83700 Ford Focus Owners Get $23k Payout Due To “Unsafe” Transmission

Ford Focus Owners Get $23k Payout Due To “Unsafe” Transmission



So, what is the issue with the PowerShift gearbox that has affected thousands of 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus models and resulted in the filing of a class-action suit? Owners have described a recurring shudder when pulling away from a stop and an especially disconcerting 1-2 upshift causing a notable vibration through the vehicle. Everything from output shafts to clutches and entire transmissions has been replaced, while others have tried to remedy the issues with a software update. Unfortunately for Ford, the issues often reappear, indicating a fundamental flaw with the DPS6.

While dual-clutches are known for slipping the clutch in a similar fashion to a manual when pulling away, Ford uses a dry clutch that only adds to these undesirable traits. Premium manufacturers like Audi and Porsche make use of wet clutches and, unsurprisingly, their transmissions exhibit smoother shift quality.

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