[oldeguy]

Apparently, Ford has a TSB for the 2012 Focus, with the Powershift transmission. I don't know if it's too new, but the TSB was issued on October 2nd, at least in the States. My dealer ( who shall remain nameless ) doesn't know about any TSB for the 2012 Focus........hmm. Anyone able to tell me where to go to find the number, so I can stick it.....in the service departments files.......?

[buzz2.0]

i work at a ford dealer which shall remain nameless...theres 9 tsbs on it,
none to do with powershift, most to do with my touch, ill keep an eye out for anything to do with the tranny...what problems are you having??

[oldeguy]

(11-05-2011, 02:07 AM)buzz2.0 Wrote: i work at a ford dealer which shall remain nameless...theres 9 tsbs on it,
none to do with powershift, most to do with my touch, ill keep an eye out for anything to do with the tranny...what problems are you having??

None really, other than the shifts aren't crisp, somewhat lazy, according to some reviewers. There is a TSB for it, the guys in the States are getting their's redone and it does improve afterwords.

I think I have the TSB number, if anyone knows how to confirm this number I would appreciate it. It's from ford in the States, i don't know if that makes a difference. The Number is 11-10-2. Calibration update

[buzz2.0]

hmmm ya ive heard a few complaints about the shifts, it is a manual auto, which means it uses a clutch, so it would have a different feeling...
as for now ford is saying its normal....

[mo_focus]

DSG is awasome! well not the maintenance part of it!

What is the DSG tranny service interval? on my golf tdi is 60K and its freaking 400$ to do!

[oldeguy]

(11-05-2011, 03:24 AM)buzz2.0 Wrote: hmmm ya ive heard a few complaints about the shifts, it is a manual auto, which means it uses a clutch, so it would have a different feeling...
as for now ford is saying its normal....

I enjoy the DCT, it's almost as good as a manual....note, I said almost, not as good as, nothing is as good as a manual transmission, and have gotten used to it and the way it shifts, but a couple of things that I thought might have to do with gas saving functions have become noticeable, such as a rough idle after deceleration, inconsistent engine speed after deceleration and rpm spiking have been attributrd to the DCT. Again, I wish the DCT shifted either by the "stick" or by "flappy paddles", but for now, they don't. I'm happy with the car and would recommend it to anyone looking for a new car in that size.

[moon111]

Not that I've seriously read up about the issue, but I'd be nervous about the new Hocus-Pocus-Focus automatics. I get that they're weird, but wouldn't want to risk investing in it. Flap paddles would be awesome. Ford needs to do some PR work here. I remember some 1st generation Aerostars in very nice condition being pushed off a cliff after their 3rd transmission change. Don't believe in new technology coming out from Ford. I'd buy one used in a few years if they prove to be reliable long-term.

[OAC_Sparky]

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
11-10-02
CALIBRATION UPDATE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ENGINE DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2011
SOME 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2011 MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND/OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONCERNS; RPM FLARE ON DECELERATION COMING TO A STOP, ROUGH IDLE ON DECELERATION COMING TO A STOP, INTERMITTENT ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS AT A STOP, INTERMITTENT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENT HARSH ENGAGEMENT/SHIFT, ENGINE NO-START WITH ECT OPEN CIRCUIT FAULTS AND INTERMITTENT NO-CRANK/NO-START CONDITION AFTER PERFORMING NORMAL PC/ED PPT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) U0422, P00D2, P068A, P0850, P2610, P2832, P286F OR P2877. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT FALSE INITIALIZATION TO 21 C (70 F) ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER'S AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UPON ENGINE START UP. FOLLOW THE TSB SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
See TSB for complete details
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**Bear in mind that this is a TSB, not a recall nor mandatory repair. It may or may not apply to your vehicle.**

[oldeguy]

(11-10-2011, 02:45 AM)OAC_Sparky Wrote: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
11-10-02
CALIBRATION UPDATE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/ENGINE DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENTS, AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2011
SOME 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2011 MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING ENGINE DRIVABILITY AND/OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONCERNS; RPM FLARE ON DECELERATION COMING TO A STOP, ROUGH IDLE ON DECELERATION COMING TO A STOP, INTERMITTENT ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS AT A STOP, INTERMITTENT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE, INTERMITTENT HARSH ENGAGEMENT/SHIFT, ENGINE NO-START WITH ECT OPEN CIRCUIT FAULTS AND INTERMITTENT NO-CRANK/NO-START CONDITION AFTER PERFORMING NORMAL PC/ED PPT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) U0422, P00D2, P068A, P0850, P2610, P2832, P286F OR P2877. THE VEHICLE MAY ALSO EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT FALSE INITIALIZATION TO 21 C (70 F) ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER'S AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UPON ENGINE START UP. FOLLOW THE TSB SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
See TSB for complete details
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**Bear in mind that this is a TSB, not a recall nor mandatory repair. It may or may not apply to your vehicle.**

Thanks. It sounds like my car exhibits some of the symptoms. I have to go in and get a seatbelt replaced, so I'll talk to them then.
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