2011+ Ford Focus & Fiesta Powershift Clutch Shudder FIX To Try At Home
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2014
- In this video I show you a little trick we have learned fixes much of the shudder issues associated with this transmission.
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This video was 9 years ago, and still saving money, I got a pair of focus SEL hatchback with 126k and 113k for less than $4500 both, both shudder in first and when everyone was saying new clutch or new tranny this trick right here 5 times was the fix, now they both drive like silk, fun cars, THANK YOU! 🎉🎉🎉
This video should be made mandatory for everyone who buys this car! Thank you Brian, so easy and great advice!
I agree! I got a steal on a 17 Focus but heavily researched transmission issues first. If I hadn't ran across this video there's a good chance I wouldn't have chosen the vehicle, but this helped me to feel like I had a viable solution to keep things relatively smooth. Very thankful for this online posting!!
My 2014 fiesta started shuddering about a month ago. It now has less than 7000 miles on it. I watched your video, took the car out and followed what you said then drove it around. Didn't shudder once and drove like I just took it off the showroom floor. I'm surprised and relieved. Thanks........
Phyliss Flanagan-Cox hello. I see its been a year since you posted this. how is it driving today?
Charles Rainey Since she hasn't replied she must have traded it in
Charles Rainey I’ve done it twice in my 2015 with 26k on it. Both have been in the last 10k miles.
@@NoName-tz5ji did it work?
Tim Patel yup, every time. It’s that lousy learning program. I won’t the long game as the car was totaled recently due to flooding.
My fix for my daughter's 2014 Focus was to trade it in for something much better!
Iz Sifuentes Right! Best comment ever😂
good video, as always. I always watch your videos when i have issues with my f150 and usually guides me in the right direction. thanks for your help sir and have a good day
I am so thankful you did this video.
You know what you talkin about
We confronted with the same problem
and now i understand it all much better..
Thank you so much men.
This worked for my 2017 Ford Focus. It was driving me crazy. Just took a couple of 200 mile trips with no problems. Thank you.
How many miles was on your vehicle at the time of doing this, and did the problem come back?
Seriously it worked? I bought mine used with only 50,000 - yes I got duped. But I’m stuck so I will try this! And yes I’ve been driving it like an old lady.
Very appreciative of this posting. I have a 17 model. I had some noticeable shudder shortly after getting the car in the first couple of gears, mainly first. I followed this video and can attest with driving a couple hours a day it kept actual noticeable shudder from occuring for almost exactly two weeks before it began to start up again. Sometimes if I drove the car around town it would shift or engage a little sloppy, but not the actual low speed shuddering that is the main complaint. When it returned I performed what's posted in a safe isolated area again, and it went away once more. With as much as I drive it seems like the DIY solution will be lasting about two weeks in a combination of cold and medium temps. To not have the (small) chore of finding somewhere to perform this a couple times a month I have a low traffic merging area on my daily commute I can floor the car in first gear maybe once a week and see if it keeps the issue from resurfacing, since I'll be keeping the clutch brought in tighter with a weekly aggressive launch. I most recently have done the aggressive launch from about 10mph in first gear to avoid peeling out and that seems to still work for the problem.
IT WORKED -THANK YOU SO MUCH My car basically died at a light, my check engine light came on and I barley made it to work. Ford service was a week out. I tried it on the way home only and it really worked...check engine light went off and my car seems to be shifting fine...thank you
Thanks - been doing this and has helped my Ford Focus 2014. Had all the previous things done to car. When last took to Ford, said - "driving the way it is supposed to drive." Video very helpful! Thanks.
Im afraid to do this my car reves up everytime i am putting my foot on the gas. Just want to know what is the best thing to do
I own a 2012 Focus SE hatch with 50,000 miles. I have had the car in and out of the dealer for the shudder problem. I get 34mpg on average and overall the car has been great. I had a slight shudder from 1st to 2nd again and was getting ready to take it back to the dealer. I tried the "clutch scrubbing" and it worked!! I went out to an flat open road and from a stop floored it up to about 75MPH 5x. The shudder is gone!! Thanks for your advice! Great info..
ya the TCM will hold clutch in now instead of popping it rapidly
Worked for me too!
Vincent O still working?
Can I subscribe!! Bad ass tip... I also heard that some of those early 2011 thru 2016 little fords had a bad ground design of the car... Instead of grounding to the frame the car it grounds just above the battery to the body which is heavily painted at the factory... Supposedly for other types of transmission issues slipping, shifting, bolting in 1st gear the paint where these vehicles ground does not support enough amperage inside of the tranny... Taking a wire brush and scraping off all the thick paint there clean will fix other major transmission issues too... Scrape any paint off of the bolt too and remember to cover the cable end and bolt with a little dielectric grease or whatever that stuff is called... We don't want any corrosion plus better contact... This will give these dry clutch transmissions proper amperage thus making them shift and double clutch efficiently... I think it's right near the battery which is suspect because most cars are grounded to the frame... Bad design... Many owners of older Fords swear by this 5-minute fix and say they have had no further problems... Great channel... I like this clutch scrubbing GIG!! The way things are going with the supply chain those updated clutches may never arrive... Thanx man!!!
Ford knew from pre-production that the dual dry clutch was completely unworkable, then sold it for 5 years.
I will never buy another ford
Make that 6 years
They act like these sorry ass recalls actually fix anything but they know as we do that it's temporary. They should've done a buy back like VW did with their emission debacle.
Had two clutches put in under warranty. It solved finally the shudder problem. It's the clutch. Just got a letter from Ford. My new one now has a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty on it. Fab!
First off, thanks SOOO much for these Ford videos! Have helped me with my 2016 Edge and now my 2014 Focus. I bought the Focus, not knowing what I was getting into. It has 140K miles, and is in great condition, BUT the trans shudder is annoying at least and could possibly be unsafe at worst. I did the procedure detailed in the video and for a week it seemed to alleviate the issue. BUT, it came back and worse still, now when I accelerate hard from a stop, when car shifts from first to second there is a VERY loud/hard "thunk" that is heard and felt. It is only heard/felt from 1st to 2nd. I have confirmed two more times that under a hard acceleration that "thunk" happens. If I accelerate moderately or lightly it is fine (w/exception of intermittent shudder). Ford dealers in my area are about $150 just to diagnose--so hoping someone may have ideas on that "thunk".
Hey! I found your channel and have loved your videos about the transmission issues! I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta, is there anything I need to do to initiate this "learning" phase of the transmission?
This is a very good video and explanation of how and why this hybrid transmission works and acts. It also actually clears up the low gear start shudder. Ford should maybe add this to the owners manual... or just make a transmission that works right. XD
What do you need to do to qualify for a new clutch from ford? My 2014 focus is fine,ive got my head around the trans and how to drive it virtually shudder free,but new free clutches sound like a great idea!
nice job Brian glad to see u fix them i like the trans and my focus only hope it lasts
Just bought my 13' focus, I love it, I do notice a bit of a 'shutter" when I am in stop and go traffic, but I tend to drive like a "grandma" anyway in any vehicle I drive. I noticed when I have to lean a little more on the gas it does it a little, but I figured it was part of how the car drives with this type of transmission. At any rate, at 51K miles, it's still under the extended Ford Warranty, and my dealership gave me a 2 year drive train warranty, and I have a 4 year overall warranty/emergency roadside assistance- the whole nine yards. I have to take my car in for the fuel tank recall in December, I'll probably mention the shutter to them at that time and see what transpires. Normally I buy Honda's, but right now Honda's only real 'hatchback"- the Fit is a total joke compared to the civic hatchback of days gone by. Those were fun, reliable vehicles in their day.
i figured this out by chance, thanks for clarifying what i was doing " scrubbing " :) really a pain in the @$$ never meant to buy a car that needs constant work/ still being tested on, feels like a lab rat to be honest, but u r doing a great thing, so thank you for helping the poor ford owners :( the saddest thing is that they are still selling this vehicles massively, i have a ford focus 2012 and it seems this issues has been happening since 2011 model. utterly frustrating
Great to see a problem relative to the clutch vid you did earlier and a simple solution too. I like the manner in which you tell it like it is...not too hard and not too soft...juusst right
Hey thanks for the videos, I really enjoy them. I was a Ford tech for years to. I Bought my wife a 2012 Ford focus and what a nightmare it has been for this. Will this help with the clanging in the transmission also like a catalytic converter banging taking off. It had a new clutch put in 2 years ago and worked awesome for about 9000 miles. Thanks
A hint for parking lots or heavy traffic driving... Use the sport/mountain mode. The car is quicker to engage/disengage the clutch, remains in a lower gear, and doesn't seem to adversely impact the learning curve for standard Drive mode
Thanks for the video. Out of curiosity, Does this fix also works for the DSG 7-speed transmission since they are almost identical except the name. I am having issues when i'm slowly coming to a stop in 2nd gear, like 5mph and lift off the gas pedal then press it and accelerate again causing the judder.
