Ford DPS6 Dual Clutch Transmission Shudder 2011+Fiesta & 2012+ Focus: Clutch Replacement Procedure

[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@Jar247]

Thank you bro well done on the video, might keep the car now I don't have to send it to the shop the next time it goes out 😅

[@aaronbowers3660]

@FordTechMakuloco just bought a 2012 fiesta. Grinding from left front, increases with speed, shifts okay but I don't think I have 6th. Worn clutch you think? Thanks, your videos are awesome!

[@aaronbowers3660]

I've got grinding from the left front especially at 50mph+, some hesitation in shifting. 2012 fiesta 107k. Is the clutch just worn out? Packed with clutch dust? Thanks

[@shanelewis2458]

Roughly how much does a job like this cost?

[@gcposeidon0800]

The ford scan tool is the software and Amazon tool?

[@T.Novak5312]

I am a ford tech in kansas, this guy has helped save me SOOOOOO much time and headaches. Videos are ALWAYS thorough and on point. Whenever I get in a jam, this fella guides me out of it with ease. I kindly thank you sir for your efforts in taking the time to post everything that you do simply out of good faith, deed & generosity, your a rare breed, and again I thank you. :)

[@timothycash4123]

Kia tech who drives ford's. Fml

[@andybrowne5698]

Excellant tutorial...very clear and concise, as an ex Ford Production Engineer and having worked in the transmission repair trade for 43 years, its nice to see such high quality information sharing. Well done

[@onlycodered]

I don't even have a new Focus or Fiesta but I fully appreciate what you've done for the community by making this video. I've learned so much and I'm sure many others have too just from watching this. Thank you again!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No problem.

[@Tdriver1205]

What he said

[@oblivianation9759]

My wife has one if you want to practice. I'm learning the hard way to pay very close attention to her buying of crap.

[@George-Edwards]

Hello Brian, (I think). This is so old that you may not see this comment but I am so glad that I never bought a Ford with one of these transmissions. 2015 Mustang GT with the PP pack and a 2018 Focus ST for me. Old style 6-spd manuals. Even at 73 yrs old I don't mind rowing through the gears in fact it's fun even though I got used to driving autos for quit a few years but had driven manuals for many years before. Thank you for all the great videos that you've done. George

[@Pockets46]

I own a 2013 Focus and love the gas mileage, after many trips into the dealership, the trans is finally running very well, no shudder. This video is "excellent" . One of the best I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@kristianmopsticc2887]

How much did it cost

[@mikel2283]

@@kristianmopsticc2887 May 2023 Dealer wanted $3700 to do this, I haggled them down to $2600... that includes 2 new forks also.... (8 hrs labor @ $179/hr included) my cost to do this myself would be about $950... but they already had pulled the transmission and that was $900 I was gonna have to pay anyway.

[@MrTecolote007]

This is a very involved and complicated procedure that most service places are not qualified to perform. You did a very good job in both the filming and presentation, Even though I was a mechanic back in the day, your video provides me with the needed information to be able to ask the right questions concerning for a service facility. I don't believe that shops, other than the Ford dealership, will be properly equipped to perform this service. Thanks for taking the time to make the video because I know it is time consuming. I can't believe you received any thumbs down for this video and I would challenge them to make one better. Great job!

[@robbyjohnson4612]

This is hands down the best mechanical/automotive repair video I have ever watched. And I have watched lots upon lots. Thank you so much!!!

[@Locutus103161]

I am a master tech, and also own a 2012 Focus. The original clutch and seals were replaced at about 25k under warranty. Now, the car has 246,000 miles on it. On the way home I all of a sudden lost 6th gear, and a transmission malfunction warning came on the message center. After stopping, I had no 2nd, 4th and 6th gears. I suspected the clutch wore out. So, I got a new clutch unit, 2 quarts of the special lube, and Monday removed the trans. Since I don't have your special tools, I had to improvise, but it worked. I removed the clutch unit, and checked the throw out bearings (?). Well, the smaller one had granaded, and the lower one was extremely rough, so I got a new assembly. I installed the new bearings, and then the clutch unit. Once again, I had to improvise, but I got it set and aligned. I unlocked the unit as your video tells you too. Well, when I got it done all back together, I did the relearn as required. Then, text drive. Well, it has never worked as well as it is now!!!!!! Perfect take off, perfect shifts bot up and down. It is holding perfectly! So thank you for your video! I now am confident that I could do this job for pay. Sincerely, Peter T. ASE Master Tech.

[@richardlauze2822]

Hi, did you happen to find any torque specs?

[@Textile_Courtesan]

Any updates?

[@Sungodv]

You are a man after my own heart. He does his job right, like the vehicle belonged to himself or someone he loves. Good job!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yeah I don't want to do one of these over, better to do it right the first time.

[@Sungodv]

FordTechMakuloco I have a feeling you want it right regardless of a job being the first time or the last time, whether on camera or not. I enjoy people who are good at what they do. Believe it or not, but I got a letter from Ford concerning the 14M01 thing the very same day (8/28) on a car I bought in June. I wish I could have you do the work. She is somewhat squirrely accelerating from a stop and/or in the 0 - 30 mph range. You have to use a heavy foot to smooth things out. I was starting to think I would buy something different next year. I really miss my '01 Focus.

