Ford Focus 2012 Transmission problem

[cconcolato]

Hi all,

I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE, 60k miles. The other day it stopped going in reverse. My local repair shop told me to take it to a dealer as the computer was showing the error code "P287A - Clutch B Stuck Engaged". The dealer is now telling me that the transmission is damaged, that they have to tear down transmission and replace clutch motor A and B and Clutch actuator A and B. Basically, the repair cost is beyond the price of the car... I asked if this is related to the TCM recall. I had them pull the history and they told me the TCM on my car has been flashed twice (including earlier this year after I received a letter) and the clutch has been replaced by a previous owner. They told me that the transmission problem is just tear and wear, and not related to the TCM. It's hard to believe! I'm looking for advices here. Thanks.

 

[LPH]

Good evening … something just told me to research this TCM issue because ditto… my sons Ford Focus has been sitting at a Ford Dealership in Ashland VA for 4 weeks and they have had others for the same issue .. they all could not go into reverse and now need a TCM module and I’m being told by service they can’t get an update from Ford and they don’t even know if they will ever be produced at all.., I stated are these vehicles just junk then for one little part?? What’s Ford doing??