It is similar to running over a rough spot on the road or running over a cattle guard. each time the car has been taken in, I am told the problem is fixed, yet I find myself back again within months for the same issue. Had the trans clutches repaired, and still having the same issues: car shudders and shakes while taking off from a light and acts like it is slipping in between gears . The contact is currently taking the vehicle back to the dealer. The Service Manager actually told me that transmission was designed to shudder. 60,000 miles on the odometer. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle vibrated when started. Unsubscribe any time. Took to the local Ford dealer, they just called and said yes it stutters and grabs and slips. I have had it to Ford Company 3 times and they tell me nothing is wrong. Slight Acceleration Shudder Discussion in 'Transmission & Drive train' started by Mediamonkey11, Aug 9, 2013. I work at a hospital and really need a dependable car to get to my job. There is a recall for this exact problem for the same year make and model but for some reason my VIN isn't included. I called and spoke with the service Manager. Vehicle shudder while accelerating from stop. Picked it up the guy said nothing is wrong. At what point does my safety and those driving around me become an issue? After a learning module reset, multiple calls and trips to Ford in December 2018 they finally agreed to repair the transmission. I said go get the manager. It is now 7/29/19, over 8 months later, and they have yet to repair the vehicle because they do not have parts. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: When entering high way and step on gas car struggles and stays at a low speed and will no speed up until after awhile it starts to shift gears. Twice before the initial warranty was up and then again last year when they extended the one time warranty repair. Ford F150: Bad Torque Converter → Symptoms + Diagnosis December 3, 2019 by Jason Your Ford F150’s torque converter is responsible for converting the energy generated by the engine at the flywheel and transferring it to the transmission, creating a … The 4 other times I brought the car in I was just told that it is normal for the car to shake a little. They also said at the time that the vehicle should be safe to drive in the meantime despite my misgivings. The Ford Ranger pickup has been selling well in the mid-size truck segment as it gains on GM in sales numbers. c. Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. ©2020, CarProblemZoo.com All rights reserved. My transmission problems started very early on, my car would shudder with I accelerated from a dead stop. However, I don't care for the transmission in these. Furious doesn't cover it. Nine problems related to vehicle shudder have been reported for the 2011 Ford F-150. It is also possible that your ignition system components (spark plugs, plug wires, and distributor) are worn out and need to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. On the receipt it says you have an oil leak. I have repeatedly stopped in the middle of intersections when accelerating because the transmission shifts into neutral and I must come to a stop before it will shift back into gear. From a dead stop car shudders, between gears will slip then pull. This happens constantly and my wife and I have taken to carpooling whenever possible. Front ¾ vehicle photos © 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Each time I drive that car I literally risk my life, to have a car just drop rpm to 0, shudder and jerk until I can find somewhere to park it. When pulling off from a stop the car shudders and shakes. I would recommend no one to buy a Ford car or truck. The contact indicated that the clutch and inner input shaft seals were previously replaced and the transmission was reprogrammed in August of 2017, but the failure recurred. We are now going to have to eat the cost to repair which will basically mean we're paying off the car loan and the credit card debt we'll accumulate fixing a car we expected to run without issue for quite some time. SEVERE transmission fluid LEAKING also began after 3 months. Dr. My vehicle has at multiple times lost acceleration power at high way speeds and had a transmission warning flash on, causing myself to have to stop on the interstate and attempt to coast to the shoulder amid highway speed vehicles. I was driving and all of a sudden NY check engine light came on, my car began to shudder and lurch forward a few feet as I tried to accelerate, it seemes like I has a sudden loss of power as well. The vehicle was taken to miracle Ford (1394 nashville pike, gallatin, TN 37066, (615) 442-8845) where it was diagnosed that the clutch was faulty. Transmission fluid can not be checked, there’s not a dipstick for this. 1st to 2nd gear. The problem continues after taking if to the dealer many times. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Makes stopping and starting or entering a highway very dangerous . The failure mileage was 88,800. 