[@ingvarTer]

FordTechMakuloco hi, i have ford focus with same problem. The issue increasing pretty fast. Think it is that seal. My dealer says i have to replace clutch. Where you located at? Would you be able to fix my focus? PS This was most helpful video so far about this issue

[@nullrout556]

@@FordTechMakuloco If only Ford had felt this way when they designed that POS...

[@roninkraut6873]

nullrout This isn’t a Ford design though. They cheaped out and sourced the trans to the same company that made the VW trans. I heard that they were talking to Borg Warner before they did this and we could have had a sweet dual clutch design that actually worked but it was a little too expensive

[@AKCIROCZ]

Bro!! Amazing editing and camera work.. the walk through is pro spot on.. im in the middle of this job now on my daughters 16 ocus.. from my family to yours God bless and thank you!!

[@timothycc711]

I am sure technicians working on this transmission are going to use your videos for training. Brain you are simply awesome!

[@johnflorez4263]

Doing it right now

[@acdii]

My Wifes Fucus is going on its third or fourth, lost track since 2015, clutch. For the tune of $1800+ to replace. I bought the LUK clutch kit, seals, actuators and the special tools, and doing it myself. Already got the clutch adn components out thanks to this video, and now going to clean the case and replace the seals. All parts and tools saved me $800 as I got it all for less than a grand. The only thing I didn't get ahead of time were the reverse style Torx sockets, was able to use 7mm and 8 mm6 points to loosen and remove the actuators and forks, but going out to get a set of the right tools to finish it. I did have one big headache. Since I am working with Quick Jacks on my back to remove the trans, I decided to remove the left half shaft. I guess after being removed a few too many times with the clutches and struts, the nut gave it up and galled, so have to now replace the shaft. Never had that happen and I thought I had forgotten to remove the cotter pin, however, the shafts don't use them.

[@RT804]

The new clutch felt good for about a month. Then it went way downhill until it didn't engage one night while pulling into the driveway. Back to Ford it went and when they couldn't find anything wrong with it and gave us the same song and dance, that was it. We got rid of it and went back to Toyota. First Ford, last Ford. Nice car but that trans is a lemon. Ford couldn't find its way out of a paper bag with respect to this issue. We gave them two years to do the right thing. And we were consistently treated badly at Ford service centers by the guys at the desk who hold Ford's purse strings. Not the experience we were used to coming from previous makes of cars. Very happy with our new Toyota at $60 less a month.

[@bayman50cal]

I know one person that has been back to them 5 times and another person I know has been there 3 times. This will be my third time also. I will see what they are going to do in October at the class action law suit hearing. If they buy the car back, I am going somewhere else also. This is bull shi- for them to hide this from their customers.

[@frankfreeman2316]

They probably didn't put a new clutch in but just cleaned the forks.

[@davidmiles3979]

Bought 2013 Focus new. Seals and clutch replaced under warranty at 9,800 miles. Replaced again at 28,000 miles. Again at 55,000 miles last October thank goodness they extended the warranty for 7 years and 70,000 miles for original owner. Complained to Ford that I was afraid it would happen again. They gave me an additional 3 year 36,000 miles of warranty for free. Warranty from the October repair date and mileage. They assured my the new design would last and they backed up their claim. Awesome and thanks Ford

[@antoniodgo100]

Thanks for taking the time to record and explain the whole process me and a lot of people that own Ford Focus cars appreciate your hard work recording and explaining step by step You got a new subscriber

[@CoolinWithSosa]

Just Got the invoice for whole entire replacement, 3k for everything(All) in the Bell Housing, He told me its the Forks A&B inside of the Housing,(From Experience)He's a transmission specialist of 20+years, The #1 atleast in my County, Blessing 🙌

[@craigjorgensen4637]

It sounds like a lot of these cars will just be totalled when they are ten years old and it’s 3000.00 for a new transmission! Throw away car just like a lot of the hybrids will be when the battery park fails on a high miles beater.

[@CoolinWithSosa]

@craigjorgensen4637 found out the problem, it's the Catatylic converter, the system is very tricy any airflow data coming in that's that's not normal, it's throws the whole system off and causes other malfunctions that's seems to be transmission or other problems but are not, atleast for me that's the issue, other than that these are great cars just have to keep the lines cleans and airflow and you're good,

[@samiam1150]

I've always said that if the engineers had to work on them they would design them differently. Nice work.

[@Homer19521]

Have you worked at or been to a Transmission Engr facility? The product engineers spend a ton of time in the lab building & tearing down transmissions, as long as the Union permits it. They also spend a ton of time with the manufacturing & assembly engineers, at least we did at GM where I worked. We also had Service engineers as part of the team. I am not sure how Ford decided this design was worthy of production. Walk a mile in the engineers shoes.

[@angelasuncion8395]

Engineer design it that way so an average person can’t fix it . To keep the Middle class working that supports both Rich and the poor .

[@davelockhart5250]

That's a pretty crazy dual dry clutch transmission setup. Very thorough comprehensive tutorial video. Good job I appreciate the video guys

[@terryjbroussard]

Just had this done at Ford today for our 2013. Amazing video. Left me with a new appreciation for the complexity of the design. Thank you!

[@threeskee308]

Was wondering how much your dealer had charged you?

[@terryjbroussard]

Warranty work. No charge.