Im in UK with 2013 b max which is based on fiesta.We also got shudder problems on the auto gearbox.My clutch was changed this summer but has started trouble again.Dealer said a second replacement is required and is booked in next week.Apparently tne first replacement has a record of lasting about 6000 miles.Hopefully this new clutch will last longer.
When he first started you could hear the engine from 2nd to 3rd rev up a little and hold, then gradually increase like normal like clutch was slipping. Sounds like it only did it the first 2 times and cleared up by the third
I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan with 107,532 miles. I have never had a problem with this car and have never had to replace anything with the drive-train. My transmission started shuttering recently. The real reason for a shudder in the transmission, is when transmission fluid leaks into the clutch pack, this transmission has been designed with a dry clutch, not a wet clutch. You are going to get a little bit of shudder when the clutch gets wet due to slippage. I have always driven this car aggressively, They truly are sporty little cars, DCT transmissions are not made for slugish driving. Don't be afraid to put the power down, even if it is only a 167 peak horsepower 4 cylinder engine, you're going to help increase the life of the vehicle.
Dude your awesome. Thank you for all that you do!
Brian thanks you your videos, I have a 2015 focus and had p090c, shift actuator low. I replaced the B actuator and did the relearn. It drove fine for 20 minutes and I’m back to the same thing code p090c and shutters ?
Thanks for the video Demo! It seems counter intuitive to floor it through the gear shift, worried the transmission will fall apart during the shift, but I will try it anyway because the shuddering is driving me crazy. The software patch was installed 2014, so hopefully this does the trick!
Spot on, great video, thank you.
We have a 2013 focus that is driven most of the time by my wife and I've noticed a slight shudder when accelerating gently. I thought the friction surface was getting glazed over and did a few hard accelerations and it then drives fine until I drive it a few weeks later and get the same issue. We recently had a recall letter for the software update and it has stopped the transmission whirring and clicking whilst parked and it seems to shift slightly smoother. My Ford dealer also said that they have ordered an upgraded clutch which is on back order so I hope its the F model you mentioned and it will fix the problem for good.
+HankDCFC I am in the same situation, i have a 2013 focus, it started with a slight shudder and now sometimes it grinds quite loudly and for up to 2-3 seconds long. jerking motions and such. I got the letter from Ford for the recall and software update. since then, there is just a slight shudder sometimes and have not heard any grinding. They have also put me on order for a new clutch, but they had not given me any info about the issue. they had just told me that it needs a new clutch but its safe to drive see you in a month. This video definitely opened up my eyes on the issue. I hope its the new model also and the problem is fixed for good.
+Sebastian Hutcher They need to fix software firmware that tells tranny what to do. Besides that its great. drives like a dream on winding backroads
Hey guys, We had the new clutch fitted just over a month ago and have driven approximately a thousand miles on it. The car drives really well now with zero juddering and smooth gear changes. I haven't noticed any strange mechanical noises and am very pleased with the outcome so far. I recently drove a VW Golf with a DSG gearbox whilst on a business trip and I would say that my Focus now compares very closely with the VW. The jury is still out on the longevity but Ford has extended my warranty on the transmission for seven years so they must be confident.
+HankDCFC After 3 weeks, how is it driving now? Did you know which clutch revision they fit in and what else they did? Have a 14' Fiesta, exact same symptoms.
How is it driving now, 8-30-2016?
My 2017 Ford Focus was doing exactly what you mentioned.I tried your trick it worked. Appreciate it 😊
@fordtechmakuloco If the transmission learns bad habits from the driver, does the owner’s manual provide any information on how to drive the vehicle? I am confused on how this transmission works.
Not sure if you will see this at all but worth a shot. Got A 2014 focus showing code P090C clutch actuator b low circuit. I bought a new one and was wondering if trans fluid will come out after taking the part off?
