The Service Manager actually told me that transmission was designed to shudder. I was basically forced into trading in my 2012 Focus SEL with the same transmission problems at Hagerstown Ford. This issue seems to be … Oh no not Transmission. Money is tight any idea if this could wait about a month? A bad torque converter will often make strange sounds. I will do the filter change too. Has only done it a handful of times in the last 200 miles. Was told that it was running a 150Spec and not 250 so nothing was done about it. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. Not sure what else to do but I know I will never buy another Ford again. This should prevent further damage while you figure out what to do next. That would take care of the TC the bore and the solenoids, it would probably be cheaper then having a transmission shop, even if they just have to replace a part. I work at a hospital and really need a dependable car to get to my job. Secondly, the shifts … and do you have a cure? Picked it up the guy said nothing is wrong. July 6, 2016, 1:09am #3. These are both with in my skill set. 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. I was assured the transmission was different and did not have the problems that the Fiestas and Focus class action lawsuit vehicles had. I noticed withing the first month that the transmission was a redesign and it showed signs already of being just like the 2012. - Fluid/filter change. If you do any long drives, esp highway-type driving don’t leave it off, but for normal everyday around home driving it will be fine. has been in for service to two separate dealerships a total of six times, with no resolution. The next time that engine light comes on use these instructions to read the error codes: http://www.troublecodes.net/GM/. 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. The problem is that your issue could be in any of these things. Would be a coincidence but want to make sure it’s not something else. I was wondering what the outcome was to your problem. 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. It also may feel like driving over rough pavement or rumble strips. More expensive ones will act… On the receipt it says you have an oil leak. Same car, similar problem. The F150 forums talk about the SHUDDER as well. A class action was filed and owners may be entitled to compensation. Due to it only happening sparticly it is hard to diagnose. He told me to bring it back because I had a 2nd recall letter. They told me also to call wrecker to tow in Ford will pay for it. (One has you reaming out the bore to install a new sleeve in it - not for the DIY’r). Mine also shudders like this. It seems to happen when I’m just giving enough gas to maintain speed. The check engine light is not on but it has come on now and again for the past few months but usually goes out the next time I start the truck. Unable to verify any abnormal conditions at this time. NO FORUM HOMEPAGES. 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. This just started whether in forward or reverse it shudders when turning and applying power, low speed. Within one month my Focus started shuddering when accelerating from a stop. I want another car!!! We don't sell/share your email. 55k miles so close to powertrain warranty if that would even apply (not likely in my experience). 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. I did and amazingly it did it during our test ride but it has us both scratching our heads. It had 93000 miles on it, so I still owed 12000 dollars on it. Torque converter shudder is a shudder or brief shake in the vehicle after internal clutches apply in the torque converter. Talk to who ever installed the transmission as that should be your first step. (10/2017) This "temporary" fix has lasted well over a year of interstate highway driving (75mph+) in temperatures over 105 degrees. The transmission shudder problem has been occurring on and off for many years now across all brands. I went back and the tech put my recall letter in the garbage. A number of Ford F-150 drivers have reported hearing a loud “clunking” noise when starting their trucks. The converter is actually a possibility. Parking maneuvers mainly. Dealer screwed me big time. There are two ways to access the codes. Is this correct? This is going to be very concerning for anybody, but the good news is that most of the time, if your ford f150 shudders on acceleration, you can fix it. If it disappears, then it is transmission or engine related. 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. When it goes over 30 mph, it’s quiet. The It only happens over 40MPH and sporadically. This shudder feels like a manual transmission when you need to downshift. It's important to make sure you don't have a spark plug or coil-on-plug issue as they have similar symptoms. Ford recalls 30,000 new F-150 pickups for three issues. Is your check engine light on? Once it wears, it can’t handle the pressure so it can’t fully apply the TCC pressure properly. Here are some typical complaint from Ford Focus owners. What really bothers me is the fact we also purchased a new 2017 Fiesta for my daughter last year too. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. It reoccurs anywhere from 20 seconds up to a few minutes. Purchased this car 3 months ago from a reputable dealer. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips, only over 40MPH. Don’t know why. Hi Phil. I'm at a loss on what to do. I’ll have them take a look and see what they think. What year is the truck & how many miles? I have a 2014 f150 supercab 2WD with 38k miles and it has the 3.7 motor and 6 speed auto transmission. After four months they said they would buy the car back at a loss of $3000 dollars to me. 2007 f150 5.4 has a shudder when down shift from od not miss fireing been tune and still has shudder. So is the solenoid. “Hard shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. They should shut Ford Company down. Some people have DIY’s those but its not really a DIY kind of thing depending on which kit you’d use. Maybe I just have to get used to it and wait 2 and half more years and then get something other than a Focus. Bullshit I am a retired mechanic/engineer I have personally rebuilt hundreds of transmissions in my lifetime when a transmission starts shuttering the plates are not fully engaging thus the wear surfaces grind away. Shuddering is sometimes minor and sometimes major. A new class action lawsuit asserts that the 10-speed 10R80 automatic transmission equipped in Ford F-150 models can cause “life-threatening” issues due to “harsh shifting, jerking, hesitation and slipped gears.” The lawsuit includes a number of 2017 to 2019 Ford F-150 models in Illinois. Most torque converter shudders happen at about 45MPH. Get a great deal with this online auction for a 2017 Ford F150 presented by PropertyRoom.com on behalf of NYC Fleet / DCAS. A shame you can't trust an American car anymore. I thought that would be the best bet, that is with me installing it. Big mistake we put just over ten thousand miles on our new focus and the transmission is shuttering and going out the dealer says no big deal drive it till next week and bring it it it won't hurt it. Really upset need some advice on what to do about this. I may plan on getting the new and improved Ranger "knock on wood"... Ford I am giving you one more chance. I’m afraid my tire is going to fly off or my drive shaft is going to drop. I found some info on the F150 sites and some Expedition but all older models/gen. I will sue the hell out of Ford Company if my grandson gets hurt or killed. 99% of my driving is under 40 so I will leave it in drive. I asked couple times salesman about this car, is it any issue people complain about it? Shop people said it was either bad tires or wheels I purchased. 2017 Ford F150 short box 4 x 4. Do note that “rebuilding” a transmission could mean a whole lot of different things. I have always loved Fords. I need a rental. 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 been a loyal FORD supporter for 3+ decades and this is the end for me. So is the bore. Please help before I end up in a ditch or worse. I’ll have to assume its an automatic transmission since you didn’t say so. Ford F-150/F-250: Why Does My Transmission Shudder? 5. This will likely shut down the TCC altogether. As for lemon law, if the dealer cannot identify and fix the problem, this is exact reason the law was created. They called me several hours later to come and get car said they road tested scanned for codes, none found. Dealer told me the Focus had a different transmission than the Fiesta and Focus made before 2017. There are a couple of companies that make kits for correcting the bore problem (Sonnax is the one I’m remembering). 15K and I have a new clutch changed by the standard warranty. The most commonly reported issue is “shuddering” when the truck accelerates and sudden “jerking” when downshifting gears when driving up an incline. He said bring it back. That's why I decided to go with a new one instead of used. philwillette. Ask your Ford dealer. Took vehicle in for suspected shuddering issues. Don't make a mistake like me and buy this car. "CarComplaints.com" ®, "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" Yes it is an automatic. Many of them are easy fixes but could cost lots of money. Some 2012 – 2014 model year Camry vehicles with a U760 transmission may exhibit a brief shudder intermittently while driving under light loads between approximately 25 and 50 mph. 2017 Ford Focus S I had the clutch replaced inside transmission on 12/27/2018 and the problem still occurring vibrates when I accelerate from a stop. Thanks again for help and letting me know the right terminology. 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. If you’re long overdue for transmission service and are somewhat handy, I’d drop the pan & change the filter. However, I don't care for the transmission in these. So with this different transmission they have in it the dealer states that they have a transmission in these that feel like a manual transmission and that is why the fuel economy is better. 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. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. If you continue to use this site, you consent to this use of cookies. If not what about putting in a new(rebuilt) transmission. Do some general internet searches and read up on your transmission - its probably a 4L60E. Later he admitted Ford knows there is a problem but cannot eliminate the shuddering. These are called Diagnostic Trouble Codes, or DTCs for short. Dealer says that all 2017 Ford Focus cars display this problem and they can do nothing about it. I am a 55 year old female with a lot of medical problems and I also have my grandson with me a lot he is 5 years old. I would worry about a $600 rebuild. If you have a switch for turning off the overdrive (something like an O/D Off button) then turn it off. Better not try a left turn in front of anybody. There are 185k miles on the truck. Hi I installed your Catch can on my 2016 F150 2.7 at 2500 miles, my ruck now has 114000 miles on it and I have never gotten any junk out of it when I open the Drain, Now the engine is starting to shudder again at idle, and it went into limp mode on me as I was passing a Semi, there are no stored codes, is my intercooler full of water and junk? The issues depend on the model of the truck, so this guide will go into detail of issues that relate to the year of each F150. Constant transmission problems even with repairs, the car will lag, sputter and rolls backward. I have a 2004 f250 that is having the same problem. Others have described the automatic transmission in their vehicles as “slipping,” “jerky” or “rough.”