Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part 1. Ford forum is a community to discuss all things ford. Unfollow ford focus manual transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ford focus questions how hard is it to swap a focus sohc to. Complete auto transmissions for 2012 ford focus for sale. Please use this forum for the latest news and discussions.
The 2012 focus is so excellent, in fact, that only one small car beats that comparowinning focus, and thats the one tested here. Automatic transmission parts for 2012 ford focus ebay. The focus here is putting a ford aod into a classic mustang and other vintage ford applications, which are the more common swaps. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for ford focus. The 2017 focus has a new design but the same dual clutch automatic transmission system as previous year models. Except, youll have to pay the labor charges again, and theres no guarantee that the newused transmission will work any better. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. If you only want to change the transmission to a manual, that shouldnt be too hard. Cost of replacing a transmission cars and prices paid. Our 2012 ford focus transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Bannister law alleged the ford focus dualclutch transmission officially called the powershift presumably because powershit was already taken is defective owing to.
The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Focus st engine swap 19k miles transmission wturbo. The ford focus has gone from a solid reliable car to one of the. Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part 3. Page 310 park automatic transmission or r reverse manual transmission and turn the engine off. Ford escape, ford fusion, ford focus, ford cmax, ford kuga in the focus, cmax and kuga it is used with the 1.
If you have problems with your used ford focus transmission, theyll just pull one out of another wrecked car and swap it for the defective gearbox. In a manual transmission, that piece is called a clutch, and in an automatic transmission, its a torque converter. Youll need adapter plates, some crazy standalone ecu to make it work with the newer body style and probably a lot of fabrication to the trans funnel and new driveshaft and other drivetrain components. Replace your worn out, rusted, or damaged transmission mount with this one to restore stability of the transmission ensuring smooth and quiet driving. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Narrow your results brand ford trans 2 midwest 1 autozone rewards. Welcome to the ford car and truck information page of certified transmission. The ford focus titaniums sixspeed powershift i recently tested is much improved and felt much more like a mainstream dsg at launch, creeping with feet off the pedals, and during shifts, and it. Prices paid and comments from costhelper s team of professional journalists and community of users. New listing 2012 ford focus manual transmission oem 61k miles lkq249005892 fits. Ford is not the seller of the parts offered for sale on this website. Ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Cost to replace ford focus transmission 20 cost estimates. This amazing four cylinder engine boasts a mind blowing 252 hp and 270 tq.
How much would an automatic to manual transmission swap cost. Expected delivery date does not account for the required special freight shipping. After all, over 30 million shoppers use cargurus to find great deals on used cars and new cars in their area. We were curious about how the focus would drive with a manual transmission. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford fiesta. Lincoln mks, ford flex, ford taurus sho, lincoln mkt, ford explorer sport 20present 2012 16 dps6 powershift transmission used in the 2012 16 focus and 201116 fiesta sedans. As some of you might have seen before on here i have asked about doing a manual trans swap from the dct to the mtx75 in my focus a couple of times and most everyone has said done do it that it either cant be done or it wont be worth the money.
Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. Certified transmission is a leader in the remanufacturing of transmissions for all types of ford vehicles and can ship our transmissions anywhere in the united states. Ford australia claimed to address the concerns of the majority of the customers that had faced issues with the powershift transmission of. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair, so the. The most common transmission swap with older fords is from a c4, c6, or fmx to an aod or manual 5speed.
The compact range of ford, the focus, is new and loaded with technology for 2019. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Jul 17, 2011 shiftless the 2012 ford focus is a terrific car in so many ways, but its automatic transmission makes the car a chore to drive. Ford is providing the website solely to facilitate an efficient and easy means for customers to. Fords focus powershift transmission is much improved motor. Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part. The number of vehicles in australia suffered the problems was around 68,000.
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If you worked out the cost, maybe even using a new manual trans straight from ford to save the hassle of. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. I had my st with 6000 miles in for an oil change last week, and the guys there said it had a transmission leak. How is it possible to convert a 20 ford focus from an automatic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. Access a large inventory of quality used 2012 ford focus transmissions online. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts.
Manual transmission now available on top trim focus. Install new transmission filter, gaskets and seals and transmission fluid. Ford aod transmission installation and swapping guide by diy ford. Dec 05, 2018 the problems specifically occurred in the powershift transmission of ford fiesta from 20112016 and ford focus from 2012 2016. Please call 18888242012 before ordering to verify availability. One dealer reports import car owners affinity for the 2012 focus, a trend that has in part led to the decision to put the fivespeed manual in the titanium version. Jul 06, 2019 this is the 3rd video in a multipart series of videos where i show you the stepbystep process of converting a ford focus with an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. This transmission is the subject of a massive number of lawsuits alleging ford lied in order to sell cars ford knew had defective transmissions. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part 4 this is the 4th video in a multipart series of videos where i show you the stepbystep. Refine your search for ford focus manual transmission.
Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for 2012 ford focus. Rather, any and all parts purchased through this website are sold to you by your dealer. A new interior and exterior design and improved interior materials will surely usher new buyers. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. Directinjection and turbocharging helps the relatively small engine pump out the power. In order to swap your automatic transmission for a manual or vice versa if thats your objective, youll need to disconnect the current coupling material and install the new one. The easiest is generally to get an engine with manual transmission and swap. Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part 6 this is the 6th video in a multi part series of videos where i show you the stepbystep process of converting a ford focus. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Have you taken your 2012 to 2017 ford focus into a ford authorized repair facility at least four times for the same transmission system problems. Jul 01, 2019 this is the introduction video to a multipart series of videos where i show you the stepbystep process of converting a ford focus with an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. Oct 12, 2015 the newest manual transmissions are barely manual. It depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission. Used ford focus with manual transmission for sale on.
The brief history of ford focus transmission problems car. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. A blue candy metallic 2012 ford focus sel sedan, left, and a lime squeeze. The very basics so youve seen all those cool kids and the guys in the fast. Almost 40 percent of our january focus tradeins were import brands, said matt wood, dealer principal at elk grove ford in sacramento, california. Return core parts to the store to be refunded the price. Ford focus automatic to manual transmission swap part 1 this is the introduction video to a multipart series of videos. I looked up a vin for a manual transmission and got the settings to run in the. How is it possible to convert a 20 ford focus from an. I take viewers on a close look through the interior. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Bought and installed new battery and car has been awesome ever. More than 60,000 ford focus transmission problems could be solved if a successful class action lawsuit from attorneys bannister law is successfully prosecuted. Sel and titanium models only come with the automatic.
Jul 11, 2019 the ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. I am going to swap to a manual, either the 5speed or the svt 6speed, but finding information on the wiring and computer is difficult. This is the introduction video to a multipart series of videos where i show you the stepbystep process of converting a ford focus with an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. Chances are youre going to be doing the same with the new 2017 focus. Ford focus electric 2012, manual transmission mount by dea.
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I need to know what computer i need and what wiring i need to change. In general, on a rear wheel drive vehicle, swapping out the auto for a stock style manual isnt terrible. Labor replace the ford focus transmission remove drive shafts and shifter linkages. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. Great place to start and familiarize yourself with the ford focus.