54 problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2015 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2015 Focus.
The transmission in my 2015 Ford Focus has had numerous transmission control module updates ( tcm ) which the dealership kept saying would fix the problem which it did not in most cases made it worse. The dual clutch has been replaced 4 time's the throw out bearing, and the shift motors for the fix to last between 10,000 to 15,000 miles and the vehicle clutch being replaced again. At the last visit to dealership was advised the clutch need replaced again but was advised it was not under warranty now because the clutch used at last replacement was the latest revised edition that had a 10,000 mile warranty through the dealership to contact Ford customer care and open a case up to see if Ford will warranty the repair. Was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealership and give them the case number issued by Ford. The dealership called later that day and advised that my car was ready for pickup. After arriving at the dealership the clutch had not been replaced was advised at that time it did not meet the requirements of the shutter file number to warrant replacement but it did a week earlier when the vehicle was at the dealership. At the current time the slip's on acceleration. Jerk's and shake's with sudden acceleration from a stopped position. Hill assistance works sporadic to keep the car from rolling backwards when pulling out on a hill. The car at times will not want to upshift or downshift when it need to causing you to have to pull off the side of the road and put the vehicle in park then it will shift correctly from a few days to a couple of weeks. Then the same problem again. But I'm told by Ford and the dealership there is nothing wrong with the car now after I got a case number from Ford on the transmission. The car currently has only 75,000 miles and has still not been fixed by Ford.
Car will hesitate to accelerate leaving you to press the gas harder than needed at times and could cause an accident. Sometimes car wont shift into the correct gear. While driving with cruise control set my car will rev up to 7,000 rpm and stay there for a few seconds. I have multiple videos of this happening and im told its not bad enough for Ford to cover it under my warranty because it doesnt meet their requirements for a repair. They have replaced the clutch as well as tcm. A total of 3 transmission repairs and now im passed my warranty so they wont cover the diagnosis. Ive had it looked at multiple times and was told its not bad enough or they cant find anything wrong at all. And my videos arent proof enough even though you can see my cruise is set and my speed doesnt change but my rpms are all over the place, nor is it possible for me to make my rpms stay consistant at a rate. Very frustrating to buy a brand new car to have these issues continue to happen and get horrible has mileage.
Numerous transmission problems. Stalling when pressing on accelerator and lurching forward when not pressing on accelerator often are main issues. Transmission clutch and and tcm replaced previously under warranty without successful repair. Most recently my vehicle at 83,000 miles was diagnosed as needing a new clutch again and Ford refused to cover repair because my vehicle was built after their warranty cutoff date and I was charged almost $2,700 by Ford dealership to replace clutch (documentation attached). Not even 1 week after receiving vehicle back from Ford after repairs vehicle began exhibiting same issues which usually progress as time goes on. I felt unsafe in the vehicle after so many repairs and having to pay for the most recent transmission so purchased a new vehicle instead. I can also provided documentation if needed from all the previous repairs by Ford.
Took my car for tcm repair - dealership found another sensor issue needing to be replaced 4 days later transmission fault service now and hillside assist unavailable errors came on. When accelorating from a stop the car has a hard time shifting gears. Car is back at dealership but the mechanics and service director say they have never heard of such issues. It is all over the internet(over 4971 complaints) about Ford Focus transmission issues.
12-2-2016 purchase date. Purchase was delayed because sandifar's had to take it to a dealership for transmission repair. Clutch pack is what I remember being told. 1-26-19 break down. Driving to work on a paved county road and got a �transmission overtemp� error (it was in the teens temperature-wise outside with snow on the ground). Transmission would not function for several minutes, then would only go a mile or 15 before overheating again. Finally gave up at the diner at highway 9 and highway 26. Had it towed (paid $200) to hubler/dellen/mccoy/whatever in muncie. Had to rent a car for two days (I had it for more than 24 hours). They replaced the transmission control module under warranty and charged me $430. 96 to replace the clutch actuator. As far as I can tell it still slips. September 2019 receive letter from Ford. Had some work done at adams (across from work in kokomo). They mention the clutch seems to be slipping. 11-11-19 to it to brad howell Ford in kokomo. Talked to jeff in the service department. He made copies of my letter and my paperwork from hubler. The service manager was supposed to look into what can be done and call me.
On or about 9/23/2018 and while driving my Ford Focus hb se, I received an error message on my dash that read "transmission fault service now". I was able to pull over safely and later waited for a tow to my home. On 9/25/2018 I contacted a Ford dealership near my home (suburban Ford of ferndale) in michigan. The car was towed on 9/28/2018 to suburban Ford dealership for service. Initially, the thinking was the transmission module (tcm) needed servicing, however the service department informs me that the duel-clutch component is defective and needs replacing. I further understand that I'm not alone with this issue. The car has 62,056 miles on the road and has had typical maintenance (tires, oil change, etc. ). While Ford's extended warranty covers tcm, customers, such as myself, having issues with defective dual-clutch are having to come out of pocket for repairs. This vehicle has merely 62,056 road miles not 162,056 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly jerked and hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The message "transmission overheated" was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the tcm and actuators a and b. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v169000 (power train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 43,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle loss all motive power and would not accelerate. The check engine light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer: hennessy Ford Lincoln atlanta 5675 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, GA 30341 who diagnosis the vehicle as a failed transmission control module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact the transmission needs to be replaced, and the contact would be responsible for repairs. The failure mileage is 67,000. Hk.