116 problems related to vehicle shudder have been reported for the 2014 Ford Focus. I took to Hagerstown Ford and told them what was going on. I have also lost acceleration power going uphill, and my vehicle shudders at acceleration which makes it hard to merge on and off the highway or to turn at intersections, as I can't get guarantee my car won't hesitate and cause a collision, my car also sometimes accelerated forward in stopped traffic, so I always am super wary in stop go traffic. I asked couple times salesman about this car, is it any issue people complain about it? So we have decided to trade in on a new Kia can't buy a Dodge or Chevy they have major issues too. I have 10k on this year old car now and I'm scared to drive it on the highway in fear of getting into heavy traffic and having to "stop/go" because thats when the shuttering, clanking and growling goes on. That's Ford. I have had the trandmission control module fixed once and now in the shop again, but was told they don't know what the issue is, haven't seen the codes that populated before. I noticed when I decelerate the Fusion would jerk when going below 40. I've since gone online to do some research and I am finding that this seems to be a universal problem for this car. I have told them that and they don't care. Car still shudders at slow speeds, and jerks into gear. Was advised this is also a major issue that the dealer service department sees. They said that I did not have a leak. You have to keep trying to idle until car turns on. My Ford Focus has been having this problem since I put 5000 miles on it. I'm trapped along with apparently thousands of others and someone needs to do something about this. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shuddered. - Answered by a verified Ford Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The failure occurred numerous times without warning. I went back and the tech put my recall letter in the garbage. It actually has the same Transmission which is a Dual Dry Clutch transmission which is the same that is the cause of the Class Action Lawsuit against Ford for defective Transmissions. Service manager gives me Ford corporate customer service number to contact, so I do. Most torque converter shudders happen at about 45MPH. It's all about money they don't give a damn about peoples lives. There is a technical service bulletin on this issue, and as I understand, I can have the software reset and clutch replaced 2 more times, and then possibly get some monetary abatement if it's still not fixed. Ford does not stand behind their brand. The manufacturer was contacted and agreed with the dealer. I be damned if my car breaks down on me or I get hit by another car because of these issues. I took it to the dealer and they advised that both clutch actuators are defective. Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases... We are the second owners of a 2017 Ford Focus SE. Same car, similar problem. Now I will say why I went with Tom I called a few, and I kept hearing if you have shudder carry it to Ford, well Ford couldn’t fix it, but TOM did lol. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. An engine misfire can be caused by a few things. Preexisting condition from manufacturer. I feel slight shuddering when I accelerate. He said I will find out. For clutch replacement retrieve repair validation code (RVC). Seems thisnproblem is an on going one with this year model Ford . That's why I decided to go with a new one instead of used. Wrong! Over $1,200 repair not covered by Ford. these issues pose a true safety concern. All of these problems typically occur when I am attempting to accelerate or decelerate. I drive 40 miles one way to work taking up to 5 different freeways. Tailgate and grill letter inserts, Bestop Trek Step, Smoked front marker LEDs, Ignition bezel ring. Show example Ford Flex Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection prices Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection Service It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from their vehicle only to find that the vehicle seems to be hesitant while speeding up. My daughter hasn't noticed a problem with hers yet. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. That plus the $4000 I lost on the trade would put me $7000 in the hole because of their not telling me the truth about the transmissions. It has been replaced 3 times. Losing power on a car while being in full motion going up to 45 mph, is not safe for anyone. Bought a new leftover car Ford Focus 2017 on May 30 2018 at Hagerstown Ford. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. Ford has issued a response saying it is an issue with the two-piece driveshaft. Diagnosis with GDS2 An alternative diagnostic for TCC shudder is to road test the vehicle and monitor commanded and actual TCC slip speeds. Affected vehicles were manufactured using clutches that may exhibit intermittent transmission clutch judder or shudder on light acceleration from a stop or during shift events. Let them have my car all day while I was at work. Recently i have had an issue where when i step on the throttle normal the car will start to shudder and shake like its misfiring yet i dont get a flashing MIL light like it would if it were misfiring. Also, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level. I feel so bad about people who are buying especially this car. Dealer says that all 2017 Ford Focus cars display this problem and they can do nothing about it. Having to drive a car that consistently shakes and jerks while in motion, is not safe. Makes stopping and starting or entering a highway very dangerous . I'm still making monthly payments on the car despite the problem so I can't buy a new car. Major safety issue because people do not want to pay the high fee so these cars are staying on the road. I was told I would receive a call to schedule a repair date once the parts came in. when the car jerks to a stop and someone slams into me? This has been persisting since I bought the car right after its initial release and has been unable to be mitigated by repeated trips to mechanics and Ford dealerships. 