Six problems related to clutch pedal/linkage have been reported for the 2012 Ford Fiesta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Fiesta based on all problems reported for the 2012 Fiesta.
When starting to accelerate, there is no power. The transmission then kicks back and it goes flying over 4000 rpms before it will shift. While driving, it will randomly give a slight kick and lose power, despite not increasing or decreasing pressure on the gas pedal. There was a class action lawsuit regarding this, I then got it "fixed" under warranty (total replacement of the clutch assembly) but the problem still persists. I have contacted the dealership I bought it from, and they will not return my calls or emails. I contacted Ford and they will not take any responsibility either. I bought this car only a year ago and the kbb value has already dropped to less than what I still owe, presumably in part due to the lawsuit. I am at a loss for what to do now. Not only am I financially hurting because of the constant trips to the shop and the loss of value, meaning I will never get out from under this car, but I am legitimately concerned for my safety and my life, and Ford doesn't care. I do not want to continue to drive this death trap but as it's worth far less than what I owe, I can't get another vehicle because my funds are wrapped up in this one.
Car jerks and shudders uncontrollably. Lurches into intersections after coming to a stop when clutch fails to disengage. Unpredictable speed. Does not accelerate onto freeway. Jerks violently when taking foot on or off gas pedal. Dangerous and terrifying. Replacement clutch has been ordered by dealership and is backordered 3 months. They must be recalled before someone dies.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving various speeds uphill, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle moved very slowly. Also, when parked on a hill, the vehicle would roll backwards without warning. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was included in a recall and the clutch was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and jerked. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times who diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired . However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Transmission grinding,lurching, rpms reving, slow to respond to gas pedal depression, rolls back at stop on incline, brakes went bad at 25000, tires went bad at 28000, transmission clutch replaced continues to have issues.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, there was a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the transmission clutch was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired for most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. The VIN was unavailable.