Don't Buy This Car (Worst Transmission Ever Made)

Ford Focus car review. Please DO NOT Buy a Ford with This Transmission, DIY and car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Buying a Ford Focus. Is the Ford Focus worth it? Buying a new Ford Focus. Buying a used Ford Focus. Should I buy a Ford Focus. Are Ford Focuses reliable? The truth about the Ford Focus. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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[@avicii6782]

Live free or die is my home state

[@Rigandfixit]

400,000 on my2012 ford focus motor run like a charm.

[@marthanewhouse7750]

Buy a Toyota

[@BillO964]

We recently sold our 2001 Ford Escort with over 250,000miles. It is still on the road. I see it around town occasionally. Except for regular oil changes, tires, brakes and other general wear and tear we had no issues. The engine did not use a drop of oil between changes. We bought it new for $9000.

[@johnsavi8681]

Same experience with a 2001 cavalier, drove it to scrap yard with the air conditioning blowing cold and 500,000 miles on original engine and transmission. Too bad the frame was too rusted and no longer safe.

[@cactneir]

@John Savi sounds like you should've took a sledge hammer to the frame once you got there

[@michaelvagman1423]

75 poll

[@Manaleyjr]

And ??? This is about the ford focus/fiesta 2012 to 2015

[@subharmonics71]

Fords from those years would last a long time. The newer models 2015 were not that reliable anymore, mostly because of coolant leaking problems in- and outside the motor.

[@d.collins1134]

Proud owner of 2012 focus titanium, 177836 miles today. Replaced clutch unit at 165000 ish miles, catalytic converted at 130000 ish miles, and engine/transmission mounts at 120000 ish miles. Very satisfied with the vehicle overall, only other costs were regular maintenance. BTW: the harder you drive it the better the transmission shifts. If it shudders low speed, take it out and do 3-4 stopped WOT to 50 mph runs to reset the clamp force and touch points of the clutches...butter shifts after. And I get almost 40 MPG on long trips and steady high 20's daily. Love my focus.

[@richsweeney1115]

My wife has a 2014 escape titanium, she got the service records with it, it had a new cat put in it at less tha 40k miles,Idk if it was stolen and replaced, or what happened... but it was odd, and the lower control arms were replaced before 100k, but our roadsin NH and MA suck..so that didn't help. But ,it's at 121k , no issues so far, but,she got it last year with 110k on it with a 3 yr 36k mile warranty

[@doniphan72ify]

Mine only gets 34 miles to the gallon. I was really happy with that, UNTIL I read your post and saw how many miles to the gallon you're getting lol. Now I got to admit...I'm kind of bummed

[@bryanteverson4071]

I have a 2014 Focus. It did break one clutch, and they fixed it after many hours of documentation and complaints. Afterwards, it was good for awhile, no shuddering. Then it came back. Flashed the tcm, and went away only to come back. Then I discovered the ground of the controll modual was the problem. I took off the grounds on both the tcm and battery, and ground off the paint. I put nolox on it and put it back together and reflashed the tcm. No issues now. I think the poor ground connection is the issue.

[@jayjackson597]

we have a '17 model, the reason ours is still good is probably because we live in the country and have very little stop and go driving, if you baby it, or floorboard it, it does fine, but certain situations it does the chattering that everyone talks about. we have 125k on it and it's still driving the same as it ever did, it's been a good reliable car. we even have a trailer we use with it to haul everything from riding mowers and motorcycles, and been on many long trips with the 4 x 8 trailer loaded down to almost taking all the travel out of the trailer's suspension and cruising at highway speeds and it just keeps on truckin. over the years we have had a lot of vehicles that were worn out at this amount of miles but this little car shows no signs of dying on us so far

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Here in Ireland and Europe,the Ford Focus is probably Fords best ever car!! Thats because automatics are rare ovver here

[@raymondreiff8170]

Smart 🇺🇸 Drive a 6 speed manual equipped cars 🙂.

[@derekgardin1512]

A Focus with a manual is a great combo that will give very very few problems

[@hectorramirez6045]

But overseas , the Focus sold are with manual transmission , big difference

[@STho205]

@@hectorramirez6045 Fiestas and Foci were sold here as sticks too. The Fiesta S was stick for $13000. I've only seen stick on the Focus for the sport models which cost extra. The Focus/Fiesta were primarily secretary cars...both sporting nearly identical bodies to "competing" brands like Kia, Hyundai, Chevy...

[@richardbrown7168]

I bought a used 2012 Focus back in 2014. Traded it in for a 2013 Corolla one year later. I just couldn't handle the transmission. But, what you said about the handling was spot on. The car handled fantastically and the interior was amazingly roomy.

[@justabarefootcollegeboy4934]

It’s a shame. Is this and the Fiesta had normal automatics, these would’ve been great cars then and good used cars now.

[@Amy-dq2lg]

@@justabarefootcollegeboy4934 if you can get a newer fiesta of the same gen, it's got a DCT that actually functions reliably

[@bipedaltoolmaker]

That's why (partly) I bought my 2016 with a manual transmission. 41 mpg on the open hwy, no junk transmission :)

[@Ronick-Q-46]

Manual every time, they can shove the alto gearbox's.

[@halaheleu7013]

Got a 16 focus with manual transmission no problems so far 271k miles. Yes do get about 40 mpg highway.

[@SurgemanX]

Scotty,most of those DPS6 issues was the TCM with broken solder connections.Another trick,you can swap those TCM's as long as they come off the same year salvage and no programming required.I have fixed a many of them,and still do all the time!