15K and I have a new clutch changed by the standard warranty. The vehicle was repaired. Long story short this is the first time in 60000 miles we have been happy with the car, it now has a little over 78000. The problem is ongoing, however, the most serious instance of this problem occurred on September 29th 2018, where my vehicle dramatically shuddered and failed to accelerate while returning home from a short trip. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. When accelerating, either from a complete stop or while in motion, car shudders violently while switching gears. According to Phil Schilke, a Ford Ranger engineer, you can loosen the center bearing bolts once the Ranger is put in Park. Car shudders and shakes while taking off from a light and acts like it is slipping in between 2 and third gears . Ford is not the first to have done something like this. It jerks your head off when taking off and has a growl noise. Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact was waiting to receive the follow up notification letter of another issue for a recall informing her that the part were available. I explained to both the service manager at the Ford dealership and Ford customer service that this was my college student daughter's car, and that it is a very unsafe vehicle that has almost caused her to get into three accidents due to no acceleration. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle shuddered, hesitated, and vibrated. Car purchased used in Feb 2018. If you have a for-profit service, contact us. they didn't do anything to solve the problem. I have been told by multiple Ford dealerships that there are no parts currently available nationally. I do t believe that at all and I am tired of this piece a crap car with its transmission issues and Ford doing nothing more to help the consumers out with the problem when they fully know it is their problem with the car. The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The most common source of this issue is a loose vacuum line or even loose or faulty motor mounts. I say “automatic,” because it really is a dry dual clutch manual transmission that is […] they told me those cars will do that. Please HELP. Ford does not provide one, he said and so now I sit, broken car and no fixing it in sight. They also tell me to wait till it goes completely out till they will fix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle violently vibrated. I have a 16 Titanium 4WD. On most cars, one way to identify torque converter shudders is to lightly touch the brake pedal. Still happening to date. I am a 65 year old lady who feels cheated and will be paying on a car for 6 years and I don't know if this car is going to make it. Some 2008-2009 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks with single rear wheels (SRW) and F-350 trucks with dual rear wheels (DRW) may exhibit an excessive drive-away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop, especially when heavily loaded. I had the clutch replaced at 7500 miles. When you are maintaining speed with one foot, lightly apply the brake with the other. I then went to a local dealer to see if I can get out of being upside down. I'm at a loss on what to do. When backing up on incline driveway, car rolls back. My break still works but I can press my gas to the floor and it won't make a difference. Before the year was up, it started having problems at stop signs and at stop lights. This happened several times at an intersection/stop light, and I am afraid I am going to be rear ended. SHUDDER/VIBRATION ON MODERATE TO HARD ACCELERATION 07-4-5 VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT These are all TSB's from Ford motor company related to your problem. It also does a weird thing when I am using my cruise control at higher speeds. Road test the vehicle under light throttle acceleration at 55-65 mph (88-104 km/h) during steady state driving when the transmission is not actively shifting gears and monitor the following GDS2 parameters. There should be a recall or the trans should have a lifetime warranty for Fords know daul clutch problems. What really bothers me is the fact we also purchased a new 2017 Fiesta for my daughter last year too. Now I am out of warranty and next time it will cost me $1500 to fix! Better not try a left turn in front of anybody. Received a notice for a clutch repair, bringing in on Friday. Spark Plugs are one of the most common reasons a vehicle will jerk when accelerating. I have also been told its not a big deal because it won't put me on the side of the road. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Today’s post is meant to shine some light on the topic of some concern lately for some owners of 2011-2014 Ford Focus and Fiesta non-ST models equipped with an “automatic” transmission that are complaining of a transmission shudder on acceleration. Ford has issued a response saying it is an issue with the two-piece driveshaft. The vehicle will shudder while driving (city and highway), hesitate significantly when accelerating, has died in the roadway, has been in gear but would not accelerate, and jumps in and out of gear while traveling down the road. This began happening several months ago and they want an outrageous amount to fix it. 2019 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 SCrew Lightening Blue w/302a, e-lock Diff, Tow Pkg, OEM splash guards and 5 inch black running boards. The failure mileage was 78,000. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). Not all is well with the 2019 Ford Ranger. Average failure mileage is 18,700 miles. Ford double clutch transmission on 2014 Ford Focus needs to be recalled. Now I will say why I went with Tom I called a few, and I kept hearing if you have shudder carry it to Ford, well Ford couldn’t fix it, but TOM did lol. Clutches were replaced not long after we bought it (bought used from dealer in 2016), and we were told by the dealer in 2018 that the clutches needed to be replaced again, and since they were 2 months out of warranty, we would have to cough up the $1800 ourselves to replace the clutches for the second time in a car that was then 4 years old. The 2017 Ford Focus has 14 problems reported for transmission shudders when accelerating from stop. So he called Ford and they quoted 8 hrs labor to disassemble and reassemble the frame components + Transmission service + front end alignment because the disassembly included front tire/wheel suspension. Just bought this car used based on the 2017 Focus not having transmission stuttering issues like the earlier years. When accelerating in a highway is dangerous as the car does not respond and making it a safety hazard when shifting lanes, entering on intersections or highway. My daughter attends the university of west virginia and we do not take this car anymore due to the shuddering on inclines in the mountains. The clutch issue is still persisting and they made me pay for a throw out bearing last time it was replaced even though that part was directly related to the clutch problem the car has had since purchase. When going at a high speed wheels start to shake car can't go faster than 55mph. The problem affects me; Ford service has already confirmed it. They should have been aware of these issues from he class action lawsuit and 9 reports on CarFax and let us know but they did not. The car violently shakes every time the transmission needs to shift up, and some times will slip when downshifting to a complete stop. 2012 Ford Focus acceleration issues. This so upsetting pay this much for car and it runs like sh*t. It has also has a miss in it. Made an appointment at Ford. I've had the clutch replaced/fixed 2 times neither covered under fully and I was responsible to pay my warranty deductible. I took it in to have it looked at and they said the transmission was slipping. Dealer screwed me big time. Once you get up to speed it normalizes but as accelerating it is just a paint shaker of a car. The amount of time this lasts will vary. After several adjustments they would tell me that my car would need a new clutch assembly, clutch and throw out bearing. I have 3000 miles on it and when I come to a stop and give it gas to go it shutters and feels like its slipping in low gear. Today’s post is meant to shine some light on the topic of some concern lately for some owners of 2011-2014 Ford Focus and Fiesta non-ST models equipped with an “automatic” transmission that are complaining of a transmission shudder on acceleration. After driving it for about a month, the transmission started "shuttering" when acceleratinig from stop. This transmission is awful. The failure mileage was 59,000. when I stall out mid highway? Learn More. Replaced clutch under warranty at 31,000 miles and now at 75,000 is is gone again. Shudder Symptoms Torque converter shudder fells like a slight to heavy vibration in the transmission, and is usually accompanied by an interruption in power transfer. Unable to verify any abnormal conditions at this time. Using IDS follow the WSM Diagnosis and Testing, Diagnosis by Symptom, Pinpoint Test A (All Focus and 2014-15 Fiesta) or Pinpoint Test N (2011-2013 Fiesta) - Clutch Shudder on Acceleration to diagnose shudder. The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. Car shudders when accelerating from a stop through the 1st gear. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. What I'm most concerned about is that it will get me killed while on the road. The dealer and the manufacturer had not yet been contacted. I must slam on my break and often take it out of gear before it will act as it should. The Ford Company tells me that it has electric transmission and it will do that. When going up hill the car struggles greatly. The problem in my case is that I bought this car as a surprise for my 16 year-old daughter who is soon going to be 17 and is due to take her road test. The vehicle shakes while trying to pickup speed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Maybe I just have to get used to it and wait 2 and half more years and then get something other than a Focus. The vehicle was inspected on Nov 3rd by a Ford dealer who indicated the clutch and related parts would need to be replaced, they also notified us that this was replaced once before when the vehicle had about 24,000 miles. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. not a new thing but Ive been reading on here pretty much every Focus (almost) has this shudder problem Ford wont fix because its not enough of a shudder; my '97 GrandMarquois started to get a really bad shudder yrs ago; I mentioned it to my friend in a tranny shop;right off the bat he says Lube guard-or something that sounded like that; I tried it and the shudder … Vehicle loses power to the point of almost stalling out, and then surges forward, spinning the back tires. I read online that the transmission issues were resolved in 2016 obviously not. Some 2008-2009 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks with single rear wheels (SRW) and F-350 trucks with dual rear wheels (DRW) may exhibit an excessive drive-away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop, especially when heavily loaded. The Tranny guy thru the BS flag saying without a drain, fill and filter change I will always have high speed shudder under load. When stopping on hills this can result of the car suddenly rolling backwards when trying to accelerate. Now I see there's an investigation and that Ford knew about this shuddering problem since even before putting the model out for sale. Replaced O2 sensors. I was told there was no fix for the old car (even after having the clutch replaced at 30k) but the 2017 Focus's had a "redesigned" transmission and the issues had been fixed. While driving the car start shudders and the rev went up; the transmission stopped working and show a error message. We bought a new 2017 focus last fall for ourselves since we had a 2010 focus that we put 130000 miles on and figured a new Focus was the way to go. Took vehicle in for suspected shuddering issues. The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The federal government needs to do their job and recall 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 engine and replace with new transmission before someone gets badly hurt on these roads. When I put the car in gear and started driving, I immediately noticed the car shuddering/stuttering. In addition, my car will also roll/lurch forward at times when I have it in reverse. The failure mileage was 67,700. According to Phil Schilke, a Ford Ranger engineer, you can loosen the center bearing bolts once the Ranger is put in Park. It takes a long period to get to even 20 mph which means getting onto a highway is extremely dangerous. I picked up the car two days later. Seems that this problem is an on going issue with this year model Ford . Chrysler did something similar in the 90's with truck transmissions that were flawed. When there are passengers in the car when taking off from a stop the car shakes bad and has no power. With the type of acceleration and stalling issues being reported online, how can Ford not take action to recall/and or fix the problem. But it's not bad enough to fit their criteria for repair. I have had transmission problems since I purchased my 2014 Ford Focus se. I drove the car home, it hesitated all the way. They tell me when I come to red light wait till car in front takes off and accelerate hard so it won't do it. Ford Expedition Forum. After a few days I noticed the car would shudder whenever I accelerated from a stop sign or light. b. The car has been stalling, jerking, jumping and skipping every time I accelerate. Sometimes this results in loss of acceleration. There were no recalls for the failure. The same dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle shuddered and jerked before returning to normal. Multiple transmission repairs with same issue. Ford told me repeatedly that there was a learning component to the transmission and that it had to learn how I drive before it "settled in" and to give it time. I want another car!!! Called Ford they said the dealer will repair it till it hits end of factory warranty after that too bad. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Diagnosis with GDS2 An alternative diagnostic for TCC shudder is to road test the vehicle and monitor commanded and actual TCC slip speeds. Really upset need some advice on what to do about this. The contact worried about possibly flooding the engine especially in city driving. I get hesitation to accelerate, and transmission shudder. The manufacturer was not notified. Over time this shutter becomes a hesitation or a stall, meaning that I become a sitting duck in the middle of intersections or when entering busy roads, or merging onto interstates. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000. Constant shuddering when accelerating . The contact mentioned that coolant was discovered leaking from the vehicle. Jump to Latest Follow ... Ford Quick Tips: #19 Common Causes For Engine Hesitation Ford Vehicles, Published on Jun 21, 2014 by FordTechMakuloco . Told me that my warranty has expired both factory and the extra service protection that I purchased when new. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. Ask Ford about transmission fluid, and was told they do not check or change it unless there is a leak. They told me not at all. They told me also to call wrecker to tow in Ford will pay for it. Vehicle is so bad now, at a stop light or stop sign, upon pressing the accelerator, car violently shudders and will not move forward for 5 to 8 seconds. 84000 mi I bring into Ford dealer that I purchased from and majority of service has been done at. Clutch will slip, then jerk when it catches. Don't make a mistake like me and buy this car. When you add passengers to the equation it gets incredibly worse. This was over 8 months ago. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle takes a long time to accelerate. Ask your Ford dealer. I have found that 90% of the F-150 vibration issues are tire related. This may be due to driveline angle. 1. Dealer told me the Focus had a different transmission than the Fiesta and Focus made before 2017. I told them I need a car which I should drive at least for a next 3 years with no problem. This has set my family back years financially and we will NEVER forget it Ford. the rpm's rev way up and the engine won't shift. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Hello everyone. There is nothing more they can do until they have the parts. Was told that it was running a 150Spec and not 250 so nothing was done about it.
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