[@chocolatemilk2076]

I'm 5 Years to late but if you drive like a Jackass the problem seems to disappear

[@bingyang7872]

@@terryjbroussard How is it after that is done? Does it drive smoothly for a few years?

[@kristianmopsticc2887]

@@terryjbroussard update plz

[@jamiehockemeyer1703]

I have a 2012 Ford Focus with this Powershift transmission. Had problems with it just after I bought it. I noticed the fluid leak after removing the bottom access panel under the car to do an oil change. Took it to the dealership and they said it was an oil leak from the engine, but they said that is normal and did nothing about it. I brought it back again for transmission issues so they reflashed it and said this is just how these cars are. I am now just out of warranty (61,000 miles) and the transmission has developed a more consistent shudder between 1st and 2nd, trailer hitching in lower gears as well as reverse and it continues to leak. So basically the dealerships hung me out to dry and now I have to pay for the replacement of parts to correct an issue that is common and has a solution. It wasn't until I started to research the problem and found this video that it all makes sense. Thanks for posting this.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Jamie Hockemeyer Did you not get an extended warranty letter from Ford?

[@chriserickson1972]

FordTechMakuloco I received the letter from Ford the other day but it was not very specific as to if this is an actual recall or just a notice. My 2012 Focus has had the shudder since day one and make crazy noises during shifts, especially when engaging third gear (I think it's third). It just gives a grinding sound for a little bit and then goes away. What does this letter actually cover? Thank you for the video!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

It says right in it I believe clutch seals and reflashes basically your current problem.

[@glengombik8930]

Thank you for this most excellent tutorial. I have recurring 2013 Focus shift shutter problem. Your video has helped me understand the scope and complexity of this issue.

[@Victor71dnepr]

I searched for a long time to see what the LUK marking looks like in macro photography and finally found it. This will help to avoid fakes.

[@joem6859]

Great video, well done. Being a mfg engr for the last 3 decades and a gearhead as well, I was thinking of giving this a shot on my inlaws Focus, until the entire recalibration process at the end, oh snap

[@neiltudhope5372]

Oh and greatly appreciate you weren't explaining at nauseum to the DIY first timers. A great piece, about to order a hoodie in appreciation!

[@kirbyyasha]

Had this issue at 5k miles with my 2012 Focus back in the day. Was told the shudder and oil leakage was normal. Thanks Wickstrom Ford. Replaced that horrible car with a Pontiac Vibe, much better.

[@mitchlopina]

Just watched this video, after repairing one of these. I missed the balance mark on clutch, and flexplate. and it does have a shake to it. I will be contacting customer to bring it back in so I can redo it correctly. I really like your videos, and got one of your hoodies to support your channel last month. Thanks again!

[@yoshi10152010]

man Ford needs to pay you extra for all these great videos! Awesome job!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yeah I know they should pay me to be a public relations person at east.

[@yoshi10152010]

Yes seriously you are educating the customer from a real world tech standpoint

[@راموعجور]

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[@jimmechanic7313]

@@FordTechMakuloco please send a link I want buy the tool kit

[@TheOzthewiz]

@@jimmechanic7313 Go to your local friendly Ford dealer to order. Be aware that just the "alignment plate" is going to set you back $400!

[@VinnieR-vp5fw]

I wish you worked on European vehicles and made videos! I flip Euro cars and work on everything myself but sometimes when doing something new videos like this are a God send. You have the best most thorough videos and now I'm buying fords too with bigger issues to repair and sell.

[@dlstephenson]

This is a eye opener. My experience is with the actuator and not with the clutch itself. Extraordinary difficult to diagnose. What was Ford thinking.

[@timwrye5499]

just wanted to share something with you, I am a european specialist and am amazed at the system Ford has on this Focus, the principle is very similiar to the BMW M series with the SMG transmission. A manual transmission shifted automatically. The Ford system works much nicer though. Very smooth. I am impressed.

[@NoName-tz5ji]

Tim Wrye “WHEN” it work correctly.

[@dstan128]

Excellent video im a ford tech in uk and just done first clutch on this transmission, i watched this video as i was doing clutch which was a massive help as ford instructions not very clear about changing seals or refitting clutch Thanks

[@wreckentexanmoto]

Just curious. This video is edited so roughly how long would this take?

[@dstan128]

Simon Steward following video and doing for first time once transmission was on bench it took me about 90 mins to replace clutch and input shaft seals then about 20 mins on computer once transmission installed back in car hopefully next time i do one It shouldn't take that long next time

[@williammalona]

Excellent video and discussion. My 2013 Fiesta has 22K miles presently. Bought it new in Jan 2014. Dealer here in Colorado Springs, Colorado (Phil Long) replaced seals 1 year ago (Nov 2014) It's Shuddering again. My appointment to have it looked at again is in Jan 2016, there are 140 Fiestas ahead of me! I hope that it gets fixed correctly this time. Too bad; it gets 40 mpg consistently every tank full. But shudders badly from a stop when on a hill. I see that there is a class action lawsuit in California against Ford for this issue.

[@rpo69z28]

This is one of the best educational videos that I have ever seen, Thank You Makuloco

[@takinglifebythelens]

Thanks for an awesome in-depth video! I bought a 2014 Focus SE that is in great condition overall, but the transmission/clutch has some definite shudder at times. Ford wants $2600 in my area to replace the clutch and seals. Have called around to about 4 other mechanics/trans shops and none will touch it--all say only Ford can do this job (special tools, etc). After watching your video, this job doesn't look overly complex at all and the special tools don't look terribly expensive, so just don't understand why these other shops are deferring to Ford on this.

