentioned transmission problems in the 201120 fiesta and 201220 focus.
The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled. Within a month it was back at ford with transmission issues and has continued to have problems. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 20 fiesta vehicles, manufactured from november 3, 2009 through september 21, 2012. To see how frequently 2011 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Page 345 every 30,000 miles 48,000 km change automatic transmission fluid except fiesta and vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission every 60,000 miles 96,000 km replace spark plugs engine hour meter installation is recommended for these operating conditions. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for ford fiesta when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 05, 2020 ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Jul 11, 2019 the culprit of this drama is the ford powershift dps6getrag 6dct250 transmission found in thirdgen focuses my 20112018 and sixthgen fiestas 20112019.
A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws.
Consumer class action lawsuit against ford ford focus and. Ford fiesta owner describes problems with transmission. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Cv1208388 ab ffmx, is a class action on behalf of consumers nationwide who purchased or leased a 2011 through 2016 ford fiesta and 2012 through 2016 ford focus equipped with ford s dual clutch or powershift transmission class members. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from the local auto. Automatic transmission parts for ford fiesta for sale ebay. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on june 5, 2015. Ford 10 introduction 20 fiesta fie owners guide gf, 2nd printing. Consumers in california have filed a class action lawsuit, claiming ford failed to alert customers its powershift transmission in the 2011 2015 fiesta and 20122015 focus is defective. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions.
The fluid that came out was pretty brown looking, but it seems to be how this fluid responds to regular wear. Michelle hughes of flint discusses her frustration with transmission problems on 2012 ford fiesta. Owners may contact ford customer service at 18664367332. The dealer has been ok, i realise they need authorisation to fix. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford fiesta. See your ford or lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications. Weve put the owner manual from your glovebox online.
Ford e350 super duty automatic transmission fluid advance. Technically, it is a dualclutch transmission more on that later that operates differently than a traditional automatic. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 2011 2016 ford fiesta or 20122016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been reached in litigation concerning the. Ford s problems with its dps6 dualclutch powershift transmission are coming to a. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Jul 19, 2018 ford fiesta st transmission fluid change filler plug funnel set. Anyone who owns or owned a 201116 ford fiesta or 201216 ford focus equipped with a. I got it back and now the transmission feels and sounds like it has rocks in it and not fluid. Compare prices of all ford fiesta s sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. Oct 04, 2018 imagine youre driving on a busy motorway when your car suddenly loses all power or worse, you start to see smoke and flames coming from your engine. Transmission fluid level check ford fiesta 20112019 2011. Its a new type of transmission, which essentially has two clutches as opposed to the traditional one one clutch drives the odd gears and the other drives the even. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016.
The s was the most basic trim level of ford fiesta from 201120. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. The suit claims that 201216 focus and 201116 fiesta sedans come with faulty dualclutch transmissions prone to shuddering, slipping, bucking, jerking, hesitation while changing gears, premature internal wear, delays in downshifting and, in some cases. Settlement approved for faulty ford focus and fiesta transmissions.
The problem with ford s transmissions stern law explains ford s defective engineered transmission the skilled attorneys at stern law are currently accepting cases on behalf of owners of lessees of ford s fiesta, focus, and fusion automobiles. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2011 ford fiesta. Problems with 2014 ford focus transmission youtube. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch transmission is analogous to. Page 168 transmission upshift according to the following chart. Ford s focus and fiesta models have been plagued by serious issues with their powershift dualclutch automatic transmissions. Curious how the 2011 fiesta compares to other years. It has 55,000 km and had the dual clutch recall allegedly done. Ive made in excess of 20 calls to my dealer and ford australia customer service. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. On april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 ford fiestas manufactured from november 11, 2009, to may 31, 20 and certain. Page 176 exceeding the safety compliance certification label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission andor structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. Ford hid focus, fiesta transmission problems then blamed customers. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 2011 2016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. You might recall that both cars were subjected to classaction lawsuits from around the globe and routine complaints at home over their wonky, dualclutch transmissions. Find your 2011 ford fiesta owner manual, and warranty here. The affected vehicles are 2011 to 2016 fiestas and 2012 to 2016 focus models. Owner manuals to download the owner manual, warranty guide or scheduled maintenance guide, select your vehicle information. Genuine ford fluid xt11qdc dual clutch transmission fluid. April 2, 2020 owners of certain ford fiesta and focus small cars. Owners may contact fords customer service at 18003923673.
The vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety. The fact that ford has provided such measures to a particular vehicle or vehicle population in no way obligates ford to provide similar. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Advance auto parts has 2 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The vin can also be found on documents such as registration papers, insurance or. With the write off of my 2005 ford freestyle, i needed another vehicle, the girlfriend and i enjoyed this vehicle so much we decided to go ahead and get another freestyle as we liked its all around functionality for what we used it for and that is allot of highway driving to and from the trailer and space.
The 2016 ford fiesta was one of the vehicles that used the powershift transmission. Ford s powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. The 2011 ford fiesta has 18 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Enter, fords powershift transmission, outfitted in the fiesta starting in 2010 and the focus in 2012. The socalled dps6 transmission, offered on the fiesta since the 2011 model year and. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Compare 2011 ford escape automatic transmission fluid brands. Owners of ford focus and fiesta models with the powershift. With a fivespeed manual transmission, ford expects the fiesta to earn epa ratings of 2938 mpg cityhighway.
The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. Ford fusion hev, ford fusion energi phev, ford cmax hev, ford cmax energi phev, lincoln mkz hybrid. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2011 ford fiesta s 1. Ive got a 2012 ford fiesta with massive transmission issues. Axz plan pricing, including axz plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible ford motor company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and ford motor company eligible partners. Richard truett covers technology and engineering for automotive news. Ford settles lawsuit over focus, fiesta powershift. Check out our ford fiesta overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently.
Ford fiesta st transmission fluid change filler plug youtube. The cars often slam into gear or feel like they are slipping. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. This type of transmission is often more fuel efficient than a. In places where manual transmissions were still more common, related. The worst complaints are transmission shudders, problems shifting, and transmission sometimes does nothing at all.
February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford for concealing issues with the powershift transmission. Read, print or download the pdfs to your computer or mobile device, or use the clickable online version, if available. Please follow the instructions below to enable javascript in your browser. Ford focus transmission control module recall part 1 duration. Additional lawsuits have been filed in the years that followed. Order your parts online or pick them up instore at your local advance auto parts. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Anyone who owns or owned a 2011 16 ford fiesta or 201216 ford focus equipped with a powershift dualclutch transmission, according to capstone.
Ford fiesta transmission problems warranty extension to 7. Ford freestyle cvt transmissions page 8 car forums at. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Ford quietly replacing fiesta transmissions on owner. If you own or lease a 2011 2016 ford fiesta whether the issues are fixed or not, you live in california, and you have had 2 or more clutch replacements in the automatic transmission under factory warranty at the ford dealer, we encourage you to call our law firm, or. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 2011 2016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. View recall reports to see if the 2011 fiesta was recalled for safetyrelated defects or. The worst complaints are transmission, accessories interior, and engine problems. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions news. It just kills me that someone with 70,000 miles and a failed transmission thinks the manufacturer should pay and are willing to say see ya to ford after owning 12 other great ford vehicles. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. The automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011 present and the ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars.
August 14, 2019 in the wake of transmission concerns in its fiesta and. Oct 25, 2018 ford has issued a recall for approximately 1. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Recommended upshifts for best fuel economy when accelerating 5speed manual transmission shift from. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. More ford focus, fiesta owners describe their struggles an. Due to the problems that owners have faced, ford has extended the warranty of.
Ford sued over faulty transmissions in some focus, fiestas wlos. But these transmissions also tend to slip the clutch like a manual when. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. The 201216 focus and 201116 fiesta equipped with the dps6 have. Your 17 character vehicle identification number vin can be found on your vehicle at the base of the windscreen seen from the outside, or on the vehicle build and compliance labels that can be found on the right hand driver side front or rear door openings.
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