Ford Focus TCM Replacement 2012-2018 | Transmission Control Module
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11/16/2023: I recently got a 2012 Fiesta SE automatic and the issue is hard to diagnose. Would you be able to help?
It drove completely fine for 20-30 min, then parked and all of a sudden the transmission light and check engine light came on.
As I drove it home shortly after the lights came on, the shifting was delayed or non existent. At first it shifted smooth from 1st gear to 2nd, then wouldn’t shift. If I accelerated quickly it would then shift up to 3rd, and eventually 4th. A minute later seemed to not have a gear. Came to a stop, then it down shifted itself to 1st gear. I was then able to drive it again, shifted to 2nd fine and wouldn’t shift to third unless I got to higher RPMs.
It shifts, but not consistently when it gets stuck, and can be manipulated into shifting with accelerating and then letting off the accelerator abruptly.
Codes are P0700:00-2F, and P0606:00-AF
Please help!
@@jvike1221 sorry, I just saw your post a month later. That's a bad tcm. They're free at the dealer until 2025
What about a used one?
@@priscillajohn3622 ua-cam.com/video/pERS0WFd4eU/v-deo.html
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles hi I have same problem cluster showing transmission malfunction service now… it’s tcm problem
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How long did it take to get this tcm
@@gregorymason5031I ordered mine 3 weeks ago and just got it.
@@gregorymason5031 around 3 months I believe
I just watched your clutch actuator replacement and did both, great videos! Drove for one day and my 2015 Focus fell out of gear on the freeway again today and I lost reverse. I just ordered the TCM but the dealers locally in Michigan all say 6-8 weeks for their transmission guys so I need to find someone to program it after this repair. Thanks again for making this video. I have had ford replace the clutch in 2020 and 2022. Hopefully this resolves my issues and then I have to sell this car
I worked at a Ford dealership in the Repairs Department and changed a zillion of these TCM's , most of the time I was able to clean the areas where the grounds were on the body of the car and it fixed some of the customers cars completely and didn't need the TCM module replaced which saved $987.54 .
The DuraTech 2.0 engine is a little beast of the 4 cylinder cars and are super reliable, in the whole 7 years of servicing Ford's i save the 1999 to 2011 ford focus only come in for regular service, no the Body style isn't as nice as the 2012-2017 focus but they last as long as Toyota's and Honda's the only Fault I saw with the 2008-2011 Focus was the valve cover Gaskets Failing and spilling oil down the spark plug tubes and fowling out the coils and the Transmission solenoids , other than that the Rocker panels Rotting out , i Actually owned a 2010 Focus SeS and finally quit Driving it with 520.356 miles on it , original motor and transmission, its parked in my garage waiting for a Rebuild and Rocker panel replacement and some paint work then im putting it back on the road again, Love the Focus mk2's they are a lot better car than a 2006 Hyundai Elantra im currently driving even though the car has lower miles it feels super cheap but cant have it all . Hope everyone is able to Fix their mk3 Foci's if not check out the older 2008-2011 models you won't be disappointed. Jokes aside they are great cars
They certainly are great cars. Imagine if ford paired the duratec with the 6f15 on these. I'll keep that in mind about grounds.
What and where are the grounds your talking about Sir?
I'm having a time with my daughters 2014 focus. Replaced both actuators and it's still causing problems.
Same question...what ground are the ones that need to clean?
I actually have a 2010 focus with bad valve cover gasket, tried to fix, but think I need a valve cover as well (lose screw?) and now solenoid codes, so yea, I think I'm having issues you described.
@@kindercarcaredetailing4768 @urimarrufo2002 He's talking about the TCM grounds. You will see the first one very clearly, on the drivers side of the firewall area, with a little post sticking out of it. The others are very easy to access also. Just take the air box out, and you'll see them on the right hand side(your right, as you face the car). You can't miss them. Some people have had luck after sanding those mating surfaces down to bare metal. The grounds are bolted on top of paint from the factory.
Holy crap this only takes less than 15 minutes? Beautiful. Now they have no excuse to claim it takes a lot of man hours. I'll pull this little video up. By the way, who was the genius engineer who designed the battery to be halfway hidden? lol
I swear like what you hiding with that damn battery
"Whatever you do,
don't get captured.
I will not negotiate
with Mangione." - Dale Gribble
But seriously, great video
Ben you are a master, thank you very much sensei
I'm happy it helped!
