Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
Originally Posted By: racer12306
Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
We have done a ton of them. Even with a new clutch, module, and programming it gets fixed around 20% of the time.
Thanks.
I was seeing rumblings of that searching around after the TSB was brought to my attention.
Have you seen any long term issues with these transmission?
It's also only an issue on light acceleration, is it mainly a matter of too much clutch slippage?
If it's covered under warranty, even if the odds are 20%, it's a free setup that returns me to "brand new."
From what I have been able to gather it is mostly on acceleration. The clutch assembly does not tolerate any type of moisture well, being a dry clutch and all. To complicate matters Ford had issues with the input shaft seals leaking, which obviously did not help things any. It is pretty much like riding with someone learning to drive a manual transmission, once they get going it is ok. We have seen some need the actuators, a couple need internal work, and we have replaced a few at higher miles.
Thanks. I appreciate your input.
Guess I made the wrong decision in buying a Focus, but it's mine now and it'll be driven until it's dead.
Now, when we're talking moisture, are we talking moisture you can see (such as the leaking input seal) or are we talking high humidity causes these problems.
Fortunately, my car doesn't see a lot of acceleration as it drives on the highway a lot.