Had this problem after buying it used from a dealership, at 55k. Got it done under warranty, seal and clutches replaced, TCM reprogrammed. Driven about 50 miles so far and now it’s buttery smooth. Repair took 5 days lol
Hey FordTechMakuloco...Just wondering if there are issues with the 2013 ford fussion 2.0 l4 ecoboost? Want to buy one so bad but scared of the transmition. Please help your advice will be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you josh
Very interesting. I just had my 2014 Focus, build date 1/13/2014, not leaking, reflashed for shudder. The shudder read out was 200rpm. The reflash worked great for about a week, then I started getting shudder on 1st to 2nd transition again. I tried your scrubbing technique, and it helped dramatically. So what is it that makes this scrubbing technique work? Does it change or reset the learning parameters? Does it physically affect the clutch, as in getting rid of glazing or dust buildup?
Another related question, how long does it take for the firmware version that was flashed to show up on Oasis? I checked Oasis two days after the flash was done, and it does not list any firmware version under the F/W menu. This made me doubt that a flash was done, so I asked the service advisor to get me the firmware number that was installed, this service was made 09/19/2014. I have not heard back from the service advisor, nor has oasis been updated. I contacted the service manager and he told me it can take up to a month for the changes to be reflected in oasis. Is this true? The invoice lists the part installed for the update as 7B546
Bought my '14 Focus new and had the reflash don in July of '17. Never been pleased at all with the way this trans has shifted. Car now has 75k on it and the trans shudders bad on the 1-2 shift when warmed up. Not all the time, but a good portion of the time. I am going to give this "fix" a try and see how it goes.
I’m needing advise on my 2016 Focus 1.0 ecoboost. Hesitates and surges on acceleration. Also takes “forever “ to change gears in the 6spd auto in manual mode. Are the performance parameters in the engine and transmission adjustable in their respective computers? 41,000 mi. Covered by warranty?
I am so glad I found your videos! I just got a 2013 Ford Focus and have been very disappointed in the shudder from 1st to 2nd gear and again from 2nd to 3rd gear. Hope I can get this resolved as I do love everything else about the car.
Brandi Brash I agree the rest of the car is great!
I tried this and it improved things for a while.
We bought our 2014 BMax in 2017. I was told the clutch had been replaced once. It has now been replaced again under the used car 12 month warranty. They tried the software upgrade but it made no difference. When it works it is fine. Just fingers crossed it doesn't go again.
My dealership tells me they see no leaking, and just had it re-learn. I am tried of trying to get them to replace the clutches and seals. I guess I should beat on it, and pout on some more miles. Currently at 22000 in a 2013 Focus
Fantastic videos on the Fiesta 2011, we have the 2011 on our 4th clutch pack and today just had the TCM replaced. You have told me 10 times more info than I can get out of my dealer. We had the clutch pack done three weeks ago, then last night would not go forward and if it did would then not go in reverse, engine light on, got t o dealer today and they replaced TCM then did adaptive learn. Would you say this is a good thing to do now or just do it every few months? Anyway I could find out watch clutch pack they used D or F etc. We did wait about five months for it to come in. The TCM they must have had in stock. By the way I'm in Canada
Yup TCM's are rampant on the 2011.
Hi,
Does Ford Mondeo 2011 model also have similar problem and would the same technique be useful to reduce shudder for that?
Hi there. We have a 2010 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI Powershift. We had the gearbox reconditioned in June 2017. The car would throw up "Transmission Malfunction", but the guy who did the gearbox said to do a master reset. Sometimes the car would rev up by itself. Anyway, it was driving alright generally, no problems for a while, apart from the odd warning.
The battery died a few weeks ago, we pushed the car once, and we changed the battery and alternator. Since then, reverse has been very intermittent. Now it's mostly not engaging. We've been told it's the clutch burning out and depositing junk on the magnets. Any advice please? Thanks.
I`ve got a `14 focus. got it in early `15 has 35k on now. There`s a frontage road here where I do the wots once ina while. Don`t repeat it 5x like you recomend. That`s all it needs usually. I do live out in the country.
