Replaces the A and B clutch actuators in the Ford Focus and Fiesta DPS6 dual-clutch transmission to clear stuck-clutch codes, shudder, and lost gears.
A Ford Focus or Fiesta with the PowerShift automatic that shudders pulling away, bangs into gear, loses reverse or drops into limp mode with a clutch actuator code is often down to one of the two small electric motors that apply the clutches. This set gives you both actuators, the A and B positions, replacing OE number AE8Z-7C604-A on the DPS6 (6DCT250) six-speed dry dual-clutch in the 2012-2018 Focus and 2011-2019 Fiesta.
The DPS6 has no hydraulic valve body to apply its clutches. Each of the two dry clutches is engaged by its own electric actuator motor bolted to the top of the case, working through a lever and fork. The A side handles the odd gears (1, 3 and 5) and the B side handles reverse and the even gears (2, 4 and 6). Each motor has a clutch position sensor built into it that reports to the transmission control module, and GEARS magazine notes that sensor is not serviceable on its own, so a bad sensor means a new actuator. The two motors are the same part and interchangeable, which is why one part number covers both positions and why a swap test works for diagnosis.
Start with a fully charged battery and clean grounds near it; a weak battery on these cars causes false module faults. Then read codes. For P090B, GEARS recommends inspecting the harness from the TCM to motor B, then swapping the A and B actuators and rescanning. If the code moves to the other side, the actuator is bad. If it stays put, the fault is the circuit or the clutch itself. Steady shudder on light acceleration with oil in the bellhousing is a different problem: Ford ties that to leaking input shaft seals contaminating the dry clutch, and new actuators will not cure it. Our DPS6 shudder, seal and TCM guide walks through telling them apart. If the module is also suspect, the DPS6 TCM, actuator and reset tool kit packages everything.
These actuators fit the DPS6 / 6DCT250 automatic in the 2012-2018 Ford Focus and the 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta, replacing AE8Z-7C604-A, AE8Z7C604A and AE8Z7C604. They use the 8-pin connector of the original motors. They do not fit manual-transmission cars, the Focus ST and RS or the Fiesta ST, and they are not for the wet-clutch MPS6 used in other Ford and Volvo models. Compare the connector, housing and bolt pattern with the actuator you remove, or send us your year and VIN. Other DPS6 parts are in the hard parts section.
Ford extended DPS6 clutch and input seal coverage on many 2011-2014 cars under Customer Satisfaction Program 14M01, so check with a dealer if your car may still qualify.
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Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
Not always. The code usually names the side, and an A/B swap test confirms which motor is bad. Many shops replace both because they have the same miles on them, which is why this set includes two.
Yes. Both positions use AE8Z-7C604-A and the motors are interchangeable. A applies the odd-gear clutch and B applies the even-gear and reverse clutch.
The actuator itself is not programmed, but you should run the clutch adaptive relearn with a scan tool afterward so the TCM learns the new clutch positions.
Only if an actuator is the cause. Shudder from oil on the dry clutch, caused by leaking input shaft seals, needs a clutch and seals. Check for oil in the bellhousing and actuator codes first.
The clutches are dry, so there is no ATF for them. Only the gearbox side has gear oil, and that oil reaching the clutch through a leaking seal is what causes shudder.
