Getting Started by adapting control units Ford Focus, it is necessary to clearly understand the terms and possibilities of the PowerShift box. The automatic transmission has three functions: calibration of the gear selector position sensor, switching mechanism and clutch system. Of these three functions, only the first one refers to classic calibration, but the other two implies the ability to learn (Learn), that is, to adapt during special driving conditions (without software flashing). There are also adaptation nuances on a new car and has any mileage already.

In this article, it will be described about the adaptation of the control units of the Ford Focus control blocks according to the manufacturer's instructions, as well as about zeroing PowerShift.

Indications - Exercises are performed on a dry coating.

In place

1. Enable ignition.
2. Seamlessly squeeze the brake pedal.
3. Switch to Drive.
4. Wait 15 s.
5. Translate to the Reverse position.
6. Wait 2 s.
7. We repeat 10 times the exercise "In place" (from 1 to 5 steps).

In move. Exercise 1.

1. From the spot to accelerate to 24 km / h, without intensive pressure pressed.
2. Brake to stop the car between 6-7 seconds.
3. Repeat 5 times Exercise 1.

In move. Exercise 2.

1. Smoothly dial the speed within 1800-2000 v ./. Min. Switch the transmissions in the order 1-2, 2-3, 3-4.
2. To achieve a speed range of 81 km / h - 105 km / h, manually switch 6 transmission. Roll level We save at least 3000 for 2 minutes.
3. Repeat the exercise for another 1 time.

Recommendations of the manufacturer Ford Focus on the operation of the PowerShift automatic transmission.

In the positions R, D, S you can not press the foot brake over 40 s. If it is necessary that the engine remains on, translate the lever in N / P. Do not forget to raise the handbrake.
For s, the "+/-" button cannot be kept pressed.

Towing a faulty auto is prohibited when the stem of the r. For transportation, you need to translate the lever to the neutral position, stick speed \u200b\u200bregime Not more than 20 km / h a distance of up to 20 km.

Software zeroing automatic transmission

The procedure is performed using specialized programs. For example, VAS PC19 or VAG COM.

Open AKKP group, Adaptation mode. Select item 1, enter 1 and all values \u200b\u200bare reset. After that, it is necessary to perform adaptive exercises similar to those described at the beginning of the article.

Exercise 1

1. We smoothly touch off the place and score acceleration to the 4th gear, without jerks.
2. We continue to accelerate up to the 6th gear.
3. Then inhibit the engine (without the use of brake pedal), reducing speeds up to 40 km / h. Smoothly brake to stop the car.
4. Do not turn off the engine, keep your foot on the brake pedal 10 s.
5. Repeat 10 times.

Exercise 2

1. Touch from the place and accelerate the car up to 70 km / h. We switch manually to the 5th gear.
2. We smoothly accelerate to 90 km / h and we reduce the speed of the engine to 60 km / h (we repeat this segment 5 times).
3. We accelerate to 85 km / h, manually switch the 6th transmission.
4. We accelerate to a speed of 100 km / h, slow down the engine up to 75 km / h (repeating the segment 5 times).
5. Include 4 manual transmission.
6. We repeat 6 times the exercise 2.

Exercise 3.

1. At idle when worthwhile 5 times we switched from N to D, from N in R. In this case, the selector is in the positions of drive and parking for at least 5 seconds.

If, after the procedures conducted, the car will be slightly twisted, this is a normal reaction that will pass with time. If twitching persists, the help of a specialized service station (diagnostics on the stand) is necessary.

Robotic gearboxes with two clutches are not a conspiracy manufacturers. This is an attempt to combine in one unit all the advantages. classic machine and mechanics. From the first preselective "robots" daily comfort got, from the second - the total efficiency and relative cheapness of manufacture. Bonus owner gets high speed Signs of steps, and most importantly - the continuity of the flow of thrust. Who tried - he understands, and who did not have a headache with a "robot" - never refuses him!