While driving at 55 mph the transmission disengaged and the vehicle quickly lost power. The car acted like the transmission was shifted into neutral since the engine revved up to high rpm but the gear selector was still showing in d. After pulling off to shoulder and stopping and shifting to park, I was able to shift back to drive and operate the vehicle. This is something that has happened several times before and is an intermittent problem. I have taken the car back to the Ford dealer who has analyzed the obd and found no codes to indicate a problem. The dealer has told me that there are problems with the transmissions and clutches and tcms on these cars. The tcm was replaced already under a recall yet I am still having problems. This is a safety hazard as I do not know when the car will stop moving next. Ford's regional manager refuses to admit that there is a problem and keeps referring me back to the dealer.
Purchased my car new 2015, within months car began to shake and jerk, causing car to slow down and jerk forward. Went to car dealership and told it was a known problem, and they had a permanent fix for it. Tcm clutch problem. I have been back 2 more times with same problem, this last time, dealership states they will no longer fix the problem under warranty, but I will be responsible for repairs. I still owe on the car, and no other auto dealership would give me anything for it since the auto has this known problem. I am stuck with the car.
Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle starts to shifts gears independently. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact residence and the dealership capital Ford of charlotte 5411 n tryon st, charlotte, nc 28213 was notified of the failure. The contact was advised by the dealer that there was a technical service bulletin to repair the transmission control module and the replace the clutch on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealership to have the vehicle diagnosed and they will determine if they will repair free of charge the failure based of the diagnosis. The contact is still awaiting the determination from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 58,000. Nr.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle hesitated, fell out of gear, and decelerated. The vehicle performed as if it were in neutral. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that it took up to three attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to herring Ford (located at 820 memorial blvd, picayune, ms 39466, (601) 798-8682) where it was diagnosed that the power train control module and clutch actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Car kept bumping and moving unevenly when starting from a standing stop or while driving at speeds below 10 or 15 mph. The dealer replaced the clutch, actuators, & seals and up dated the pcm/tcm under warranty. The work order date was 9/28/2016 the car had 14757 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered or hesitated while idling. Additionally, the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the transmission intermittently failed to shift as designed, and the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was occasionally coasted or pushed to the side of the road, and several attempts were made to restart the vehicle. However, the failure recurred while driving at various speeds or while the vehicle was idling. The failure had become more persistent. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving approximately 50 - 55 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The “service vehicle soon” and an unknown warning were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the tcm had failed, causing the transmission to overheat, reaching over 1,000 degrees, causing damage to the shifting forks. The wiring harness was burned due to the failure. The mechanic stated that the pcm had caused damage to the forward gears. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall or covered under warranty. The manufacturer opened a case and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was sputtering, and the engine was showing symptoms of losing motive power and shutting down. The contact stated that the transmission failed to properly shift between second and third gears. The contact stated that the vehicle previously shut down unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA campaign number: 18v169000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the key, tcm, and clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, performance Ford (906 route 10 west randolph, NJ 07869); where it was diagnosed that the clutch and tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but the manufacturer declined a buyback. The manufacturer confirmed there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
I purchased a brand new 2015 Ford Focus in July 2015 with 17 miles on it. I have put it in the shop under warranty for shuddering jerking , the rpms go up when I come to a stop and it makes clicking noises and going dead when coming to a stop or trying to leave from a stop. I have nearly been hit twice when pulling out onto the hwy turning left going to work because the car just jerked and died completely. If not for the other drivers paying attention they would have hit me. I have two young children. I just read and found out about this whole powershift lawsuit and I am in total shock. How could you sell me a vehicle with this kind of defect? my children and me could be killed everytime I get in the vehicle. The dealerships are no help either. First they said it was "an update" that I needed. Next it was normal of those kind of cars then it was ok we can't find anything wrong then it was tcm then clutch finally after the check engine light came on I took it to the last dealer and they said it was the vapor emissions valve. I just throw my hands up with it. I cant trade it in because its value its so low. I am a single working mother of two kids and I am scared everytime I get in this death trap. Help.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(d), the vehicle was hesitating slightly and while shifting into the next gear, the vehicle was jerking. The contact stated that once the vehicle had been driven for more than 20 minutes, the vehicle stopped jerking into gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module (tcm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to customer satisfaction programs: 14m02- transmission control module extended warranty coverage (power train) and customer satisfaction program: 19n08 - transmission clutch shudder - transmission clutch warranty extension (power train). The failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. An unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle failed to respond while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the transmission clutch was replaced, and unknown repairs were performed. Additionally, the contact stated that while on vacation on an island, the vehicle was started, but the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the tcm had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a second dealer, larson Ford (1150 ocean Ave, lakewood, NJ 08701), where the same assessment was made and the tcm was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the vehicle started jerking and shaking and the contact felt that the vehicle delay on shifting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the clutch was replaced but the failure reoccurred, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the clutch needed to be replaced and the tcm module needed to be updated. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was not under NHTSA campaign number: 18v169000 (power train). The manufacturer was contacted and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under NHTSA campaign number: 18v169000 (power train) and advised to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 95,000.