Convention did not give rise to the 2014 Ford Focus transmission. Ford developed the PowerShift dual-clutch gearbox, a technology that has the potential to completely transform fuel economy and performance harmony, in an attempt to combine manual efficiency with automatic convenience. It was magic on paper: a six-speed, twin-clutched gearbox that changed speeds instantly without the slushy sensation of conventional automatics. However, in reality, this broadcast turned into a mystery shrouded in hesitancy and trepidation.