[@bghoody5665]

I heard somewhere it was because the TCM isn't grounded properly. If you make sure to scrub off all paint on the grounding points and use some electrically conductive grease, it'll solve all the problems. But I find it hard to believe the engineers at Ford would overlook a simple solution as that and rather settle on buying back the cars instead.

[@lisarhinehart1063]

Will you look at my post I just made please? What do you think the issue could be? Thank you!

[@Americafirst-i8q]

The best thing is just to junk the piece of junk

[@SurgemanX]

@@lisarhinehart1063 I didn't see your post if you was speaking to me?Sorry!

[@lisarhinehart1063]

@@SurgemanX I was. Do you have any advice? I cranked her up and she drove fine for awhile... Reverse and all. Should I try reprogramming or look for a junkyard tcm? Need a new wheel too so 2 birds and all...

[@Yorkist]

Here in the UK the Focus is a very popular car, it handles well and is both pokey and economical. The main difference is that the UK much prefer manual (stick) transmission. We don't encounter the problem Scotty is describing. A new clutch fitted can be done for circa £1000 .

[@MountainStew02]

As an American I'm disappointed in my countrymen. They all drive automatics to the point that companies don't even sell manual here anymore, leaving people like me bitter.

[@paulmememan508]

@@MountainStew02 As bad as most people drive the last thing I want is them having to devote brain power to operating the transmission while driving.

[@MountainStew02]

@@paulmememan508 might help them keep their autistic hands off their cell phone at the same time though,

[@paulmememan508]

@@MountainStew02 Nah they'd just end up texting and shifting at the same time 🤣

[@pmrich6805]

European Fords have always been better made than their U.S. counterparts

[@mwh3227]

We have a 2017 that my son drives! He is absolutely horrific with cars, but the Focus has survived him so far! Houston misses you Scotty!

[@filthyanimal874]

Get him a buss pass. 😒

[@arth.3899]

I bought my daughter a 2012 Focus. The cooling fan went out and that was about it. So far running great.

[@sportmom2222]

Better knock on wood!!🪵

[@derekgardin1512]

They have very few problems. My 2013 Focus SE has 383,000km on it still running like a top. The first time My mechanic drove it (at 295,000) he was blown away. He thought it was 29,500km. I said no, it's 295k and he was beside himself. Said it ran and drove like a new car. Still uses next to no oil between oil changes. I do synthetic every 7500km. Do about 50/50 highway/city. In almost 4 years of ownership and almost 100k all I've replaced is an alternator($250), coolant reservoir($45) oil pressure switch ($5.35 at the dealer!) And an evap purge valve($65). Been a great car. Paid $2900 Canadian for it in 2019 and I've easily got my moneys worth out of it already.

[@sportmom2222]

@@derekgardin1512 that’s only 183,304 miles. In any event, I’m glad you aren’t having any problems so far. The problem with my sister’s was the transmission, and Ford claims they could not fix what was wrong with the trans. So they had to buy it back. It will never be right. I hope they don’t try to sell it to someone else. Nothing by American manufacturers is worth owning any more, outside one or two exceptions. Japan has it for the auto market.

[@GRORGvideot]

@@derekgardin1512 sounds like a great car!

[@peterwilson8039]

Speaking out of ignorance of course, (I always do) but it seems to me that the dual clutch transmission is expensive, and bound to be less reliable so you should only buy one if that's what you specifically want, and the only reason you would want one would be if you plan to drive aggressively and take advantage of the razor-sharp shifting. For me, I'm long past the stage of using public roads as a race track. Even if I wasn't I'd rather do it with a manual clutch. I feel it gives me more control. Automatics are only good if you plan to drive like an old lady (which I do, most of the time.) Speaking of which I am so pissed that so many manufacturers have dropped the manual as an option for the 2023 model year. I guess I'll be driving my 2004 Vibe until I get too old to drive and they take my license away.

[@jasonashley9853]

Well you're probably older than I am and that's fair. I guess we all age out of it. And they're not great transmissions but you're right that they like a little heavier of a foot. I make mine shift out of first gear around 3,000 RPM. Enough to make the trans happy and not kill my fuel mileage or me.

[@thetapheonix]

With technology so advanced now an automatic will shift better than any human.

[@alanjm1234]

The reason so many manufacturers are going to DCTs is fuel efficiency. They can be about 10% better than a torque converter box. That looks better on the MPG sticker, and also makes the EPA happier.

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

Yes they really should include manual transmission as a cheaper option for new cars

[@fromthebackofmymind]

​@@thetapheonix Maybe Tesla will downshift itself right before you crash into object?

[@jeremymcdowell3817]

I traded a 2015 Focus last year. I had it for 7 years. It was a good car. I went through the whole clutch fiasco but my dealer eventually got it to were it wasn’t that noticeable.

[@a.s.4914]

I had a 2015 Focus, the engines seem very solid, the NA 2.0s. It was twice in the shop for "newly designed" clutch packs. I got rear ended sitting at a red light and it was totalled. Lucky day, actually. The dreaded "shudder" sucks on these if your crawling in heavy traffic it feels like it's going to die out they shudder so badly......thanks for the video Scotty.

[@kastellolo5212]

Like when you are stopping and don't press the clutch 😁

[@a.s.4914]

@@kastellolo5212 exactly. I drove a stick for 16 years and I almost bought the Focus with one, but heavy traffic and stick doesn't mix.....I was done shifting.