The Fordovskoy Transmission PowerShift is perhaps the second mass of the "robot" in the automotive industry after the notorious DSG, and the Russians with this unit are familiar with this aggregate. Preselective gearbox is installed almost all modern models Ford, but today it will be about the most problematic version of the 6DCT250 - with "dry" clutches. Today it can be found only in a bundle with a 1.6-liter atmospheric atmospheric at 105/125 hp, and earlier such a box was combined with a 2-liter engine.

After restyling, the role of the flagship engine took the 1.5 liter ecoOst turbo engine at 150 hp, which is equipped with an ordinary machine.

Here, as describes the work of robotic KP PowerShift on "Focus" Manufacturer:

This modern 6-speed ACP combines convenience. automatic box and mechanical effectiveness. Powershift selects the following transmission in advance, which allows you to avoid power loss when switching. With this automatic transmission, you can quickly and at the same time smoothly change the transfer, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emission level.

From the marketing materials of Ford.

In press release, everything sounds beautiful, but in practice? And in business ford owners Focus III generation I earned so much trouble on your neck that they would fit into the owners of the Lomuchi instances of the DSG! Thousands of angry posts on the club forums about breakdowns, hundreds of appeals to the Russian representative office of Ford - the scale of problems with PowerShift is amazed. The sores of this "robot" are immediately somewhat, but the symptoms are the same - jerks and vibrations when switching and touching from the place, as well as the transition of the box in emergency mode.

The most common diagnosis is abundant leaks primary Valaas a result of which transmission oil It falls on the clutch, which leads to their slippage. The trouble can adventrate regardless of the magnitude of the run - at least 5,000, at least 50,000 km. Often jershits the plugs on the clutch - they have PowerShift, naturally, two at once. The problem is solved by replacing the clutch, forks and seals (new sample). Many hassle delivers a module TCM with executive electric motors responsible for switching gear and pressing clips. There is no other administration, except for replacing an improved unit, except for the failing control unit of the RCPP.

The most sad thing is that these defects could fall on the head "focusing" not only individually and in different combinations, but also one lush bouquet! Avtovati simply could not pass by, without silent in the real cost of repairing "Robot" PowerShift. We took the worst case (and this, believe me, not uncommon), when in one order or another, it is necessary to eliminate all the above faults, and turned to official Ford dealers in Moscow.

This is what happened in the end: a set of two new original clutches costs 86,760 rubles, for the large and small plugs (actuators) of the inclusion of clips will have to put 67,780 rubles, and the TCM control module pulls at 48,920 rubles. I will add 1,300 rubles here for new primary shaft seals and another 17,850 rubles for work on the replacement of problem details. All together - 216 610 rubles! Absolutely shocking digit for owners of relatively budget Ford Focus ...

Spare parts

Installation work

The situation, of course, frightening, but not always fatal. At first, ford. Sollers are aware of weak places PowerShift and has already conducted work on the modernization of problem details. When the "robot" breakdown, official dealers are promptly repaired and change the necessary spare parts under the guarantee. Secondly, the manufacturer exists a program extended warranty, when the Ford warranty obligations are expanded for a certain amount (we recommend using this service to the owners of those instances of Focus, which the box has not yet been repaired).

And if for select Ford Focus III On the secondary, there is still increased vigilance, then new cars after restyling with the "robot" PowerShift seems to be bought more or less calmly. At least, the manufacturer swears that the number of complaints of the box complaints in such machines is almost reduced to zero.

Automatic PowerShift Transmission Ford is a preselective box with two clutches and a dual clutch. One of the features of this gearbox is the maximum smooth gear shifts that occur without interruption.

To the advantages of automatic gearboxes PowerShift. You can include a decrease in fuel consumption and improved car dynamics.

PowerShift Ford box - work principle

The design of this gearbox is an unit from dual parallel mechanical transmissions that function independently from each other. During movement, one part of the coupling includes even programs, and the other is responsible for the inclusion of odd steps. Thereby it is possible to avoid breaking power, which increases the safety of the car's operation with an automatic transmission. It has been established that, thanks to the use of automatic transmission Powershift, it is possible to reduce fuel consumption by 8%.

