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Ford PowerShift transmission defect class action overview:
- Who: Four drivers sued Ford Motor Company.
- Why: The plaintiffs say there is a defect in their 2017-2019 Ford Fiesta and 2017-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with DPS6 dual clutch transmissions.
- Where: The Ford class action lawsuit was filed in Delaware federal court.
Ford concealed a defect in certain Ford Fiestas and Ford Focus vehicles that can cause jerking, difficulty stopping and even engine failure, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiffs Margaret Barnes, Eric Senkyrik, Michael Hogan and Sharon Jackson filed the class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company June 17 in a Delaware federal court, alleging violations of federal and state consumer law.
They’re looking to represent anyone in the United States who purchased or leased any 2017-2019 Ford Fiesta and 2017-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with DPS6 dual clutch transmissions.
According to the class action, Ford designed and marketed its “PowerShift Transmission” as a more advanced and fuel-efficient alternative to a traditional manual or automatic transmission, also known as an automated manual transmission.
Theoretically, an automated manual transmission should have the convenience of an automatic transmission without sacrificing the fuel efficiency and shift speed of a manually shifted vehicle, the Ford class action states.
“In practice, however, Ford’s PowerShift Transmission is plagued by numerous problems and safety concerns,” the lawsuit says.
The plaintiffs say the PowerShift transmissions in the vehicles suffer from a defect that causes transmission slips, bucking, kicking, jerking, harsh engagement, premature internal wear, sudden acceleration, delay in downshifts, delayed acceleration and difficulty stopping.
They say the defect eventually causes “catastrophic transmission failure.”
Ford class action claims PowerShift transmission defect caused by overheating issue
According to the lawsuit, the issue is caused by defects of the transmission’s “dry” clutches system which cause clutches to overheat and fail, as well as damage other transmission components.
The plaintiffs say that Ford has never acknowledged publicly that the alleged PowerShift transmission defect exists.
“To the contrary, Ford actively concealed, and continues to conceal, the Transmission Defect by, among other things, telling customers that the symptoms associated with the Transmission Defect were ‘normal driving conditions,'” the Ford class action states.
The plaintiffs allege that Ford internally acknowledges that there is no permanent fix for the alleged defect; however, it continued to manufacture and distribute class vehicles with the PowerShift transmission defect through the 2019 model year.
The plaintiffs are suing for breach of warranty and under state consumer protection acts and seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs, interest and a jury trial.
Meanwhile, in 2020, Ford settled a class action lawsuit alleging Ford’s PowerShift transmission, installed in certain model years of Ford Focus and Fiesta vehicles, was defective in a way that put passengers and other motorists at risk.
What do you think of the allegations in this case? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiffs are represented by Berge Montague PC and Capstone Law APC.
The Ford PowerShift transmission defect class action is Margaret Barnes et al, v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. 1:22-cv-00823, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
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62 thoughts onFord class action alleges PowerShift transmission defect
I have a 2018 ford focus that has the shifting problems. Trying to accelerate onto a highway merging lane and the car will not – it almosts goes into a stalling until I lift my foot off the gas and then press again, then it jumps into gear which could be catastrophic. They tell me there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. The jerking as if it is a stick shift is ridiculous. Please help.
We also need to be added on this list for the law suit. 2012 Ford fiesta transmission is outransmission is out and will cost me $3500 to fix it
How to join suit 2013 focus Tom fixed still has same jerk problems
I have a 2013 Ford Focus hatchback. It will not go into any gear and is currently at the dealership. They’re telling me it will cost over $3,500 to fix and that’s not replacing the transmission, just some components. I’m a caregiver to my 79 year old mother and this car is how I would get her back and forth to doctors’ appointments. I can’t work because caring for her requires 24/7 hands on care. We’re living on a very tight budget and no one seems to want to help or fix this POS car. What can I do?
Please include me in this class action lawsuit. Purchased a 2013 Fiesta in 2015, extended service warranty is now done. transmission was “Fixed” in 2017 and now it still has jerking and engine issues. Would only go in reverse a cpl times last week and today it WON’T go in reverse at all.
I have a 2018 Ford Focus and I’ve been experiencing shuttering, random acceleration and delayed acceleration. I get a lot of shuttering going uphill. I purchased the vehicle in 2020. Later that year I took my car to a Ford dealership to get the problem sorted. The issue was never repaired and it wasn’t explained to me that it might be my transmission.
I would like to file a claim and get some resolve for this ongoing issue. The decent thing to do is let people trade in their vehicles without penalty or hassle and choose a new vehicle of equal or lesser value at Fords expense.
They hid this from consumers so they should eat the costs.
Tengo ford focus 2015 en el 2021 lo lleve a la ford le arreglaron el problema de la transmision y a los 6 dias que cumpliera el año volvio con lo mismo y diven que no tiene garantia ya que tenia mas de 12,ooo millas pero es el mismo problema
Please include me in this lawsuit. I have a 2012 Ford Focus and have had transmission problems on a consistent basis.
Please include me in the law suit. I have the 2017 ford focus sel hatchback.with the DPS6 powershift Transmission.I am having shuddering,Jerking ,Slipping and the car just not wanting to go. I tried getting a buy back and was denied.So please help me get this dangerous car bought back.
My TCM and my dual clutch actuators and my clutch is all broken down. Ford won’t repair it. How do i join this lawsuit?