Is the Ford Powershift gearbox reliable?
Has Ford sorted the problems with the Powershift gearbox? An automatic used Focus estate ticks most of my boxes but I am worried that the Powershift could land me with some big bills?
Asked on 19 July 2018 by Roger Willis
Answered by
Honest John
Yes. Ford has solved the problems with the 6-speed dry clutch Powershifts by ditching them. They are replaced in the new Fiesta by 6-speed torque converter automatics and in the new Focus by 8-speed torque converter automatics. Do not buy a Ford with a 6-speed dry clutch Powershift transmission.
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