Transmission Power Shift Scheme

Which cars are installed PowerShift

This modification of preselective gearboxes is installed on the car brand car. PowerShift constructively refers to the gearboxes with wet clutch, as well as dry. This has a positive effect on the reliability and integralness of the transmission. At the same time, it is necessary to remember the mandatory regular change of oil (regarding wet boxes). In the event that the car owner neglects oil replacement procedure, problems with cooling and lubrication of a large number of movable elements may occur.

PowerShift gearbox is compact and installed on various cars

Due to its compact size, the automatic transmission of PowerShift can be installed as a powerful success. sedan Mondeo.and on compact cars Ford Focus. The automatic transmission can be used with the longitudinal and transverse location of the engine. This makes it possible to significantly expand the number of models of Ford and Volvo cars, which establishes this modification of the transmission.

Auto PowerShift Management

PowerShift Ford transmission control is performed completely using electronics. Built-in automatic systems They monitor the pressure of the oil, its temperature and speed of rotation of the inner shafts and couplings. Computer brain (mechatronics) correlates engine speed and vehicle speed. Electronics decides to change the gear and performs it as quickly as possible. Changing the steps takes place in the fraction of a second and completely imperceptibly for the driver. There are no power interruptions, which increases safety when performing overtaking and other high-speed maneuvers. PowerShift gearboxes has a function manual switchingwhich allows you to change the steps at the request of the car owner. Note that individual modifications of gearboxes imply the installation on the steering wheel of special steering wheel switches, allowing the car owner to replace the steps without the dispersion of the automatic transmission.

In the "D" mode, the automation of the gearbox replaces the steps when revolutions at 2500 - 3000 engine speed per minute. It is possible to enable sports regime, in which the gearbox allows you to unwind the engine to 5000 - 6000 revolutions per minute. At the same time activated special systemwhich allows even when you turn on the manual gear mode to protect the engine from long work on the high revolutions. In this case, the gearbox will not allow car owners to independently enable reduced transmissionat which the engine will work on their maximum characteristics. Thereby ensuring the durability of work, both the box itself and the car engine. There is also a built-in oil temperature sensor, which not only determines the lubricant temperature, but also analyzes the quality of lubricating compositions. If necessary, automation warns a car owner about transmission problems available.

What oil to fill

Which oil is flooded in the gearbox from the plant?

• Catalog No. WSS-M2C200-D2
• Transmission fluid Volume -2.1 liter.

The recommended frequency in which the oil change in the checkpoint is required, indicated in the car operating manual, but it should also be given to many other factors: season, contamination, weather conditions, car use intensity. The oil in the gearbox is needed for smooth operation, as well as for the gears of the gearbox do not erase each other. Oil binds corrosion and operation mechanical parts CAT, and also takes heat from the details.

What does the box inside look like

The gearbox in principle consists of two sections independent of each other.

When moving, one section of the gearbox is constantly closed kinematically, and the next transmission is already enabled in another section, but the adhesion of this gear is turned off.
The primary shaft consists of two parts and is the heart of the gearbox. It consists of an external primary (hollow) shaft and an internal primary (central) shaft.
Primary (hollow) shaft activates even transmissions (2nd, 4th and 6th gears), as well as through an intermediate gear gear rear stroke.
Primary (central) shaft acts odd transmissions (1st, 3rd and 5th gears).
Both primary shaft are connected accordingly through the external gear of the clutch disk.

Torque transmission is performed via the appropriate clutch disc, located in parallel for both gearbox sections. For security reasons, the double grip is designed in such a way that it is open at rest. This type of clutch is indicated as the so-called "closed clutch". In the closed clips, the clamping force is equal to zero, until a force is attached to the lever spring or an insignificant effort is attached. The clutches are equipped with an internal monitoring of wear correction control, it allows you to hold the necessary operation of the actuator and, thus, the required space for installation. In addition to quenching vibrations in the clutch wheels are built-in double jackets. Double clutch pulleys are installed on the primary Tree gearbox.

