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PowerShift DPS6 dual-clutch transmission

Manufacturer

Ford

Years

2011–2016

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **PowerShift DPS6 dual-clutch transmission** issue — it's a known defect on Ford Focus/Fiesta from 2011–2016.

The DPS6 dry-clutch transmission shudders at low speeds, slips, and frequently fails outright. Ford internally acknowledged the defect; California court documents revealed a known cover-up.

Source: Vargas v. Ford (Cal.) — $35M settlement (2017–2020).

If you've taken it to the dealer 2+ times for the same thing, you might have a lemon-law case. I built a free tool that checks your specific car against active class actions and NHTSA records — defectfiles.com. Takes about 60 seconds, no signup. Worst case it tells you nothing's there.

Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the PowerShift DPS6 dual-clutch transmission issue — well-documented defect on Ford 2011–2016, Vargas v. Ford (Cal.) — $35M settlement (2017–2020). If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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