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

I’ve had mine shudder like once or twice but it’s not even that bad. If feels like the computer doesn’t know how much clutch to engage so it freaks out. I wonder if it could be fixed with software

[@tomtheplummer7322]

...judder🤷‍♂️😏😬😖

[@a.s.4914]

@@Akotski-ys9rr they tried with mine it was better for awhile but got bad again a few months later. I actually liked the car but there was definitely an issue with my transmission, and after driving a manual so long, I didn't have a problem with the feel of it generally speaking, just that awful shudder. It felt like your not getting off the clutch all the way in a stick.

[@Master_J2375]

I used to work for Ford when they came out First year they came out they had a recall and every car had seals replaced in the dual clutch system and the job was pretty technical. (Lots of different bolts tightened to different torque specs, and seals pressed with specific tension, reprogramming etc) Didn't see much about the transmission after that however we didn't really worry about them after warranty

[@crush41gb]

My wife had this pos and the transmission kept failing and Ford just kept resetting the software until it left her stranded. You took your life in your hands trying to pull out into traffic lol. We left it at Ford and said you keep it. They did help get another focus but, it's not had the same issue thankfully. 🙏

[@jennifergavino6403]

Amazing they actually helped you out. Ford corporate was useless when my car blew the clutch and needed a new TCM

[@crush41gb]

@@jennifergavino6403 I was shocked too.. after "fixing" it repeatedly until it just left us stranded not being able to go more than a few feet without slipping, it took a while and after the recall they finally did something.. not happily but, finally lol.

[@LeetKrew090]

Just get an EV, then you won't have to deal with transmissions ever again

[@jennifergavino6403]

@@crush41gb Happy it all worked out for you and Ford did the right thing! Lesson learned, I’ll never buy another Ford again 😅

[@crush41gb]

@@jennifergavino6403 thank you! I totally understand and thank God I have a 2011 Toyota Corolla that's never let me down!😇

[@suzarte3695]

I have a 2012 sel 2.0L DCT made in michigan with 120k miles, Ford changed the TCM at about 80k miles. Before that it had the akward shifting until the tcm overload from mykey limitations as a prank and my gf kept flooring it and got stuck. Before the replacement and reprogram was a totally new car, shifts great and never got new problems. Best value for the dolar here in Chile. I buy it at 70kmiles for about $5000 dolars in early 2020. Love your channel Scotty, best regards!

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

I have a fiesta with that transmission and that thing still drives well after 110k miles and I personally love the way the transmission shifts

[@derekgardin1512]

Key to the DCT lasting is drive it harder. Don't be afraid to put your foot into it. They shift better and last longer that way. People that baby them have the most problems.

[@gratefuldale117]

I love how you pick out certain and different scan tools depending on which car you test. I may never own a Ford but dig the overview in case a friend asks! It is a shame Ford has near totally gone to the dogs. Like most every formerly proud USA Built company.

[@chrisor1235]

Living in Germany owning a Focus Mk4. Drives still fine at 200 km/h on the Autobahn 😅manual transmission 😊

[@nazgulzg]

The same here 😉 Made in Köln (Cologne), manual, 0 problems. The best driving feeling in mid class thru corners, much better then my new c-class.

[@a.s.4914]

Absolutely no problems with the manual transmissions in these Ford's. It's just the Power Shift. Or as I called mine, POS. 🤣

[@TentoesMe]

Wish I could find manual transmission in USA.

[@sportmom2222]

Automatic trans were the ones Ford is having problems with.

[@sportmom2222]

@@a.s.4914 yes, you couldn’t have said that any better.

[@chris-_-3073]

I bought a 2012 Focus new - first year of the new design. Put 456,000 kms on it all highway with no problems. Now onto a 2017 Focus with 260,000 kms on the odometer with no issues all highway driving. The interior on my 2017 hatchback is roomy and the hatch is very convenient. I want more hatchbacks out there !

[@thomaspiercy2980]

Scottie, I watch your videos all the time and like some and disagree with some of your presentations. Having put 125,000 miles on a 2014 Focus with the power shift twin clutch transmission, I had a different experience. I believe that when this transmission is driven aggressively on occasion it works perfectly all the time. I realize that you shouldn’t expect all customers to drive like I do and I suspect you as well. I thought it humorous when you downplayed the acceleration. This car is a little tiger and handles far better than anything else for the money. I found mine to be very quiet at speed and that it delivered 40 mpg at 75mph on fairly level interstate. The engine neither leaked or burned any oil at 7500 mile intervals. I wish mine had been a manual, not because of any problem I had with the automatic, but because, like you, I just prefer to shift with a manual clutch. Made in Mexico, no problems at all. Did you know that MIT surveyed some time ago 85 auto plants worldwide and found that the highest consistent quality came from Ford’s Hermosillo assembly plant in Mexico.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Drive like Hell for Automatics? I have destroyed Chryslers, Fords, and GM Autos. Imports? NOPE. I Cannot afford V8 Eurospec Machines, or even Boxer 6sixes from Stuttgart Or Crazy Milano mid engine supercars. Automatic? I can break it guaranteed.

[@crowdog56]

Have a 2014 too and bought it new. Just replaced clutches at 140k and it's running fine again. Like you, I keep my foot on it and the tranny doesn't get so confused that way. Other than that it's been great. Goes like a bat when jumped on and handles great too. Gonna keep it for a few more years I think.

[@ofcbob6391]

Thomas, I drove a 2012 Focus for a company car, was brand new, I drive very conservatively and the dual clutch automatic was horrible. Along with 5 other 2012 and 2013 Focus cars we had, all of them did make it to their destination but we all complained that the transmissions were horrible and needed replacing. Glad you happened to get one that was, in our experiences, an exception to the rule. I'll never buy any vehicle in the future with a DCT.