PowerShift 6DCT250 gearbox problems - what can be encountered?

At the moment, the main malfunction to flow the seal of the primary shaft, the oil falls on the clutch and slipping occurs. So, there were cases when the plugs (actuators) of the clutch enclosure. When leaks from the gearbox, it is necessary to replace 2 glands and the grip itself. In early 2012, the box changed the firmware, before that, Focus was crushed by jerks and vibration - when attaching, shifting gear or movement for not high speed.

In most cases due to incorrect operation Gearboxes and in the absence of proper service leaving problems with PowerShift arise. That is why when using this modification of gearboxes, it is recommended to perform all required procedures by service transmissions. It is also necessary to warm the gearbox in winter time of the year, which will improve its lubricant and extend the trouble-free use of automatic transmission.

The problems of the transmission PowerShift can also occur with the active and aggressive style of driving a car. According to experts and car owners with this type of automatic transmission, this transmission does not like fast driving and frequent switching steps.

Emergency mode

AT software TCM has functions, intercepting the control of the gearbox when a serious malfunction occurs.
The selection of the applied strategy is made on the basis of the nature of the malfunction.
The car remains ready for work to a limited extent if there is no error in the TCM module itself or in the TR sensor (gearbox range)
NOTE: If the TCM module is faulty, both clips are separated and the further trip is no longer possible. If the tr sensor has failed, the car start is not possible, or the gearbox is in position N and the further trip is no longer possible.
Depending on which the transmission position and in which road situation, a malfunction appears, different measures are taken.

When the electric motor fails, which includes a clutch lever executive element, the TCM module manages only a good electric motor. For example, when the electric motor is output 1, this transmission path is blocked (1st, 3rd and 5th transmission). The TCM module is now only the electric motor 2. It turns on the adhesion of the reverse transmission, as well as the 2nd, 4th and 6th transmission.

When the switching system fails or the speed sensors fails, the response to an error can extend from blocking individual gears and blocking the entire gearbox path (even / odd transmission) up to the possibility of motion only on the transmission already included.

In the emergency mode, the instrument panel displays a text message corresponding to the type of malfunction, and / or MIL lit ( control lamp Engine Control Systems) and / or Light Transmission Control Lamp.
When re-started (ignition is turned off about 15 seconds), self-test is performed to check the presence of errors in the system. If the fault is then repeated, the emergency mode is activated. If there is no error, the indications on the instrument panel will not follow, and the MIL lamp and / or the transmission control lamp will not light up. However, the fault remains in the TCM memory. In the event of a malfunction, it is recommended to continue moving if possible along the shortest path to the workshop or put a car in a safe place.

The primary TCM function is to collect and analyze incoming signals from sensors. Processing all signals, TCM is already managing the actuating elements.

The main functions of TCM are switching and pressing clutch. The TCM module with four brushless DC motors with integrated Hall sensors adjusts the clutch and shift system.

PowerShift gearbox operation principle.

On the PowerShift box, double dry clutch in combination with electromagnetic regulation in
Two gears are simultaneously selected by this gearbox. In this case, one transmission is included in the mode of movement,
The second is already in engagement, but due to the second clutch that opens instantly moving to the next
Transmission. Depending on the position of the gas pedal and the driver request, the clutch is activated to this transmission and simultaneously clips the adhesion of the pre-selected transmission. As a result of such a clutch overlap when changing the transfer of loss of traction effort is minimal.

The choice of operating modes of the RCPP is carried out by lever selector mode selector robotic box The gear that is installed on the floor between the front seats connected to the RCAP cable.

Double clutch - PowerShift (Focus 3, Ecosport, Fiesta).

1 - clutch block.
2 - Double Release Bearing.
3 - two electromechanical lever executive elements.
4 - two DC electric motors.

Clutches are equipped with an internal monitoring of wear correction control. Thereby retention in the narrow framework the necessary course of the executive device. In the clutch embedders of steep oscillations.

