Five problems related to transmission shudder have been reported for the 2018 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2018 Focus.
Hi I took my car into the dealership for the transmission and they told me that the 2018 Ford Focus has the same clutch as the old 2012-2016 Ford Focuses and that they'll change the clutch and that they're is no real fix. I seen that the 2012-2016 Ford Focus has a recall for the transmission however the 2018 doesn't have a recall through the nhsta and it is the same transmission and that the dealer says people need to notify the nhsta as it is a recurring problem and that they change many clutches and transmissions on the 2017-2018 and that the problem keeps persisting the same as the 2012-2016 models. The transmission will slip from first to second gear, the steering wheel vibrates, and the transmission will also grind while driving.
My car started shaking when taking off. Looking into it I found out it is a know problem with a bad transmission that is the Ford Focus. It was recalled in previous years but Ford said they fixed it in the new models. I can't afford to take it to a shop to have it replaced so I just have to drive it hoping it get recalled before my transmission goes out. The problem is with the transmission it shudders from 1-2 gear. They were forced to recall the manual version because of this problem but not the automatic as of yet. When the car is off and in park you can turn the tire back and forth and hear the gears clanging back in fourth in the transmission which is not normal. I don't have a mechanics report to submit. The only thing I have is a video of what it sounds like but it won't let me submit it through here. You can email me with any other questions of if you want the video. It happens every time I drive it. While at this point it isn't a safety concern of it progresses or the transmission goes out while driving it could be.
Transmission clunks and shudders at times when driving. While engine running in the stop position, brake peddle goes to the floor.
Transmission would shudder and not engage 2nd gear. Acceleration wold be bogged down making it hard to pass other vehicles or merge on the highway. Clutch pack replaced at 39,991 miles under powertrain warranty.
Transmission shuddering, hesitating, very rocky and does not shift nicely. Drives lie it's a manual car; jerks and shifts hard. When taking off car hesitates as though it could stall . Brought it in to be serviced at dealer and service employee performed what he explained to be a shutter test. I was advised that it did not completely fail the test and to expect it to get significantly worse within the next ten thousand lmao. Car is one year old with 28,000 km. Transmission seems buggy and unreliable . Afraid this new car will leave me stranded alongside the road. Lost all faith in Ford Focus. It is ridiculous this has not verb recalled or bought back to fix. I have made many complaints to the dealer and was turned away and told this is completely normal for this transmission. I was told it was designed to drive like it's a manual car. This has been going on since a month after purchase. Service centre also performed what they called a pc update. Did not provide me with any paper work in regards to service or work done . Hate this car.