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Originally Posted by bugmesome
A bit of new info for people with the dry-clutch PowerShift shudder problem as described in this thread.
2011+ Ford Focus & Fiesta Powershift Clutch Shudder FIX To Try At Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msA0p87O2y4
Watch that video, in summary it boils down to:
- Make sure Ford has serviced your car as much as they are willing to, i.e. clutch is "dry" (i.e. cleaned and no leaks) and reflashed the transmission software to the latest version
- Drive your car normally for a while to get engine and transmission warmed up
- Find a quiet safe country road
- Do a "clutch scrub": sprint hard from 0-100km/h, make sure at least gears 1-4 get engaged
- Slow down gradually
- Repeat 3-5 times
Also a few interesting tidbits from that video:
- There was a new version of the transmission software in August 2014 (no idea if US only or applies to Aus too), ask your dealer...
- There's a new "F" revision of the clutch hardware which is better than the current "D" revision (again, no idea if US only or applies to Aus too)
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Originally Posted by bugmesome
If you're still in your engine break-in period, don't do the clutch scrubbing... just follow the regular break-in procedure (don't tow, don't sit on the same freeway speed, etc.).
Also note that after Ford does the reflash, the transmission has to re-adapt to your driving style (he also talks about that on the video). Opinions vary on how long this takes, could be ~2000km?
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Any of you guys affected, tried the above?
Obviously it's not a proper solution until Ford does the right thing, but it may alleviate the symptoms?