[@Vlogvids937]

😂😂😂

[@pmrich6805]

I'll never get on the Ford made in Mexico bandwagon just out of principle. Ford is bland, and the Focus needs two "U"s in the name.

[@charlesjames1442]

Bought my 2013 Focus ST with the 6 speed manual. Ten years later, it's still got the original clutch and all I've done is tires, brakes and a battery. And wipers. That's all.

[@warrenpuckett4203]

Whoopsy. I guess some of the Dearborn/Allen Park engineering managed to sneak that by the bean counters.😆😆

[@georgevue8175]

I have a 2014 Ford Focus that I bought brand new. Every year that I have owned it, it spends 3 to 6 months in the shop for transmission repairs. Last time it failed my wife was driving 70MPH & it downshifted into 1st gear almost sending her into the guardrail. To Ford's credit they have always warranty repaired it & provided a free rental to use while it is in the shop.

[@sidviscous5959]

If you could harness the energy of Scotty's hand movements you could power 1,000 homes . . .

[@MARAGAMING5076]

I bought my wife a used 2014 focus with 134k miles on it. Owner claimed the transmission kicked a little. I paid 3k for it and scrapped the ground points and now runs like new. She loves it. And I own a ford explorer and love my truck but can't lie that I do enjoy driving the focus from time to time considering it's a small car and I'm a big guy. I must say it's a fun car to drive.

[@raffiboy9426]

His hand gestures are like a car engine .. always moving ! Great vid like always

[@dralbertsmeinheimer5738]

Bang on Scotty. This box is pure junk. Regardless of trans fluid regular change the box will still fail. Avoid like the plague

[@elitilen5924]

I have owned a 2017 for over 5 years with no problems whatsoever. Granted, the transmission sometimes acts up but runs very nicely and has plenty of pep. Very economical. Before this car, I had a 2001 VW Jetta with a 5 manual. On a certain road trip I regularly made, I used to average around 30 mpg on the Jetta, I now average around 37 MPG. Both cars weight around the same, and both have a 2.0 liter engine, but the Jetta had only 115 bhp vs. the Focus' 160 bhp.

[@datmanz5890]

2017 that's why, I have a 2016 with 68k, tranmission slipping 1-2-3, three dealership runs, I've never been offered a buy back, all they'll do is reset the learning tables, on the last trip they finally put a new tcm and update and it shifts better than it did. I drove a 2017 focus non hatchback and oh my God the difference in shift speed is insane.

[@tojer2010]

I got a 2015 Fiesta with the Automatic dual clutch. Can't really complain about it.

[@jojojeep1]

Hey Scotty, coming home from South Carolina yesterday I saw a mid 80s Toyota Corolla with the steering wheel on the wrong side, it looked like it just came out of a museum. When the guy looked over at me I gave him a thumbs up you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face with a pressure washer

[@IAM-re3xm]

Remember back in the days the r34s were on the wrong side. Made for a fun left turn plus was not road legal. Recently seen a 300zx with the right hand drive.

[@jojojeep1]

@@IAM-re3xm i’ve seen a Lotta clean classic cars in my day this thing was Unreal it had steel wheels with a little hubcap in the middle it was crazy it looked like he just bought it

[@robertromero8692]

Sounds like a Japanese import.

[@alscrob]

Right-hand drive isn't the wrong side, it's just not the standard in the U.S. since we drive on the right side of the road. The most common application of RHD here is mail delivery, but some cars are RHD simply because they were imported from a country that drives on the left. Definitely awkward for drive thrus and left turns, but perfectly legal.

[@FriedGreenCarrots]

Why would it be on the wrong side, other countries say the same about america lol they should start making cars where we can drive in the middle

[@glenroberts7388]

We purchased a 12 focus new. The clutch was replaced at 30k miles. I found if you drove it like you stole it the transmission was happy. Throttle inputs determined how it shifted. If you tried to soft peddle it that transmission would often get confused. I liked the car...personally the standard transmission would have suited me better...but not wife 😆 Traded in 18 for Escape 2.5L naturally aspirated engine. Happy with the Escape!

[@TheBDD1970]

The DCT has issues for sure but I do my own repairs and love my Focus. I do wish I had a standard manual like the ST. I used FORSCAN software for my transmission reprogramming, works great.

[@supergppl]

I have one of these, a 2017 with the allegedly fixed version of this transmission. Currently at 115K with no issues other than routine stuff like oil and brakes. I try to go gentle on it to not wear out the clutch, I kinda like the sportier shifts it does. Not a bad car if you know how to treat it right.

[@DUHORIGINAL007]

I was forced to buy a Ford explorer...I was scared and tried to turn it back in a few times ....but i had it since 2006 and it beautiful....no major stuff until 2020... I put 2000 in it and I expect it to run for another 5 years

[@robertdreyer5324]

Whoops I have 2018 ford focus se. Ive had it for 5 years. It works so far. Hopefully no future problems

[@MrFuroius1972]

I leased a 2015 Focus with the 1.0L, 3 cyl Ecoboost with a 6 speed manual. Wasn't a terrible car although 4th gear started grinding out of nowhere after about 25k miles. Never abused. Luckily the tranny was replaced under warranty.

[@cormaro13]

If that doesn't scream pos idk what does lmao

[@judybrown4922]

I love my standard transmission (6 speed Elantra).