[@davisjames8484]

Because they don't want to do it. It's nothing crazy, but not worth it

[@armandoquezada9943]

I get bombarded with these at work. Ever heard of the two pry bars trick? I don't even use the special tools anymore lmao

[@bossyox7847]

+armando quezada You should put a video up showing.

[@Fireship1]

Yes! Please make a video to show us a faster way! I'd watch it!

[@edwardmitterko3337]

Yes! We use the two pry bar method to remove and a hammer to install at our shop. The only special tools we use are the seal tools and socket to unlock the clutch.

[@7.3_always]

Do you have a video of this method?

[@lorenbritsch4581]

@@edwardmitterko3337 we leave the trans on the jack we can swap the clutch 1.5 hrs

[@LaurenShanahan]

I bought my daughter's 2013 Titanium for her 18th birthday and high school graduation last spring. WE LOVE THIS CAR. I'm a discriminating car owner and typically drive German cars, but this Titanium Focus won my heart. It's sporty and tight and perfect for her. However, it has this shudder and grinding issue with the clutch. The dealership handed me the 2 page blah, blah and said to give it some time. One year later, no change. I took it in today and they were aware of, and are now admitting to, this issue but said that they now have to go through a lengthy process due to Ford's new policy's on this particular issue. Sounds like a song and dance from Ford if you ask me... In any case, there were two new transmission updates they put my car through today (from late 2013 and Feb 2014). Once done, the staff was actually very sad to report that the tests did not qualify my car for the clutch repair. They said to drive it a couple of weeks and bring it back for the next step. So I took it home and, as expected by all (me and the dealership), the problem is not repaired. On top of that, the car now shimmy's while idling at a stop. Question: could this be due to the updates somehow or did I just not notice it before? I don't drive the car that often since it is my daughter's, but since I am so fussy, I think I would have noticed. Let me know what you think about this idling issue but, MOST IMPORTANTLY, while we are trying to figure all this out and fighting with Ford, is this car truly safe for my daughter to drive without the repair?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Very nice birthday present. These are nice cars except for the trans. At this point I think between the calibrations, new clutch design, relearn process and the new seal design they have it figured out and the ones I repair work awesome. They need to do those updates and get you back in spec so you can enjoy the car. Have you seen my 2 other videos on this concern? Namely the one that states why your dealer won't fix the car? 2011+ Fiesta & Focus- Why the Dealer Won't Fix Your Transmission 2011+ Ford Fiesta & 2012+ Focus Clutch Shudder Explained

[@FordTechMakuloco]

FordTechMakuloco The trans software update likely did not cause your idle concern no, the only thing it is doing now is relearning the idle and fuel trims which will take a little while so the idle may not be perfect.

[@emeyer6963]

That transmission has cost Ford a lot of current and future customers

[@kathrynw3]

I bought one and although mine hasn't given me any trouble, it's a ticking time bomb waiting to go off.

[@emeyer6963]

@@kathrynw3 You may have the one that goes 300000 miles.Good Luck

[@m18tankdestroyer43]

A lesion for all car companies! Don’t screw up!

[@yacofaco4630]

Garbage and Ford knew it. I'll go Toyota

[@petestanton1945]

Infamy

[@feaseable]

im not a mechanic, my daughters 2014 ford focus is slipping, and all this stuff is new to me. taking her car in this morning and im very glad to watch this vid so i can have some kind of idea whats going on. thank you for your vids FordTechMakuloco. great backgound music as well. i listen to most of all those artists as well. just finished "I can only Imagine" movie. I highly recommend this movie.

[@rickeymitchell8620]

just had this done to my wife's 2013 Focus SE. I asked if they changed the input shaft seal to the upgraded one. the reply was yes and they said it was the cause of the shudder due to trans fluid getting on the clutches, Which is feasable. I hope this is the end of the problem but being a pessimist i have my doubts. thanks for the informative video.

[@yellow3378]

Has the upgraded seal lasted so far?

[@panteradime5150]

Ryan A the upgraded seals last Ive never seen one fail

[@weightlifter210]

How much did it cost you? It should be something they should do for free.

[@lyrical12345]

How much did u spend did ford not cover it

[@mrb2917]

bullshit they don't cover it. they've put two completely new transmissions in my 2012 focus and the updated seals, all at zero cost to me. edit to add: the transmission has been perfect for over a year now

[@bigbluetruck7555]

Great video, just got our 2014 Focus fixed at a local dealer. This video helped us understand what was going on with our transmission and clutches so we could inform the dealer of what exactly was going on. Thanks to our extended warranty, now we are not thinking about getting rid of the car. Would recommend watching this video.

[@ishgilbertstone4887]

Greetings ...Did Ford come up with a permanent fix for the clutch problem or just replace with a another so same problem keeps happening after another few k put on the new clutch? Asking because I'm about to drop my feista off at the dealer and have the shuddering/ slipping fixed or should I sell the car thanks hope it works out for you as well ☮️

[@bigbluetruck7555]

Ish Gilbertson Hi there, we were able to get a brand new updated clutch installed in our Focus, and it seems to be completely fixed, no problems so far.