Ford Focus 3 is a machine that has a not very good reputation, but at the same time it is heard. Everyone at least once heard the engineering thought miracle from the American manufacturer. On the territory of Russia and the CIS countries, it is often referred to as "credit-sized", since the most of them are acquired by people who need simple car For quiet trips from work and home. Of course, you will not get a big comfort from the management of it, but the price of the device is pleasantly surprising.

Advantages and advantages of Ford Focus 3

1. Attractive appearance;
2. High engine reliability indicator;
3. Road clearance - 165 mm;
4. Free service W. official dealer 3 years;
5. Comfortable driver's seat. The back does not get tired even after 12 hours of continuous driving;
6. Salon is decorated with high-quality materials. For the manufacture of the central panel used soft plastic. On the steering wheel there are special notches for your fingers who make it more convenient. The interior is decorated in a sporty style;
7. The steering wheel has a heating function;
8. Good noise insulation. In the cabin is not heard the roar of the engine, wheels and whistle wind;
9. Availability additional systems. AT standard equipment: electronic system Currency stability antiborization, assistance in case emergency braking. Top Option Equipped with innovative features: parking assistance, automatic slowdown, tire pressure tracking and so on;
10. Hodovka is finalized and upgraded. The suspension practically does not feel pit and irregularities on the road.
11. Fuel consumption is moderate: 1.6 liter motor in the city - 8 liters, on the highway - 5 l, the motor volume 2.0 in the city is 9.5, on the highway - 5.5 liters per 100 km;
12. Economical oil consumption. For 16 thousand km, Schuu sank for one millimeter.

All concept ford models Cerestrated on practicality and convenience for owners at low cost. The main types of Focus Body: Sedan, Hatchback, Wagon. The 3rd generation of focus is much improved compared to the second. Most of all this is due to the use of systems:

• Help with parallel parking;
• Recognition of road signs;
• Help when starting from place;
• Observation of the driver overwork;
• Automatic long-term control;
• Torque control;
• "City Safety" (preventing collisions, which works only at low speed);
• WARNING THE NEXT OF MOTECT STAID;
• Informing about the presence of a car in the "blind" zone.

In general, the car purchased more electrical filling. The six-speed PowerShift gearbox with two dry clutches was also introduced. Many changes touched the line of engines.

This model has sports modification (ST), as well as an electric motor version (Focus Electric).

According to European standards, this car is able to protect the driver and passengers from almost any collisions. If we talk about the safety of a car in numbers, then the adult passenger is being protected by 92%, the child is 82%, a pedestrian by 72%, active security Machines are estimated at 71%, which in the aggregate gives Focus 3 5 of 5 stars on the systemEuro. NCAP.

Weak places Ford Focus 3:

• Engine;
• Transmission;
• Steering;
• Body;
• Chassis;
• Electrician;
• Assembly.

We will discern more:

Engine.

In general, Focus 3 engines are quite reliable, if you do not forget to produce planned service (on time to change the oil, filters, etc.). The exception is only an engine at 1.6 liters, which has one problem - when cold starts it starts troy. Aggravates the sensor malfunction situation idle move, because of which the thrust often disappears. Sometimes it happens that the engine because of this problem begins to simply blah. The reason for this is the formation of a car in the combustion chamber.

Of course, the company could not leave it without attention, and they quickly corrected this mistake by releasing the new engine firmware called "PCM". Owners who have established a new management module confirmed that it really helps and the problem with the launch of the motor and turnover disappears.

Transmission.

PowerShift is a transmission, which is the pride of owners of Fords. But alas, and she has its own minuses. If you often still stand on such a box in traffic jams, you can notice the appearance of "pins" and twignee at the start, which after it may change to the metal grinding when switching speed and strong shocks when overclocking

Of course, the company did not forget about this problem and decided it. Just as with the engine, they released the module of the firmware of the control unit, which has yet reached the European owners, and Russia's residents have to ride so much.