Nice background music 😊
Haha thanks. Appreciate the comment.
I just installed a new TCM and reprogrammed and performed the adaptive relearn with forscan 2.4 version. Very easy
Thanks for watching. Sounds like Forscan is the way to go!
Could you link what scanner you have to do the relearn on the TCM? I can’t find an obd scanner that has that function.
@@carypatino92 ua-cam.com/video/7m20901XR7c/v-deo.html
This is the way! Did you make a video of it?
@@carypatino92 You should be able to do the Relearn process with the Forscan program on your laptop. The latest release version is 2.3.56 Hope this helps? There are a lot of UA-cam videos on the Ford Focus TCM.
Thank you very much!
You're welcome!
Just bought a 2016 Focus about 2.5 weeks ago. With 61k miles on it, after passing up a 2014 Focus due to transmission issues and Ford even "fixed" the TCM recall only for the car to stall out when the dealer I was buying from picked it up from Ford. Anyway, went w a newer year on their lot, only to notice some jerking when driving it. Took it to a friend who is a mechanic and 4 codes came up (Transmission Control System Electrical, TCM, Clutch A and B stuck engaged). I am not a mechanic by any means! But I am disappointed in Ford and DONE with the brand! I feel like I got a different year with the same problem as the 2014 I passed up on. I don't have hundreds or thousands plus financing this! I am trying to swap the car out for a 2016 Toyota Corolla w 112k miles on it! Sucks too because I had a 2009 Focus and it was SOLID! All i see in this car is a money pit! I also don't have weeks or months for a free fix that may or may not even fix it from Ford IF it even meets the criteria under a recall I need transportation now!
Dorman now makes a replacement TCM. It has a “break in” procedure that can be used instead of having to get it reprogrammed
i got 2 of these out of a junkyard incase my tcm goes out. Car runs good now but you never know with these foci.
For sure, can't hurt to have a spare!
Do u have to reprogram it if U get one from yard
@@LuhNoSho if its the same model year then no
What if those don't work? You test them?
@@Psp-id7uw yep takes 25 minutes to swap them out
EDIT : 25 minutes if you've been plugging/unplugging them regularly.. if ur doing it for the first time it'll take you over an hour dealing with corroded connectors
Great video👍. I replaced my tcm on a 2013 Ford Fiesta with a used one and when I tried to program it there is no communication with the tcm so I bought one at the Ford dealership and I installed it and also there is no communication with that one either. Would you have any advice? I would appreciate it . Thank you.
Thank you. Did you program the tcm? If so, inspect the harness going to the tcm, and inspect the fuses. Look for any loose grounds. Double check your work. I've got a video for Fiesta tcm replacement as well. Maybe that will help.
182,k miles still running solid with the original transmission the engine is bullet proof as long as you stay on top of your oil change it’s pretty reliable I think I might purchase tcm just in case
For sure, these engines are tanks!
I get oil changes via the dealership every time it's recommended.
I've had mine since it had 6k miles.. but the transmission has slipped since around 8k.
I was told the car is too new to have problems.
Well, around 20k miles the dealership messed up my oil change and my motor seized.
So they rebuilt the engine.
After that, my transmission repairade sends to them.
I'm 3 visits in with them working on the transmission and it's still going to like 6k rpm after a stop going to like 20mph.
The dealership says it's fine.
Had my cars TCM replaced on my 2014 Ford Focus SE. Unfortunately that would not be the last issue I had with the transmission. Modulators went out, replaced. Failed to go in reverse one day and gave up on it. Trade it in for a 2021 KIA RIOS S. I strongly recommend that you stay away from this type of vehicle. Ford Focus SE 2012 - 18. Carvana a good quantity of these Ford Focus/Ford Fiesta cars with this problem. Don't be lured in by the low price. To be fair I never had a problem with the engine. It was the DPS6 transmission that was a nightmare to keep going. TCM was the only thing i was able to get done with no out of pocket expense. Everything else however I had to pay for.
These Focuses are extremely good cars, with a bad auto transmission unfortunately. Never once seen an engine fail after 10 years with Ford. The trick is to get a manual trans Focus. Then you'll have one of the most reliable cars on planet Earth lol.