Hi can you tell me if this affected the 2013 ford focus estate 2l auto I'm in the UK and we haven't had our warrenty extended thanks
Just brought a 2011 ford focus automatic transmission 1.6 petrol and I have noticed that as the gearbox gets warmer, there is a slight shudder when accelerating from a stop when stopped at lights or in traffic. It only happens when first starting off from a stand still. Do you think that if I applied the technique it would sort out the problem or am I looking at a very expensive gearbox repair?
Is my 2015 Ford Focus repairable at this time. November 2017. Has Ford came up with competent repairs.?
Awesome Channel and videos!! Quick clarification: is there any time where "scrubbing" the clutch is not advisable?
If the input shaft seal is leaking then you wouldn't want to do this as I explained in the video.
Just found your channel recently and I’m a huge fan ! Thanks for all the great content ! I just bought a 2016 Ford Focus SE. Only 88,000 miles……love the car, runs great but I have a tiny bit of shudder at the stop sign and that’s it. I’ll give this a try in hopes it will work ! Thanks again !
how did it go? I will try soon
I tried this well somewhat... and it works.. seems to help TCM learn clutch point touch faster. Eliminates shudders and jerks
Has the shudder ever come back?
Marco Carbognani mine does usually after a traffic jam.
@@marcoJcarbo From personal experience (2012 Focus SE) I floor once a day to get on the highway to work, and I don't have any shudder problems. But, when I do a long road trip (300+ miles) and get back into city stop-and-go traffic it starts to shudder again. This is only a problem between 0-10 mph, and that goes away after flooring it once or twice. Definitely a personality quirk of the car.
I just recently got an automatic Focus 2018 here in Europe (automatic is not usual though) and have the same problem. I will do this next week and get back if helped.
I have a 2012 Ford Focus and all of a sudden RPMS went up and check engine light went on. CE code shows p286f for TCM. Would you still recommend this technique or have you come across something similar? I have gone to a couple of transmission shops but they can’t seem to diagnose the issue
just watch the focus shudder issue was wondering if the clutch scrubbing can be done if the tranny was rebuilt 3 years ago I'm fixing to change the fluid can I try the scrubbing after the fill? thank enjoying your channel
This thing works on powershift thanks buddy , the 2015 is more refined, because of peak.summers , continuous shifting on low speeds in stop and go traffic gives a message that transmission is too.hot , wait for 5 mins , depress brake , according to forums i read its the message to.prevebt the clutch from.wearing out , the cars moves without any problem even after the message. Rest its an awsome car. Enjoyed non stop driving without break for 6 hours fanstastic car.
going to try this tomorrow on my 2015 focus!!
had my clutch replaced slowly doing it again but ford has uped my warranty to 150xxx miles on transmission module but ill give this a shot
Thanks for all the educational footage on the transmission, I've learnt a lot of how it works, and what to look for!
I have an early 2011 fiesta, it has the shutter, but it was just under the required RPM, they have just installed the re-flash so now I am just wait for it to return... I believe the combination of the current sub zero (Celsius) weather here in Canada and the fact I mostly drive freeway ain't speeding it up anymore. I'm thinking it won't be till summer when it will go back, good thing for only 70000KMs :)
Anyhow, thanks for these updates, keep them up!
Hye!
Thanks alot for this very informative video. i recently bought a 2014 Ford Focus but built in Thailand. I am wondering if i will have the same problems?
And how do we know if my transmission has the latest software update?
Thanks in advance!
Phillip T You will likely have the problems yes. The only way to verify if you have the latest update is to use the Ford scan tool.
Thank you for the quick reply. So I should just ask my dealer for the latest firmware? I really love my car but am worried after reading these comments. In a stop-go(crawling) traffic, what driving method would u recommend? Thanks in advance.
I heard the new clutch set up has a sticker that you need to program an keep with the car for computer updates what does the sticker look like.
Thank you! Great video! I love my little guy. 2014 Focus SE
LaTisha Knott I love my 2013! There was a recall on my car for the transmission. It didn't shudder as much afterwards but seemed to start back up again. Now I know that I have a little sports car, so I'll find a nice open road and drive like a bat out of hell! 😄
I love my 2015 too!
Hmm. Good to know. I'm a Chrysler tech and I wonder if this would work on the DDTC 1.4 Darts.
