Pull over as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Check your vehicleâs ownerâs manual to see what the powertrain malfunction indicator light means for your specific make and model. If youâre able to, call a tow truck or roadside assistance to take your vehicle to the nearest service station or dealership.The most common 2018 Ford Focus problems. The most common reliability issues encountered with used 2018 Focuses are: Transmission problems. Cost to fix: $2500; Clutch leaking/fracturing. Cost to fix: $800; Is the 2018 Ford Focus reliable? Yes, overall the 2018 Ford Focus has above-average reliability when compared to most other sedans in its class. included in the Ownerâs Manual for a 2012 Ford Focus. This same procedure may apply to other models and model years Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles. For Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge, the ownerâs manual states that the vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all the following criteria: 2020 Escape/Corsair. 8F24, 8F35 or 8F40 transmission. Unable to engage park. Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp. DTC P07E4. Shift system fault warning message "Park not available apply park brake before exiting". Causes. A code P0500 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not reading (functioning) properly. There is a broken/frayed wire leading to the vehicle speed sensor. The vehicle's PCM is not correctly configured for the actual tire size on the vehicle. On 6/8/2021 at 9:08 PM, mrp140 said: I've just bought a 2019 Focus 1.5 ecoboost 182 bhp estate with a 6 speed manual gearbox and 14000 miles on the clock. The issue I have is with the gearbox. Its lovely and smooth and no issues until I've driven the car for approx 30 mins at which point the gearbox starts to' clunk' as I change gear. After all that, the car threw out a 'transmission malfunction'. All electrics work but the ignition doesn't engage, so I can't start the car, and when I turn on the headlights i hear a single click from the auxiliary fuse box under the glove compartment.
Read the next 20 complaints ». Maximize. The 2012 Ford Focus has 60 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. Average repair cost is $1,600 at 25,650 miles.
Also if you want your transmission oil to run cooler while towing, I recommend downshifting to a higher RPM around 3000-3500. I used to do this in my F350 Superduty with engine and trans temp gauges and when the engine runs faster and hotter, the transmission runs cooler. However at some point it may all get too hot.