JoanWeston

I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus after quite a bit of research. Had a Blue Ox tow system installed and a Patriot Brake buddy system. I towed it 2000 miles before the transmission died, 1000 miles on the second transmission and only 30 miles on the third transmission. Ford sent an engineer to investigate and claimed the after-market wiring was to blame. I had to pay for the fourth transmission and will have someone drive it home (2000 miles). Has anyone had this? Why could I drive it so many miles the first and second times, but not the third? I wish Ford would declare Focus completely untowable. I never had any trouble disconnecting the battery.....

I researched to find a towable car and the 2012 Ford Focus fit the bill. I was given instructions for towing which I follow to the letter. I traveled 2000 miles before the first transmission died, 1000 miles before the second transmission died and 30 miles before the third transmission burned up. Now Ford is blaming my after market wiring done by a Blue-Ox dealer. I am not yet agreeing to paying for the new (4th) transmission. Need to find a certified electrical person near Palm Springs ASAP. I had no trouble disconnecting the negative cable to the battery, but the transmission seemed to jump into gear anyway. Why is this vehicle listed as towable when clearly it is not, Ford will not acknowledge any of these forum comments as they don't come from Ford. When I can get rid of this car, I will never buy another Ford.