On buying a used Ford Focus or Fiesta, how can you tell if it is this PowerShift dual clutch transmission? I read that they were also put out with a regular auto trans. I like Focus's and Fiesta's but want the regular auto trans with torque converter if it is also used. How would you know difference of if it were a regular auto trans or the PowerShift? Is there an emblem or does it state it somewhere on the vehicle?
I don't know what black magic you use, but this works. To be honest I was very skeptical. Trying to find a "country road" in South Florida is not easy. I finally found a large parking lot in an industrial park and performed the "clutch scrub".
It was exhilarating to say the least. But the amazing thing was...it worked. My 2014 Focus had some annoying clutch shudder off the line and now it's completely gone.
I don't know when or if it will return, but at least I have a fix.
Since I don't believe in PFM (Pure Fracking Magic), it would be nice if you provided a reason why this works.
This transmission with the updated seals and clutches is great if you reprogram it and get rid of the learning bs. I haven’t reprogrammed mine due to warranty but if I put it in tow mode overnight once in awhile and/or use this technique you speak of it works great
How do I do that
@@kristianmopsticc2887 if u have your owners manual that might be better as it’s been awhile since I Owned mine. But i think u turn the key on but not start it. (Parking brake already applied) put in neutral release foot brake. Wait for dash to read ready or tow mode or something similar. Remove positive or negative battery cable (lock doors first if y want them locked but do not close as the ignition key will not turn to the removal position till one of the cables is off the battery. It is now in tow mode . Leave in tow mode for at least a few hours. Then just hook up the battery and it’s back to normal
@@NoName-tz5ji did you end up getting rid of it?
@@kristianmopsticc2887 yes,it was totaled in a flood.
I have a 2014 Ford Focus with 40k miles and it shutters and shakes when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Im scared that it will progress to what others are experiencing with the transmission failure and transmission overheating. I havent tried what you showed on the video yet. Ill see if it fixes it or calms it down a notch.
My Focus also makes a grinding sound when i do moderate to sharp turns. i looked at the CV Axles thinking that they were busted or the bearing are going bad but idk what is going on!
I also own a 2014 focus trim is titanium. This car has shudder since new. I called ford about it once I had enough. No sooner than I call that weekend my tcm goes out. They get me in for tcm replacement and everything is fine for the first 2 days. Then driving one the third day it shudders and slips so bad it's like someone dropped and anchor off the back. Waiting to hear bake from ford again to see what the repair or dang will be this time. It is a shame that ford tells people it's ok to keep driving the car and they become unsafe to be driven on the road.
If I was not in the country road I would have been in trouble. And as the tech stated in the video ford is dragging their feet on realising new parts that may help. But I must disagree with not driving the car softly we bought this for fuel savings not to drive it hard firm pedal driving lowers fuel efficiency and overall range. This may sound like a rant to some but I has a former ford master tech and know how the adaptive shift strategy works. Ford is trying to bandaid a major problem. This cars tcm 10 year 150k extended Warranty. Clutch for shudder 125k warranty. Come on this is a but much ford. My humble option they need to pull this transmission and replace it with something better shifting for all ranges of drivers.
Hi there , I had never seen any Ford's reported of such a problem yet , and after goi g through very carefully finding no reported problems with 2015 Ford focus , I bought one . Aparantly its a focus manufactured in Germany, I get the sounds of what I would get in a VW GTI because of its Dual clutch , so when I m driving without the radio when the cabin is silent I am getting the noise of gear shifts at slow speed where is I try to alter the driving based on what you had explained making me conscious to my driving style. where as when I turn up the radio volume and when I don't hear a think it's drives a dream, it an awsome car truely can you help me out , or advise if the problems are fixed in 2015. Well I have a 3 years 60k bumper to bumper warrant and extended warranty on drive terrian for 200k / 5 years on power terrains ( does it mean the gear box too) Appriciated your reply .
very imformative thanks ! I guess wen I look for a 2014 Focus I should look for a manual 5 speed ? or do they have problems too ?
totljag1 Manual have zero problems so far.
Well dat answers my question on top. My god damnnn wife wudnt let have a stick. Now we screwed only after 3 days of buying the car. Its 2013 focus and it has 35xxx on it. So I guess d factory warranty will do something about it. Or im gonna have to try suing for. Lcra. Legal consumer remedies act
Thank you for all of your videos. My wife has a 14 Focus non eco boost with about 10k miles on it. We have already had the clutch pack replaced twice. The shudder is back again.
