Six problems related to transmission failure 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.
2012 Ford Fiesta dps6 automatic transmission failed as described in Ford customer satisfaction program 14m02 rendering the car unable to maintain speed on an interstate highway, leading to a significant collision risk. This transmission was recently replaced (2 years, 10k miles ago) due to the same issue with the previous transmission. The car displayed a "transmission failed seek service" message or similar on the entertainment console with a wrench icon appearing on the dashboard. This is a known and widely reported issue with these vehicles, Ford has not offered a permanent solution.
Transmission has failed.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission failed to function properly. While driving various speeds, there was a delay in changing gears and the transmission was slow to engage when driving up a hill. Ramey Ford princeton (498 courthouse rd, princeton, wv 24739, (304) 425-2128) indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced one year ago per an unspecified manufacturer power train/transmission campaign and the clutch assembly was replaced at that time. The dealer diagnosed that the part needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not included in any power train recalls. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,500.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving at low speeds or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle violently shuttered and stalled. The service engine and change oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic on separate occasions where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the transmission failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,700.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle jerked violently and the transmission malfunction light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,900.