. Average failure mileage is 18,700 miles. It won’t do this at lower speeds so your F150 can take advantage of the torque multiplication that a torque converter provides. Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica 4 Failure Date: 09/01/2017 Vehicle has a vibration/shudder that Chrysler considers "normal. " View vehicle info and pictures on Auto.com. But before this I had owned a 2010 Fusion and that had issues too. An OBD scanner can connect to your truck and report the codes to you on a screen. I told them I need a car which I should drive at least for a next 3 years with no problem. It is similar to running over a rough spot on the road or running over a cattle guard. Buy online and pick up in store, or get fast, free delivery on qualified orders. I read online that the transmission issues were resolved in 2016 obviously not. You just gave a classic, textbook description of what torque converter clutch (TCC) shudder is like. For example, one might call it a rebuild if they tore it down, replaced all of the “soft” parts and then slapped it all back together (a soft rebuild). It could actually go a month - or years. Shop AutoZone for 2017 Ford F150 Radiator Shutter Assembly. Why didn't they tell me when I picked it up? Ford does not stand behind their brand. I put on about 8 miles a day 5 days a week. You need a new transmission…” Just be prepared for that. GM’s Severe Transmission Defects Owners of 2015-2017 GMC Canyons and Chevrolet Colorados have complained that they have experienced transmission issues when downshifting or accelerating. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. The issues with the 8-speed GM transmission are two-fold. I called and spoke with the service Manager. Shame on FORD for putting these on the road and endangering the lives of my family and others. 63 Responses to “Ford F-150 Vibration Problem Continues To Leave Drivers Shaken” #1 Lee Hackney says: January 19th, 2018 at 12:27 am. The shudder is sneaking back again so we will retreat the transmission to see if it fixes the problem again. I then went to a local dealer to see if I can get out of being upside down. It soon will leave me sitting like my 12 did. Thanks for the great link I will be sure to use it. Before the year was up, it started having problems at stop signs and at stop lights. Like something splind is trying to engage, It started happening after I had a remanufactured 4r100 put in. Should I come back in next 15k again? It usually happens between 15 and 30 mph. The problem stems from the transmission itself. I put on about 8 miles a day 5 days a week. It started happening after I had a remanufactured 4r100 put in. Just bought this car used based on the 2017 Focus not having transmission stuttering issues like the earlier years. 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. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. This has the potential to become a serious accident in the making. If you can R&R a transmission, its pretty easy to find rebuilt units & make sure it goes in with a new torque converter. It's all about money they don't give a damn about peoples lives. Front ¾ vehicle photos © 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. The manager came and said we can look at it but we are backed up for 6 weeks. See the 2017 Ford F-150 XLT in Bath, NY for $32,999 with a VIN of 1FTEW1EP6HFB94185. Got my Ford Focus almost year ago at the dealer. I feel slight shuddering when I accelerate. I was looking around for rebuilts and found some for under 600. This is caused by the torque convertor sticking and usually can be fixed by having the transmission fluid replaced and torque convertor drained during service and new Mercon 6 fluid used to refill system. My Ford Focus has been having this problem since I put 5000 miles on it. If the torque converter fails to unlock at lower speeds, it shudders. Phil has not been here for 8 years . I read where a class action lawsuit was filed against Ford because they have known about the faulty transmission. I have had it to Ford Company 3 times and they tell me nothing is wrong. Stay away from the new improved, bullshit Focus. It is a 1994 Chevy 1500 2wd with 185000 miles on it. Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases... We are the second owners of a 2017 Ford Focus SE. This has set my family back years financially and we will NEVER forget it Ford. This problem may be covered under warranty. SEVERE transmission fluid LEAKING also began after 3 months. I noticed when I decelerate the Fusion would jerk when going below 40. Car still hesitates on take off and very worried I could be in an accident because of this issue. Made an appointment at Ford. Whenever something electronic malfunctions in your F-150 or F-250, the truck registers a code in its computer so that service technicians have a shortcut towards figuring out the problem. Thanks for that, it sort of fixed a problem it's not shaking as was before, but still its 15k only WTF Ford?! He said I will find out. When owners bring the vehicles in for service, though, dealerships are claiming the clunking noises are “normal” or “characteristic” of the trucks and that … When you have some $$ ask your best local transmission shop to have a look. As a '94 your truck is OBD 1. From corners, occasionally it just doesn't go. It looks like the TCC is actually part of the torque converter. I would recommend no one to buy a Ford car or truck. If you drive it hard at all, come to a stop then go light it jerks like it is tied to the concrete. I be damned if my car breaks down on me or I get hit by another car because of these issues. Shudders occur most often when shifting into overdrive or when in overdrive and going up a slight incline. Took it back same day shortly after driving off the car lot. 