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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Replaced clutch pack to correct slipping issue. Repaired under factory warranty.
48000 mi
Replaced clutchpack on dual-clutch transmission. Also updated program, per factory tech bulletin. Repairs done under factory warranty.
59000 mi
Replace transaxle clutch pack under extended warranty.
25000 mi
Dual cluth assembly had to be replaced by a Ford recall for a known issue in these transmissions for the 2014 model with the transmission jerking taking off and sluggishness.
42000 mi
Transmission had begun to shudder again when traded.
Transmission started jerking in and out of gear. Then shifting erratically. So parked vehicle and Ford set wrecker. Dealer said they reflashed software. They thought program was corrupt. So far problem hadn't returned.
9000 mi
Transmission was reprogrammed but did not result in complete fix so dealer ordered a newly redesigned Focus clutch and seal kit. Parts replaced in December...seems good!
The vehicle had trouble starting. We took it to our local garage and they diagnosed a problem with the clutch sensor. They had to keep it 2 days as they had to order a new sensor and then it was quite a lengthy job replacing it.
Vehicle jerks when starting off and when the transmission shifts between 1 & 2 and 2 & 3
26000 mi
Confirmed problem(s):
TCM/PCM reprogram, recall #15B22
Clutch shudder (TBS #16-0199...)
Dealer replaced dual clutch under recall. No charge and no hassle.
35000 mi
leaks Repair transmission leak
55000 mi
[DCT] clutch premature wear
30380 mi
transmission jerking in stop and go traffic. Dual clutch replaced
41540 mi
Clutch assembly needed replacement
45000 mi
Performed Transmission TCM recall program and clutch adaptive learning.
Verified and perform open recall 15B22
18000 mi
Needs clutches
20000 mi
Clutch
25000 mi
Reprogram
12500 mi
Update software
14300 mi
Critical update for trans
19000 mi
Replaced clutches
41000 mi
Ever since the clutches have been replaced every once in a while I can smell them braking in. Not standing still but when on it getting on the freeway. Clutches started chatting again until I ran from 20-80 full on and cleared the dust. Now as good as new
7900 mi
Shuddering, vibration when accelerating from a stop.
9000 mi
Shuddering, jerking, upon acceleration. Replaced clutches, seals.
Automatic transmission clutches were slipping causing shuddering. Dealer replaced the clutches and seals.
11000 mi
Harsh shifting of auto transmission. Went to three dealers before problem was corrected by Shults Ford, which actually cares about the customer. They repaired a small leak and updated the software. Car now shifts smoothly, a total transformation.
30000 mi
AROUND 30,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES BECAME WET FROM LEAK RESULTING IN CHATTERING. FORD IS REPLACING TRANSMISSION IN 6-8 WEEKS.
35000 mi
Transmission was repaired with redesigned clutch assembly and seal kits from 2016 Focus-Transmission now shifts perfectly
28000 mi
Automatic DCT. Transmission would shudder when shifting. Happens at both low speeds and high speeds. Dealer flashed TCU, low speed shudder still present, high speed shudder fixed.
54100 mi
Transmission was shuddering at low speeds again. Dealer diagnosed issue as bad clutch and a leaking seal. Dealer replaced clutch with updated part, replaced seal, and flashed the ECU/TCU with the latest software. Issue appears to be resolved. Transmission shifts very well now, no hesitations or shuddering at any speed.
26000 mi
Shuttering and grinding from transmission. Clutch assembly replaced (automatic/manual transmission)
18000 mi
cluch shudder
47500 mi
the DCT clutch was repaced
17500 mi
Replaced Clutch and Seals
55000 mi
US $80
Shudders needs clutches again sold car!
8200 mi
Shudder and rattle noise
12000 mi
Transmission part needed replaced due to poor and jerky shifting.
29000 mi
The gear slipped as I approached an off-ramp on the highway and the revs jumped up. Took it to get checked and they changed the clutches on the dct.
71500 mi
had to have TCM replaced. Started out with check engine light that went away after one day and then the following day, couldn't shift past 2nd without high engine revs. Still having issues with shudder after repair.
19350 mi
Upgraded computer control of Transmission under one recall but refused to do the second recall.
32000 mi
Clutch was bad. Shuddered excessively. Clutch was replaced and now runs how it should. TCM died and vehicle acted as it were in neutral when it was in drive. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Ruled bad TCM and replaced. Car runs as it should now.
17000 mi
Vehicle was shaking furiously upon accelerating from a stop. Computer was reprogrammed. Time will tell if it's fixed. Sounded like a common issue.
31000 mi
The previous shaking that I reported turned out to not be a bad computer program (no surprise to me) but rather a faulty clutch. The part was on backorder due to high demand. Sounds like a recall is needed.
15000 mi
Clutch judder. Computer was reprogrammed. Problem not fixed. clutch judder still there. they are ordering a new clutch system. Parts are on national back order.
33000 mi
Ford known trans issue with automatic dual clutch. Warranty repair. Other than being annoying, I have not found the issue to be a major detriment to the performance in general.
66000 mi
US $200
Replace clutch again
42000 mi
Clutch plate worn, causing bad shudder on low gear shifts. Plate replaced under warranty, issue resolved.
12000 mi
Clutch replaced under warranty. Shuddering, jerking, slipping.
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