[@hazenoxprime]

I know how you feel my sonata is great I'd never go to an American car every my second car is an Acura as well

[@ryguy28896]

Just got rid of an 18 Focus, had 73400 miles on it. Upgraded to a 21 Ranger, but that's neither here nor there. It had issues with the transmission, but nowhere near as bad as the Fiesta I drove for a while. I don't know if it was just an issue of a manufacturing defect or because the car was smaller and thus it was more noticeable, but holy hell. Dealer charged $1250 to replace the clutch and do the TCM reprogram. Got it refunded in the class action.

[@brockbaker3able]

2010 focus. 330k miles. Still getting it

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

Well this generation is 2012-2018 so you are safe

[@nottimboh7117]

Yessir I have a 2008 focus se and they're great

[@stuartwilkison8754]

I have a 2009 focus..but with the manual 5 speed. Been ok so far.

[@cormaro13]

Trade it already

[@WBSobe1]

I bought a used 2012 Ford Focus SE from Avis Car Sales with 30k mileage on it. Around 100,000, I had a clutch issue that cost me $1,800. I wasn’t upset by this. I thought it could be worse. After having the clutch replacement. There were no more problems. Like people previously have stated. The handling on this car was great, so fun to drive. This car had great low end torque. I finally sold the car at 130k for $3500. The transmission was an issue but otherwise a great car.

[@bigunclebam]

Like many others my 2014 focus has a horrible shudder between 1st and 2nd gear. The dealer here is booked out three months on checking transmissions so I have a while to go before they’ll even look at it. Mine is past the warranty for the clutches but still under warranty for the TCM… at least mine is equipped with Sport mode, where the transmission shifts a lot better since it revs higher in that mode. However it still isn’t perfect because when it goes down hill in Sport mode it will downshift for no reason. So now when I drive I keep it in sport mode 90% of the time, then have to go back to Drive mode when coasting down a hill so it doesn’t rev to 5k rpm 💀💀💀 I can’t wait to get rid of this car.

[@roguespartan1194]

My 2014 focus has the same exact shudder between 1st and 2nd gear. The transmissions are absolutely crap on the 2012-2016 Ford Focus. Mine does not have sport mode though.

[@bandolierboy1908]

I face the exact same issue in my 2014 focus. My solution to the problem is when taking off from a stop, put the transmission in sport mode, and after shifting into 3rd gear, switch into regular drive mode. It's not a completely perfect method but it's better than taking off in drive mode

[@8543960]

I drive a dual clutch car. It does take getting used to and you do kinda have to learn how the car wants to be driven but once you do, I think it drives great. They're also more fun and really made to be driven in sport mode. 😂

[@MemestiffGaming]

I agree, the car kind of drives you?? If that makes sense at all 😂 ease up on the gas and it freaks out, but honestly besides that and the shudder between 1st and 2nd, it's been running smooth for me!

[@RedRightHand-Blades-Marshal]

Great video... We're in the process of buying one of these for my daughter. (75k miles 2018). It's throwing a "Shift Fork ""B"" Position Circuit Range/Performance" code that - from what I understand - is a pretty simple fix. Other than that, it drives and shifts fine... My QUESTION is: If the tranny should fail, will Ford still replace the clutch, if you're not the original owner? (Probably a dumb question, I know. But I'm not familiar with these processes). Thanks in advance!

[@rbruce63]

My 2012 Volvo S60T4 with Ford's Sigma 1.6 Ecoboost engine and MPS6 transmission has the same error as per the scanner and according to the local techs it's a total loss. How did you came ahead with your error?

[@scottyellis3442]

Yep I had one of those, 2012 Focus Titanium & at 120,000 miles it slipped twice going to work, after work that day I drove it straight to the dealership & traded.

[@solvend]

Best commuter car I've ever owned was a 2008 Ford Focus I bought new. Drove it 90 miles a day round-trip back and forth to work. Minimal maintenance, replaced belts, tensioner, spark plugs, oil changes, brakes, and tires. I drove it for 239,000 miles then gave it away to my sister in law. It had a 5 speed 4cyl manual and still on original clutch. She's got almost 275k miles on it now and has only replaced a motor mount.

[@JustinDaniels]

Almost bought one of these a while ago. Was scared off because of the transmission issues. I currently drive a V6 Honda Accord Coupe, and while it's not a DCT, I constantly have that annoying issue where it hunts for gears, and constantly clunks between 5 and 6 when driving in traffic.

[@shadowman1992]

How many miles on your honda ? My v6 accord shifts like that too

[@JustinDaniels]

104,000 miles. Transmission is still working properly as far as I can tell. Just a bad design. It's a 2017 V6 Accord Coupe Touring. Issue speeds are at around 30mph and between 40 and 45. When in traffic, it will keep trying to get into gear 5 or 6, and constantly downshift every time I let up on the gas pedal slightly or touch the brakes. I sometimes have to use sport mode/paddle shifters in slow traffic so it doesn't keep trying to seek between gears.

[@williamgunn1076]

I bought one in 2012. It was super and we loved it. Averaged close to 40 mpg. My pal bought one the same year. He put about 100,000 miles on it and Ford offered him an extended factory warranty which he bought. I told him they must be confident in the durability to offer him a bumper to bumper on a car with near 100K. Well, wouldn't you know. He had it for another 2 years under extended warranty and it never broke. Turns out he wasted his money. He replaced it with a new Focus in 2017. They do not shift like an automatic. They shift like a manual because they are a geared transmission with no torgue converter. That being said, they shift automatically much better than most people I've redden with who drive a standard. The VW's I drove with dual clutch transmission shifted the same way.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Reddening is also blushing.

