Automatic Transmission Control Module problems of the 2016 Ford Fiesta

The tcm was defective. It has been known that the tcm, transmission control modules are defective for Ford Fiestas and focus. My daughter was driving the car and it stalled. If she was in heavy traffic are making a turn when this happened she could have been seriously injured. Ford said that they fixed this issue in the 2015 editions, that's why they stop the recall for 2016 models, but they really did not fix the problem. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealership in wisconsin and they confirmed all this information to me. And eight hundred dollars was paid to fix a problem that is on a recall for most models except the 2016, because they supposedly fixed the problem.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping, causing the vehicle to lost motive power or stall. The contact was able to coast over to the side of the road and waited approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart intermittently. The contact stated that dtc: po606 was displayed; indicating a failure with the powertrain control module (pcm). The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the pcm had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact found information about the technical service bulletin: 16/0129 with the NHTSA id number: 10109047 (power train) and the customer service program: 14m02 with NHTSA id number: 10057231 (power train); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer transferred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle did not accelerate as intended. Additionally, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently however, the failure had become persistent. The contact stated that several times the vehicle failed to start, and the “service transmission” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a tcm failure. The contact was informed that the tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(d), the vehicle rolled but failed to respond as needed with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. The “service transmission” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission control module (tcm) and the contact was informed that the tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

The vehicle is experiencing a common know issue with the tcm. After power loss, after having the battery replaced, the vehicle was having transmission issues. The codes pulled from the car were p06b8 and p0606. These codes are well know with the Ford Fiesta for failure of the tcm. There is an extended warranty coverage for 2011-2015 Fiestas that should clearly extend to this year as well. It has the same transmission. Ford claims they corrected the issue with new parts. The part number on the cars pcm matches those of the extended warranty. The warranty is to extend to 100,000 miles or 10 years. The vehicle meets both those requirements. The vehicle was manufactured in the same facility in mexico that the other faulty modules were installed. It was manufactured only a few months after the supposed change in part.

The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The service now warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the failure was due to the tcm. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

I just had the tcm updated by the local Ford dealership and the transmission is still kicking out of gear while I am driving down the interstate! the engine light did not come back on yet. This costed $410. 00 I think it’s Fords responsibility to make this right seeings there’s been lawsuits over this issue!.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission or the tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

I was in michigan and my car, which had been in great shape, unexpectedly failed to start after sitting for two days. After jump-starting the battery, the maintenance light turned on and my display showed a transmission malfunction. So while I traveled in my car to columbus, unaware of the potential danger that my car could catch fire and explode because it couldn't shift beyond third gear, I stopped at autozone for an inspection where the man informed me about a specific error code called p0606. The car dealership, holmes motors, was well aware of the issues with my car because we had informed them about another defective Ford Fiesta they had in stock. However, they made a deliberate decision not to reveal any of this important information to me or my family. I’ve been had problems when my car failed to start after refueling last year. One of the two main issues I've encountered with them. Firstly, they advised me that they had repaired my vehicle; that was not the case. Secondly, they never upheld the warranty and argued that my recurring issue was not eligible for coverage, after they just worked on it. The other Ford Fiesta that we saw coincidentally ended up being my ex-roommate's car, and it still had the same problems. At aacmo in columbus, they confirmed that my dual clutch assembly transmission had malfunctioned and overwhelmed my tcm. This exact same incident was also mentioned in the lawsuit filed against Ford, and from numerous people who faced the same issue. I’m stuck in ohio with insufficient funds for repairs or a replacement, which means I have no way home and zero source of income to sustain myself. It sucks that the entire burden of repairs falls on us while these companies neglect to accept any accountability for their faults. Has not been brought to the manufacture yet. If there is any other actions to help assist in my situation, please feel welcome to contact me. Thank you.

