Straight Focus ST la

This is for the Fiesta, but since the Focus uses a dual clutch powershift as well it should be applicable.



Powershift transmission common sounds a driver may notice are:

• Double clicking metal sounds. These noises can likely be heard while driving on very smooth surfaces during a 1-2 upshift or a 3-2-1coast down. The sounds occur with every gear engagement, but generally cannot be heard over the background engine, road and wind noises at higher speeds. Most noticeable if the windows are down and the radio is off, these sounds are of the shift forks moving and the synchronizers engaging a gear (similar to a manual transmission). These shifting sounds are part of normal operation.

• Coast down whine. A slight gear whine while slowing or coasting is normal.

• Clicking sounds after the engine is turned off. As the vehicle is powered down, the transmission will cycle the clutches to the released position so it is ready for a safe restart of the engine. This is part of normal operation. Clicking sounds from the transmission immediately after the engine is turned off are normal.

• Low speed grinding. A slight grinding noise may be heard at about 2 MPH. This noise is more evident during “trailer-hitching” events (see below). This noise is caused by a normal bearing rotation and does not affect the durability of the transmission.

• Reverse gear whine. Some PowerShift transmissions will exhibit gear whine in reverse. The level of whine has been significantly reduced in later build vehicles, but can still be detected to some level. This is characteristic of many manual transmissions, and is not a defect or a situation in which a repair should be attempted.

• Trailer-hitching feel. Some customers may experience a trailer-hitching feel (or a slight bumping feel). The trailer-hitching feel may occur in lower forward gears – particularly if the customer is off and on the throttle quickly. It may be more noticeably in a parking lot or when a customer is doing multiple on/off throttle pedal maneuvers. This trailer-hitching/engagement feel is a normal characteristic of the dry clutch-equipped manual transmission design. Conversely, conventional automatic transmissions are equipped with a torque converter. The torque converter is a fluid coupling device which dampens these positive engagements feels.

Well to be fair the quote was only ever applicable when comparing NA engines

What are you expecting owners here to answer? If they agree with you, you won't buy it. If they disagree with you, you will insist that you are right, and you still won't buy it.

My advise to you: if you are disconcerted by the complaints on social medias eg. gearbox issue, then forget about the Fofo and look elsewhere.

This post has been edited by dares: Feb 16 2013, 03:37 PM

Every car also have their own issues, maybe contis more so due to new tech available in the car, not just Ford but also VW, BMW, Merc etc. etc.... But that doesn't mean it is 100% sure you will encounter problems if you own one.

If you are worried about reliability, forget about contis, just stick with Sushis with their 10 year old engine and 4AT gearbox. Old tech, but proven tech.

I dunno about other cars, but Ford's ECU doesn't take 2-3 days to adapt to you driving style la, at most a few minutes.

The Focus ST has a active sound symposer at the intake manifold to amplify the engine "growl" when high revving. Conversely, it switches off when cruising to minimize engine sound. It was implemented in the ST specifically to make the engine sound more aggressive when driven so.

I don't thing the normal Fofo has this.

Most car with automatic clutches, be it single clutch or dual clutch, will jerk. Its a matter of how badly it jerks only.

So it stands to reason that if the DSG jerks, so will the Powershift.

I understand, just saying because both cars use auto (dual) clutches

This post has been edited by dares: Mar 22 2013, 01:55 PM

Hmm, I see more Almera, Suzuki Swift and Forte. Not to mention the sea of local cars especially Myvi. I see 3-4 biji Almera before I even see another Fiesta

Kenny Siew? lol he was my SA also, but I bought Fiesta la.

That doesn't make sense....even the Fiesta's voice command (which is not SYNC) can be used to control the radio, CD player, USB/Bluetooth/AUX and of course phone dialing. It can't read sms, though.

I got the update last month on my Fiesta via SDAC PJ. It is improved, but does not completely solve those problems (noise and juddering).

I'll be asking for a clutch replacement soon, so let's see what that does.

This post has been edited by dares: May 22 2013, 03:02 PM

Rear suspension - Ford Control Blade Multilink vs Elantra's torsion beam

'nuff said

Correct me if ayam wrong, but Focus is the only new car under RM200k with Torque Vectoring....right?

I read up a bit of Ford's Torque Vectoring Control.

It seems that the same system at higher end cars work on the differential, whereas Ford's uses the brakes which is simpler. That means no fancy mechanisms on the differential. The system just need to use the same mechanism as the ESP which allows the system to manipulate the individual brakes

Again correct me if ayam wrong

This post has been edited by dares: Aug 8 2013, 05:36 PM

PDI is done at Puspakom

kampoon means that the Fofo uses Electronic Throttle Controller, not cable throttle. That means you can also plug a aftermarket throttle controller that comes with cruise control function.

I'm not sure if it's available for Fofo, but if it is available the module can simply be plugged to the OBD2 port, completely plug-and-play. When service or warranty claim just unplug it to protect your warranty.

I read some of the forums regarding this.

Apparently even if you manage to get the parts (steering wheel and wirings), in the end you will need to send your car to Ford to activate the function in the ECU, which I highly doubt SDAC can accomodate or even have the know-how.

Some of them ordered an aftermarket cruise controller from here

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270839

This post has been edited by dares: Sep 20 2013, 01:43 PM

To be pedantic, this is the point of independent suspension which is also present underneath the rear of your Preve. Ford is not doing it's Control Blade system justice by presenting them with such generic benefits.

What sets the Ford Control Blade suspension apart from it's rivals is a)the suspension geometry results in a lower center of gravity for the rear suspension system and b) the spring is mounted under the boot. c) Ford's amazing suspension tuning expertise.

If you are just a normal daily driver who can't tell apart the handling between a normal multilink suspension and a Control Blade suspension, just open your boot and you'll appreciate the difference. The wheel arches of the Focus intrudes less into the boot space, because only the absorber is mounted on the wheel arch, while the spring which is mounted underneath the boot. This is different from your Preve where the springs are wrapped around the absorbers, thereby needing a larger wheel arch which intrudes into the boot space.

The "Control Blade" refers to the thin trailing arm which also helps reducing the wheel arch size.

This post has been edited by dares: Oct 3 2013, 02:19 PM