Problem with power shift

[WordSmith]

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Powershift, 2010 model year

The gearbox fluid was changed at 117,000 kilometres, and the current mileage is 125,000 kilometres.

Every time I shift from second to first gear or during an upshift, I hear clunking and jerking sounds. Light acceleration is accompanied by a metallic noise, resembling vibrating springs, between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm. With the exception of a few slips, the car is reasonably stable on the highway; on the 500 km return from Spain, I had six 2-second slips. The vehicle stutters between 1,000 and 2,500 rpm, as if the computer is desperately trying to find traction in every gear (even manual mode).

Are any suggestions out there?

[alpaco45]

Is the frequency of gearbox fluid service up to the most recent one something you are aware of?
Issues might develop if these boxes are not serviced thoroughly at the prescribed intervals.
It could be wise to get it checked out by a professional who deals with these transmissions frequently.

[WordSmith]

There is no record of prior fluid changes that I am aware of.
Before I shell out €4,000 for a clutch, I'll check if the problem persists after changing the fluid and filter and running a ForScan relearn procedure.

[WordSmith]

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[Rashman4u]

Were you the one to do it yourself or did you take it to a garage? Was the appropriate DCT Fluid used? The clutches slip in these transmissions if the fluid isn't changed regularly, but I've found that changing the fluid improves the changes (though it can take a few thousand kilometres for them to settle down again, especially if it's been long overdue), so it's not always the case. I have my doubts that it is DCT fluid.

In any case, is the fluid level accurate? Although getting it right is a bit of a challenge, I have seen transmissions that were substantially overfilled and still functioned properly. However, I'm fairly certain that won't occur if the position is underfilled.