The battery in the car died which caused the tcm to fail requiring a new replacement. My car was built in may of 2016 which leaves it outside the recall date per this article which forced me to cover all the costs: customer satisfaction program 14m02 https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2022/mc-10226944-0001. Pdf although my car is outside of this window, it failed due to the same dps6 automatic transmission tcm listed in this recall and I would want to see my car's model year added to this recall.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission control module failed after the battery was replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the tcm needed to be replaced due to error code p0606. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph and accelerating, there was an abnormally loud grinding sound while the transmission was shifting gears. The contact stated that the transmission was also grinding gears while decelerating. The contact stated that the failure had gone from intermittent to constant. The contact stated that the check transmission light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the power train control module (pcm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at 35-45 mph, she heard abnormal sounds coming from the front end of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter from one gear to another, the gear shifter was difficult to move. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times where it was diagnosed that it was a transmission failure and the transmission control module (tcm) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at each occasion. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact referenced Ford service campaign number: 14m02. However, the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that they could not provide vehicle rental assistance as the service campaign had expired. The manufacturer opened a case and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,720.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking. The contact stated that the gear shifter was inoperable. The contact stated that when she depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed failed power control module. The transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed tcm. The tcm needed replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with failed tcm again. The tcm needed replaced again. The vehicle was repaired again. The contact stated when she picked up the vehicle, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the dealer informed her that the failure is in the third gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she had not been able to drive her vehicle for almost two years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. VIN unavailable.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the "service transmission now" message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who confirmed the diagnostic results. The dealer informed the contact that the parts for the repair were on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after refueling her vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle would hesitate without warning upon depression of the accelerator pedal while the engine revved. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where she was informed that the pcm (powertrain control module) was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was then informed that parts were placed on back order as the vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while he was driving approximately 15mph the vehicle was stalling and it was difficult to apply the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that at times the vehicle sounded like it wanted to accelerate on it's own. The contact stated no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they informed the contact that repair was needed with the power train. The power train was repaired at the dealer; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that whenever he was stopped on a slope the warning light for hill start assist illuminated. The contact then stated that while driving at an unknown speed the vehicle stalled and he was unable to apply the accelerator pedal. The vehicle then lost motive power and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who informed that the diagnosis was that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was at the dealer awaiting the parts for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact has a case opened. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to file a complaint with NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

My battery went dead on 5/26/20, it was unable to be jumped off at auto zone. I bought a new battery for $108. After installing my dash appeared transmission malfunction service now, prior to this I had no issues other than my purge control valve has went out twice. I called the dealership and he immediately stated the battery dying caused the transmission control module to burn out and that it is a common issue. He said my vehicle should have been included in a recall/extended warranty but my vintage was not included and he wasn't sure why. He said it would be a $600 fix to reach out to Ford motor company about including my vehicle which they refused after calling twice. I was at auto zone when this happened to have my battery tested because 3 times in the last month I have had trouble starting my car. I called jenkins and wynn in clarksville TN as well as Ford motor company recall customer relations twice.

The tcm light comes on when car is started. While the car is moving it seem to slip out of gear. This happens while driving on a straight road or turning or slowing down. The rpm revs up but the car is slowing down. This happens when driving 30 mph or 50 mph.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle was losing motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to customer satisfaction program: 14m02 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

I bought my 2016 Ford Fiesta with 31k miles on it. At the time I didn't research too deeply into the transmission issues these models have. Since my car hit about 45k miles I've experienced shuttering, jumping, clicking, and rough shifting or complete lack of shifting in the transmission while driving safely and normally. I've experienced my car dying randomly because the tcm is faulty and uses all the car's power even when the car isn't on. During a period my car was having lots of trouble turning over the engine to start. Had a bunch of vacuums and wiring replaced and this helped a bit with the car starting. Now it's at 67k miles and I'm completely scared to drive it. It never feels reliable given the faulty tcm, I've had to buy an extra portable car jump starter just so I can make sure I'll be able to drive home, and now I just want Ford to buy it back. It's overall a faulty car that is foreshadowing a future of replacing something related to the transmission every 5k miles which is ridiculous and completely unaffordable. Please remedy this catastrophic issue Ford!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact states that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continues to lunge forward without warning. The contact also states that at times while applying pressure to the accelerator, the vehicle will stall and will slowly pick up speed, no warning light illuminate during this failure. Another failure with this vehicle has been uninitialized shifts into neutral while in drive, causing the vehicle to overheat without warning. The contact has taken the vehicle to be serviced at a dealership (galpin Ford, inc. 1000 sandretto dr, prescott, az 86305 (877) 826-2935) where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission. Since owning the vehicle, the transmission control module has been replaced twice. The manufacturer has been notified of the failure where he was given the cost to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 39,000. Jo.