How many miles had you with this problem
@@blass5506my transmission really acting up today.Very studdering shifting. Driving at around 3k RPM. Car has 348k KM. Hope a TCM replacement will keep it going
I know you probably know this but I found a way to relearn the b actuator with the TCM without the help of a code reader. I would like to tell you but can’t find out how to connect with you I have a 2014 ford focus that has ha 5 clutches put in before my warranty ran out and I had don’t this to get me a little further down the road
Hi, thanks - you're welcome to join the facebook group. The links on the channel page
My focus was replaced with a new one..Hope it will last longer..
The new Ford oem tcm is redesigned and will last a long time
Hello I saw your video . I have a 2012 ford focus and my check engine light is on and I took it to a dealership and they are saying my transmission itself is messed up and not the Tcm . My car won’t reverse and kinda heats up before I can start driving fr . Is it the tcm that needs replacing or the actual transmission itself ?
I need to know what codes are in it
I have a 2014 ford focus se with an automatic transmission. About a week ago when I went to pull out of a parking lot, it felt like it was slipping in lower rpm’s/ gears. It would do this for a few seconds on the road where it felt like I was revving it in neutral, and then get going and shift up. Me and a buddy of mine checked, drained, and refilled the ATF and the problem didn’t go away. It threw me a code [ P07A5(1/2) ] for a “Transmission Friction Element "B" Stuck On”. I was wondering what i would need to do to fix this issue, whether or not it’s a TCM problem or something like the clutch being burnt up.
That's probably a seizing clutch fork. I would replace the clutch, forks and slave cylinder. The actuator motors may be worn as well from the seizing forks. I've got a playlist full of videos to help you out. Including how to pull the transmission out in the driveway and replace the clutch without any special tools
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thank you so much! i wasn’t too sure on what was wrong with it. my buddy said he thought it was the clutch getting burnt up by the tcm because when we changed the atf, it smelled burnt. i’ll definitely be checking out your videos and diagnosing further though.
I hope you didn't put atf in it. It does not take atf. It takes dual clutch transmission fluid.
Any idea if this could be needed for mine ?
I can drive fine for alittle. And when i stop for a light. And go fron stop to start and 1st gear feels fine. But then it craps wjen trying to go 2md gear. And say transmisson error. I shut the car off. Then no problem at all. Only happens in the morning. And my mechanic tried to put a tester on but was no code. So he could not see it. As car works flawless otherwise and after a turn off/on again ?
1.5 l (1499 ccm), 4 cyl., diesel, turbo
Hi, since there's no code, it's probably an issue with the clutch & forks, or possibly a clutch actuator motor. You can swap locations of actuators a & b to see if the issue transfers to the other gears
My check engine light popped up on my 2012 ford focus se. (P090C) which I figured out was my clutch actuator B. I replaced both A/B and my transmission ran great for about 5 miles and it went back to shifting aggressively and I eventually lost 6th and reverse… Im not sure if replacing the TCM will fix the problem but I would like your opinion before I drop $600! Thanks
Yes that's the tcm. It's free at the dealer until 2025 if that's the diagnosis there
My exact problem with same model car, going to the dealership tomorrow for the diagnosis in hope its the tcm and they can fix it there.
Have p0902 and p0903 got the clutch online. A week later same problem/code I can hear the TCM clicking. Now I'm having a problems sometime it will not start right away. Should i get tcm or OEM parts first for the clutch actuator? thank you. 2014 ford focus
You can switch locations of actuators a and B to see if the code changes to a p090c. If it does then it's the actuators. Otherwise bad tcm
What do you use to lube the orings when you put the new one back in?
silicone dielectric grease
I have 2018 Focus SE Hatch, has the 2.0 and the DPS6. Supposed to be the revised one blah blah blah.. Been having shifting issues, will rev up high through 1st, drop hard into second then move into 3rd decently. Then from there the slightest acceleration will cause it to downshift like I’m flooring it. Haven’t pushed it further than that. I have been able to reset the system and that buys me about 4 maybe 5 start ups before it reverts back to that. Has secondary DTCs of P07A5 and P07A5-00. Runs well enough upon resetting and doesn’t miss gears but once it malfunctions the only thing to get it going again is that reset.
I would turn clutch B by hand to see if the fork is sticking. If you don't have the tool for that, you can swap the upper and lower actuators top to bottom to see if it changes from P07a5 to P07a3 to confirm actuator motor failure. If it stays the same, then youll need a clutch and fork replacement
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles if it adds any context to the situation, I drove this car into a deep mud puddle in late April (please don’t ask). Knowing that actuator B is in the bottom is it possible that corrosion could be seizing that actuator and it’s coming to light now?
