Erratic transmission slipping in lower gears

- Carlisle, OH, USA

Steering seized up at 70K miles. Elec. Rack & pinion needs replacing $2800! this should not happen at 70K miles - extremely dangerous and expensive to fix on a 5 yr old car. Transmission stutters - was recalled, "fixed" and still hesitates occasionally. Never take an intersection for granted because car might stutter - extremely dangerous sometimes. Gas tank recalled - fixed.

- Vineland, NJ, USA

My car has had problems shifting from the day I bought the car in Dec 2016 I took it in and they did nothing told me sometimes it will shift like that (bought car in Texas) for almost 4yrs it would not shift properly and finally a recall was made on the clutch I took it in and they put the part in and it continues to stutter when trying to accelerate from a stop, changing lanes, or trying to pass a vehicle in the beginning of process and engine light comes on. There was a recall on the clutch the part for the clutch was put in and it got worse! now the engine light comes on. Took back to mertz Ford dealership and they said it's fine no further action taken

- Belleville, IL, USA

I got the clutch fixed under warranty a few weeks ago now the car has the same problem which keeps happening it happened before I keep taking it in too get fixed and the problem keeps getting worse I don't know what it is now. It's a big problem too have for a new car only five years old. It stalled out on me the engine loses power it turned off on me I'm the middle of the intersection which is dangerous. It doesn't shift properly what so ever and I supposedly got the problem fixed. It's becoming a real bother too drive. I maintain the car perfect too have all these problems. I barely made it home in a few occasions with the stalling and the ugly shifting. This car is unsafe and a real hassle too drive, which I keep repairing only too get worse. I suspect the transmission but the clutch has been worked only too get worse

- Riverside, CA, USA

The transmission and the transmission control module needed replacing.

- Santa Paula, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the transmission was in the drive position the vehicle would erroneously roll backwards while on an incline. The vehicle was taken the local dealer lindsey Ford located at 11250 veirs mill rd, wheaton, md 20902 who replaced the transmission however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping while driving. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated while driving without warning. The contact stated that the engine sputtered and the RPM revved up while switching gears. The vehicle was taken to autonation Ford miami (16800 nw 57th ave, miami, fl 33015, 305-707-0141) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

I was instructed to go to service center when my Focus starts jerking, stalling, shaking, and stalling out. I have been at to many intersections when my car almost stalled out which made me fear of my safety and a few near collisions. Vehicle has been stationary at lights as well as in motion on city highways and on T

- Horn Lake, MS, USA

I have a 2015 Ford Focus hatchback and the transmission has already failed and my van is not on the recall list even though there's been a recall on the transmission. The transmission will not go into second gear I'm only driving fixed.

- Cleburne, TX, USA

Went into a store, parked in parking spot, came out, got in car, placed car in reverse to back out of spot, car began to back up, then slowed down and stopped with engine still on, . I then placed car in drive, went forward, then attempted to back out again, car backed up, then slowed down again, then jerked really hard. After waiting for the cars parked on the right and left side of me to leave, I placed car in reverse again, it stopped again, I placed car in drive, car accelerated slowly, then gave a hard jerk again, and I was able to drive forward and make a complete circle, and drive forward out of the parking spot a half a mile home. Upon entering my driveway, car began to accelerate and stopped when I applied the brakes immediately. The car sat for 24hrs, I then tried to start it up, it started up, but when I placed it into reverse, it did not move at all.

- Metairie, LA, USA

Rough shift starting at 1st and going into second that vibrate and rattles entire car. The buckle make it sounds like bones are being broken. This happens driving anywhere and changing gears. Stop and go traffic is the worse. Has been happening since gotten from Ford dealership.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

This vehicle was recalled for shuddering and hesitation, it was working fine but lately the problem is back.

- Chicago, IL, USA

I had my Ford Focus transmission repaired at least three times so far. As of today, the car is still stalling and jerking. I scheduled a service maintenance today. But, I was turned down by todd ( service rep) and bob (service manager) because the level of effectiveness was not amounted to 250. Therefore, they recommend that I should continue driving the car as is and risk my life and my family. This is not acceptable. My life and my family life is worth more than $3000.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

I have a 2015 Ford Focus that I got finance through marin county Ford, April 2017. I have taken may car to marin county Ford and recently hilltop Ford regarding the check engine light on and transmission problems. When I drive the car city/highway it shudders, has slow speed, shifting gears, running hot and will not go into reverse. I took my car back to hilltop Ford and they didn't fix the transmission. They broke the coolant tube and charge me to fix it. The issues have not being resolved as of May 21, 2020 my car is undrivable and I have to register it next month by July 7, 2020 as non operable. Hilltop Ford refuse to honor the recall on the transmission issues.

- 510-619-4941, CA, USA

Trams.

- Fl, FL, USA

The drain plug for the B6 6-speed transmission comes loose and causes the transmission fluid to bleed out. Causing the transmission to burn up. This is a factory shield system no way to check fluid level. Apparently the fluids leak while traveling.

- Cumming, GA, USA

The power steering went out on this vehicle along with the transmission. We lived in the desert at the time (phoenix metro/san antonio to be exact); yet when we took it in for work the mechanic had found extensive rust damage to everything. Paid out-of-pocket for a new steering column and rebuilt transmission. Now, something is wrong with the radiator compartment. I believe that somewhere there is damage because once we are done driving for a bit, the entire reservoir will leak out onto the ground.

- Minot Afb, ND, USA

Transmission- was denied service for clutch replacement due to mileage over 100,000. Though I filed complaint at 90,000 miles. Also, transmission leaks due to the faulty transmission. Unsafe due to possible fire hazard. Fuel- fuel tank was repaired by certified service dealer, since the repair I've been stranded 7X due to unable to get fuel. Half tank of gas traveling high speeds on interstate with traffic and car shuts off, I lose ability to control vehicle. 3X I've barely avoided collision. Single mom, one vehicle. Something has to give.

- Bernice, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the vehicle was taken to automax Ford (3301 E central Texas expy, killeen, tx 76543), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump sensor and transmission sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that several months after the repairs were performed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the transmission sensor was replaced a second time. The contact stated that 11 months after the first repairs, the vehicle experienced the fuel pump failure. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Transmission slipping and causing the battery to drain.

- Eatontown, NJ, USA