Proper shifting/clutch

[AugustBlade]

I just recently purchased a FF SE, and I've never driven a car with a dual clutch transmission before...my question is, unlike normal manual transmissions, do I have to press the clutch down all the way to the floor when shifting, or can I just press it down to the catching/power point?

Thanks for any help! Love the car ;)

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[Joeywhat]

If you have a clutch pedal then you don't have the dual clutch gearbox...

[Z_interactive]

I really don't understand what are you saying.
if you have dual-clutch then you DON'T HAVE CLUTCH PEDAL

Dual-clutch gearbox

See 2 pedals


Manual gearbox

See 3 pedals (clutch, brake and throttle)

[AugustBlade]

Really!? The salesperson kept telling me how the new transmission was a DCT...so, it's just a standard manual transmission?

[Joeywhat]

Yeah, same gearbox that's been in the Focus since they came out.

The dual clutch is the automatic transmission (Ford calls it Powershift).

[xxMichaelAnthony]

Salesmen at dealerships don't know shit about the cars they sell...

[AugustBlade]

Wow. Thanks for the quick replies...and the information. I really appreciate it!

[Montag]

To shift it properly, you have to fully depress both clutch pedals.

[wilsonfocus86]

...then there is a 4th pedal too.

[suss6052]

Originally Posted by AugustBlade

Really!? The salesperson kept telling me how the new transmission was a DCT...so, it's just a standard manual transmission?

The manual transmission is a standard single clutch MTX-75 built in Germany. This has a single clutch pedal and can be driven in a manner consistent with a plain manual transmission.

The "automatic" transmission is a dual clutch automated manual transmission where the car's transmission control computer controls the shifting and the clutching, but maintains the direct connected feel to the driveline of a manual transmission rather than a sloppy fluid coupling/ torque converter to get in the way.