Mind if I ask for your opinion. I have a 13 F-150 5.0 30k miles, with 6.5 ft bed. There is a clunk almost every time I come to a stop or accelerate from a stop. Never when the truck is already moving. I've taken it to 2 different dealers who tell me it's normal and everything checks ok. I'm worried my drive train will wear prematurely due to the stress.
Any response is alpreciated. Should I keep taking it to the dealer? It has done this since new.
rallyguy132321 There are pcm updates for this concern but I am thinking you have the driveshaft shift bump concern. Please see my video named- Ford F150 One Piece Driveshaft Slip Bump- FIX!
Thanks man! I'm going to give it a shot next weekend.
I just posted a comment at the top of this page in the comment section... This is a 5-minute fix for all other transmission problems with those little fords... It works... Sorry to long to re-write... check it out...
Noticed this when I first bought my 2015 Focus Hatchback SE. It worked. No shutter after 4 passes. Im a featherfoot driver aka "grandma driver." I never knew that clutch scrubbing was a thing.
Does this work for a 2016 focus. It shifts fine and strong but I do get a little shudder too.
Amazing! This worked so well and so far I have been shuttered free!
Still ok or need to scrub again after few months?
Did the issue return?
@@luiscalleja2661 I have no idea if it did or not. I don’t have the car anymore :/
Thank you for yet another informative and useful video! Much appreciated. My daughter has an early 2012 Focus SEL that was literally owned by her grandmother and driven as such. With only ~8.5k miles on it now, we've had it in once for this issue. Essentially, shuddered horribly when hot, but would drive just fine before that 20-30min mark and is delivering over 30mpg in mixed driving. Having passengers seems to make the issue more pronounced. PCM update was all that was tried to date and it hasn't worked. Would love to time bringing it back in when the "F" version of the clutch becomes more readily available to make sure that we get a (more) permanent fix. Not sure how or when to do that, but curious to know more about this new version clutch and how we go about getting this properly handled.
I have been dealing with this for some time. This problem started happening almost immediately. I have taken it to the Dealer at least 5 times all on my dime. The Dealer is about a 2-hour drive from my home. I wasn't scared at first and as always they tell you the driving performance of this car takes time to learn how to drive it. At first, I tried everything that told me and did exactly as they asked, however, the last time something happened, that something fell off my car. I had been telling them something was seriously wrong with my car and this was going to be the last time I would have it brought in and if they could not fix it they could keep it!! For this car, it wasn't just the shudder it was much more than that. I finally talked to the service manager and Ford as well. I felt like if I could somehow make them understand in their vocabulary maybe I could get this car fixed right. Talking to the service manager I said... Look I don't mean to be disrespectful but have you ever driven an eighteen wheeler? He said yes I have, I said great now we are getting somewhere... When you drove the truck did you ever experience losing a drive line, he replied, unfortunately, yes, I said me too. Now if you know what that feels like then maybe you can understand what driving this car feels like (this was before the part fell off my car). He told me I could have the car towed in at their expense, and so after the 4th or 5th time on working on the transmission, my warranty mileage was increased to 150,000 miles instead of the 36,000. Now I will be taking it back to the shop again. I have decided I don't want to deal with this kind of frustration for the car because if they keep using the same parts and replacing it over and over and over again it will literally never be truly fixed. I can't believe all the problems I have had with this car. I and my Family have always been a Ford family but this one really takes the cake. I only hope when the real decision comes down in October it will be in our favor (the customer). Oh, and BTW the last transmission they put in really dropped my gas mileage. Wishing everyone the very best if you have one of these cars, and may your outcome be successful.
Go to the top of the page of the comment section and read about this 5 min fix... Simple and I got this off another mechanic site where everyone complained about these ford transmissions on CZcams... Those little Fords have a bad ground design... It's too long to re-write... This should fix all other transmission issues...
any bets on how good the new parts work? i bet i could have that trans scattered in 1 hour.
my 2013 ford focus had some shuddering and the gear shift stopped working. According to recalls the TCM was covered but the clutch was not due to having a branded title. I dropped it off and the said i need a new TCM, and now they said i also need a new clutch. Are they just trying to up charge me or is a new clutch absolutely necessary? i have not picked up my car yet. btw ther are charging me 2500 for a new clutch
Just like cleaning your brakes. Great idea
Replaced TCM on 2011 fiesta. Programmed using ids, now I can’t shift out of park? Any thoughts? Is there a step by step guide for programming?
