Ford Focus/Fiesta/Ecosport DCT Shuddering Issue Explained

**Regz_ph26** · July 12th, 2014 05:03 AM

Hi Everyone!

Let me open this thread to share an interesting video explaining Ford's DCT shuddering issue. I bought a Ford Focus MK3 2 months ago and I'm interested to know how Ford's 2014 models DCT drives after all these DCT issues posted in the internet. Is it really fixed?

I have not had the chance to drive my car yet cause I live and work abroad and still waiting for vacation. Very Excited to :drive1: !

Anyway, here's the video of Ford's DCT shuddering issue explained.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lY33LoLgqA]2011+ Ford Fiesta & 2012+ Focus Clutch Shudder Explained - YouTube[/ame]

Please share your thoughts, experience (good or bad) and interesting suggestions about Ford's DCT.

Thanks!

**tidus1203** · July 12th, 2014 07:24 AM

Its the reliability rather than the shuddering that is my main concern with the Ford DCT. I know several people (me included) who had their DCT breakdown on them in the middle of the road and has to had their cars towed.

**Regz_ph26** · July 12th, 2014 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

several people (me included) who had their DCT breakdown on them in the middle of the road and has to had their cars towed.

Wow. Can you please share your car model and year? And can you elaborate what happened? Thanks.

**tidus1203** · July 12th, 2014 08:30 AM

Its a 2011 Fiesta Sport.

Its a long story so I am kinda lazy to recount it all over again. Just head over at FCP (Ford Club Philippines) and look at my post over there and just read through the pages. You need to be registered to view though...

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**Regz_ph26** · July 12th, 2014 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by tidus1203

Its a 2011 Fiesta Sport.

Its a long story so I am kinda lazy to recount it all over again. Just head over at FCP (Ford Club Philippines) and look at my post over there and just read through the pages. You need to be registered to view though...

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Thanks for sharing Tidus! I read your post and cant imagine how bad your experience was. Tsk tsk.

I just hope this doesn't happen to me or to anyone else. I still have high hopes with DCT cause there are still many who were satisfied on their Ford cars with Dual Clutch.

**Regz_ph26** · July 14th, 2014 12:09 AM

Additional info. DCT clutch replacement.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVJnNPbjjjs]2011+ Ford Fiesta & 2012+ Focus Shudder- Clutch Replacement - YouTube[/ame]

**shibby75** · July 14th, 2014 05:35 PM

Test drove the ecosport yesterday, yes it shudders when going out of steep corners, when on traffic and hesitates when you floor it. The delay when downshifting takes ages.

**carwhacko** · March 19th, 2018 01:26 PM

My shuddering went back this year. They replaced my clutch assembly last 2017. Overall I love my car except for the shuderring issue.

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**jojopad** · March 19th, 2018 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by carwhacko

My shuddering went back this year. They replaced my clutch assembly last 2017. Overall I love my car except for the shuderring issue.

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It's an issue with the DCT that will happen over and over again....