Finally understood why everyone hates on those 2010s Ford Focus transmissions

I used to think people were just being dramatic about those dual clutch units. Then I borrowed my buddy's 2014 Focus for a week while my truck was in the shop and that thing couldn't decide what gear it wanted to be in around 25 mph in town. The shuddering was so bad I thought the engine was going to fall out on Main Street near the Walmart. After three days I looked up the class action lawsuits online and found out Ford knew about the dry clutch issues from day one. Dealers were just reflashing the software instead of replacing the whole transmission. Idk how Ford got away with selling those for so long without a real fix. Has anyone here actually had one of those transmissions last past 80k miles without a rebuild?

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miabennett7d ago

omg that shuddering is the worst, I feel your pain.

patricia427d ago

The shuddering is honestly part of the charm for me. It makes everything feel more raw and real.