[@russa6623]

Just turned 105,000 miles on my 2016 focus. I do mostly highway driving. Haven't had any issues lately. When I got it, it had a bad shudder at 50,000 miles. Took it to the dealer and they did something so no problems since . Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@jimlipko999]

I had to buy one in a pinch last year it was a 2014 for my son going back to college, there were no other used cars in my area with under 110,000 miles. This had 62k and was in great shape, the sales person told me about it, at the time she told me it was getting a new transmission installed at the Ford dealer. Not so lucky she then told me it was getting a computer reset. we have it now for 6 months and so far so good. I have changed the oil which they told me they changed - I don't think so it was so old and dirty looking. I paid 8100 for it which i thought was high for such a troubled vehicle but I was stuck. It gets about 30 miles a gallon, and one thing my son can't stand it the direction of the windshield wipers, why don't engineers leave things alone. I am a Toyota guy, but forget getting one in the price range I had for my son.

[@alanj7306]

I had a 2011 Ford Focus SE before and it was an awesome little car. It just had a regular 4spd auto in it though. It was plenty zippy, solid transmission, smooth ride, comfortable seats, really good handling, big trunk, great A/C, and was just a great overall vehicle. I also got 27 mpg city and 35 highway. The rear seat leg room was tight, but I didn’t care about that. They used to be some awesome smaller cars. Jeez, I’m 6’4” and fit just fine in the front. As it goes, they just don’t make them like they used to..

[@SuperFullin]

Here in Brazil, all Powershift Fords, including Fiesta, EcoSport and Focus have a terrible reputation for troublesome and short transmission life.... Not surprisingly, Ford shutdown all Brazilian plants, and halted local production...shame! Ford has been assembling CKDs from 1919 in country and building locally since 1957... I have worked for Ford Commercial Trucks from 2003-2008...as a strategy manager and I feel sorry for its demise. Daimler and VW dominate the commercial truck stage down here.

[@Iggy1008]

I got a 2012 ford focus with 189k miles. The engine and transmission are still solid. What wore out is my suspension, motor mounts and breaks.

[@mikefoehr235]

It BREAKS alright...what Fords do best

[@Iggy1008]

@@mikefoehr235 I bought it for $4500 so it was a good purchase for me

[@mikefoehr235]

@@Iggy1008 good luck

[@labornurse]

His brakes break

[@tesla_models]

@@mikefoehr235 not all fords, the crapoboost engines are the worst

[@powerofme7144]

We bought one new in 2012. Sold it with 30k miles. From day one you could feel it skipping gears. The dealer said it’s learning you. But what if two people are driving it? I was leaving a business parking lot and started moving then it stalled in front of 45 mph traffic. Was waiting at a light on an incline, while in Drive, and it rolled back. Thank goodness no one was behind me. If we got a manual transmission then we’d probably still have it. Oh but that annoying chime when getting in.

[@engineer_alv]

Get one of these with a 5 spd manual and you're golden. And due to all the bad rep caused by the powershift, you can get a Focus with a manual for peanuts. That engine is pretty solid. Electronics are average. The A/C blend door actuator is a common failure

[@bongodave13]

Same goes for the Fiesta. Get one with a manual tranny and they'll last for years and years.

[@sahhull]

In the USA. Manual transmission is the best anti theft device you can get.

[@primoenthusiast]

That’s what I have. Uploaded a video of it.

[@bigron26048]

I've got a 2015 Ford Fiesta with over 230,000miles on the DPS6 Transmission. Shifts bad, moves slow, no reverse and gets hot but it still drives!😮

[@leoderosia9279]

A Ford dealer told me once they replaced the seals then the dcts worked good. My 14 focus has been excellent after 138k miles but I get it into hi gear quickly like a standard

[@derekcampbell6288]

The buybacks were resold. I purchased one with 26,000 miles in 2018 that was a buy back. The salesman made the mistake of letting that slip. I got it cheap though and it’s been a decent car if you can overlook the crazy shifting and shuttering. I’d like Scotty to drive mine. It’s not near as smooth as the one in this video.

[@billybarnes9208]

My daughter's car a Ford Taurus also had one of these Transmission that went out again after being replaced. Never buy Ford again. All Ford and GM are doing is losing Customers. I like Honda's and Toyota would also consider Mazda since they dropped Ford. May God bless everyone!

[@striker3]

The Taurus from 2010 up did not have dual clutch power shift transmissions. They had conventional type automatic 6 speed transmissions which are considered quite reliable.

[@Itskyuubi23]

I have a 2012 Ford focus titanium that you can use for a review I have 150,000 Miles on it. The only issue I had with it was my clutch blew and I got it replaced which cost 2500. Love my car lol

[@volvo09]

I've always wanted to drive one. People think they act like a traditional auto, but that's not what it is.

[@Itskyuubi23]

@@volvo09 I genuinely love the car tbh I just wish I knew how to drive eailer so I could have got an st. Besides the clutch it's a really good car

[@volvo09]

@@Itskyuubi23 I've always felt that as long as you don't treat it like a traditional automatic with a torque converter then it's a good car. Now that you've got a new clutch it's good for the rest of it's life if you treat it properly... Just research what not to do with dual clutch transmissions. Changing your driving style to minimize clutch slip is what you want to do. (Like no creeping at super slow speeds, or constantly getting on and off the throttle and brakes in traffic, just try to go a consistent speed. ) I will probably pick one up some day... But I agree I'd love an ST!

