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Unintended Shifting
2013 Ford Focus
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: Ford changed a lot of things for its 3rd generation, just none of them were a good idea.
The transmission tends to hesitate and jerk when accelerating. The new electronically-driven power steering can fail suddenly and without warning. Even Ford's SYNC can be a headache. Actually, scratch that last one — it's always been a headache.
9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,710
- Average Mileage:
- 49,350 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The 2013 Ford Focus I purchased from an auto broker, is only 5 years old, low miles, appears to have been well cared for by previous owner. I have owned this car less than a year. I was aware of extended warranties on the transmission. When I recognized the shuddering and the transmission flaring, I took it to the local Ford dealer for repair. The clutch was replaced and the transmission control module updated as per the extended warranties. The issue with the transmission flaring (randomly down shifting) was not covered by the extended warranties. It was the output shaft speed sensor. It turns out that the speed sensor failed because the output shaft bearing assembly came apart, causing the speed sensor to fail, oh and shrapnel also got into the gear box and caused damaged as well. Total cost of repairs was $1707.33. None of these issues were caused by wear and tear. These were mechanical failures, that I should be reimbursed for.
- Keith V., Portland, OR, US