[@jourdantheodozio4718]

Do you still have the vehicle and if so is it still going strong?

[@vivikutty]

Good video,well explained. I've just sent in my fiesta 2012 for second clutch replacement. Hope this one last longer...

[@kristianmopsticc2887]

How long did first last

[@da4631]

Great video explains why it costs 2000 to get one replaced. We have a 2014 and should have been notified of the class action!!! Problem started about 26000 miles and we went through the song and dance for 5 years with it still have it. It has been at the shop for 2 years trying to get it out of the parking lot after 900 here and 2000 there, I am setting it on the side of A major highway on a few acres I own with a billboard stating a synopsis telling everyone that passes to beware of Ford Motor company products because they do not stand behind their products and will rip you off to fix them.

[@NikkiNameless]

I have a 2012 Focus SE, it’s my first car. Bought it at 30,000 and LOVED it until it literally almost killed me. The shutter was terrible, steering locked and trans malfunction on in the middle of an intersection. Then while parked it happened again. Horrifying experience, these things are insanely dangerous.

[@jimmyandy1980]

Had my clutch replaced 9 months ago on my ford focus here in the UK the car has been great to drive since

[@marshall7927]

I love the dps6, best transmission ever for making money.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

And the Nissan CVT.

[@blutorlz3]

No joke

[@williamtse9230]

VW/AUDI DSG would be my choice of money making transmissions.

[@BlackHistoryReview]

Lol! I got my wife a '12 Focus in May. It's in the shop for the third time for the same shift problem.

[@dbsimms63]

Maybe good for shops but really horrible for a consumer. If it took over 7yrs to get it right, think of all the cars driving around with a poorly designed clutch and they'll have to pay for Ford's lack of testing to get it correct before their warranties expired and now they have to pay for that poorly engineered unit.

[@onerabbijew]

Thanks for the brake down on this post.Taken my car in complaining about a sligth grind at 900 rpm they say they hear nothing!Before that heard what I called a bolt loose grinding aginst some thing and no wonder they buzzed me off at the dealer ship! Thanks

[@WeberAuto]

Great job explaining this transaxle and the service procedures!

[@migelnervdr]

great video, i'm not an auto mechanic and yet i understand the process. i've watched this video so that the dealership can't make a fool out of me. i own a ford focus 2013. I've experienced the shuddering, car sluggish that feels like its always on the first gear, then sudenly revs at high then suddenly drops down. all these problems manifested at 66,000 kilometers (odometer reading). car is currently at ford dealership for service. The covid pandemic that started in 2019 will be solve hopefully by the end of this year, but i guess this problem with the dps6 transmission of ford will still persist until the end of the world. Damn you FORD for selling defective units!

[@aqib2000]

Covid problems are life long if you got vaccinated

[@steadyeddie7453]

Excellent detail in your video. One question. At 20:15 you release the clutch locks by turning the inner screws 14 times. At 6 revolutions you hear the clutch release so why turn so much more? And then after 14 turns you reverse and turn the screws clockwise but you dont say how far or at what point to stop? Do you keep turning until they are tight? Snug? A critical torque required? Thanks.

[@frankfreeman2316]

You let it turn itself back down. The clutch finger springs are pressing it back down. Just don't lets it slip or it will pop the little bearings inside the forks and you'll have to take it back apart.

[@radmansa5514]

Great work and excellent workmanship, I don’t own these new model cars but I certainly learnt a lot from you video, the problem with new tech is that it requires dedicated people like you who care about doing things correctly!. The DIY era is slowly coming to an end.

[@watsondixon6288]

What are the name of the tools you use to help make the job easier for pulling the transmission from a ford focus

[@wongcw08]

Thanks so much for sharing. I am not likely to do this myself but it sure make me a lot more appreciative of the guys in blue who does the job. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@ralphsau5642]

Yes it has-- I may well be one shortly! Word is that Ford was aware of the probs during the development phase of the DPS6, but went ahead with the design anyway (per Gearsmagazine), then sold Fiesta's & Focus of the affected model years at a promotional rate 4:40

[@jasonhill943]

Just subbed man! Your a perfectionist and really instructive. Awesome! Reminds me of me in my line of work.I’ve been a Hydraulic mechanic now for 20 years and do all the repairs on all my vehicles, families, friends etc etc. watched a few of your videos on catch cans since I’ve purchased the 13 Focus ST a few years ago now. You’ve helped me understand a few things now and I’m greatly appreciated of you for your content. Wondering if you’ve got a video out for the ST clutch?? Getting ready to tackle it soon. Thanks again! Looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Very informative. Just had my wifes 2012 59k miles had rusted out forks stuck. P07A3 code it was. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and be well.

[@Youchoob1]

Great video and convinced me I didn't need to buy that Focus after all...

[@hemipowersrt6773]

Youchoob1 I wish I’ve seen this video before I bought mine. I have a 2015 Ford focus for commuting.

[@DannyMdlG]

Hemi Power, how's that going for you? I just bought a 2013 Focus with very low mileage. Although it seems to drive very well, when I turn it on cold I can hear a soft intermitting sound of faint scratching, or friction between metals, and I'm afraid it's on its way down.

[@program22]

Daniel Mouynes same issue on my 2013 focus SE, I've had it for a little over a year, pretty scary to hear the noises while driving with the window down. I changed the transmission fluid, which was for some reason red compared to the Ford dct fluid I replaced it with (light brown), and yeah.. still does it. Probably the same issue we both have as seen in this video, and I could only imagine how much money out of warrant it will cost us lol.

[@DannyMdlG]

I'm kinda afraid to ask how much. It got temporarily worst the other day during one single drive, and ever since I creep into first and second gear like a damn ninja just to prolongue the inevitable... Damn good car though, I'm very much into it & willing to take the hit.

[@program22]

Daniel Mouynes you and me both, I do love the car, not going to lie. Gonna call the local Ford dealership and see what they say and go from there. But yeah the lower gears seem to be my issue as well.

[@josephatherton2781]

Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and information , on the clutch and seals change out .

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

great video.you dealer guys get all the nice specialty tools. my ex boss would have lifted the clutch free with a cherry picker...

[@blutorlz3]

Excellent video. I am struggling with one of these now... Getting the run-around from the dealer. "All tests are within specs" Now I am getting stuck in a possible limp mode? Complete loss of engagement and the engine just revs. Does it once or twice a week. Never when the dealer looks... Hopefully the can replicate the issue tomorrow.

[@kristianmopsticc2887]

Any update

[@blutorlz3]

@@kristianmopsticc2887 fought with a couple dealers and the Ford customer care team could only suggest trying yet another dealer service department. It seems that they knew there would be no cheap fix and would rather deny the issue. I ended up selling the Ford at a loss and went to GMC for my current Sierra. I don’t know if Ford will ever get another new car sale from me.

[@ThatGuy-ip3br]

Rube Goldberg would be proud of this design. Good video. Very precise and informative. I have this same problem as well as the TCM.

[@Fireship1]

Rube Goldberg. Lol. Couldn't have said it better myself. It seems like a Rube Goldberg contraption. Over engineered.

[@Caaracu]

This video is just amazing 👏.. I got here trying to understand how to save 3200 that ford dealer is charging me to fix my daughter's 2012 focus. Although I'm a very handy person and it seems I can tackle assembly thanks to your explaining, I would never be able to finish the last process of programing with the computer.. I really don't know what else to do. 😔

[@LA_Commander]

I hope you guys watching this learned your lesson: always get a manual transmission with these small four cylinder cars. Not just for Fords, but for Hondas and Toyotas as well. These small cars are almost always better and less trouble with the factory manual transmission.

[@yesehaqfauconier7834]

exactly what I'm thinking while I scour the internet for reasons why my shift actuator throws a low circuit code and I can't reverse 🙃

[@myfastcars]

I don't own a Ford but, I LOVE watching you fix them. You are such a great mechanic. This clutch is a NIGHTMARE!!!! Good job on the repair! Where are you located? I love your cam phaser repair and warning about using only ford parts. I shared that with a buddy that had a ford truck with noisy phasers. Your videos are always enlightening and worth watching. THANK YOU!

[@rickeymitchell8620]

unknown at this point. the past week the clutch started to shudder again in 1st AND 2nd gear. our intent is to take it back to the dealer very soon. my thought is 1 the seal is leaking again or 2 the trans controller is giving problems. makes the car a bear to drive in traffic. after 2nd gear the car drives fine. the only time it has problems is when the trans is hot or on a hot day. it could be leaking again or heat is getting to the trans controller. idk.

[@runamonk]

I have exactly this same issue. It doesn't happen until the gearbox (tranny) is warmed up and been driven a while but sure enough a shudder/judder happens in low gears. Dealer just confirmed the clutch needs to be replaced. Thankfully I got the extended warranty or I would have to cough up 1200 bucks.

[@RobertoRSG]

Could the oil that you have made contaminate the clutch? And due to the wear and tear of having walked with the clutch contaminated with oil just crawled it faster? This clutch has a limit and can be measured, have you checked these measurements or installed a new clutch?

[@georgedoan]

mine 2012 has same issues....did you find out what cause problem... clutch or tcm?

[@georgedoan]

@@runamonk so was it the clutch or tcm

[@runamonk]

@@georgedoan They said clutch and that's what they replaced. They also reset the TCM at the same time as part of it.

[@95fordtbirdlx]

Just had mine done today, based off the part number for the seal on the invoice I got the brown seal. Shudder was originally measured at 257 rpm and now is down to 74 rpm. I also noticed it is getting at least 1 mpg better.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

95fordtbirdlx Nice!

[@dennismcclain1931]

Bought a Fiesta manual In 2014 now 5 years on, no problems what so ever. Those dual clutch automatics are junk.

[@mikem.9197]

Same here. Opening mine up to do the thermostat tomorrow, but that is the first issue in over 6 years. Its about time it gets a full coolant flush and replacement anyway. Everything else has just been regular maintenance. 6.5L/100km all day long, and I don't exactly drive it gently.

[@Bryan_Lion]

I drove a manual and went to an automatic dual clutch. You’re absolutely right; they’re junk!

[@paulpinto562]

Great video. Thanks. I work at dealership and the trans guy tries to make this seem complicated. I’m down to start fixing them myself.

[@Dang_Jim]

I'm wondering if Ford isn't replacing the seal around the input shaft when they do clutch replacements. My car is about due for it's 3rd clutch replacement in 43k miles.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

They are not automatically anymore.

