- Engine / equipment
- 6-speed PowerShift automatic with dry dual clutch (DPS6 / 6DCT250)
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2011–2018
- Symptoms
- Shudder or judder when pulling away, especially in traffic; gearbox-module faults that can stop the car starting.
- Possible cause described
- Early wear of the dry clutches (the software did not compensate well for temperature), and failures of the control module (TCM) and clutch actuators.
- Check for the garage
- Read codes (e.g. P0900, clutch actuator), update the gearbox software and run the relearn drive cycle; if the shudder remains, replace the clutch. Ask Ford about campaigns or warranty extensions for the VIN.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Ford
Judder on the PowerShift dry dual-clutch gearbox (DPS6)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Read codes (e.g. P0900, clutch actuator), update the gearbox software and run the relearn drive cycle; if the shudder remains, replace the clutch. Ask Ford about campaigns or warranty extensions for the VIN.
What are the symptoms?
Shudder or judder when pulling away, especially in traffic; gearbox-module faults that can stop the car starting.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Ford
- Engine / equipment
- 6-speed PowerShift automatic with dry dual clutch (DPS6 / 6DCT250)
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2011–2018
Which fault codes appear?
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Ford Fiesta (VI)2008–2017
- Ford B-Max2012–2017
- Ford EcoSport2014–2022
- Ford Focus (III)2011–2018
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