Starting Monday, owners of certain Ford Fiesta and Focus small cars equipped with the automaker’s PowerShift automatic transmission can begin filing settlement claims that could top $20,000 apiece, ...

Transmission failure can strike unexpectedly, leaving drivers stranded and facing hefty repair bills. Some cars […] ...

Amid concerns over the dual-clutch automatic transmission in its Fiesta and Focus sedans and hatchbacks, Ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a wide swath of owners.

Several members of congress are pushing for a NHTSA investigation into Ford's handling of customer issues with its PowerShift transmissions. Kyle Hyatt (he/him/his) hails originally from the Pacific ...

A federal judge ordered Ford Motor Co. to pay $23,000 to the owners of a 2014 Ford Focus for violating consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs, Salvador and Yvonne Quintero, told a federal court of ...

Ford Motor Co. provided this statement in response to Free Press questions about its decisions regarding the DPS6 dual-clutch transmission used in the Fiesta and Focus: In 2011 and 2012, Ford was ...

If you don’t know, manual-swapping a third-generation Ford Focus is generally a good move. The automatic transmission installed in the car from the factory—actually a dual-clutch—is best at ensuring ...

The base engine is no scorcher, but the average commuter should find it more than adequate. This sedan was equipped with the six-speed dual-clutch auto, and aside from the occasional rough downshifts ...

When the Ford Focus exited the North American market in 2018, it marked the end of an era for the Blue Oval’s tenure in the compact car segment. As the market shifted towards SUVs and crossovers, Ford ...