Its only done 11,000 km, but as it is out of warranty it is now my problem. Sep 16, 2016 i purchased my ford mondeo titanium 2011 model privately with a full log book history at 76,000kms. We specialise in the supply of quality, guaranteed reconditioned ford gearboxes either from stock, in exchange for your existing ford gearbox, or we can take your gearbox, remanufacture it and return it to you. Conversely, a manual transmission has one dry clutch and a bunch of actual metal gears. Most transmission problems can be prevented by making sure that the lubricating oil is at the proper level. Ford mondeo common problems solutions hints and tips united. The automatic gearbox powershift 6dct450 mps6 had six stages, the last is the down and it is used for fuel economy. However, ford has repeatedly denied systematic problems even to their own dealerships, instead directing them. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. A typical automatic transmission has a series of wet clutches that are activated in particular combinations to achieve the desired ratios. I have only ever owned manuals and have absolutely no interest in buying an. Mine gives two substantial thumps when you engage drive. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems and owner complaints. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
When the car was 3 12 years old but with only 21,000 miles on the clock, in november last year, the gearbox gave up. The gearbox in my 2012 ford mondeo has become stuck in first gear. Ford combats perceived powershift problems wardsauto. However, ive heard bad things about fords double clutch powershift gearbox tales of it failing at low mileages and needing existing repairs. This should be replaced with a revised synchronizer ring. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Manual transmission problems hello, so the transmission on our 97 ford mondeo is playing up, it is a real struggle trying to move the stick into any ge. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2011 2016 focus, andor legal remedies available to them under state lemon laws. Ford mondeo problems and reliability issues carsguide. The company refused to do an oncamera interview but instead sent a statement that says in part. Ford galaxy mt350 6 speed manual gearbox oil change mk2. Premature failure rate approaches 100% and recurs again within a short period of. Dec, 2018 ford believed these problems were the result of problems in the transmission control module, and extended the modules warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Is ford responsible for mondeo transmission damage.
In the overview, you will then get a list of the gearbox codes with the years of construction and engine capacity of the associated engine. On cold mornings i cannot disengage from reverse gear. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. It is available in either a 4door sedan, or 5door hatchback and estate models. Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. The worst complaints are transmission failure, grinding sound. Ford is addressing reported problems with its powershift dualclutch transmission by better communicating with consumers about the technology. Galaxy, transit connect with manual gearbox also affected. Ford mondeo problems 700 problems and issues with the ford mondeo posted by owners. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. The fault then reappeared only 10 months later and the work was done again which was done under the warranty. Computer screen then advises limited gearbox performance and goes into limp mode. Ford mondeo mk4, manual gearbox oil change youtube. In your view am i taking back risk buying a car with this box.
Detecting 7 common manual transmission problems car from japan. This week, ford australia invited caradvice to broadmeadows to offer an. Once the engine is restared it wont engage into 1st. I purchased my ford mondeo titanium 2011 model privately with a full log book history at 76,000kms.
The first step in this maintenance procedure is to check the gearbox oil. Ford motor company probably wishes it had gone with a cvt. The ford mondeo is a midsize or large family car manufactured by the ford motor company from 1992. We bought it second hand from a large nonford dealer. I have to double declutch a few times before i can engage 1st gear. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. Aug 28, 2012 are there any known problems with 2010 model powershift mondeo gearboxes. More ford mondeo recalls more ford recalls ford uk recalls by dvsa common ford problems check recalls by vin latest recalls ford. Premature failure rate approaches 100% and recurs again within a. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by.
Ive a 01 march ford mondeo zetec auto saloon which has done 10 miles. Transmission gears are very sensitive, and if they are not properly lubricated, they will grind against each other, causing your mondeos transmission will fail. It was designed to replace the ford sierra in europe and the ford tempo in north. I have a 2015 ford mondeo trend tdci auto, its been towed to ford 3 times since new, each time with gearbox issue. This is not the same oil as used by most ford manual transmissions being for use in a vw box, so make sure youve got the right stuff. It looks so freaking goodcompare to others in the same class. Automatic gearbox powershift 6dct450 mps6 has high demands on service work.
Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. Very apt this post as im currently sat in a ford dealers. But does the latest fix actually remove the problem entirely. Powershift automatic transmission faults axleaddict. Ford believed these problems were the result of problems in the transmission control module, and extended the modules warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. At the 90,000km mark i took the car to a ford dealership to have the service and for them to look over the car for me. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. Dec 05, 2018 the ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. The australian competition and consumer commission accc has claimed that about 70,000 ford vehicles sold in australia were fitted with a faulty dualclutch automatic gearbox.
But these transmissions also tend to slip the clutch like a manual. After weathering years of complaints about the performance of its sixspeed powershift dual clutch transmission, australia just added to the misery with a classaction lawsuit, caradvice reports. Ford focus, ford mondeo, ford kuga, ford galaxy, ford fiesta, ford cmax, ford smax. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. Ford mondeo common problems solutions hints and tips. It starts fine, with the gears nice and easy to select very precise and slick.
How to check gearbox oil on a ford mondeo it still runs. Hi john, i purchased my ford mondeo titanium 2011 model privately with a full log book history at 76,000kms. This warranty extension only applied to the 20112015 fiesta and 20122016 focus. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. The mondeo third generation has got to be the best value vehicle on the australian market, largely due to ford australias misdirected attempts to support sales of the local falcon. Kuga, mondeo, galaxy, transit connect with manual gearbox also affected. The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. For mondeo liftback models manufactured before early 2008, water would drip into the boot if opened after rain this requires a rubber seal to be fitted around the boot. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. More ford mondeo recalls more ford recalls ford uk recalls by dvsa common. Enter the car make and car model for which you want to see an overview of gearbox codes. Transmission repair manuals fordvolvo powershift dct450. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for. Jul 26, 2017 the australian competition and consumer commission accc has claimed that about 70,000 ford vehicles sold in australia were fitted with a faulty dualclutch automatic gearbox.
Models fitted with the mtx75 galaxy vxt75 are known to have problems with the 3rd gear synchroniser ring. As the journey progresses, the gear changes become more stiff. Transmission parts for ford focus for sale shop with. Firstly, the information below is in addition to your consumer rights. Fords powershift automatedmanual transmission uses an advanced configuration that provides. Ford mondeo questions manual transmission problems cargurus. Theyve suggested me to either repair or replace it with a refurbed gearbox. Dual clutch transmissions like the powershift are a combination of the two. Its a lease car, 119000 miles, serviced at every interval and had the box oil.
Home owner my vehicle download your manual ford motor company limited uses cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve your online experience and to show tailored advertising to you. This website provides information to consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2011 2016 focus, andor legal remedies available to. What to look for when buying a ford mondeo 2007 2014, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. The mondeo is an example of an excellent european vehicle undersold in our market it shares a bit with volvo. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Now, dont panic, the tiny metal filings are not a problemthats just regular wear and tear but the. Are there any known problems with 2010 model powershift mondeo gearboxes. If it is below the min level, your car needs more gearbox oil.
There are dry clutch and wet clutch powershift gear boxes. The fault then reappeared only 10 months later and the work was done again. Mk4 mondeo gearbox problem posted in drivetrain mk4 mondeo. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Get the best deals on transmission parts for ford focus. Ford mondeo problems and repairs listing auto insider. Getrag transmissions 2017present 7dcl750 getrag 7speed dual clutch transmission ford gt 2nd gen. Only know this because mine failed on my focus at 35,000 and was replaced under warranty. Ford gearboxes reconditioned ford gearboxes transmissions. Mondeo automatic gearbox issues moneysavingexpert forum.
Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Gearbox problems ford fiesta club ford owners club. Ford focus transmission problems auto expert by john. The correct manual transmission oil from ford is finis part no. Ford galaxy mt350 6 speed manual gearbox oil change. Ford powershift transmission issues explained caradvice.
Investigation finds hundreds of complaints about ford. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to. We can even collect your ford vehicle from anywhere in the uk, rebuild the gearbox and return your ford to your door. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission.
The suit, which alleges the transmissions are unsafe, concerns 20102014 ford fiesta and focus models. The fluid level should be between the min and max marks. Ford focus powershift automatic transmission problems. Type9, t9, typen, sierra box whatever you want to call it, fords first reardrive fivespeed gearbox has had an incredible part to play in the classic ford scene second only to the crossflow and pinto engines, that it. The auto matic transmission started behaving erraticaly and i took it to my local ford dealer to get it checked. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. Ford recently sent dealers a memo with instructions. The powershift transmissions are known to have problems.
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