The powershift transmission is junk. This car has left my daughter on the side of the road several times. There is a class action lawsuit against Ford for this problem. Unfortunately it protects the first owner more than the used car owner. The care will not go into gear at all or only in first. The check engine light comes on for overheating. Since we have had the car it has been in the shop 3 times and we have had the clutch replaced and the previous owner had the same thing happen, which we didn't know until we bought the car and it started having problems.

- Pearland, TX, USA

This car has been in the shop for 6 times and we are currently waiting on parts to fix it for the 7th time for the trans shuddering problem. It always happens when you are trying to take off form a stop. Ford has redesigned these parts atleast 4 time, even has reprogramed or flashed the computer. They have even replaced the control module in this car. They extended the warranty but when you are waiting for the part to arrive, which is 6 to 8 weeks, the miles go up. So that warranty is just giving Ford a golden parachute, so most of these cars we be over the miles and then it will be our problem. There needs to be a national recall on these cars or Ford should have to give us our money back and they can keep these cars!!

- Kenton, OH, USA

This vehicle exhibits transmission problems while stationary and in motion. The car has had transmission service at four Ford service centers for seven visits. While moving, the car has lost power, failed or missed shifts, shut down the vehicle at highway speeds and shown various dash warnings concerning transmission issues such as overheating. While stationary, the car sometimes does not start, will not go into park or displays warnings that the transmission is not ready. Incidents have happened at all speeds and from a stopped position. There have been hundreds of incidence since purchasing the car. The last event was 7/13/17 and the car would not move at all.

- Bunnlevel, NC, USA

The transmission would not go into gear while I was in dangerous traffic. The transmission stopped functioning with no warning whatsoever. It scares me to know this could happen at any time, during any driving condition. Yet it is what I own. I thought the car had an automatic transmission when I purchased it. I was wrong it is an automated manual. This occurred around 32K mileage. The dealer fixed it, but would refused a repair receipt when requested. I was lucky I was on a city street when the incident occurred. Had I known, I would never have purchased with my labor.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

Transmission/dual clutch has been replaced. Going in for a second assessment. Car shutters severely during acceleration and has a delay. This is a safety issue, as the car does not accelerate as intended when changing lanes, merging onto interstate, etc. This problem occurs while the vehicle goes from a stationary position to in motion.

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

Vehicle hesitates to go after coming to a stop. It jerks shudders and doesn't feel like it has enough power to move the vehicle after it stops.

- Memphis, TN, USA

At 19,459 miles, car hesitates and sputters while pulling out from a stopped position. Dealer attempted a fix: (faulty clutches) at 38,712 miles, same problem...same attempt at a fix. (faulty clutches) at 57,662, same problem...dealer replaced "clutches". on July 9,2017 at 66,558, car stopped on the street while being driven, would not go in to gear at all. The problem escalated from difficulty pulling out into traffic to car stopping in traffic. I have invoices for "repairs" to clutches. Vehicle towed to dealer. Faulty clutches ?

- Dauphin, PA, USA

My 2013 Ford Focus has a bad transmission shudder that happens mostly when starting out from a dead stop and the transmission is shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. At times it shudders and shakes so bad when starting out the vehicle will actually delay and stop moving momentarily while the transmission is shaking and shuddering. It is very dangerous when this happens while crossing a hwy or trying to go through a busy intersection and the vehicle stops moving and just sits there and shakes for a second or two. The last time this happened it scared my wife so bad she now refuses to drive the vehicle anymore and doesnt really care to ride in it anymore even when I'm driving. Had it to the dealer about 5 or 6 times for this problem and they replaced the clutches in the transmission once and re flashed the computer a number of times and while that did help for a short time after these repairs it always starts shuddering again. Ford says this is normal for the transmission to shudder and shake so if its normal why doesnt it do it all the time and why did the new clutches completely take care of the shudder for about 6 months?? I would like to meet the engineer that designed this transmission and have him tell me this is normal to my face after taking him for a ride in this vehicle.