@@Ktallica It's very possible that either the actuator or the clutch fork is damaged from the mud. You can start with the actuators and go from there if you'd like
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I’ll give it a go. Thank you for the insight. Not unreasonable to believe that clutch components are going, considering the trans they are in. 102k miles.
Hi the foam gasket around the piece at 2:30 is all dried up and crumbling apart on mine. Is it important to replace that piece with a better sealing gasket before reassembling?
Hi, it isn't necessary. It's just an air silencer for the intake
Will the tcm out cause the Trans too slip? After about 30-40 mins when the car warms up 1st and 2nd start slipping and no reverse ??¿
It's possible. Do you have any codes? If not, then it's likely the clutch forks sticking
I took mine off and unfortunately broke the latch on the top harness. Then right when i was about to put the one on from the junkyard, i noticed it had one pin broken off, which is probably why it was still at the junkyard. I have since confirmed that the dealership will change it for me for free but now i need to put my original one back on to limp it over there and also the because i don't want them to tell me they can't do it because it's been touched by somebody else (me). Will it be ok since the harness is tightly connected even though the clip is broken off? It looks like you can buy the clip online. Also will it need to be programmed just from being taken off and put back on? Or will it just plug and play since it wasn't plugged into another vehicle and the vehicle wasn't plugged into another TCM? Thanks!
From what I’ve found online, these tcms are usually plug n play if it’s the same model
Do I have to reprogram it if I have another one out of another ford focus with the same year and model and exact TCM?
You'll just need to relearn the clutch touch points for it to drive correctly which you may be able to do with forscan
Did you get it to work?
Trying to find out if my TCM is my problem. 2016 ford focus 2.0 SE and I’m losing power occasionally between 2 1/2 RPM slightly above the line and regain power when it drops slightly below 2 1/2. It’ll go back and forth sometimes and occasionally false overheats
Probably not the tcm. Any codes?
Nothing reguarding tcm but I can tell you when they fix the tcm it fixes all the issues for around 20k miles after. On the warranty, the first thing they ask is if the car is "experiencing symptoms of intermittent loss of transmission engagement while driving." It's when driving and the car stalls out and "shutters" in such a way I def feel like the car is "experiencing symptoms of intermittent loss of transmission engagement while driving." But for real how does a scanner or a machine print codes on based on the TCM during this loss of engagement? @@BigBensCarsAndCycles
Aloha... is it possible to just drive it as if it were a Manuel transmission? I'm looking at a 2015 fiesta. I've heard that using driver select is a workaround for the problem..... thanks
If it has select shift yes. If it has a Transmission problem it'll prevent select shift shift depending on the issue
What's the Ford OEM Part Number for the TCMf? Will an AE87-Z7369-F work?
AE8Z-7Z369-F
My wife's 2015 Focus went into limp mode or something with just 1st gear. Took it to a mechanic and he told us to replace the clutch assembly but we should do a TCM replacement when they are available. $3K later and it still doesn't work after clutch work...waiting 3-6 months for a TCM.
Normally it's one or the other
2013 focus with p0902:00-ec & p0903:00-68 fault codes , any advice on tcm or actuator
take the upper actuator and move it to the bottom position, see if the code changes to a P090C from a P0902. If it changes, replace both actuators, if it doesn't change - then inspect for damaged wires going to the upper actuator. Replace the TCM if theres no damaged wires.
have same problem cluster showing transmission malfunction service now… it’s tcm problem ??
Possibly. I need to know what fault code it's storing. You need a scanner
i see this video was posted 3 months ago. my car came on for a code P07A3(3/3)Permanent. how did you get a tcm if the warehouse has none available. ford said i had to wait 3-6 months for the factory to have more. they are backed up. idk what to do.
I don't believe that code is caused by a bad tcm. It's likely a sticking clutch fork. Anyway, we've been getting tcms at our dealer within a week, just tell them it's your only car - and to "run a parts Copis case"
I have these cod on my Ford focus P06B8 / P0884 on my 2012 Ford focus. Would it be the same problem? The Car drives back and forth! But when a third fault appears in the shutdown, which would be P0606. It seems more related to the board's announcement than the transmission itself. What do you think?
Yes it could be the tcm but check the battery, cables and alternator first
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I checked the battery and alternator, and everything is ok! I erased the faults with my OBD, drove in about 9 miles, but upon getting close to home again the fault caused the transmission to fail again (p06B8/P0884/P0606). I turned off the car, restarted and erased it, and drove normally back to my home. When checking the TCM I saw that some mechanic broken out one of the TCM hold connectors and trap it with a zip tie! lol. As it was exposed, it could have caught water, salt, etc. It seems to me like a failure of TCM itself. What do you think? Make sense? Thank you for your support!
@qanonbrasil5255 hey, you're welcome! Glad to help. Seems like a tcm problem
Where can I purchase a TCM for a 2012 Ford Focus 2.0 ford is back ordered and not available.
You can try ebay. Only get an OEM one.
I have engine code PO7A3 on does that mean I should replace actuator A ? Its saying its stuck on?
Same problem i have
Hello I have a problem my car after 30 min start to shake from the first gear to second one, the codes I have are P087a clutch position b
P087b clutch position sensor circuit range/performance
And P090a clutch b actuator control circuit/open
I change the solenoids A and B AND REPROGRAMMED THE TCM BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THE SAME AFTWR I CHANGED THE SENSORS A and b do you think is the tcm
With the same codes present after replacing the actuators, I suspect a bad tcm. Check for loose grounds or damaged wires though
I bought a new Dual clutch n forks amd installes then i bought TCM and they reprogram it there i gave them my car VIN number so i left with installing it so is there still anything needs to be done...clutch actuators i also bought new of them so anything needs to be done after installing them??
Sounds comprehensive enough, I'd replace the slave cylinder too
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles can i please have yor Watsaap number i want to ask Something please
Dang. I watched this all excited like i can do this easy just to see if it stops the jerking and stuttering first couple gears then long hesitation and weird shifts after it gets going.
Then i seen the part you have to have a dealer program it 😢. Bought a 15 titanium 83k miles last week. Drove it 3 days 100 miles a day for work and it is horrid now. Idk why it didnt do this the day i test drove it. Private party though so i dont have any warranty
@newbie_nugs you can get a used one from the same year model and not need programming. But you'll want to do a clutch touch point learn with forscan
I know this is an older post but hope you still monitor it. I was at the stage of disconnecting the upper harness and had the grey clip disengaged and only the cover came off. The base of the plug is still seated firmly and I cannot get the cover re-attached. Is there a trick, or did I really F-up?
I would pop the cover back on if possible because you need that to move the slides. If you can get it to click into place, just try to firmly press the cover inwards as you work the slide release lever down
I bought a used TCM. Do I need to download the old one? And does the adaptive learn modify the new to old TMC? Because my old one doesn't function right.
If it came from the same year focus, it should have the same calibration. So you shouldn't need to program it. But you'll want to do an adaptive learn so it shifts correctly
@BigBensCarsAndCycles thank you! Your Awesome!
Just bought a 2012 Fiesta with only 33K miles for daughter. P2831, P2832, P287B, P2831-00, P2832-00, P285E-00, P287-00, U041-68, and C1B00-64 codes (obvious shuttering). 6-8 months for the recall and don't know what else to do. Thoughts?
It's probably a bad tcm, which is free until 2025. Did you buy the car from a dealer? If so call the salesman. If not, take the car to Ford for diagnosis and explain your situation
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Private purchase. Daughter's only car. Dealership needed it for 1-2 weeks and if it was under warranty, needed it for 6-8 months.
@@otiswoodley1639 if they didn't disclose the transmission issue, that could be considered misrepresentation. Although private sales are As Is. You can mention to the dealer that Ford has also allowed acquisition of used or aftermarket TCMs per their guidelines in FSA 14M02. That may get you on the road faster
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Even though P0700 code is triggered, Ford dealership claimed that the TCM warranty doesn't cover P287B. In other words, no correlation. Agree or disagree?
MY FORD FOCUS 2012 HAS A BROKEN TCM, I HAVE A LETTER FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO CHANGE IT FOR FREE BUY NONE OF FORD DEALERS AROUND ME HAVE THIS TCM IN STOCK.... DO YOU KNOW WHERE CAN I FIND A DEALER THAT HAS THIS PART IN STOCK AND APPLY THE WARRANTY? PLEASE HELP ME. I LIVE IN OAK RIDGE, NJ
I got the same response with the local Ford dealer. But they said that it needed to have the clutch pack replaced for a cost of $3,200. Since they don't have TCM they are just telling you to do something else for a price out in left field just to make you go away. They also charged me $225. Diagnosis fee.
HELLO THERE,,,,, WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR TCM ? IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR IT ALL AROUND US FORD DEALERS AND NOTHING........PLEASE HELP!!!!!
You can leave your car at the dealer, tell them it's your only car. And have them run a Parts Support (Copis) case and you should have one within a week for free under FSA 14M02
Try Sunrise Ford in California
Ebay
Can someone tell me what the symptoms are of rhe TCM going out? Ford us trying to say if its not that part I have pay $240
Symptoms can be a no-start, loss of engagement or erratic shifts. However, the issue can be caused by other failed parts on the transmission. It needs to be diagnosed. $240 is a bit high for diagnosis.
Thank you so much yes it did all that and even wouldnt go in reverse the entire transmission was already replaced on call back so praying its the TCM.
It usually tells you on your dash. You won’t be able to see the change from park-drive. It’s a computer problem.
How to get it off if the top connector won't come off even when the gray lever is broken and is already in release position
There are 2 black slides on each side of the connector. These slides are what the lever moves. Since the lever is broken, you will have to manually move each slide. I would put some penetrating oil on the connector, then work the slides up with a 90 degree pick. Once they're up enough, grab gently with some needle nose pliers and work each slide up side-by-side until the connector comes off.
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles lifesaver!!
Ben i have a ford focus 2013 only 40,000 miles
Stalls out woth chk engine light and then alert pullover transmission overheating
Diagnostics P0805
P286F P2872
Your recommended repairs please
Swap actuator A and B locations to see if the issue switches to the opposite clutch, if it does replace both clutch actuators. If it doesn't do a clutch, fork and slave cylinder replacement.
Thanks Ben your the Best
I hope Santa brings you a go pro cause thats what you are a pro
I got a letting from Ford about this bc of a recall notice.
I recently got a 2012 Fiesta SE automatic and the issue is hard to diagnose. Would you be able to help?
It drove completely fine for 20-30 min, then parked and all of a sudden the transmission light and check engine light came on.
As I drove it home shortly after the lights came on, the shifting was delayed or non existent. At first it shifted smooth from 1st gear to 2nd, then wouldn’t shift. If I accelerated quickly it would then shift up to 3rd, and eventually 4th. A minute later seemed to not have a gear. Came to a stop, then it down shifted itself to 1st gear. I was then able to drive it again, shifted to 2nd fine and wouldn’t shift to third unless I got to higher RPMs.
It shifts, but not consistently when it gets stuck, and can be manipulated into shifting with accelerating and then letting off the accelerator abruptly.
Codes are P0700:00-2F, and P0606:00-AF
Please help!
Easy. That's a bad TCM. Drop it off at the dealer. It's free until 2025
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thank you very much! I’m sure it won’t be the last issue haha but I loved the driving in traffic tips video as well as the regular maintenance suggestions to try and keep these transmissions happy. Thanks for what you do! I’ll be sticking around to continue learning from you 🤜🤛
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles called Ford today, it’s covered and there were other recalls that will be done at the same time. Thanks again
Does this apply to 2014 Ford Focus?
The TCM replacement?
Have a 2016 focus SE seems like it’s shifting from 1st to 3rd and shifting pretty rough . as well as no reverse .. P2837 and P287B are the codes coming up .TSM codes . Is the TSM the only problem here . Or think could be transmission . Thanks!!!
I think that you have a bad tcm. I do have a video to help diagnose p287b though for you
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles just was checking out video , and I’m realizing I put 2016 it’s a 2017 and you were saying they have the redesign improved tcm. So could this be cause by battery not being completely good anymore?
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Also all happened after car died completely …
@@dpickles7547 with the good tcm, I suspect a cracked drum stop
Just received a recall for this. Wish my local dealer had good service dept. They're TERRIBLE.
Free tcm until 2025 IF it fails. Maybe you can find a better shop..sorry for them
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Just bought a 2012 Fiesta with only 33K miles for daughter. P2831, P2832, P287B, P2831-00, P2832-00, P285E-00, P287-00, U041-68, and C1B00-64 codes (obvious shuttering). TCM on backorder for 6-8 months for the recall and don't know what else to do. Thoughts?
Sunrise Ford here in California took care of us with a 3 month rental car too. TCM recall on our 2014 Focus
My focus needs a new TCM and Ford refuses to cover it, because the codes are not the codes covered in the extended warranty. Also the part is on back order to no end in site, apparently.