Naturally, mechanical box Transmissions Reliable than automatic (with an experienced owner), but at the same time, the manual transmission has a little marriage. This marriage is already from the factory and is that due to the features of the design of the box, the heap edge is damaged before hitting the bracket, after which the gland that is installed is not tight, begins to break and flow. The right side of the right gland is most of all and you need to constantly follow it. If you bought new carThis problem will overtake you in 4000-10000 km. Run.

Steering.

- EPS electric power.

When driving, the steering wheel begins to hear, from which at high speed it can lead to unpleasant consequences. If the car is drunk and after some time you start, then the problem will pass.

All these flaws occur due to an electric power engine. A big minus is that the motor comes assembled with the steering rack, so when replacing it is necessary to change the entire rail, and this is not very cheap.

It happens another problem at which the car demoloses in the side. It also arises from the marriage of the electric powerful and is solved by updating the firmware.

Steering Reika

The steering rail, even in new copies, has one sore. The problem occurs on runs from 3,000 to 7000 km., And lies in the presence of a characteristic low-speed knock. All this is due to the features of the design of this mechanism.

The trouble is that Ford does not deal with this problem and is not looking for a solution. Therefore, only the replacement will help you, but often it does not treat cars.

Chassis.

What Ford Focus of the 3rd Generation boasts, then this is exactly its suspension. But even for such a chassis, like Ford is "Kosyaki". They begin to appear in winter, which is associated with creak from the bushings of stabilizers. Also, while driving around the uneven road, a strange knock begins to appear under the hood, the reason for which is not known to appear.

Electrician.

There is a problem in the rain sensor. It often happens that the sensor does not work on time, and when there is no - it can turn on spontaneously. Also there are problems and heated side mirrors.

In the car suffers from the salon, plastic, itself, not very high quality. Cracks are most in the area of \u200b\u200bthe seat belt, the district of the radio, the controllers of the blower and the framework of the salon mirror of the rear view. It is often found to rattle the door plastic even at the slightest speed.

Typical deficiencies of Ford Focus 3rd Generation:

1. The doors are fitted under the body of the car not very high quality, somewhere the gaps are very large, somewhere sticking the corners, etc. Of course, it is still possible to come to terms and it doesn't carry it bad, but there remains an unpleasant precipitate.
2. Fear of the car headlamp, which is due to the wrong lighting of the road. Also, you will blind other cars that is unsafe. This is especially noticeable if xenon is installed. The problem disappears after replacing plugs with holes (ventilation) in the rear of the headlight.
3. Lights daylight They often flicker that manifests itself when cold weather and when heated disappears. The company solves this problem to this day.
4. Of course, it is worth saying about paint and varnish coatingwhich Focus 3 is not very strong. Over time, while you drive and meet with small pebbles, you will quickly deter paint, and it can go to the point that it will be erased not only to the soil, but also to pure metal.
5. From the fact that the car does not have under the hood of a special seal, from dirty roads the engine quickly throws mud. To solve this issue, it is simply periodically needed to wash the engine compartment.
6. Weak windshieldWhich in cold weather becomes vulnerable to the rapid heating of the cabin, which is why it often gives cracks. It is very unpleasant because it is solved only by a complete glass replacement.
7. Door locks work poorly.
8. Fast paint wear (it happens to soil), in the place of contact of the hood and its seals.
9. Weak thresholds of the car, which leads to rapid corrosion.

Conclusion.

According to the reviews of the owners of this machine, it is possible to make ambiguous conclusions. Some say that this car is one of the best in its class, others, on the contrary, talk about the benefits of its closest "counterpart" (Kia Rio, VW Polo, etc.). In general, you can call the car worthy of attention, although having a very pleasant reputation. For your money, we get the middle, good and inexpensive cars on every day. Of course, he has his own cons, but also from other cars they are present, and often even more, although their price, sometimes, much higher than the cost of Focus 3.

P.S.: Dear owners of this car model, if you were seen frequent breakdowns Any details of the focus, please inform this in the comments below.

Weaknesses, advantages and basic disadvantages of Ford. Focus 3 with mileage Was Last Modified: March 26th, 2019 by Administrator.