- Neenah, WI, USA

I was driving home going about 65 mpg in a straight line on the highway and the car lost propulsion, started decelerating. I pulled of to the side of the road as fast as possible and the car wouldn't change gears, and stalled (like what happens when you don't depress the clutch). This is the second time this happened, the first time they reprogrammed the tcm claiming that was the cause. This time they are claiming the fuel pump is the cause, though I am skeptical.

- Longwood, FL, USA

I bought my car in December of 2014, certified preowned. After having the car for not even a full month, I received a call that I had a clutch that came in to their service department. I had not ordered one, nor did I know the car needed one at time of purchase. Since then I have been through 3 clutches and the fourth was just ordered Monday June 12, 2017. Every 15,000 miles the car begins to shudder and experience shifting hesitation. This is extremely unnerving, especially when it only does it when taking off from a stop or when accelerating after slowing down foe say a red light that just turned green. It doesn't make me feel safe, I've had multiple instances where this has caused near collisions when pulling out into traffic because the car essentially stalls out and I stop moving. Ford has not issued a recall for this and this is my third year experiencing these problems. I don't want to pay for something that is the manufacturers responsibility. I got a recall for something trivial, door latched, but not thw huge safety problem that is my clutch failing. The dealer also stated on a 07/16/16 invoice that this is a recall item, but I'm still paying for it. I have all prior invoices of all clutch work done

- Walpole, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times in order for the vehicle to move. The contact stated that the vehicle had four transmissions and three clutches replaced by moon Ford (5304 university boulevard in moon, Pennsylvania), but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

- Coraopolis, PA, USA

Experienced clutch shuddering issue. Have had the tcm reflashed at least twice and have had the dual clutch replaced twice in less than 10K miles.

- Wethersfield, NN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to edd rogers valley Ford (located at 111 auto ln, sparga, tn 38583, (931) 738-2311) where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission control module that needed replacement. The contact stated that the module was replaced at no cost to her. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Spart, TN, USA

When accelerating after being completely stopped vehicle has a delayed acceleration. At times when I am coming to a stop the vehicle lurches forward like I have my foot on the gas. I have had the clutch replaced several times due to the recall and its never fixed the problem and now Ford is refusing to fix under the recalls extended warranty. I am worried that I may hit someone when pressing the brake and the car jerks forward or someone may hit me when taking off from a stop because my vehicle will not go.

- Clayton, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle shuttered when accelerating and the traction control and transmission warning indicators illuminated and flashed. The dealer diagnosed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Pomona, MO, USA

After purchasing the vehicle brand new in June 2013, the car would stall/jerk/grind when trying to take off after being stopped at a red light or stop sign, or just accelerating to increase speed. Had to take it in to the dealer to have the clutch repaired and even after this was performed, it still jerks, especially when the air conditioner is on. In January 2016, had to take it to the dealer to reprogram the PCM/tcm and perform clutch which was the 15B22 software update issued by Ford Motor Company. After 36,000 miles the horn stopped working. After 65,000 miles the check engine light turned on and after taking it to the dealer, was told it had a code P0456 which is a small evap leak present. Since it's not under warranty, I have to pay $119 just to diagnose the problem. Now I have a safety recall notice 16S30 which states it may be possible that my side door latch may break, which may make the door difficult to latch. All this on a vehicle that is under 100,000 miles and almost 4 years old.

- Wood Dale, IL, USA

The transmission went out.the car gave me about a 60 second window to act on it. The message said "transmission fault act now" then went out on me in the middle of the road

- Nashville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Michigan City, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and shuttered. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

Vehicle is back at dealership for 5th time for catastrophic failure in the transmission. The clutches have been replaced 3 times and the current failure is an acm module. We have been advised that their is not a permanent fix for the issues that have plagued this vehicle. This particular incident, the vehicle stalled out in drive thru lane. Was able to restart but warning lights to service transmission came on immediately.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA