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Robb
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Since the day i drove my Focus off the lot, Its been the biggest piece of shit i've ever owned. It has some of the craziest noises coming from the transmission. Ford has constantly refused to look into the car. I called Ford up and talked to them about the absolutely shitty transmission they put in this car and its irregular shifting and this dumbass had the nerve to tell me its normal. So a car shifting like a 13 year old behind the wheel of a manual transmission for the first time is normal now?
Now the car is making a nasty grinding noise when going up hills, which im sure is transmission related. I take it to Ford and they refuse to work on it or even look at it and wont honor their warranty. I've heard of Ford warranty horror stories but i didnt think it would be this bad to the point of them telling me "tough shit and deal with it".
This whole experience has completely soured me on buying a new 2015 GT because i refuse to go through this crap again, especially with a $30k+ car.
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Camara90
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That sucks man. Take it to a different dealer, I hear really good things about Dixon Ford.
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SLOW95GTS
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I drive a 2013 ford fiesta at work and it does the exact same thing you are describing. Its an auto and when you stop on a hill, the car will roll back without stopping like if it were a manual.
Ford really said "fuck it" with these little pieces of shit lol.
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Posts: 1199 | From: East Bay | Registered: Oct 2010
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Robb
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Originally posted by SLOW95GTS:
I drive a 2013 ford fiesta at work and it does the exact same thing you are describing. Its an auto and when you stop on a hill, the car will roll back without stopping like if it were a manual.
Ford really said "fuck it" with these little pieces of shit lol.
Yeah, It does that aswell.. Annoys the crap out of me. Ford has really screwed over their "base" customers with these cars. They are by far the biggest pos out there. This automated manual trans will go down as one of the worst trans ever put in a car.
Posts: 2467 | From: Sacramento,CA | Registered: Sep 2009
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ed650
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The ford vehicles I would only buy are v8 mustangs and f150 trucks thats the only good stuff they have. I would never own a focus or taurus
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Posts: 1744 | From: menlo park | Registered: Apr 2010
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Greasy
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I don't understand why someone would come on a Ford site to complain about Ford's.
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JohnCM
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My work car is a 13 focus and it's a pile
The transmission is jerking with only 13k miles on it
My 2001 civic beater drives better than the 2013 focus
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Posts: 3545 | From: Roseville | Registered: Mar 2002
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*BlownMach1*- TRMYN8R
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^^^^ cause he is a Chevy nut rider!! Thought you knew!
This post is worthless, it's a F'in focus. Biggest POS car in the world! Lmao!!! You need to "FOCUS" on a new car
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Posts: 3535 | From: sac town | Registered: Feb 2005
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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
I don't understand why anyone would buy American when buying a compact. Buy Japanese if your buying a compact only buy American if it has a v8 under the hood
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SVTGhoust
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Originally posted by ed650:
The ford vehicles I would only buy are v8 mustangs and f150 trucks thats the only good stuff they have. I would never own a focus or taurus
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Posts: 962 | From: Brentwood, CA 94513 | Registered: Oct 2000
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351w
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Originally posted by Greasy:
I don't understand why someone would come on a Ford site to complain about Ford's.
Hello fords website I understand why no one like fords, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
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Blu50Stang
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Originally posted by Greasy:
I don't understand why someone would come on a Ford site to complain about Ford's.
THIS!
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Posts: 1916 | From: Not CA | Registered: Oct 2001
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Robb
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Originally posted by JohnCM:
My work car is a 13 focus and it's a pile
The transmission is jerking with only 13k miles on it
My 2001 civic beater drives better than the 2013 focus
Dont worry, Its "normal"! I dont know how the hell this car made it through the final inspection before getting put into production.
Mine started out with a jerk and i was fine with it, whatever, its a daily beater for my 100+ mile commute but it turned into a nasty shuttering noise after awhile, Now im doing something about it because im afraid this thing is going to explode now.
Posts: 2467 | From: Sacramento,CA | Registered: Sep 2009
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uh0h50
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Originally posted by Robb:
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Originally posted by JohnCM:
My work car is a 13 focus and it's a pile
The transmission is jerking with only 13k miles on it
My 2001 civic beater drives better than the 2013 focus
Dont worry, Its "normal"! I dont know how the hell this car made it through the final inspection before getting put into production.
Mine started out with a jerk and i was fine with it, whatever, its a daily beater for my 100+ mile commute but it turned into a nasty shuttering noise after awhile, Now im doing something about it because im afraid this thing is going to explode now.
Unfortunately, Ford was correct in saying "It's normal." That's the way those shitty CVTs are designed. I'd keep fighting it though.
Posts: 2926 | From: Bay Area 510 | Registered: Jul 2003
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Just so you know the Focus and Fiesta have what's called a dual-clutch Automatic. It will always jerk because it functions the same as a clutch less manual. Its the reason they get such high gas mileage while retaining size and HP over similar models. I never let someone buy one without them knowing first. It's the only transmission on the market that will adapt to your driving, the shifting patterns adapt from 5000-7500 miles...also Ford Focus is the number one highest selling automobile on the world so it's working fine for everyone else ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_PowerShift_transmission
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Posts: 1100 | From: Sac, CA | Registered: Jul 2012
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swedensky
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Also Robb where are you taking it? I'll try and get you some movement if you want to come to our dealership.
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BULLITTMAN
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Originally posted by Robb:
This whole experience has completely soured me on buying a new 2015 GT because i refuse to go through this crap again, especially with a $30k+ car.
C'mon man you're not fooling anyone on here. Everybody knows you've been craving the LS dick for a while. Now you're using this as an excuse to buy a C6 ZO6. Just go buy your gay Vette and stop trying to justify your craving by comparing an entry level car with a new mustang.
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Please sell your ford and change your tampon while your at it.
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2T0NE
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LMAO AT 100+ mile commute , puro idiot
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Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
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Robb
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Originally posted by swedensky:
Just so you know the Focus and Fiesta have what's called a dual-clutch Automatic. It will always jerk because it functions the same as a clutch less manual. Its the reason they get such high gas mileage while retaining size and HP over similar models. I never let someone buy one without them knowing first. It's the only transmission on the market that will adapt to your driving, the shifting patterns adapt from 5000-7500 miles...also Ford Focus is the number one highest selling automobile on the world so it's working fine for everyone else
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_PowerShift_transmission
I have no problems with the car itself. I think it looks good, Handles well, Has alot of power for what it is, Gas mileage is fantastic. I just wish i had gotten the manual instead.
I've been doing alittle research on the transmission and apparently youre suppose to drive this car like a manual car( as far as throttle goes) and not a traditional auto. Which i've never really tried before so ill try some techniques tomorrow and see if i can minimize the shuttering and jerkiness.
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Raelsmar
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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
LMAO AT 100+ mile commute , puro idiot
Some people have to commute that far for their money asshole troll. I personally wouldn't commute that far but if he has to and it's good money then he does what he has to to provide a roof and food on the table for his family.
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H8RPWRD
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Originally posted by SLOW95GTS:
I drive a 2013 ford fiesta at work and it does the exact same thing you are describing. Its an auto and when you stop on a hill, the car will roll back without stopping like if it were a manual.
Ford really said "fuck it" with these little pieces of shit lol.
My moms 2011 Camry does that but here to can shift manually or just have it in drive
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Posts: 1330 | From: Hayward | Registered: Dec 2012
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Originally posted by swedensky:
Just so you know the Focus and Fiesta have what's called a dual-clutch Automatic. It will always jerk because it functions the same as a clutch less manual. Its the reason they get such high gas mileage while retaining size and HP over similar models. I never let someone buy one without them knowing first. It's the only transmission on the market that will adapt to your driving, the shifting patterns adapt from 5000-7500 miles...also Ford Focus is the number one highest selling automobile on the world so it's working fine for everyone else
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_PowerShift_transmission
This!!!
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Posts: 1330 | From: Hayward | Registered: Dec 2012
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Robb
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
LMAO AT 100+ mile commute , puro idiot
Some people have to commute that far for their money asshole troll. I personally wouldn't commute that far but if he has to and it's good money then he does what he has to to provide a roof and food on the table for his family.
To be completely honest, I chose to commute 100+ miles over a closer to home job. I had a job 1 mile from my house last year and it drove me crazy. Im one of those people who hates living in a bubble every day of my life working 2 miles from home and going straight home to the same old crap. The 1 way commute is about 58 miles give or take so its not 100+ 1 way but it gets me outside of my usual surroundings. I just throw in a good start to finish CD and enjoy my drive.
I also got 2 gym memberships for that reason, One next to my job and 1 next to where i live.
But hey, If it makes me a "puro idiot" then thats a title i'll gladly accept.
[ 2014-02-11, 11:37 PM: Message edited by: Robb ]
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