Powershift promised the fuel efficiency of a manual with the ease of an automatic transmission. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. Ford has been hammered by fiesta and focus owners, as well as multiple law firms, due to its troublesome powershift transmission. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The 2012 ford focus has plenty of new features aside from the return of the hatchback body style. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Extra caution should be exercised when driving through warning flowing water.
Power from the 2012 ford focus engine is handled through a six speed dualclutch transmission merging the ease of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual gearbox. At auction 2012 ford focus titanium 999cc turbo petrol manual 6 speed 5 door estate, sold by silverlake autoparts located at so32 2hl. View and download ford focus 2012 owners manual online. But the standard fivedoor 2012 focus with the sixspeed powershift automated manual transmission is eparated at 28 mpg city, 38 mpg. Engine specs transmission specs weights and capacities. View online or download ford focus 2012 user manual, owners manual. What owners got instead was a lurching, surging, and shuddering ride that has been the focus of multiple lawsuits and one settlement to date. The comparo car triumphed in spite of its powershift sixspeed dualclutch automatic, which most of us feel isnt.
Page 375 description code six speed automatic dps6 fivespeed manual mtx75 i n f o r ma t i o n p r o v i d e d b y. The cars shown were a 4door sedan and 5door hatchback, also debuting a new 2. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. The ford focus third generation, also known as the focus mk iii, code name. Fuel economy is the real win here, with the focus titanium, equipped with a six speed dualclutch transmission, getting 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. C346 debuted at the 2010 north american international auto show as a 2012 model. Its a smooth shifter and gives fords global compact car the ability to. Some test drivers said the 2012 ford focus fourcylinder engine has plenty of power, while others thought the focus is a bit sluggish. The 2012 ford focus has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Even six model years into the current generation, the. Powershift six speed transmission select a different vehicle to begin a new search this video will explain how the powershift six speed automatic transmission functions to give you the performance and efficiency of a manual transmission. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000. A 5speed manual transmission is standard, 6speed automatic optional, with.
Get indepth info on the 2012 ford focus model year including prices, specs. Upon its debut, the 2012 focus offered one engine choice. A sporty focus st hatchback joined the family in 20, bringing more aggressive styling, recarobrand seats, a six speed manual and 252 horsepower from a turbocharged fourcylinder engine. At auction 2012 ford focus zetec tdci 1560cc turbo diesel manual 6 speed 5 door hatchback, sold by synetiq ltd located at ol1 4hy. A backup camera can be had on 2012 ford focus models equipped with the technology package, which also included front and rear parking sensors. Trip computer trip odometer dist to empty instant fuel ford ecomode average fuel gear shifting anticipation speed ford ecomode average speed outside air all values information seatbelts auto startstop driver alert traffic signs settings. Whether youre looking for a manual transmission as an oem replacement part or looking to add a performance shifter to your speed machine, summit racing has all of the 2, 4, 5 and 6speed manual trannys you need to keep charging to the front of the pack. Ford announced today that it is recalling close to 1. Ford focus is slick package, but gearbox is a drag the new york. The second unique quality is that both the ford focus and the mazda 3 are absolutely wonderful to drive with a six speed manual transmission. Since ive switched over ive found the focus to have a much trickyer clutch then i was used to, i have trouble getting smooth starts every time and i find the car just falls flat on its face if i dont gas it alot. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version.
Features and specs for the 2012 ford focus s including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drive train and more. Understanding the powershift 6 speed automatic with. Roadside emergencies roadside emergencies first aid kit space is provided in the luggage compartment. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. Shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its. Complete manual transmissions for ford focus for sale ebay. Additionally, it has a rearview camera, and fords sync infotainment system with a 4. Airbags the 2012 ford focus is equipped with six airbags. Starting in 20, ford introduced the focus st, which is powered by a turbocharged 2. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. I used to drive a vw golf tdi but it got a lil old and run down. The dualclutch sixspeed automatic transmission balks a bit at performance driving and the manual shift buttons are frustratingly located on the. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here.
As first gear is engaged, the 246 clutch is disengaged and the second gear cogs are. Ford will pay millions to fiesta, focus owners over faulty. Ford introduced their 6speed dualclutch powershift transmission in 2010. I will come back the day i can get a fiesta ses or focus titanium with a 6 speed. The problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016.
At auction 2012 ford focus zetec 999cc turbo petrol manual 6 speed 5 door hatchback, sold by synetiq ltd located at ip28 8ld. The ford unit is a six speed with one clutch acting on gears 1, 3 and 5 and the other used for 2, 4 and 6. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of. Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1. They were thrilled with the standard fivespeed manual transmission and said its a joy to shift. The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Ford focus st comes in just one model a fivedoor hatchback with a six speed manual transmission. Hi everyone i bought a 2012 sel base with manual transmission in september. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. The type r rides on rails and its six speed manual transmission includes revmatch control to ensure precise shifts. Safety features found standard on all 2012 ford focus models includes fords advancetrac stability control, a highstrength steel body structure as well as front and side airbags. A fivespeed manual is available, but most buyers will choose the sixspeed dual clutch automatic with manual shifting control.
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