Which Ford Focus automatic gearbox should I avoid?

The dry-clutch PowerShift fitted to Mk3 petrol models is the one with a record of judder, slipping and control-unit faults. Mk3 diesels used a wet-clutch PowerShift that has held up better.

Is the Ford Focus Mk4 automatic reliable?

The Mk4's eight-speed torque-converter automatic is a conventional design with a far better record than the old PowerShift. Look for smooth, prompt shifts on the test drive and a full service record.

Which automatic Ford Focus suits city driving in Spain?

A petrol Mk4 with the eight-speed automatic, or the EcoBoost Hybrid with the later seven-speed dual-clutch, handles stop-start traffic best. The hybrid's ECO label also widens access to low-emission zones.

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Used automatic Ford Focus cars in Spain

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From €2,000 to €35,900, half under €17,290 · Typically 2024 with 63,571 km. Which automatic a Focus has depends on its age: the Mk3 used the PowerShift dual-clutch, whose dry-clutch petrol version earned a poor reputation, while the Mk4 moved to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic that copes far better with city traffic.