06-19-2025, 01:08 PM
Few vehicles in the early 2010s generated as much discussion—or controversy—as the 2012 Ford Focus transmission. The dual-clutch design was intended to combine efficiency and the driving pleasure of a manual with the ease of an automatic, thereby marking a leap into the future. Ford came up with this bold solution to meet the increased demand for fuel efficiency without compromising driver engagement. Its premise was unquestionably audacious, but its actual performance soon revealed a more nuanced story.