[@shanalewis1856]

I'm getting ready to replace my 3rd, going on 56k! I already had it replaced in September 2016 and August 2017 and now it's acting up again. I didn't realize the clutch would end up being regular maintenance.

[@jsutty7530]

Shana Lewis in the same situation..going on #3..I’ve had the tcm replaced, and shifting motor replaced, and several reflashes, and the catalytic converter replaced..all in 25k miles car is a fuckin turd lmao the supervisor at ford says oh it’s completely normal to experience shudder and a little jerking up to a certain point..get the fuck outta here what other automatic acts like that even my other car is a stick shift and even if I shift it terribly it doesn’t feel as bad as this junk

[@tossmonkey1]

Thanks for all the info, in Edmonton, Canada here have a 2011 fiesta, the battery died in a recent cold snap, put in a new one in and the tcm went out, at the dealership they put in new tcm and also new clutch/ seals, surprisingly all under warranty! have done 1000km since then and the transmission is perfect so far, no clunking or shaking/shuddering going through the gears at all anymore, hopefully will last a few more years!

[@garymiller2056]

I had the exact same problem, owen k, Bad battery and TCM knocked out. Dealer said that is normal and replaced TCM under warranty. Battery was over 4 years old, and they said battery should be replaced at 3 years. They don't tell you that when you buy it. They also said to not let it creep in traffic. They don't tell you that either.

[@garrettm7993]

My 2016 Fiesta has been flawless, I have 22k miles on it currently with a blend of city and highway. Around how long should my clutches last with just normal wear?

[@josesoto9099]

Wait another 20,000 miles more till it starts slipping my wifes 2014 focus se has 46,000 miles and its been tooken to the dealer at least 3 different times to get it fixed an never seem to permanently fix the problem just today the transmission light turnd on on the cluster

[@flywall4997]

I had a 2015 from new with 100k+, never a problem, but I understand the transmission and how to drive it. It's as close to a manual transmission without having to shift. Super fun car to drive.

[@edvinneluis2635]

Sell it before the warranty expires this ford transmission is one of ford worst trans ever made! Just problems and clutches dont last long! These firds are wirth buying if they have a manual transmission.

[@Vhadc]

it shouldn't happen until about 80k, that's when the clutch will start to slip under normal conditions. I am having my first replacement on my 2012 focus today!

[@kenfredrick7658]

This guy is a genius. I wish he had worked on my 2012 Fiesta. Hopefully the Ford dealer installed the brown colored parts on my clutch.

[@dumbcow1]

I'm getting the F version this week. Wish I had you doing the swap, I'd be so much more confident it will be done correctly. Hahah

[@cardiojim]

Omg yes I am nervous about paying 2k and then not getting this kind of repair

[@barryseal-7710]

Nearly bought a 2012 focus yesterday with a high clutch for £6000 , thank fuk I looked into "clutch problems" before I took the plunge, not a huge amount of money but an extra £2000 plus for a new clutch on top of the 6k @8k for an 11 year old car as good a condition and miles as it was, still not worth the headache 🙏🏻☮️

[@darebear12345]

Thanks really helped today, I was trying the whole book procedure and it was getting me no where for about 20 minutes

[@vip01]

Great video, being a former mechanic and car builder, this convinced me to not buy a Focus. Thanks for the great video...

[@stevescanlon339]

Excellent has restored my faith in Garage Technicians. Thank you.

[@JesusSavesGODWINS]

Worst transmission ever, IMO. 2012 Focus is the reason I will never buy another ford.

[@oscarlara3509]

it's more poor design it's a dual clutch manual type tyranny made to electronically and automatically shift which it does poorly.

[@pirwzy]

I'm in the same boat. Ford lost a customer in me because of the 2012 Focus transmission.

[@SexyAndlKnowIt]

Pirwzy 2012-present. They still putting these transmissions even on the new focus. Not all fords are bad. Just avoid the AWD explorers and automatic fiesta/focus. Manual focus and fiesta are fine.

[@paulstandaert5709]

What is the scoop with the AWD Explorers? If those are to be avoided, so should the Taurus, as the chassis is about the same.

[@SexyAndlKnowIt]

As far as I know, I haven't seen a Taurus enter a shop for AWD service. I've always seen explorer AWD, specifically police ones that are equipped with the 6F55 transmission. They leak from the transmission case (not enough silicone sealant from the factory) and the PTU (Power take off unit) leaks from the shaft seals and breather tube. If you get a burnt smell and the fluid color is black, then chances are you will need a new PTU.

[@RolandCaston]

So many advances since I was a Ford tech in the late 70s thru the 80s. I thought I was pretty fancy because I was good with a variable venturi carb. Good job.

[@LimpDixkit]

The DPS6 is cake work man. Good techs can crank these things out under 2.5.

[@PapaAcer]

Christian Music in the background...Nice! Great video too! Thanks for sharing!

[@ozellharden2162]

Moo

[@michaelmcclintock3853]

Didn’t mention the black tabs that come on the new shift forks, don’t forget to take them out… I learned the hard way. But great video!

[@heisenberg1763]

Love the background music

[@schneff7]

Makuloco, thank you very much for the educational video. Please where can I get the tools to use to remove and install the clutch?

[@jb6574]

Geez what happened to the simple clutch job days lol

[@TheOzthewiz]

Still a LOT easier than rebuilding a hydraulically operated automatic transmission!

