Ford Focus PowerShift transmission problems When it comes to the Ford Focus and its problematic dual-clutch automatic DCT, owners have little option. It was in fact an unreliable transmission, full of design flaws that made it likely to fail on its own… and just happen to be prone towards failure well beyond their warranty period such that replacement rather than repair is common when they do so.
Transmission Design Flaws
PowerShift transmission — Poor performance and reliability. Several of the bad reviews reported shuddering, slipping and overheating that nobody is able to help with other than say your transmission will fail shortly & there are further mechanical issues. The problems are all related to the dual-clutch system that was supposed to improve fuel economy, something drivers aren’t seeing. That has translated into a series of drivability and durability complaints from consumers, as well.
Repair vs. Replacement
PowerShift transmission: Since the PowerShift has such a complicated design, typically PpowerTrain transactions are just unable to be repaired.Ford Focus Transmission (ad) However, most mechanics will tell you that the whole unit should be replaced (at a price). The fix may be try running the service tool if using Service will tell you clutch actuator or what type sensor is having a bug, but it can’tsolve effectively to rear problem as same point of some minor component.
Cost Considerations
Exact pricing can fluctuate greatly depending on location and service provider, but expect it to be a pretty big bill if you need the thing replaced. You can expect to pay anywhere between $2,500 and north of $4k for the whole shebang if you get a new or remanufactured transmission. Hundreds of owners have shared quotes a couples thousand dollars and the financial strain these fixes are adding.
So, in conclusion a few minor repairs might be able to temporarily prolong the life of a Ford Focus with PowerShift but the expert hands are often that you need all replacement as design well known suffers.
