Ford Powershift autobox in mk3 Focus

nichorob · 8 Aug 2015 at 07:15

Hi all, any experts in the house? Google seems to offer little in the way of opinion of the Ford 6 speed Powershift autobox found in the mk3 (2011-14) Focus. Any opinions / worries?

Howard · 8 Aug 2015 at 07:55

Which engine are you looking at? The diesel versions use the wet-clutch Powershift transmission which is generally a better, more reliable unit than the dry-clutch variant fitted to the old 1.6 (125ps) petrol.

Ford switched to conventional torque converter autos for the petrol variants (well, the 1.5T Ecoboost) with the facelift.

nichorob · 8 Aug 2015 at 08:06

Thanks for the reply, it was the petrol 1.6 I was looking at yes. Is it a complete disaster then or worth a test drive at least?

Clearcut · 8 Aug 2015 at 08:14

An old thread of mine

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18645848

I'm happy to say for the last 5 months the car has been running really nicely. I would still be a bit apprehensive if looking at one now though.

Dr Who · 8 Aug 2015 at 18:33

Make sure you get the transmission updated to the latest software, some of the older ones are dodgy. Get the stealer to do this first before you buy.

nichorob · 8 Aug 2015 at 18:40

Private sale so no can do. Good to know the problems are only software related though.

How much would Ford charge to do the update? It's a 2011 model but has a full Ford service history, should it of been done anyway as part of a service?