[@FriedGreenCarrots]

$2,500😯 .. for that age julio down the street would have fix it for $200 😂

[@Itskyuubi23]

@@FriedGreenCarrots possibly but I'd rather pay the money and get it professionally done by people who only mess with transmissions. And it's guaranteed that if something goes wrong with the car they will fix it. But one of the pistons blew with it too so ooooo ^_^

[@iamteamBB]

exactly why a tacoma isnt my dream truck. i got one of lease, the gear hunting was non-stop. people thought i was messing around.

[@miker7233]

I never owned one. But I worked for a Federal Agency before I retired five years ago. At one time my office had a Ford Focus. I would have to be out on the road all day sometimes. I liked driving the Focus. I though it handled well. And it was a peppy little car. We had it for about a year until it got reassigned. As I recall no issues with it. And it was in New Jersey

[@stephenvanorsdale7294]

Clutch in my 2014 focus with 167,500 miles just went in December. Dealer wanted almost 4000 to replace. Bought a 2023 trailblazer

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

Honestly you get used to the transmission. If you shift it into sport like I do often it’s fun because it feels like a real manual transmission

[@derekgardin1512]

Yep just drive it harder, it works better and is more fun.

[@cormaro13]

Yea keep telling yourself that pos you drive is fine lmao

[@austintrees]

They get buried with the Wind turbine blades, covered in dirt. Because it's green.

[@ta34809]

Can’t wait to get rid of my ‘14

[@robertschneider3391]

My 2017 Focus DCT Transmission Control Module (TCM) went at 59,000 miles over a year ago. The TCM replacement was covered but due to the chip shortage then, they couldn't do anything. The car wasn't drivable without it. So I had to sell it.

[@richsweeney1115]

Usually, you can just shift it yourself till you fix it

[@robertschneider3391]

@@richsweeney1115 It started off like that until the car wouldn't even move anymore.

[@donaldboley771]

My 2012 focus has 220,000 miles and it's a great car.

[@jacktorse2145]

You had to sell it back to the dealer? Wouldn't they give you a courtesy car while waiting for the part?

[@suzarte3695]

I had to wait in 2020 6 month for mine. Meanwhile the dealership agent reprogramit someway that was shifting really rough. Later when i went to the change of the tcm another agent told me that the other agent was fired and the rough reporgram should not have been done.

[@scvetanov]

lol I have a 2013 Focus. Couldn't agree more on the transmission! Every now and then the car would refuse to switch to gear and takes 10 minutes to start since connection with TCM is constantly lost.

[@jimwavect]

Rented a 2014 with only 400 miles on the odometer - worst transmission I've ever experienced. Either hesitated severely or bucked and jerked from a full stop. Also, wouldn't downshift on modest hills unless you punched the accelerator to the floor and then it would drop 2 or 3 gears with the engine screaming before up shifting to 6th and bogging down again. Rinse and repeat.

[@lennylee6528]

My mom bought a 2014 with 49,000 miles for just under 10k almost 2 years ago and it’s been a GREAT car EXCELLENT gas mileage She’s taken it on a couple road trips and it did excellent! Also very comfortable for a small car she did get sent the recall and shes going to have it done this year but overall it’s been a really good little car 👏🏾👏🏾

[@MultiHomersimpson123]

I had one of those, TCM blew at 97k miles. Got it fixed under warranty and sold it.

[@schnellfahren911]

That paint failure you point out is a blend zone from a repair.

[@senanfoutchedjev2401]

Hi Scotty, you prompted me to right this because I guess you did not have many of this type of tranny come your way. If I think what you were talking about in the video for a double clutch, in Europe is called robotized Transmission. Its like you said a normal standard tr. but the shifting is done by a robot. The robot is two electrical motors, one is shifting only up shift, one is shifting only down. I have a Honda 2006 Civic MK8 with this type of tr. drive it 2 years now. Actually, I think is best of both worlds, classic manual tr. in regards to mechanics, at the same time automatic. These two motors do wear out but they are electrical, in Bulgaria, they are repairable for about $80 a piece, not a big deal then replaced by almost any mechanic, and the tr. by it self its a standard tr. with flywheel which is replaced by any mechanic almost. So, really there are many mechanics that can work on them. FYI. By the look at the tr. lever it looks like fully auto to me. Maybe this does not apply to this ford but, anyway the above is true. Thank you.

[@peterneal7160]

I've replaced at least 30 clutches and a few Gearboxes, they are CRAP! Most under Warranty, and TCMs. BIG Recall on these!

[@treyfeeley2519]

I have a 2012 Focus Titanium with 179K miles. The trans went out 4 months ago. Ford did not have any trannys new or rebuilt due to supply chain issues. Now, they can get them but a new or rebuilt tranny is 6-7 thousand. I cant justify spending that kind of money on a car that is worth maybe 3-5 thousand on KBB. I am going to have to scrap or donate!

[@tiltedtoken1450]

My first "new to me car" was a 2013 Ford Focus. Transmission was horrible and ended up getting recalled. Ford dicked me around for 4 years and never honored the recall. They just reset the TCU every time and sent me on my way. Gears would grind and slip constantly and has left me stranded multiple times. Left a bad taste in my mouth and that will be my first and last Ford purchase.

[@anonymissed3611]

Always good to test drive a car before buying it. Especially if some "new" mechanical design.

[@w2dmw]

When I was young, all of us used car- buying youths felt the same; the more fancier and complicated crap on a car, the more chance for something to break and fail.......I still feel the same..... ...

[@AelleIti]

That's how I feel too.

[@thetapheonix]

You are correct.

[@scottahrens3278]

I own a 2015 titanium with a 5 speed manual. Love it! 160,000 miles and counting. 0 problems. I’m so disgusted with Ford for the direction they’re going. I’d love to buy another but will have to go to another brand like Honda.

