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09-08-2016, 11:39 AM
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Hey guys, so I've been spending the last week or so looking at cars and thought I'd figured out that I wanted a mkii titanium, but finally doing some research found that the car has/can have transmission issues?? Just wanted to ask around whether this would best be a car to avoid or if there is a fix or the titanium models some how missed all the issues??
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09-08-2016, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: On the Dark Side of The Moon
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"Issues" an interesting way to put it.
They are not a true automatic, rather a automised manual. People have had issues understanding the way they need to be driven resulting in abnormally high wear on internal components. Unless you've driven the car for more than a few minutes and trust that it is in A1 condition and that you understand the different driver dynamics required - steer clear.
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09-08-2016, 01:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Avoid unless it's a diesel, test drive it.
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09-08-2016, 05:13 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Perhaps consider aiming for a brand new trend or sport to avoid the DCT issues if you like the focus.
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14-08-2016, 12:12 AM
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There is a class action against ford for a number of vehicles including Fiesta and focus for the transmission issue not worth the risk.. resale value would be cap and ford is not going to ever fix it.
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14-08-2016, 11:05 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Do not buy a Fiesta or any Focus with powershift transmission-ours 3 clutch replacements in 50000 and lost bulk resale value.
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14-08-2016, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Sydney
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Depends on the price, service history and the condition of the car.
Ford have offered us 7yrs transmission warranty on our Focus and Fiesta. I am hearing that this will be extended to 10yrs shortly. I think the extended warranty in light of the class action gives me extra piece of mind
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15-08-2016, 11:44 AM
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2013 LW Mkii titanium purchasing
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