Thebug Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 We bought a 61 plate focus zetec 1.6 petrol about 4 weeks ago now and we have a few problems the dealer. Can't diagnose so could do with a little help please, Firstly about a week after getting it we were sitting at the lights when the car started shaking and the gear lever going mad from side to side, it was in gear with my foot on the clutch and brake, I had to turn the car off and start it back up to normal. It has done it 3 times now Second thing is every now and again when reversing you get a loud bang come from the back end, it has happened 5 or 6 times it's like you have hit something but there's nothing there, now I have been under and checked the exhaust and that's fine. Third thing is my other half was going down a 50 mph road and when she came to slow down it would only let her select 2nd gear no 3rd or 4th Now would like to get this sorted before the warranty runs out if possible but ford say the ain't got a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebug Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Oh and it's had a new rocker cover gasket last week to fix a leak but they broke the skittle panel doing it so it's got to go in for a new one of them next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Did this come from a Ford dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 im sure ford have a tsb about shaking transmissions it sounds like either a clutch or syncromesh issue which have both been reported on this model as well as spoiler leaks and condensation in the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebug Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Did this come from a Ford dealer? Yes from Evans halshaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebug Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 im sure ford have a tsb about shaking transmissions it sounds like either a clutch or syncromesh issue which have both been reported on this model as well as spoiler leaks and condensation in the rear Is there any way of checking these issues as dealer are useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 not sure if youres is an auto but i got this Some 2012 focusvehicles equipped with the powershift/DPS6 transmission may experience ashudder/shake on start up or when slowing to a stop. This conditiondoes not cause durability or reliably concerns and will deminish as theclutch breaks in. "IF CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN OF THIS ISSUE, PLEASE DO NOTATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND SHARE THIS service MESSAGE WITH THECUSTOMER. theres a few issues ive read with this on the manual but ford have no answer apparently the bang have you checked the spare wheel well to see if the wheel or jack is held in place securely this would make that noise if its not that then ide have the suspension and engine and gearbox mounts inspected you will need to annoy youre dealer to get these issues fixed if they have no answers tell them it isnt normal so you want a full free inspection done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebug Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 not sure if youres is an auto but i got this Some 2012 focus vehicles equipped with the powershift/DPS6 transmission may experience a shudder/shake on start up or when slowing to a stop. This condition does not cause durability or reliably concerns and will deminish as the clutch breaks in. "IF CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN OF THIS ISSUE, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND SHARE THIS SERVICE MESSAGE WITH THE CUSTOMER. theres a few issues ive read with this on the manual but ford have no answer apparently the bang have you checked the spare wheel well to see if the wheel or jack is held in place securely this would make that noise if its not that then ide have the suspension and engine and gearbox mounts inspected you will need to annoy youre dealer to get these issues fixed if they have no answers tell them it isnt normal so you want a full free inspection done Sorry should have said the car is a manual, and yes had everything out the boot and made sure the spare and jack etc are secure so it's not that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Do you have any non Evans Halshaw Ford dealers near you? It is under warranty, a Ford dealer should fix it. Either that or take it back and say you want a refund, then see if they don't fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 evans halshaw from experience couldnt find a pint glass in a busy pub mate so i wouldnt really listen to them theyre great at knowing whats wrong but waiting till the warranty runs out and not actually looking at youre car but dealing with those who have paid to have work done and telling you theyve looked at youre car clearly something is amiss then the bang im thinking is a gearbox or engine mount which may explain the shudder also as above ide look for a non evans halshaw dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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