[@oaklavegas8779]

My parents owned a ‘99 Escort… that thing had over 250k miles. Never had any issues

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

They took care of it. Those were notorious for oil sludge if you were forgetful on oil changes.

[@MR-06]

Ford supposedly fixed the DPS6 issues when they released the 2017 & 2018 Focus. They’re well made European engineered cars, IMO inspired from the late 90s Civic & Integra. They do get great gas mileage, I’ve put 110k on a 2014 DPS6, 60k on a swapped 2017 DPS6, & then wanted more power and fun so I swapped a complete Focus ST drivetrain.

[@kylewright523]

yeah in 2017 they redesigned the TCM and changed the clutch material to handle heat better. At least that’s what the ford tech said

[@facelessbeing6209]

I own a 2015 Ford Escape SE, 6F35 transmission. Weirdest one i ever drove. 1-2 upshift can be on point or weird, but 2-3 is always delayed and jerks once shift is made. Ive found that in sport mode by manually shifting the gears, if i do it "earlier" than it wants, theres hardly a problem. Downsgifts can be clunky at times too. Definitely bad programming.

[@xFinityGamingx]

My wifes 2012 TCM broke down a month after the “10 year/150k” warranty expired at 128k miles. Ford wouldn’t cover any part to repair. 3 months and $1200 later finally picked it up and the battery was dead and needed replaced

[@btrain2613]

Just traded my 2015 Ford Focus se in a few months back the transmission control module went and was told part would take 8-12 months to get the part. Mine had 90k miles so I wish everyone the best with this vehicle

[@jacktorse2145]

What did they give you for it?

[@btrain2613]

@@jacktorse2145 I got 4k for it, which I felt wasn’t awful considering it can’t really run without the TCM

[@masonmcderp2485]

I still miss my 2018 Focus ST. That thing had such a sick paint job and interior for the price. It had the leather Recaro seats

[@leadnsteel1428]

I have a 2016 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 turbodiesel. The transmission shifted crap from the factory..... I switched the crappy gm fuild to Amsoil and it's so much smoother. I now only use Amsoil when I change it.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Only if scamsoil would stop the pyramid schemes and sell directly to stores. Then I’d like to try them.

[@marcomendez7001]

Man. I had a 2015 eco boost in race red with the body kit and the manual but the ecoboost was the 1 liter 3 cylinder model. One of my favorite slow cars of all time I loved it

[@marcohillenga5068]

In Europe Ford doesn’t really have it’s good reputation anymore, especially with the 1.0 EcoBoost because of their wet timing belt. Lots of workshops here replacing a lot of these engines. It’s a real shame they did this because they are good handling cars.

[@md2k8]

Do not buy the newer Ford Focus' and Fiesta's, ever, because they are totally garbage and they are very compact. The older Ford Fusion is the best choice for reliability and fuel-efficiency, as well as safety. Thank you very much and have a great weekend.

[@swagkashi]

Guys I have 2015 90k miles. I just did my first “out of warranty” clutch replacement with a tcm recall. I like the car but I don’t want to go through this again.

[@joeMW284]

I'm actually on the lookout for a manual focus from this era. These DCTs cratered the value of them - automatic or not.

[@brandonb390]

Same here I had an automatic one and it was a pos transmission wise. I'd like to buy a manual version now for an extra car.

[@druppydogdrew1]

I have a 16 plate 1.5 manual tuned to 150bhp and 250lb/ft torque free road tax and has done me very well for 5 years. At 80,000miles I'm getting 50mpg ish and fun in the corners.

[@whobru]

our 2012 needed the transmission work three times. Repaired twice for free. third cost us..loved the look, quality, handling etc....had to get rid of it though. I would get the manual but never available.

[@kjyochum2840]

I have my Ford Escort... bought new 2008 and have 172,000 miles on it. Have only replaced radiator otherwise just regular oil change, etc. I want a new car but (only bought Fords since 1976) Ford only sells big vehicles now... very sad. No clue what to buy. Hanging on to my car for now.

[@douglasmount188]

2011 Focus SES, 2.0L Auto, 91K. Love it!

[@cormaro13]

Still the biggest pos lmao, Japanese brand owners laugh at you

[@douglasmount188]

@@cormaro13 Thanks. I'm happy playing in my mud puddle. 🤗

[@cormaro13]

@Douglas Mount it's sad you settled for less features for the same price lmao

[@douglasmount188]

@cormaro 13 Well, we bought it used plus I bleed Ford blue so that's probably my problem.

[@johnwhite192]

2012 has same transmission it's a odd transmission that makes people think it has problems but if it still goes drive it. It's a double clutch automatic transmission I forget how ford explained it to me but it made sense once they said it. Shuddering is very normal with them. I been to dozen shops everyone said nothing wrong with trans you know they have warranty up to 100k miles the transmission dose. Because they have recalls and law suits made ford extend the warranty. But still great car imo I'll take broken down ford over anything else any day any time. I'll buy that car and put half million miles on it might need to replace trans few times but still better than payments in my eyes

[@robertdacquisto6871]

I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE with 133k miles, the thing is the most reliable car I have ever had. Easy to service, great fuel economy, dirt cheap to get one used, paid $5k for it, best decision I ever made.

[@Jagshemasher]

Just go with a stick shift - much simpler once the driver's brain is programmed to use it. As a clutch wears the human brain automatically adapts and when you put in a new clutch the brain adapts to it pretty quickly without any re-programming.