[@jesuslozano5468]

I have a 2013 Ford Focus titanium, with 230,000+ miles and last week the IP gave me a warning of transmission getting hot and day later started shuttering and the next day I was stranded getting back home from work, I’m out of warranty, I need a good shop to fix my car, it has been good and I want to keep it cause I have it for over 7 years and Han no issues until my transmission

[@killage]

You don't happen to live in Ontario do you? Great video.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nope the good ole USA.

[@chrisl2090]

@@FordTechMakuloco where in USA and how much to do the front main seal and clutch replacement. I'm not trusting ford anymore..

[@reubencripps8756]

Very comprehensive 👍 , but tell me what do you think is that factor or factors are causing the transmison to just free wheel while driving . Scarry

[@DaBuGzLiFe]

Free wheel as in feeling that the gear is not being engaged? If so, that would be a worn-out clutch.

[@keanumendoza2558]

anyone having the same problems for 2017 focus?

[@stuartgrimm6048]

Can you do a video on removing and replacing the DPS6 transmission in 2012 and later Ford Focuses please.

[@wayneph71]

junk 2015 Fiesta same problem

[@eduardoalanis6780]

Very complete video. thank you for sharing your knowledge. I was hoping you can bring some illumination. does a used transmission module for this transmissions need to be programmed too?

[@virgojoe72]

And this is the reason I drive a car with a standard transmission.

[@zxtenn]

+jose martinez Got that statement 100% correct, I will NOT buy a car that has a manual available with an automatic or in this case a semi automatic. To be honest I was thinking of buying a new Fiesta and naturally with a manual but I think there are other brands available now with 6 speed manual standard like Hyundai Accent

[@virgojoe72]

Those are really good choices but i want a little more room and I'm looking at a 2013 ford fusion with a 6 speed manual and really low miles. Good luck with what ever one you choose!

[@rgebes222]

jose martinez agreed. I found a 2012 focus for a good deal with a manual transmission, thank God. shifts and drives great, I've been happy with it. sounds like people with the automatics aren't having the same experience...

[@zxtenn]

I just bought a 2017 Hyundai Sonata 6 speed MANUAL

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

jose martinez Indeed Brother I hate this automatic car BS.

[@SplittingVoices]

I really wanted to get some info about these transmissions and I could not find a better video then yours. Thank You :)

[@Mickey_Bauer]

What a pile of crap. Thanks for this amazing video so i don't accidentally buy this double-shit ever. I don't even own a Ford yet but this was fun to watch and very informative.

[@supertruckertom]

Glad I found your video. Our 2012 gave it up Saturday night 3-14-15 at 125k miles. We crammed 6 people into the car and also had a full trunk. My wife usually drives it close to 150 miles a day alone but in stop and go traffic. She is also babies the car and I think the heavy load was more than the computer could handle. Started slipping and within 5 miles got the clutch hot shutdown. When I turn it on now I can hear it trying to go through the shift pattern. Got it towed home. We let it cool down and it would only drive partway up the flatbed before slipping. Didn't try it but the one time. It looks like it will need the whole process you have done here. Great video. I'm just hoping we can get the work done at a reasonable rate here in the metro Atlanta area. What would be the best choice Dealer or independent shop? In the past it would seem to drive OK for a while after I drove it more aggressively similar to your short video about scrubbing the clutches. I think it was an original flash calibration.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

SuperTruckerTom Dealer definitely there are allot of special tools required. Does yours not have the extended warranty?

[@supertruckertom]

14M02 fixed it Free under warranty. Out of pocket would have been $579 parts and labor at my preferred dealer. 14M01 is about $1550 if it is not under warranty. Put 150 miles on the repair yesterday after picking it up. All well so far.

[@shawnsmith3884]

I wanna take my fiesta to you so bad lol

[@runforit420]

Just had the second clutch put in my Focus (third overall). The dealer keeps telling me that "This set of oil seals fixes the problem" only to ruin the clutch due to oil contamination. Last clutch was installed in July 2015 and hopefully Ford has reengineered the seals again. It's a shame because the DPS6 is great when it works correctly, which unfortunately is more often not. I wish the fix was to install a 6F15 transmission. That's what gets paired with the 1.0L EcoBoost in the Focus with an automatic. Sure (like the 6F35) it can lurch a bit but so much smoother than a shuddering PowerShift.

[@jasonashley9853]

It's not a shudder from the seal you are likely having. If they did the brown seal, you have dry shudder. I blame Ford's software personally.

[@scaryhorrormoviee]

repsct you because you are not selfish you going to grow just cuz of that

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Thanks!

[@esp68camaross33]

My wife just picked one of these up and shutters on takeoff only 94,000 miles. I plan on checking the neg term points for trans first. If that doesn't work I may have to do this. This is mind blowing, why they would go away from a torque converter for this?

[@jth1987leb]

The top clutch motor you only turned 13 times

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Joshua Harden you turn it up to 14 times you will hear when they pop and release

[@Automotiveelite]

FordTechMakuloco May I ask why we have to wind it 14 times , on ford stud it says to wind it 14 times I done that , and it just winds back after doing it

[@Automotiveelite]

Ford etis*

[@michael931]

It sounded like they both popped at around 7 turns. Not sure why you need 14.

[@TheHairyHound]

Excellent video and crystal clear explanation ....no more doing this job at home 😥