What code does it have?
And if you're paying, ask them to run a Parts Copis case and say "vehicle is down"
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles "Parts Copis case" and "vehicle is down". What does this mean? Thank you, sir.
Same problem is with me. And even today they told me that part will take even 1 year too for back in stock.
And we have no any other option.
Same issue with me on a car I got at Copart, shows no codes and CVT was “replaced” under the recall but I reached out the previous owner and he said he NEVER had any recall work done to it. Cargad shows it did tho and it’s a 1 owner car🤷🏻♂️
Did yours finally get to where it wouldnt engage in any gear?
My 2012 Ford Focus Auto is struggling to move gears up and would stop after 10 mins. Once switched off and idle for an hour or so, it will again drive for 10 mins before not moving while in gear. I’ve got a code for TCM P07A3.
Sorry but that will likely be a sticking clutch fork. Check my video for clutch and fork replacement. It also shows how to remove the transmission
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles do you have the link please?
@user-ut4ts7qv6i yes but before you replace the clutch, try switching the positions of the upper and lower clutch actuators to see if the code changes to a p07a5. If so replace actuators not the clutch
@@user-ut4ts7qv6i ua-cam.com/video/D-Kmh8Wj56s/v-deo.htmlsi=mPDq2Prcf5OfxIxr
The link above is the clutch video
ua-cam.com/video/zlg5QIwhOi8/v-deo.htmlsi=XVH5Aeh-8lastqNT
This link is for diagnosing your code
is TCM for focus 2015 1.6L and 2.0 is same ?
Hi, we don't have the 1.6l focus in our market. So I'm unfamiliar. However, if it's the dual clutch dps6 transmission then yes it's the same
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles yes its DPS6
Please let us know WHY you changed you TCM What particular problem you had
This particular one had a P090C. But there are several other possible issues these can cause.
Well my 2012 focus shifter stuck n park I manually release the shifter to be able to use other gears . My rear brakes lights work , the brake light switch works , all fuses and relays are fine what else could be??
Plus I have no codes
@blass5506 hey I just saw your comment. Sounds like the interlock switch is bad in your shifter. Good luck!
@BigBensCarsAndCycles I have the same code as you what were your symptoms?
How do you reprogram the TCM ?
With ForScan, and obdlink ex, you download the data from the old module and upload it to the new module. Then do a clutch touch point learn
Can i take one from same make, model and year at a junkyard? Would that work and not need to be programmed?
Yes. Correct. No programming
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles awesome. Thanks. Hopefully I can find one at the junkyard. I jumped my car and all these issues happened. Replaced battery cables and still got codes p287b p2837 and p286f. I believe it's my TCM or lower transmission case.
I just want to tell you thank you from all of us dealing with this nightmare of a car. You make it somewhat tolerable lol
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles also if I have to could I steal one out of a focus or fiesta of similar year with DPS 6 and then program it?
@@Jesse-ys8wu yes
Where does the other end of the transmission breather hose go
It's vented to atmosphere
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles thanks
I'm getting ready to fill the transmission What inexpensive fluid should I get? I know what you say ford calls for but that's a little bit outrageous
@@hallembass valvoline dual clutch transmission fluid. Or amsoil dct fluid. Or redline mtl 75w80 gl4
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Where can I buy a tcm for a 2012 Ford focus
Look on ebay for an OEM tcm
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I can’t get even get the tcm gears to line up. So it won’t go back in
Push the tcm inward towards the gears and jiggle it as you push. And make sure to lube the o-rings liberally
What if it comes programmed already then what ? Do I do
You will still need to learn the touch points of the clutch with a scan tool. Thanks for watching!
My car is automatic that make a difference?
@scottbullinsful I just saw your message. Yeah the manuals don't have a tcm just the automatic
I replaced transmission and TCM. It runs so much better after adaptive learn. But now it still has trouble with shifting. Do I reprogram again. So frustrating. Thank you for your advice.
What fault codes is the transmission setting? Any?
No.
