Automatic Transmission problems of the 2013 Ford Fiesta

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2013 Ford Fiesta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Fiesta based on all problems reported for the 2013 Fiesta.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the transmission had blown out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to costs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,800.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while shifting into reverse the vehicle would not shift and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer that stated that the transmission control module needed to be replaced and stated that the vehicle was not under recall, but the contact stated that a recall notice was received from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 78,175.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the rpm increased with the engine revving; however, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle also failed to reverse as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle also failed to exceed 10 mph while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.




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