The 2015 Ford Focus transmission taught me patience the hard way

I bought a used 2015 Ford Focus three years ago and within 6 months the transmission started shuddering like crazy going uphill. Ford's DPS6 dual-clutch automated manual was supposed to be smooth but it feels like a teenager learning stick every time I stop. I took it to three different shops and they all said the clutch packs are known to fail around 40k miles no matter what. Has anyone here actually gotten Ford to cover a replacement under warranty or did you just dump the car?

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wesleybutler21d ago

My buddy's Fiesta ST did the same thing right before the engine blew at 50k.

olivia_morgan81mo ago

Ford cutting corners on parts is just another example of companies rushing everything nowadays.

patricia421mo ago

Wait, they're actually using cheaper plastic in the engine bay now?

verac4021d ago

Cutting corners" or saving weight? Plastic works fine if done right.