Clutch problems of the 2012 Ford Fiesta

Three problems related to clutch 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.

1 Clutch problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2013

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted months later. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer recall for the clutch. Four months later, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Clutch problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2013

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph attempting to accelerate, the vehicle started shaking violently. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 19,121.

3 Clutch problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2011

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle reversed independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. The VIN was not provided.




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