Ford Focus clutch replacement cost
fitted at an independent garage · manual gearboxes, parts and labour included
- With DMF £650–£1,090
- Typical time 4–6 h
- Powershift = specialist job
A clutch replacement on a Ford Focus costs £450–£750 at an independent garage, or £650–£1,090 with the dual mass flywheel — the usual recommendation on TDCi diesels and higher-mileage petrols. The exception is the 2012–2016 Powershift automatic, whose clutch problems are a chapter of their own. Find your version below.
Focus clutch cost by engine and gearbox
Same logic as its smaller sibling the Fiesta, with slightly more labour — and the same Powershift caveat on automatics of the 2012–2016 era:
| Version | Typical job | Independent, fitted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 EcoBoost petrol, manual | Clutch kit (solid flywheel on most) | £450–£750 |
| 1.6 / 2.0 petrol, manual | Clutch kit; DMF if worn or juddering | £450–£750 |
| 1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDCi diesel, manual | Clutch + DMF together | £650–£1,090 |
| Powershift automatic (2012–2016) | Clutch pack / actuator — specialist | £800–£1,500 |
Estimates for independent garages; dealers typically ~50% more. ST and RS models run heavier-duty (dearer) clutches — expect the top of each range and beyond.
What Focus owners actually run into
The 2012–2016 Powershift automatic earned its reputation. The DPS6 dual-clutch fitted to this generation of Focus generated shudder, rough shifts and repeat clutch replacements at scale — enough for investigations and a major settlement. Some cars went through several clutch packs under warranty. Buying used: test for launch judder specifically. Owning one: a transmission specialist beats a general garage, and a software update history is worth asking about.
Diesels: plan for the DMF. TDCi Focuses work their dual mass flywheels hard, and the rattle-at-idle-that-stops-with-the-pedal-down test is the classic confirmation. With the gearbox already off for the clutch, the flywheel is a parts-cost decision, not a labour one — which is exactly why doing them together is standard.
Manual petrols are straightforward. A manual EcoBoost or Duratec Focus is a routine clutch job at typical family-hatch money. If a quote lands far above the range in the table, ask what else it includes — sometimes it’s a DMF you may not need, sometimes it’s dealer labour rates doing the talking.
FAQ
How long does a Focus clutch last?
Manuals typically 70,000–110,000 miles depending on use. The 2012–2016 Powershift’s clutch packs were the documented exception, often needing attention much earlier.
Is my automatic Focus affected by the Powershift issue?
If it’s a 2012–2016 car with the dry-clutch DPS6 automatic — the common one on 1.0 and 1.6 petrols — yes, it’s the affected type. Later and larger automatics use different, more robust transmissions.
Clutch or flywheel — how will the garage know?
Slipping and a high biting point say clutch; rattle at idle and vibration say DMF. Final confirmation happens with the gearbox off, which is why honest quotes give you both numbers up front — the with-DMF and without-DMF price.