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. Drive in a way that avoids the symptoms. I feel so bad about people who are buying especially this car. My daughter hasn't noticed a problem with hers yet. I highly recommend people stay away from this thing. Please HELP. The 2017 Ford Focus has 14 problems reported for transmission shudders when accelerating from stop. After driving it for about a month, the transmission started "shuttering" when acceleratinig from stop. Oh no not Transmission. If I were you and were going to do through the trouble to do this I’d do a bunch of research on the suppliers and make sure I got something from a top notch place with a good & established reputation - even if I had to spend twice as much. These transmissions are actually well known for having the valve body bore for the PWM/TCC solenoid wear. If so if I change the TC do you think this will solve the problem. Really pissed. They also tell me to wait till it goes completely out till they will fix. We had the car for 3 months before it started shuttering when trying to accelerate from a standstill. Their sedans are "JUNK". Not going to spend all day trying to find out. I said on a 2017? It jerks and bounces feels like a kid learning to drive stick. Lately I’ve been experiencing some shuddering when I take off from a complete stop. I drove the car home, it hesitated all the way. Ok I found a transmission shop that does free evaluations. If you have a for-profit service, contact us. Runs fine cold. This car is stalling like it does not want to go. I get an intermittent rhythmic vibration in my 2010 Ford F150. Its not all that likely to help but it would make me feel better. The Ford Company tells me that it has electric transmission and it will do that. (I would still drop the pan & change the filter). It can appear as a vibrating or shuddering sensation that becomes increasingly noticeable when you press on the gas pedal. Owner of 2014-2017 Ford Focus have complained frequent transmission problems. Transmission Shudder, Dealer can't fix Discussion in 'Heavy Duty' started by OzarksRam, Jan 17, 2020. Ford F-150 owners have reported 15 problems related to transmission shudder (under the power train category). The shudder vibration may be noticed mostly during light throttle acceleration of 30-64 mph (48-104 km/h) during steady state driving with the transmission not actively shifting gears. From what I read to replace the solenoid it a major undertaking, replacing the whole transmission would probably be easier. If they put cars or trucks on the road like this and not tell the buyer about the issues first. I took to Hagerstown Ford and told them what was going on. They acknowledge they lied about transmission and said that the salesman "miss-spoke" and should have told me different. Why Does My Transmission Shudder? 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. Steering wheel shakes from vibratiion. Thanks for all the help. Money is tight any idea if this could wait about a month? This so upsetting pay this much for car and it runs like sh*t. It has also has a miss in it. In the most severe of cases, the truck will actually go into "limp mode" causing the engine to lose all power. Responding to our story late last week about EcoBoost F150 shudder problems, a source at Ford has told us that a fix has been found and that current EcoBoost F150 owners will be given the opportunity to fix their trucks in early November. I bought this 2017 Ford Focus because it was new and I thought safe. ... 11/29/2017. Once it starts if I let off the gas or give it more gas it goes away. I can see why Ford is just going to SUVs and trucks. First, some customers report the transmission shuddering frequently. It always occurs when going up an incline, sometimes at lower speeds (30-40 mph) but more frequently at 50-65 mph. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: Let them have my car all day while I was at work. In fact, I’d say anything that inexpensive has to be something like a sift rebuild only. It jerks your head off when taking off and has a growl noise. Seats shake. I also found this on a truck site "A possible cause for the shudder is a bad torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid or a bad torque converter clutch pulse width modulated solenoid (PWM). Those solenoids also do burn up. It is warranted but want to make sure before ripping it out and sending it back. Is it too late to get in on the lawsuit? It feels like it is in the front end but suspect it could be transmission or drive line related. Low and behold I was able to get into a lease for 2017 Focus SE. I am one pissed off customer. Ford F150 issues depend on the year of the F150. Traded in a 2016 Ford Fiesta for 2017 Ford Focus because of defective transmission design and lawsuit on Fiestas and Focus cars made before 2017. 2017 Ford F150 Radiator Shutter Assembly; 2017 Ford F150 Radiator Shutter Assembly. I soon got a recall in the mail. Figure out what a TCC is, and how yours works.
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