[koozold]

my FoFo jerking is reduced after mileage 2000km. But it is reduced, not totally gone. Some FoFo owners didn't face this problem after 2K KM. If ur FoFo jerking still persistence after 2k KM mileage, then go for software update.

Previously I pump Petron for my FoFo, I noticed jerking on slow speed.
but since I switch to Caltex, the jerking is almost gone unless i play with heavy pedal during traffic jam.
With BHP fuel, I notice jerking too but not as serious as Petron.

This is my own experience, maybe it's karut experience. Since own it for 9 months, I still try to learn the driving charaterisitic of my FoFo.

Bro, add in a ground cable to transmission. You will notice smoother gear change.

[V406198]

Bro, add in a ground cable to transmission. You will notice smoother gear change.

Hahahahaa... what the Fxxking advise !!!!! joke of the day.

[klng]

The jerking in Ford Focus at low speeds 0-30km/h, will it reduce considerably with time, or we need to get the software update in the service centre to eliminate the jerking? The acceleration is so powerful that the car jerks forward strongly when accelerating in the range of 0 to 30km/h.

Mileage is currently about 250km.

Does any current Focus owners experience this jerking at low speeds?

Any information or advice would be appreciated.

So I made an official complaint, sent back to service center, the engineer assigned gave me a lecture on the characteristic of the transmission before test drive session. Then test drove my car, initially told me it was normal, after I insisted and described different jerk at different speed, he reproduced the same jerk and noise from low to high speed. Only then he agreed to replace the transmission.
The issue was caused by oil leak into the transmission, apparently there was a leak somewhere.
Gotten my car back, it drove more like automatic without the noise and jerk for few days now.

[ryder]

So I made an official complaint, sent back to service center, the engineer assigned gave me a lecture on the characteristic of the transmission before test drive session. Then test drove my car, initially told me it was normal, after I insisted and described different jerk at different speed, he reproduced the same jerk and noise from low to high speed. Only then he agreed to replace the transmission.
The issue was caused by oil leak into the transmission, apparently there was a leak somewhere.
Gotten my car back, it drove more like automatic without the noise and jerk for few days now.

Thanks for the information. So your car does not exhibit any jerks now. Impressive, since my understanding is the Powershift transmission will still show some minor jerks in low speed acceleration. It is just whether the jerks are more serious, which in your case is a defective transmission.

Somehow I have got used to the jerks, and in my case the jerks are minimal so it's not so bad. Now I am more bothered about the grinding sound. Not too sure where does this sound come from. It seems like the grinding sound especially when going uphill at low speeds, is getting louder with mileage. Also, there is a very slight sound from the steering wheel when turning left and right, something like a plastic friction sound. Although it is very minor, I will go and complain after CNY.

It appears that this Ford Focus seems to show more problems than my previous Nissan Sylphy.

[Breadman]

It appears that this Ford Focus seems to show more problems than my previous Nissan Sylphy.

AFAIK, Sylphy uses a CVT and not Powershift (aka DCT/DSG). Also, a torque converter type auto will not have this "problem."

So long as it doesn't break down it is a small irritant I can live with. Once you pick up speed the Powershift is just wonderful.

[ryder]

AFAIK, Sylphy uses a CVT and not Powershift (aka DCT/DSG). Also, a torque converter type auto will not have this "problem."

So long as it doesn't break down it is a small irritant I can live with. Once you pick up speed the Powershift is just wonderful.

Yes, certainly true. The performance of the vehicle at higher speeds is superb. Rock solid stability and the needle on the speedometer keeps going as if there is no limit to top speed. It's just at low speed there are some quirks. Maybe the Focus is designed and built to be driven at higher speeds. haha..

[klng]

Thanks for the information. So your car does not exhibit any jerks now. Impressive, since my understanding is the Powershift transmission will still show some minor jerks in low speed acceleration. It is just whether the jerks are more serious, which in your case is a defective transmission.

Somehow I have got used to the jerks, and in my case the jerks are minimal so it's not so bad. Now I am more bothered about the grinding sound. Not too sure where does this sound come from. It seems like the grinding sound especially when going uphill at low speeds, is getting louder with mileage. Also, there is a very slight sound from the steering wheel when turning left and right, something like a plastic friction sound. Although it is very minor, I will go and complain after CNY.

It appears that this Ford Focus seems to show more problems than my previous Nissan Sylphy.

Do not believe what people told you about jerk and grinding sound as normal. I had the same experience as yours before the replacement. Now they are totally gone if not it is unnoticeable. But fuel consumption went up from average 8.1 l/100km to 9.1l/100km, good thing is the car has more power now. Fuel consumption is more important to me, will monitor if it does not go down, will ask service center to reprogram for fuel efficiency.

[jklow123]

The jerking in Ford Focus at low speeds 0-30km/h, will it reduce considerably with time, or we need to get the software update in the service centre to eliminate the jerking? The acceleration is so powerful that the car jerks forward strongly when accelerating in the range of 0 to 30km/h.

Mileage is currently about 250km.

Does any current Focus owners experience this jerking at low speeds?

Any information or advice would be appreciated.

Hi..ive driven a few FoFo, and understand the jerking sensation you mentioned.
One of my customer asked the SC to drain out ALL ATF fluid, and refill with fresh fluid.
The jerking sensation was still there.
Very obviously, theres something wrong with the gbox but as usual, the JERKS at these places will always use that classic reply..."Its normal".

[klng]

Hi..ive driven a few FoFo, and understand the jerking sensation you mentioned.
One of my customer asked the SC to drain out ALL ATF fluid, and refill with fresh fluid.
The jerking sensation was still there.
Very obviously, theres something wrong with the gbox but as usual, the JERKS at these places will always use that classic reply..."Its normal".

What ATF fluid? It's suppose to be dry.

[jklow123]

What ATF fluid? It's suppose to be dry.

Dunno. Car owner told me some kind of fluid was changed. So it probably had to be ATF???
Anyway, his jerking continues till today 2000km.