The goal of the 2014 Ford Focus transmission, notably the PowerShift dual-clutch system, was to completely change the rules. Ford promoted it as a revolutionary automatic transmission that had the straightforward, fuel-efficient feel of a manual. With its twin clutches, six gears, quick shifts, and improved fuel efficiency, the Focus was a miracle on paper and quickly rose to the top of its class. However, in practice, the narrative rapidly fell apart.
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