2016 Ford Focus: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Jun 14, 2025 · Transmission · CO

The transmission is awful, delayed acceleration, rough shifting and lack of power. Delayed acceleration is the main issue due to it “ lagging “ in the middle of intersections and at green lights, etc. may fall under the ford focus lawsuit but when I look up my vin on this website, no recalls pop up but all the signs of the other models recalled are shown and present in my model of the Focus.

Filed Jan 2, 2025 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and shifting from first gear to second gear, the vehicle skipped and then accelerated. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Transmission · OH

Transmission control unit (module) has caused the vehicle to randomly rev the RPM. Causes vehicle to hard shift and delayed shifting. Check engine light came on and produced code P07A3. There is a recall for Ford Focus years 2012 -2018 but my vehicles VIN was not attached to this recall. My vehicle has all the same symptoms as the recalled vehicles. The vehicle is not drivable in this condition. It may cause the car to not stop or accelerate into another vehicle. It may also cause more damage to other components. I have 20+ years of mechanical background and have looked the vehicle over myself.

Filed Nov 5, 2024 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

Faulty dual clutch. I only have 34000 miles on it. I shouldn't have this problem . Started 2 weeks ago .very rough shifting. Sometimes it won't shift at all.

Filed Nov 4, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

I am experiencing two significant issues with my 2016 Ford Focus, both of which closely match known recall problems documented for this model and year. However, my vehicle’s VIN does not currently show an active recall, and Ford has not covered the repairs. Canister Purge Valve (Error Code P1450): The canister purge valve in my vehicle is malfunctioning, leading to rough idling, poor fuel economy, and difficulties starting the engine. This issue also triggered the check engine light. My research shows that similar problems were included in a Ford recall for the 2016 Ford Focus, where a defective purge valve could cause stalling and inaccurate fuel readings. Despite these similarities, my VIN is not covered under this recall. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Issues: My vehicle also has transmission performance problems linked to the Transmission Control Module (TCM), causing hard shifting, irregular transmission behavior, and occasional failure to engage properly. The TCM issues are well-documented among 2016 Ford Focus vehicles, some of which were included in recalls and extended warranty programs, but my vehicle is excluded from this coverage. Given that these issues directly impact the vehicle's drivability and safety, I am requesting an investigation into why vehicles with similar symptoms are not covered by these recalls. These issues pose potential safety risks, including sudden stalling and compromised transmission performance. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Filed Jul 5, 2023 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine and high engine temperature warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the transmission experienced rough shifting and failed to shift into Sport(S) mode. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone Auto Parts, where it was diagnosed that the clutch was engaged and the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2023 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was making abnormal clunking sounds while shifting into gear. The contact did not recall whether a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where the transmission clutch was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred a year and a half later. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing on an incline, the vehicle failed to respond. The message “Transmission Overheating. Pull Over Immediately” was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed the following day; however, the failure reoccurred on another occasion. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound while coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken back to the transmission specialist, where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · TX · crash

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission erroneously down shifted causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into the center median causing damage to the undercarriage of the vehicle. During the crash no injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The contact indicated that prior to the incident the vehicle had experienced rough shifting. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the powertrain control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered.. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · CO

The transmission slips and jerks at 4000 rpm's from acceleration and transmission does not go into reverse sometimes and over heats after 2 minutes of driving. It's available to be looked at. The car would not accelerate in the middle of driving on the highway. Just revs over 5000 rpm's. I took it to a transmission shop and they said it was the clutch which was going to be $3,000 to fix. My husband and my children have to experience the whiplash it gives you from the hard shifting. Also have to push it backward in neutral just to go anywhere because it has no reverse most of the time. There is a warning message on the dash that says transmission overheating wait 5 minutes and the check engine light is always on. They first appeared at 87,000 miles and it is horrible on gas I need to pay 20 dollars every 2 days just to go to work and back which I'm only work 15 minutes away. I have called my dealer no call back. I have called ford no call back. I even called the warranty place cause they sent me a notice and they said to call my dealer but they never called back

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Transmission · OH

The affected vehicles are 2011 to 2016 fiestas and 2012 to 2016 focus models. The powershift transmission is a six-speed dual-clutch automatic, and complaints about the gearbox include stumbling, shuddering, rough shifts, hesitation, and premature wear.mar 6, 2020 does this apply towards my car make & model????

Filed Dec 7, 2019 · Transmission · WA

I've gotten my vehicle's transmission serviced twice in the last year under warranty for the same problem. The transmission's clutches were replaced to supposedly fix problems with the vehicle lacking acceleration and rough shifting. Even after getting the transmission serviced, the vehicle still suffered the same symptoms. The most extreme problem/concern is that the vehicle sometimes goes into neutral although it's in 'drive'.vehicle currently has 78,000 miles.

Filed Nov 4, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 72,573 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford focus. While driving approximately 50-65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the purge solenoid seized in the open or closed position, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a shudder in the transmission and hard shift between gears while being driven. The contact also stated that, intermittently, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse after the clutch was replaced. The failure to shift into reverse was a new symptom that occurred only after the clutch was replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 72,573.