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curios.
It may be too late for ford.
replace the dct with a conventional auto and Walllla what tranny problems.
But they doubled down with it for the 13 models.Thats what I call top notch management.
I expect to see a class action suit real soon.
Ford did not take a bail out. We gave them it $ with this driveline. We as in consumers.
ford had better get on it real fast. Or perish.
That entire transmission should be a warranty item. Including the clutches. But I cant get a specific answer. The driver has no input as to what the clutch does, As contrary to a stardard shift. On a standard I can see where a new driver can burn out a clutch.But I cant see a new driver burning out these. no input.
Looking at the transmission problems here, I am reconsidering my decision and thinking about going for civic 2013.
I've been locked out twice the Sd card failed and so did the bluetooth, as the screen frooze I 'd stay away from a focus.Toooo many problems with the transmision and MFT.
After repair, transmission does shift more firmly - but you have to wonder how long. Car sat for a couple of days, when it was started and put into drive it made a loud noise as the clutches appear to be sticking. Back to the dealer.
Automatic/Manual transmissions seem to be a disaster. Wished I had read other comments earlier.
Surprising no class action law suit yet or recall
ANOTHER PROBLEM: while driving, all of a sudden the car dings, and tells me that the key is not in the car. . it will let me keep driving. . but it's unsetteling. . .
Regard less,of any problems some people have they still buy another one because the car handles like
a sports car and alot like the electric steering and the S mode tranny.I like the gas millage and it's a fun ride and the sync cost alot less than Onstar. :shades:
Are we only hearing from people with problems? Are there people out there with many more miles and doing just fine?
Also, i don't drive it extra hard nor do i baby it. Gas mileage is never under 40 mpg and up as high as 43mpg at times. Averaging between 41 and 42.
I decided to keep my old car Mazda Protege5 which is still in top notch condition
I'd look into Maxda3 in couple of years as they are refreshing it soon.
My Ti (2013) is loaded with things I'll never use. (park assist) and 300 dollar for Sirius radio no way.I like the rear view camera, lumbar,the drive too close sensor monitors and I tried Mada and although it's a bullet proof car.The fun to drive factor wasn't there for me.
The main question is do you understand how it works? And did you test drive it? Its different but after 14 months im satisfied.
If it is not detracting from the value of the car the lemon law is yoosless!
Chevy still with the low hp and conventional tranny.......Ford got smart. And this little ford out performs most other car in its class. Ofcourse I contradict myself and have for 14 months but realistically .Its not all bad now is it? really?
I would have to say no!
I decided to put off my new car purchase for sometime.
I decided to use my bicycle more and my old car less.
New car has to wait for a good reason..
Like I said, I have a loaded Focus Ti and I've had it four months and I have 1001 miles on it Ford will get it together soon maybe. I can't worry over things I can't control.
Ya'll ought to have Ford on your computer and check your car for updates and and check your maintenance records.
Some mention that the DCT learns your driving habits and then adapts and inprovises.I don't think so. You have a warranty for 3 to 6 yrs. use it.In the mean time turn the radio up and go cruisin'.I'm off this subject I didn't do my homework so it's my fault not Fords.
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 like a whole panel. This can get expensive. I wish Ford had told me that. For that reason i would not purchase this or any other color that was this difficult to fix.
If and when it brakes Ford will fix it.. You can not make a dual clutch feel like a conventional auto. And why would you? I like the feel. I drove my second car with a gm traditional and there is a big difference.I prefer the dual clutch myself.
Paint hee hee try sonic blue SN. how to touch that up????? :confuse:
But I had to figure it out too. I played heck for a while but its second nature now. And if I mess around with the go pedal I can confuse it.But I dont do that. You got to feel that clutch.! Not sure if its anything other than the style of engagment. {clutches}.
If you are reading this & considering the purchase of a Focus, do NOT get the "automated manual" -- it is a complete and utter disaster!!
I am hoping that Ford is slapped with a class-action lawsuit, forcing them to buy back ALL of these miserable excuses for vehicles. At the very least, they should be forced to install conventional automatic transmissions into these cars.
I would have thought Ford had learned its' lesson, after the debacle with the 6.0L diesel engine. Apparently, they have not!!
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