@priscillajohn3622 what kind of trouble when shifting? How would you describe it
@BigBensCarsAndCycles first gear. It shutters then quits after 2nd gear it's normal. I did adaptive learn on a launch hand scanner. I did it again and it's ok. Don't know if I should take it in to ford dealership to relearn it. I've been having a hard time getting forscan on my lap top. Thank you for all you do for everyone. Your awesome @
@priscillajohn3622 happy to help. Sounds like clutch shudder is your problem. I would drive the car hard occasionally to mitigate the shudder. If it still bugs you, replace the clutch, forks and slave cylinder
Anyone know how much it costs to reprogram a new one? The one I bought said it was programmed but it won’t get out of first gear
150 to 200. I'd contact the seller
Found a friend who said he can put it in learn mode. Will this be ok or should I just take it to be programmed?
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles
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Hello, just bought a 2014 Ford Focus SE, low mileage just under 40K, engine looks very healthy but transmission is been acting up. In low rpm and low mph especially from 0-35 mph it feels slippery, sometimes car shakes but once you are on highway there's no issues at all even at 85mph. Does anyone had a similar issue? Thanks a lot
Congrats on your focus. Sounds nice. So, The dual clutch is shuddering. You can either drive it hard once in a while to mitigate the shudder, or replace the clutch. LuK makes a kit which comes with everything for $650
LUK kits are thee best!!
So I replaced the clutch kit using Luk as recommended by many ppl and the solenoids clutch actuator but after 2 months I'm now getting check engine and throws code P090C which means the clutch actuators but the mechanic is telling me is gotta be the Tranny control module. Any thoughts on that? He also said to check with the dealer since it might be a recall or still under warranty but car is a 2014 with 44K miles
It cost 1200$ at a ford dealer if anyone wanted to know lol
They just extended the warranty about a month ago, they'll do it for free through June 2025 ONE time
@@Insidiousotter the programming or whole tcm replacement
@@xSleiyerwhole tcm replacement
@@Insidiousotterwhen you say free, is that part and labor?
@@zackerickson1342Yes parts and labor, all taken care of for free
I can’t get the new one to back on flush. Do I just force it on with the bolts ?
Lube the o rings some more and jiggle it while you push inward. Try moving the clock gears a little
Well now I replaced it, it shifts worse than before and the check engine light is on now…does this mean I have to reprogram it?
The part I bought said pre programmed. But it seems like it definitely wasn’t
@@Powderhoundguy yeah. What codes are in it
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles I don’t have a code reader. I’ll go buy one real quick
do i need to program the tcm
Yes, the Ford TCMs come blank and need to be programmed. You will also need to perform a clutch touch point adaptive learn with a scan tool as well.
@@BigBensCarsAndCycleshow can you program them?
Where can I get the new o rings for the tcm?
Call the dealers parts department to order them. Or take your old ones to an auto parts store to match them up. Make sure they're correct though as it can cause a major leak.
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Can I trust taking it to an o'reilly's or autozone
Thank you for your help and information I do enjoy your videos also have helped me alot
@hallembass glad to help. I just mean taking the o rings to auto zone. They may be able to match them. But honestly you should get new ones at the dealer. Probably the same price
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles will do thanks again
Ford dealerahips will charge and not honor letter to see what the issue is even though the replacement says free of charge labor and repair....Found on road dead is not just a sticker.
Hi, they are not supposed to charge you anything if the issue is with the TCM. If your issue is due to anything other than a TCM, then you are responsible for paying diagnosis and repair. Hope this helps!
@@BigBensCarsAndCycles Thats the sneaky coin flip, most buyers arent mechanics so you got to pay to find out and hope it is the TCM. Dealership should be able to tell if it is TCM or not then ask if you want to pay for the labor and parts required if it isnt the TCM. I tried asking just for a replacement of TCM without anything else so that after the replacement if problem still occurs THEN I could continue the issue rabbit hole. But most dealerships will hold your car at least 2 weeks in this city. Ford is sneaky!
Does the car still work ?
To my knowledge, they haven't had another issue yet
I am paying to get the clutch, the actuators and the TCM. Don’t ask me the price of the bill, it hurts. Will that fix p090C
Tcm went crazy because it's wire is touching chassis wireless electricity during car start up . Just move the tcm wire away from chassis .
Put one in now it won’t turn over
Thanks for watching. You will need to have the TCM programmed before the engine will start. You can have the dealership program it with "as-built" configuration data.
The big problem is you can't get the TCM from Ford. They have a long back order, makes a lot of people's cars a paperweight.
We've been getting them in 2-4 weeks nowadays. Better than a year ago, taking 4-6 months
Where can you get them from?
From the ford dealers? or where from exactly?
The worst gearbox that Ford has put in his cars ince man exists 😏