Hi I'm having the same issue with my 2012 fiesta zetec. Can someone explain how to do the reflash before make it learn again? Thanks
My 2012 with 79k has a intermittent shutter when the trans shifts from 1-2/2-3. It seems to mostly do it when I've driven more than 30-45 minutes. Should I try this?
+FordTechMakuloco
Hello. Do you know of any mods for the 2014 se that can make it noticeably faster?
Does this work on a 2014 ford excape. Torque converter shudders between 3rd and 4th shift
How can I tell what version of clutch I have. I just bought a 2014 Focus and found out about this afterwords. It has 106k, so everyone I have talked to says it has a new clutch in it because the factory one would have failed by now. I don't have much of an issue with shudder, very minor on occasion. I'd just like to know.
I have a customer that bought a used 2016 Focus I changed the engine oil and filter and rotated the tires, it's not leaking oil and I just drove it normal and easy so I don't no if it shudders on harder acceleration, but I did notice the trans seems to have a flare in rpm between 1st and second gear, but didn't notice a shudder. I wasn't about to take it for a beat run and burn it up or create a shudder issue if he wasn't mentioning a problem.
Hey buddy i have a 2012 ford focus se with the dual cluch transmission resently started lose power while driving so i have to pull over shut the car off and wait like 5-10 minutes start it up and it will drive normal then strat making grinding noise with the engine off but with key in ON position i been watching all urs videos about ground connection and im running out of options if you can help me with some advise or anything i will be very thanful
Hi I going to buy focus 2013 need forks replace there is any advice or gonna be not works properly after I fixe and how much aprox. Thanks
What's the max life expectancy for the clutch? Can "remaining clutch life" be scanned?
Considering buying like new, taken care of 2014 w/144k and has shudder like forever. I'm thinking at 144k, it is stable and likely to last longer
Thanks for the video! The trans shifts perfect again.
Will it work on a 2012 mine did it today while driving off the freeway very frustrated
Hi, mine only shudders badly in 1st and will only shudder less if you do a slower start. The rest of the shifts are smooth. Will this method fix it ?
I had just got mine back from the shop after a new fuel tank, clutch , and rear main seal got put in and have notice a slip and hard shift at 3500 rpm. It also will not rev higher than that when in park.
i have a 2013 and i keep gettin a turbine speed sensor circuit A code...replaced it twice and replaced the trans side harness to module....u think module could be causeing this issue....i get no hill assistance..and track control lights on when it those the code...any help would be appreciated
I cant find it, but you had another video explaining about the revised clutch, which would help to cure the transmissions of their shudder issues. My Focus is one of the unfortunate ones to have a bad transmission. Any idea when dealerships are supposed to start receiving these new clutches? I continually check with mine and they have yet to get these parts in.
I would say hopefully nov dec they will be widely available.
Thanks for the video. I dont know if you made this clear, but can you do this anytime, or only after the flash?
Im having minor shuttering in my fiesta.
+Trevor The Flea You can do this anytime just not right after a new clutch is installed.
Will this work on a 2018 Focus SE with the powershift?
I've noticed in my Focus just simply using neutral in certain spots while city driving helps.
This is dangerous and should not be performed. You will lose control of the vehicles engine, vital in a safety critical situation, if in neutral.
I drive in heavy traffic all the time and have a new 2014 focus that now has 700 miles on it. Last night the service transmission now error message came up. It would bog down and decelerate the more the throttle was pushed almost like it was a fuel supply issue (Feels like an mass air form sensor gone bad)? Can I still do this procedure on the weekends or am I wasting my time? Also I read somewhere that replacing the intake with a ingen cold air intake (short ram) will solve the problem? Any reply would be appreciated.
Great advice I just bought a 2014 of an original owner only 52000 miles on it. Now I know why he wanted to get rid of it so cheap lol I it for about $3000 under estimated value. If this procedure works I definitely got a bargain 😃
You and me both homie lololol.
Me too! 130000km tho and 2014
And I paid $3000 haha
Did it work?